Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jan 15, 2010

On January 15, in her 92nd year, after a long, inspiring life. Master gardener, passionate lover of the decorative and fine arts, beloved matriarch. Founding member (1969) of Canadian Society for Asian Arts. Remembered by son John (Mara); grandsons Eric (Karine), Roland, and Malcolm; great-grandson Samuel; nieces Margaret (Emilio), Cathy (Barney), and Susan; nephew Michael (Teresa); six great-nephews and...

Jan 12, 2010

Was born on August 1, 1923 in Kerkrade, the Netherlands to Petronella and Laurentius Ragetli.  As their first son, he was named Henricus (Harry) after his paternal grandfather.  During the War, he met and fell in love with Catharina (Tina) Verbeek.  In 1949, while in University, they married.  Harry continued his studies, completing a doctorate in biochemistry in 1957.  ...

Jan 10, 2010

Mark passed away peacefully in his 85th year, on January 10 at St. Paul’s in Vancouver; predeceased by his wife Frances.  They are both lovingly remembered by their three children and spouses (Barbara & John, Beverly & Holly, and Neil & Jean), by their grandchildren (Eliza, Emma, Marie, Wendy, and Will), and a great-grandchild (Brynn).  Mark was extremely proud...

Jan 4, 2010

At 9:20 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2010, Vivian slipped peacefully into her sleep, at last free of the painful ravages of an unrelenting cancer that she faced with characteristic good grace. Mourning her death but measuring her life is a blending host of family and friends.  Foremost is her immediate family : son Paul, wife Deborah, and their sons...

Jan 3, 2010

Born November 4, 1914 in Northern Saskatchewan, he passed away peacefully in the Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster on January 3, 2010. Predeceased by his wife Betty. Morrison McVea was a well known educator in New Westminster having taught for many years at New Westminster Secondary School. Morrison McVea influenced the life of many young students, inspiring them to...

Jan 2, 2010

Walt was raised in Coquitlam but attended elementary school in New Westminster, graduating from Duke of Connaught High where he excelled as an all-round athlete: sprinter, baseball and soccer player, golfer, and helped win a BC boys high school basketball championship in 1947 as a member of the storied ‘Dukes’. Walt was not keen on working in his father’s...

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Dec 24, 2009

Shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday Ned passed away peacefully while in VGH. Ned was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1985, his parents Edwin and Amelia, his sister Peggy, and his brother Len. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children; Barry, Louise (Don), Les (June) his granddaughters Allison, Mercede and great grandson Jordan also...

Dec 23, 2009

Mary worked for a short time for CP Railway in Nelson as a filing clerk.  She married Marsh Severyn of Vegreville, Alberta on Oct. 11, 1952.  She is survived by her husband, sons Terry, Patrick (Donna), John (Sharron) and Michael (Paula), as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mary was predeceased by her parents John and Adeline Morrison,...

Dec 19, 2009

Claire Yvonne Pelletier (nee Fournier), our beloved mother and friend passed away on Dec. 19th, 2009. Her passing was sudden, yet peaceful.  Claire was born on July 1, 1933, in Sudbury, Ontario, graduated from Western University in 1945 as a psychiatric nurse. She moved to Kirkland Lake, Ontario where she meet and married her lifelong companion and soul mate...

Dec 15, 2009

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Dad. The echo of his laughter still resonates in our hearts and minds. Our stomachs grumble for one more of his legendary steak and caesar salad dinners. Our bodies pine for another warm and reassuring hug that began and ended each visit. The list goes on......

Dec 15, 2009

John passed away peacefully at 1900hrs, Tuesday December 15th at St. Paul’s Hospital following complications related to a fall.  He was in the arms of his two sons, John and Michael, and his daughter-in-law, Alaura when he received the order, “Stand Easy”. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary and his sisters, Audrey, Molly and Ginger. John,...

Dec 9, 2009

Patricia Ilene Hodson (nee Raftery), our beloved mother and friend passed away on Dec. 9, 2009.  Her passing was sudden, yet serene, comforted by the presence of her children at her side.  Born on June 15, 1924 in Vancouver she witnessed many historic events in her 85 years of life.  As a young child, she grew up during the...

Dec 7, 2009

Ruth was born December 5, 1931 in South Vancouver where she was raised and lived her whole life within a small two mile radius. That said Ruth was no small town girl.  She was sophisticated in every sense of the word. Ruth attended Vancouver Tech high school where she studied tailoring.  In the years that followed Ruth sewed most...

Nov 29, 2009

It is in loving memory and with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kerry Morrissey  (Telford), age 41, and beloved infant daughter, Sarah Grace Morrissey, age 6 months.  They are survived by loving and devoted husband and father, Patrick Morrissey, and daughter Claire.  It is a great loss for all, including Kerry’s mother, Eileen Telford, father,...

Nov 26, 2009

Born in Strasbourg, Sask. to George and Mary Esson,  Anne grew up in the tough years of the 20's and 30's on the family farm near Beechy, SK with 6 brothers: Victor, Malcolm, Horace, Donald and is survived by Norman and Russell.  During the war years she moved to Vancouver, where she worked in the Boeing Aircraft factory.  Anne...

Nov 25, 2009

Leonard Greenall born in Burnaby on May 20, 1920 and passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on November 25, 2009. He is survived by his children Gary, Michael and Catherine, his grandchildren John, Terry, Cyrus, Alex and Andreas, and his great-grandchildren Christopher, Mathew, Laura, Porscha and Alexis. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Brown, his brother...

Nov 21, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Art peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the age of 75. Art was born in Halifax the son of Dr. Andrew Stuart Cowie of St. Johns, New Brunswick and Elinor Roberta Cowie (nee Ferris) of Minneapolis, MN. Art was an amazing husband to...

Nov 21, 2009

Bob passed away suddenly at the age of 87.  Survived by his wife of 55 years, Bernadette(Bette), his children Tanis and Michael(wife Evelyn), his grandchildren, Michael, Kyla, Sean and Liam and brother Roderick.  Predeceased by his brothers Angus, Charles and Kenneth and his sisters Margaret, Edna and Muriel.  Bob served in World War II as part of the New...