Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Hazel Thomson
Aug 1, 2009
Thomson: Hazel Mildred (nee Langley) died peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Vancouver at the age of 94. She was predeceased by both her husband Robert and son Robert. She will be lovingly remembered by daughter Glenda Thomson (Stephen Ward) of Madison, WI; granddaughter Kimberley Thomson-Kerr (Jay Faris), Maui, HI; grandson Andrew Thomson, Halifax, NS; great grandchildren William...
Leonard Mortison
Jul 29, 2009
Roy was born on April 19, 1935 in New Westminster. He was the second son of Manning and Ethel Mortison, and the middle brother to Don and Howard Mortison. Roy was also raised and educated in New Westminster and spent many many years of his life in this city, which is where he resided up to his passing on...
Alexander Gray
Jul 25, 2009
Beloved by many, Alex Gray died peacefully at George Derby Centre in Burnaby on July 25th. Predeceased by his son Alex (1973) and wife Kathleen (1998). Also predeceased by his parents Alex and Mary, his brothers Robert and Martin, and his sister Mollie (Sr. Mary Carol.) Survived by his children: Mary-Gay in Vancouver, Marty (Louise Savard) in Montreal, Mollie...
Cheryl Meszaros
Jul 22, 2009
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Step-Mom, Grandma, Educator, Mentor, Sailor, Friend and Companion. Born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Departed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Lived in the World. Cheryl Ann was so many things, to so many people, she will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Thursday July 30th, 2009 at: St Augustine Catholic Church, 2028 West...
Julia Jarowicz
Jul 20, 2009
Jarowicz: Julia (nee Pozniak) September 7, 1925-July 20, 2009 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and Babcia. Julia will always be lovingly remembered by her daughter Diane (George) and her sons Zdzislaw (Grazyna), Henry (Nora) and Zyg (Mary), as well as grandchildren Anna, Jack, Maggie, Greg, Phillip, Erika, Thomas and Lukasz....
Andrew Crosse
Jul 10, 2009
A rare life, well done. After a too-brief visit, Andrew left us suddenly last Friday. A man of expansive vision and extraordinary generosity, he lent to all of us a new way of looking at ourselves. Andrew’s vast community of friends was drawn in many ways, and always gorgeously. Constantly inventive, a raconteur and bon viveur deluxe, a teller...
Saeko Usukawa
Jul 5, 2009
“The Great One” Saeko Usukawa passed away on July 5, 2009, at the age of 63. She is survived by her partner of thirty years, Peggy Thompson, her sister Donna Crawford (Clyde) and nieces Wendi and Dawn (husband Ed, children James, Tyler and Shardae), and Peggy’s family the Dickies, Browns, Thompsons, and Hay-Moores. Saeko was born in 1946, in...
William Saunders
Jun 27, 2009
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William E. Saunders who peacefully passed away in the early hours of Saturday June 27th, 2009 at the age of 80. He was known to all who loved him as Bill and he will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. He will be missed by his...
Kenneth Hennessey
Jun 20, 2009
Hennessey, Kenneth Francis passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2009 in Vancouver at the age of 60. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathy, sons Kreston (Jemme) and Kody, daughter Kiara and mother Mary. A special thank you to the remarkable medical staff at BC Cancer Agency and Vancouver General Hospital who held out their hand...
M. Agneta Wright
Jun 20, 2009
Wright, M. Agneta, passed peacefully from this life on June 20, 2009, in Vancouver at almost 100 years of age, with family at her side. Agneta was predeceased by her parents Dr. Richard and Margaret Coates, brother Jack (Eve), and sister Janet (Charlie); husband Harry; and sons Peter and Raymund. She is lovingly remembered by daughters Josephine (Sister Jo...
Edith Holmes
Jun 18, 2009
After 90 years Edith, the keeper of her flock, passed gently away on June 18th, 2009. Originally from Vienna, Austria, she fled during WW11 to England where she met her future husband, a striking Canadian soldier who would woo her with his quiet charm. After marrying in England, they started a family and Viennese restaurants in England, Montreal and...
Anne Clemens
Jun 14, 2009
Clemens - Anne E (Hope) May 17, 1936 - June 14, 2009 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anne Clemens (nee Hope) on June 14, 2009. After a courageous eight month battle, she passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Anne will be greatly missed by her loving husband of...
Brian Norris
Jun 13, 2009
Dr. Brian Norris BSc, MD, FRCPC, ABIM (1948 �" 2009) Brian passed away in Vancouver on June 13, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer, the disease he spent his career attempting to cure for others. Brian had a long and distinguished career as a leading clinician and clinical researcher in Breast Cancer. He participated actively in...
Herta Fischer
Jun 11, 2009
Herta Fischer passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Vancouver. Herta is survived by her two sister’s Renate and Erika as well as her two nephews and four nieces all in Germany. Herta loved to travel and as a child vowed to her family that she would go abroad. She did indeed travel and worked in the...
Antonius Pals
Jun 4, 2009
Antonius Cornelius “Tony” Pals of Langley, BC passed away June 4, 2009 at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Catherine Van Erven, Sister Anne Boons, Brother Martin Pals, survived by 2 daughters, Teresa Pals, Karen Isaac, 2 grandchildren Cameron Isaac, Samantha Isaac, many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held on Thursday, June 11,...
William D'Cruze
May 23, 2009
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Willie, who went peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81. Willie was born in Rangoon, Burma, and had many colourful stories of his youth growing up as part of a family with 9 children. He went on to live in India and Scotland, working as a...
Martin Basso
May 23, 2009
Martin David Basso Husband, Father, Son, Brother It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin David Basso, peacefully at his home in Vancouver. Marty was born in Prince Rupert on March 22, 1964. He attended Annunciation School, later graduated from Prince Rupert Senior Secondary School in 1982, and UBC in 1986. He was an exceptional...
Denis Tracey
May 21, 2009
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents and younger brother Michael. Dennis is survived by his wife Pat, son James, daughter Shannon (Chris) and grandson Andrew, stepdaughters Cindy Lee and Candace, stepsons Jim and Kerry (Sari) stepgrandaughter Tia and stepgrandsons Keifer and...
Eileen Rowlatt
May 20, 2009
Eileen May Rowlatt (nee Currie) of Crescent Beach, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2009 at the wonderful age of 94 years. Eileen was born on July 26th, 1914 and was predeceased by her father, Samuel John Currie and her mother, Jeannie Currie (Harvey). She was also predeceased by her husband Bill in 1973 and son Paul in 1938. ...
Bradley Macfadyen
May 13, 2009
Bradley Duncan MacFadyen passed away suddenly on May 13, 2009 at the age of 52. He was predeceased by his precious mother, Maxine and his beloved Maureen. He is survived by his brother Robert (Gwen), nephew Ryan, great aunts June (Larry) and Doreen, special cousin Barb and family. He will be dearly missed as well by his friends, neighbours...
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