Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Amelia Mainardi
Feb 24, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amelia Mainardi on February 24, 2009.Our beloved mother died peacefully at 82 years of age. Predeceased by husband, Peter Mainardi, in 1979 and survived by her loving family, daughters, Nicolette (Patrick) and Angela (Andrew), grandchildren Tamara, Christopher and Aiden, sister Jenny, nephews, John and Lloyd and niece, Joanne....
Yasuko Torok
Feb 19, 2009
Yasuko passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 19, 2009 at Surrey Memorial Hospital with her mother at her side. She is sadly missed by her father, Dr. Charles Hamori-Torok, Chilliwack, mother, D. Joy Sagara and stepfather, Flemming Seyler, both of Sidney, as well as Vinnie, her mini dachshund. Yasuko was born in Peterborough, Ontario on March...
Marjorie Downie
Feb 17, 2009
Marjorie Antoinette Scott Downie (nee Donald) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas (Tony), daughters Lorna (Ken) and Alison (Larry), sons Glenn and Kevin (Donna), and grandchildren Devon, Kendall and Keegan. The family wishes to thank the staff at Purdy Pavilion for their care and compassion. A memorial service will be...
Michael Macneil
Feb 14, 2009
Michael Angus MacNeil passed away peacefully on the morning of February 14, 2009 in the loving arms of his wife Genevieve, and surrounded by family. He was 85 years old. He is predeceased by his twin sister, Dora, brother Alex, sister Mary, father Neil, and mother Catherine. He will be fondly remembered by his wife, Genie, sister Theresa (Chuck),...
Edward Snider
Feb 6, 2009
July 1919 - February 2009 From The Pampas to The Pacific Northwest Ed was born in the farming community of Rivera, Buenos Aires, Argentina to Russian/German settlers Caroline and Peter Schneider. Seeking to improve his family’s future, Ed’s father moved the family to Sceptre, Saskatchewan in 1924 to join the rest of the Schneider clan. Integrating quickly into Canadian...
Franco Ruggieri
Jan 23, 2009
Franco Ruggieri passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 in Vancouver, BC aged 80 years. Predeceased by his son, Claudio, he is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Maria, his devoted children, Federico, Silvana, Luigi (Gail), Luciana (Robert), Vanda and Gabriella; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and close friends. Mass of Christian Burial will...
Marie Hansen
Jan 21, 2009
Marie was born in The Pas, Manitoba where her parents Lawrence and Hilda were stationed as Salvation Army Officers. The middle child of three, her childhood was spent in Saskatchewan (she began school in Melfort) and Alberta. She has expressed her gratitude to her parents for the loving Christian atmosphere of her home and their example of love and...
Justin Brown
Jan 17, 2009
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Justin. He was the loving and precious son of Lorne and Julia Brown, the beloved brother of Vanessa and Christopher. He leaves his cherished partner, Mariya and her sons Alex and Daniel. He will be greatly missed by Grandmothers, Mary Woodland and Jean Brown, many Aunts, Uncles...
Carlo Alaia
Jan 13, 2009
Passed away in Vancouver General Hospital on January 13th at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his thirty-year companion and wife Margherita and his beloved daughters You Xi and Maria. He will be missed by his siblings Louis, Flavia, and Ann, by his brother-in-law Enrico and wife, and by family and friends...
Anne Hanson
Jan 11, 2009
Anne Hanson was born on June 23, 1936. Mom grew up on a farm in Burnaby. She married her loving husband, Fred in 1956 and took on a life long carrier as Domestic Engineer. She was blessed with three daughters, Brenda, Pauline and Lorna and lived in Kitsilano all her married life. She loved this area. She thought it...
Zena Loretto
Jan 8, 2009
Zena passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Vancouver General Hospital in the early evening of January 8, 2009. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack of 54 years and her son Peter (Tanya), grandsons David and Michael and granddaughter Nicola. Zena was born in Kelowna, British Columbia to Carmen and...
Aurore Briere
Jan 1, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Aura. Born in Vonda, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her siblings Helen, Leo, Harvey, Irene and Rene, grandson Shane and husband Leonard. Survived by her sisters Bertha (Gerry), Dora (Ed), Rita (Mel), Lil (Bill), Blanche (Roger). Also Walter, Terry, Rose and Pierette and many nieces and...
Marie Taylor
Dec 27, 2008
Marie Bernice Taylor passed away peacefully in her sleep December 27th, 2008 aged 85 years. She courageously battled debilitating arthritis for many years. She is survived by her son David and wife Jacqueline, daughter Patricia Lloyd and husband David, 6 grandchildren, Tristan and Chelsea, Tara, Timothy, Tiffany, and Tammy, and many other relatives and friends in Canada and overseas. ...
Dorothy Yamasaki
Dec 25, 2008
Dorothy Yamasaki was born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia on January 12, 1926 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2008. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Sam, brother Ken and sister Gertie (Yosh). Dorothy, a loving mother and grandmother will be deeply missed by sons Brian (Kathy), Gary (April), Warren (Sheri); grandchildren Jason, Jennifer...
Kevin Rooney
Dec 21, 2008
ROONEY, Kevin Joseph �" Kevin’s heartbroken family announces his death on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 from cancer at the young age of 58. He was born on June 15, 1950 in Montreal to Julian and Teresa (nee Murphy), who predeceased him. Kevin will be forever loved by his wife of almost 29 years, Anna (nee Scharing), his daughter Caroline,...
Zachary Florendo
Dec 19, 2008
Zachary Collin Florendo died unexpectedly during birth on December 19, 2008. Loved and cherished by his parents Angela and Raymond, he is survived by his twin brother, Lucas and all his aunts, uncles and cousins from the Dong and Florendo families. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, 2881 Main Street, Vancouver on Tuesday, December...
Louise Morton-Molenaar
Dec 18, 2008
After a full and eventful life, Louise succumbed to cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Jim of Vancouver, her daughter Hugoline (Vern) of Calgary, her son Patrick of London, her brothers Piet (Jenny), Bert (Maike), Jos (Georgette), Vital (Lilian), nieces and nephews Frank, Constance, Tobias, Esther, David and Vera, all of the Netherlands. Her loss is...
Donald Bittorf
Dec 4, 2008
BITTORF, DONALD GEORGE (1926-2008) B. Arch. Cum Laude, M. Arch., FRAIC, RCA. Don left with the glorious Vancouver sunset, on Dec. 4th, 2008. Don will be lovingly remembered and honored by his wife Rae of 52 years, his children Blair (Holly), Graeme (Loretta) all of Vancouver, Wiz Wensel (Keith), and Marin Forsberg, all of Edmonton and his grandchildren Mackenzie,...
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