Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

"A real character"

Paul Bartosh passed away peacefully with the love of his life, Joyce — his wife of an amazing 72 years — at his side, holding his hand and singing his favourite song, Blue Spanish Eyes.

Dad was a man of his times who embraced life full steam ahead. He always...

Tom passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, July 6, 2018 in the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 67 years. Tom Wagner of Vernon, B.C. formerly of Pembroke/Petawawa, ON, dearly loved husband and best friend of Gisele (nee Veaudry). Tom will be lovingly and greatly missed by daughter Christina Wagner (spouse Mike Sherwood),...

Geraldine passed away peacefully July 2nd, 2018 after being suddenly admitted to Richmond General Hospital for septic shock only four days earlier. She is survived by her husband Allan and sister Marilyn Patricia Byers of Toronto. She was born in Toronto, Ontario on February 17, 1945 to her mother Rose Byers (Stone) and father Victor Byers, and was the...

Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2018 in Langley, BC at the age of 79.  Jose is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Rosalinda and their 2 children; Eric (Joanna) and Aileen (Travis), grandchildren; Joshua, Hannah, Zachary, Alessa, Crissa and Kristian.  Lovingly remembered by his 3 surviving siblings as well as many nieces and nephews.  Jose was...

Lauri passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 9 2018 in Vancouver BC at the age of 69 years. She was predeceased by her brother Peter.  She is lovingly survived by her husband Ted Knight, brother David, nieces and nephews: Lisa, Kelly, Steven, Kayla and Leanne. Lauri was a positive, independent individual who brightened up the lives...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ronald James Schooling. He is survived by his loving wife, Wilma Schooling and his loving family. There is no funeral by request

Patricia Hayes passed away peacefully Monday March 5, 2018. She was predeceased by her brother Bob, husband Alfred and son Rob. She is lovingly survived by her two brothers Bruce and George, daughter Charlene and grandchildren Lillie and Bailea and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will take place Thursday March 15, 2018 at 11:00am at Sacred...

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 7th, 2018 in New Westminster. Born in Liverpool in 1935 to John and Sarah (Ciss) Mitchell, she was one of four children and was evacuated to Wales during the war along with her sisters Maureen and Audrey. She and Ken married in 1956 and after having their two sons in England, moved to...

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Graham Mair announces his passing from the complications of dementia on January 31, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Bob was born at Vancouver General Hospital, the son of Robert Comrie Mair of Edmonton and Grace Roblin Graham Mair of Belleville Ontario. He will be forever remembered by...

Passed away January 24, 2018 at the age of 67, surrounded by his loving family.  Born and raised in East Vancouver, Ed spent his entire life playing sports and being active within the community. He leaves behind his wife, three children, two brothers, many more family and friends.  A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday Jan. 28th...

Jim (James) Robert Leslie 1920-2018 Jim Leslie passed away peacefully in his sleep with loved ones by his side on January 16, 2018.  Jim was born to a homesteading family in Onaway, Alberta; the Depression displaced them to Chilliwack, BC.  By the age of 14, Jim left school to take over the farm and soon after joined the RCAF...

Alfred was born in Prince Albert, SK on December 10 1933. He passed away in Vancouver on July 6 2017. He was survived by his devoted wife, Donelda of 34 years; grandson, Justin; children, Terry Fiddler (Jules), Debbie Ford, Cindy Fiddler, Rick Fiddler and Marie Bremner; grandchildren, Darcy, Jayland, Haily, Robert, Tehar, Jenny, Jeffrey, Terry Jr, Alex;...

Anne passed away peacefully on Friday June 23, 2017 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 96. She is survived by son, Roy; daughter in law, Colleen; and 3 grandchildren, Dixie-May, Kate, and Jesse. Her family would like to thank Blenheim Lodge and Dr. Sandy Chan for the great care she received in the later stages of...

Early on Friday, June 16, 2017, Stephen Sothy passed on from this life at the wonderful Vancouver Hospice after his kidneys and heart finally failed him. Stephen was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and had a long and fulfilling life, passing just a few months short of his 90th birthday. He was predeceased by...