Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Francisco Dante Marpuri, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, in Vancouver at the age of 85.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years - Angelita, son Joseph, daughter Carmela and son-in-law William, and grandchildren Tinn/Hannah and Clara. Dante worked as a lab technician in the Philippines and South Carolina, USA, before immigrating...

On February 8, 2023 Ian slipped from the loving arms of his wife into the waiting arms of his God after spending  7 weeks in Royal Columbian Hospital.

Ian was predeceased by his first wife Cynthia, his parents George A. and Georgiana and his 11 brothers and sisters of which Ian was the youngest.

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Ronnie (Boxcar) passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2023, at home at the age of 81.  He will be lovingly remembered by Beverly (wife of 57 yrs.), Joelle (daughter), Brenda (daughter) Roman (grandson), Vilma (sister), and many families, neighbours and friends.

Ronnie was a teacher for 33 years at John Oliver Secondary, an avid gardener, traveler extraordinaire,...

Janina Romanowska passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 at Vancouver General Hospital, with her daughter by her side, after a short battle with an unexpected illness.

Janina is predeceased by her sister, Lucja, and brothers, Edward and Kazimierz. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Joanna (Adam), and brother, Marian.

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Maria Custodia Almeida was born April 20th, 1935, in Mira de Aire, Portugal and passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

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Helen Lew of Coquitlam, BC, passed away peacefully at the age of 56 on Friday, December 30, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Helen will be fondly remembered as a gentle soul who had time for everyone, especially family. She always made an effort to talk with you, was genuinely interested in what you had to...

Moro, Giancarlo died peacefully at home on December 26, 2022, in Vancouver at the age of 68.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Myrne and his son Luca; close family Roberto, Elisabeth and son Dante, cara famiglia in Italia and many dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Byron Jay “BJ” Manliclic on Friday December 9, 2022.

BJ enjoyed singing as a young boy and started to learn to play the guitar as a teenager. His talent for music continued on as he taught himself to play other musical instruments...

Our family is deeply saddened with the passing of John Suranyi on December 4, 2022 at the age of 82. He was at peace in his final days, surrounded by his wife and children.

John leaves behind his beloved wife Yolanda (nee Maniquis); children Teresa (Sten), Karen (Ken), Vera and Jonathan; and grandchildren Kevin, Sarah and Henry....

Born in Saskatoon, William lived much of his life in Vancouver, obtaining a BA in English from UBC, although he lived in Phoenix, AZ and Seattle, WA, as well. In Seattle, he published a newspaper, LISTENIN’, with extensive radio listings, as well as writing scripts for THE BEST OF BRITAIN and THE BRITISH HOUR and doing some on-air work....

It is with much sadness that we announce the loss of my dad known to all as Al. Widowed for nine years from my mother Mary after 57 years of marriage and the most wonderful father, father-in-law, and grandfather to both Michael and Vanessa, he will be remembered for his gentle nature, his lighthearted sense of humour, and his...

On November 13th our beloved mother, nonna, Filomena Lemmo was called by our Lord.

Filomena was predeceased by her husband Michelangelo and her cognati Urbano and Immacolata Lemmo.  She leaves behind two daughters and a son: Ernestina (predeceased son-in-law Camillo), Marita (predeceased son-in-law Antonio) and Alberto (Anna). Her beloved grandchildren: Letizia Bugno, Gabriella Bugno (Harry Whitter), Sabrina...

Sandra Lorraine Shier passed away peacefully October 31, 2022, in Burnaby, BC at the age of 78.

Predeceased by her mother Janet Shier and father Philip Shier.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Richard (Kim) Winikoff; daughters Randa Winikoff (Perry Mattes) and Rochelle Lann; and sister Avria Shier.

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John Shaw passed away on September 21, 2022, at the age of 91 years.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Evelyn Brisbois and Shirley Forsyth, and by his former spouse, Dierdre Shaw. He is survived by his sons, Craig (Debbie Shaw) and Blair (Tiziana Zamprogno), by his sister, Charlotte Scott, and by his grandchildren, Paige, Austin, Lauren...

Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Eagle Ridge Hospital, Port Moody, BC, at the age of 87, with her surviving siblings at her side, God called Yvette home.  Yvette Emilia Regnier was born June 6, 1935, to Noéma Nadon and Henri Regnier in Paradise Hill, SK; the third of 11 children.  Yvette entered the Sisters of the Child...

Mickey Spencer passed away on August 29, 2022, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 88 years.  Predeceased by her husband James Earl Spencer, father Timothy McCarthy, Mother Gladys McCarthy, sisters Joan Belland and Patricia Gibson.  She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children: Len (Angie) Spencer, Lyle Spencer, Wanda MacKenzie; her grandchildren: Tim (Melissa)...

We mourn the death of our beloved mother and grandmother Milica Petrovic (nee Dimic). She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Aug 5. She leaves behind her son and daughter and 3 beloved grandchildren.

Those who knew her will remember her love of conversation, walks, and most importantly her love of feeding others. In...

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Berna. She battled hard for seven years against ovarian cancer using her personal strength of will, the strength of her Precious Blood Faith Community, and especially the Love of her Saviour & Friend, Jesus. She leaves behind a devoted Husband of 47 years – Pat, Sisters...

It is with profound sadness that the Ceraldi and Smith families announce the passing of Loretta Carmela Ceraldi on July 11, 2022. Known for her beautiful smile, engaging personality, caring heart, and generous spirit, Loretta lived her life with abounding grace and a deep abiding faith.

Born in Vancouver, BC, Loretta worked for the North Vancouver School...

In Memory of:

Dwayne Clark Hughston

July 27, 1950 to July 18, 2021

We think of you always. We talk about you still. You have never been forgotten. And you never will.