Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Esperance D’Souza passed away peacefully at age 97 on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022.  Loving wife of late Luis D’Souza, mother of late Cyril & Coral (Mumbai), Tony & Teresa (Goa), Benny & Bridgit (Mumbai), Henry & Susanna (New West, BC), Teresa & Melwyn (Burnaby, BC), Bosco & Ngoc (Auburn, US), Esperance had 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

With great sadness we announce the death of our sister Selma Simonett, formerly of Port of Spain, Trinidad, then of Langley BC Canada, on the Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday June 24th last.  Selma was pre-deceased by her husband Arthur, her parents Ernest and Thelma Vieira and her older brother Ernie and his wife Gilma (nee...

With heavy hearts, Mary's family announces she passed away at home on June 19, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Arrigo. She is survived by her children Alisa, Dino, Liann (Jamie), Sandra (Mike), her grandchildren, Clayton, David, Cheyanne, Michael, Curtis, Natasha, Isabella, Sarah, and great-granddaughters Gracie and Ginny. She leaves behind...

Katherine DeVos (Nee Krull) went to her eternal home on Saturday April 16, 2022, two months short of her 104th birthday to be with her precious Lord and Saviour and all her loved ones who have gone before.

Katherine was predeceased by her 1st husband Michael Koshlay 1969, and her 2nd husband Johann DeVos 2000, her parents...

Elsie passed away peacefully, ready for bed, pyjamas on sitting, reading the newspaper; one of her favorite things to do.

Predeceased by her husband Robert, son Bob, and son-in-law Gary McCann. Survived by her daughter Janice, sons Doug (Annette) and Kelly, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Born in Birmingham, England,...

Jessica passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Burnaby B.C. at the age of 48. She is predeceased by her father Josip.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Steve, daughter Olivia, mother Marica, sisters Smiljana (Jozo), Sonja (Ivano), Veronica (Frank), nephews Lucas, Philip, Anthony and Joseph, nieces Klaudia and Sophia.

Mass...

Brian passed away, surrounded by his family, on March 19, 2022, after a hard-fought struggle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving partner of 30 years, Dallas, his children, Mercedes (Andrew), Isolde (Sergei), Chris (Karen); grandchildren Olivia, Ilya, Isla, Leigh, and Trace. He also leaves behind his mother, Jean Kerr, his siblings Randy (Sandra), Greg, and...

Patti passed away at Abbotsford Hospital from complications of lymphoma and Covid-19.

She was born and lived her entire life in Burnaby, working as a medical receptionist and transcriptionist.

Tending her beloved garden brought Patti much joy and contentment, and in more recent years quilting and donating knitted items to local hospitals was one of...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother on February 11, 2022, at the age of 83.

Mom was pre-deceased by her first husband Lawrance Whitehouse and her second husband Neil Hodgkinson, her sisters Nona and Beverly, her brother Fred and her parents Fred and Annie.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Helena Galas on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 80 years. After many years of battling cancer and increasing difficulty with mobility, Helena succumbed to her body’s illness.

Helena will be dearly missed by brother Robert Swynar (Terri), and sister Christine Pearse, along with many,...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Arthur James Patrick Oswald died at his home on Friday, January 28th, 2022, just a couple of weeks shy of his 85th birthday.  Patrick was the younger of the two sons of Lt-Col Hugh Oswald and his wife Rose-Marie Leahy.  Patrick is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years...

Mabel was born in Star City, Saskatchewan and passed away in Langley, BC. Predeceased by her husband Raphael (Ralph) after 53 years of marriage, she was the last surviving sibling in her family. Mabel is survived by three children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Her family was the centre of her world. Mabel was raised in Nipawin, Saskatchewan and...

Ramsbottom, Vincent Oliver passed away peacefully at the age of 88, on December 11, 2021, surrounded by family at the North Shore Hospice. Vincent was a true gentleman - kind, honourable, humble, always there to lend a hand. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Jane Winter (Greg); sons Tim Warner (Leanne) and Justin Ramsbottom; grandchildren Max, Jaime, Ella...

It is with great sadness and profound regret that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, foster mom, dog mom, sponsor, sponsee, and friend, Laurie Heather Eadie.

Laurie passed away at home due to natural causes on September 14th, 2021 with her beloved rescue dog, Sir Elton John, by her...

Michelantonio "Michele" Colombo died peacefully in Eagle Ridge Hospital on October 23, 2021, in Port Moody, B.C. at the age of 90.

Michele is survived by his wife, Maria; daughter Lucia Bevacqua; grandchildren Giovanni (Megan) Bevacqua, Angela (Anthony) Pezzolla, Carina (Curtis) Chartier, and brother Mario (Maria), 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Francesco (Frank) Ghilarducci passed away peacefully in Surrey, BC on October 9, 2021 at the age of 81.

Frank is survived by his loving wife Irene, son Paul (Amanda), daughter Diana (Jason); grandchildren Aidan, Mackenzie and Brooklyn; sister Annunziata, brother Mario and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Argene, father...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Ryan on Sept. 23, 2021, at the age of 42. Predeceased by his grandparents Englund and Benson and his uncle Mike Benson. Left to mourn are his Father Neil Englund, stepsiblings Stephen and Jamie Mara, Mother Sharon Gregus (Frank) and sister Kelsey Gregus. Also, special...

Dolena (Dolly) Frances Llewellyn, born in Alliston PEI, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 98 at Yaletown House, Vancouver.  Dolly was the youngest child of parents Hiram & Minnie MacKenzie Leeco.   She was predeceased by her brother Malcolm (1944 WWII), her partner John (2010), grandson Benjamin (2014), and son-in-law David (2016).  She was also the...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Carmela Santavenere at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with deteriorating health.

Born in Ponza, Italy to Arturo and Vincenza Pisani. Predeceased by her loving brother Tony, and beautiful daughter Manuela. Carmela is affectionately survived by her husband of...

Of Vancouver, BC, passed away on August 30, 2021.  Born on March 21, 1928, in Anyox, BC.  Jean is survived by her loving family, son John (Catherine), granddaughters Marie (David) and Sarah (Mason), great granddaughter Sophia and sisters Elda (Peter) and Norina. Predeceased by loving husband John (of 55 years) in 2008, brothers Erminio, Romano, Albert, and sisters Roma...