Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 20, 2024

Deirdre Mary Kathleen Bickford was born in Ladybrook, Hampshire, England on June 12th, 1935. She was the first daughter of John Edmund Bickford, and Kathleen (Dinan), his third wife, after his previous two wives had sadly died in the Spanish Flu epidemics of the 1920s.  They met while helping the sick in Lourdes, France. At age six she and...

Nov 20, 2024

Gertrud “Trudy” Crick (née Kascha) passed away peacefully in Vancouver on February 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bernie in 2021, she is survived by daughters Carolyn (Kirk, son Mitchell), Kathleen (David, daughters Alexandra & Emmaline), Bernice (Tony), and Cynthia (Ted).

Born in 1927 in Germany, Trudy was the last of her six...

Nov 20, 2024

Though we mourn the loss of Dianne Newman (nee’ Nicholas), we find solace knowing she now rests in peace. Dianne passed away on March 17th, 2024, in Langley, BC from complications associated with COPD and cancer.

Dianne was predeceased by her father Lloyd and mother Isabelle (Gauthier) Nicholas and loving husband Roy. She is survived by her...

Nov 20, 2024

Carol passed away on July 25, 2024. She was predeceased by her daughter Kelly. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, John, and her children Catherine and Michael as well as 10 grandchildren.

Carol was born in Toronto in 1936 and graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in English Literature in 1957....

Nov 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Father and Nonno Domenico Di Marzo after a brief illness. 

He was born on March 16, 1944, in Bonefro, Campobasso, and passed away on November 14, 2024, at the age of 80. 

He is survived by his loving wife Lucia and children Amelia (Antonio), Pantusa, and Michele (Carla) Di...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, Chong-Tai Terence Joseph Teng on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Vancouver General Hospital.

Soon after his birth in China on November 22, 1939, Dad moved to Hong Kong to live with his family. He was the fifth of seven children. Growing up in...

Nov 6, 2024

"William Thomas Stone, born February 9, 1933, was called home to the Lord on November 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Predeceased by the love of his life Emmeline and survived by his three children, Philip (Patricia), Brian and Lorraine (Dave) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always brought him joy. He was a loving brother, uncle and...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with Heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Evelyn Wayland Pinkerton, beloved sister, aunt, Godmother, partner, cherished friend and colleague to many.Evelyn retired as Professor Emeritus in Resource Management and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University. Her work focused on developing the theory and practice of power-sharing and stewardship through co-management agreements.As well as her many...

Nov 4, 2024

Allan was born and raised in East Vancouver. He graduated from UBC Law in 1968 and was called to the bar in 1969. After a few years in private practice, he joined the BC Crown Counsel office in 1974, where he found a home. He was designated Queen’s (now King’s) Counsel in 1984. In 1988 he was appointed to the...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Tyler Barclay Dunlap, who was born on April 15, 2008, in Vancouver and who left us far too soon on November 4, 2024. Tyler's radiant spirit and boundless enthusiasm for life touched everyone who had the privilege to know him....

Nov 2, 2024

Nienke Roukema Batterink was born in Hamilton, Ontario on February 7, 1958, the second of Job and Didy Roukema’s seven children. She finished elementary and high school in Hamilton, then left for Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she earned a degree in psychology. She married Len Batterink in 1979 and they would live in Ontario, on Vancouver...

Nov 1, 2024

Faye Leung, trailblazer, businesswoman and cultural pioneer, passed away peacefully in Vancouver at the age of 92.

Her legacy leaves an indelible mark. Energetic, colourful, and cheeky, “The Hat Lady” was the embodiment of innovation, resilience, and dedication to her community.

Born in Victoria and raised in the Chinatowns of Victoria and Vancouver, she became a fierce advocate for equality. Working tirelessly...

Nov 1, 2024

Born Hastings, Sussex, England 26 May 1929. Father,  Redvers Tomlin, Mother Daisy (née West), survived by four children of her first marriage, Jon, Robert, Jeffrey, Jeremy (daughter Janet, died in 1987), and three stepchildren by her second marriage, Karen, Michael, and Georgina (step-son Brian, died 2013). Married Eric Henry in 1949, divorced in 1968. Legal secretary and conveyancer, production...

Oct 31, 2024

After fighting cancer for the past three years, Lorne peacefully passed away in the morning on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 65 years at McKinney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

Lorne, beloved husband of 37 years to Irene and dear father to Daniel and Samantha. Cherished son of the late Robert and...

Oct 29, 2024

Rowan Robert Brown was born on October 29, 1948, in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, and passed away peacefully of natural causes at his Vancouver home on October 29, 2024. Rowan was the son of Ian and Stella (McMahon) Brown. Rowan is survived by his older brother Doug (Bobbie) Brown of Collingwood, Ontario. He was a...

Oct 29, 2024

With sadness, we announce the death of Barbara Joy Waller at Eagle Ridge Hospital on October 29, 2024.

Mum was born in Ootacamund, India on October 27, 1929.  Her early years were spent with her family in various locations in India and at the age of 6 she was sent to boarding school at Presentation Convent in...

Oct 29, 2024

Genevieve (Jenny) Ciceri (née Puetz), 93, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, following the long goodbye of mixed dementia. She was our vibrant matriarch and set a beautiful example of familial love, faith, charity and kindness.

Jenny was born in 1931 in Humbolt, Saskatchewan, to Martha (Skalicky) and Quirin Puetz, the third of nine children. In...

Oct 28, 2024

Robert passed away peacefully, leaving behind his loving wife Belita, his two stepsons and their partners, his six children and their partners, his 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, his nieces/nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Edith and his sister Jenny.

Robert was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan before moving to Nanaimo, BC with his...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Herz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left us peacefully, in the home she loved, on October 28, 2024.

Born in June 1939, in New Westminster, BC, Ann was the oldest of 4 children. Ann was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives...

Oct 27, 2024

Ramos, Leopoldo passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 in Royal Columbia Hospital at the age of 80. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Maria Corazon Ramos, his daughter Pamela Grace Ramos, his 3 sons Leo, Leroy and Philip Ramos and countless other loved ones and friends whose lives he has touched. He was funny, caring, loving...