Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Larkin, age 80, passed away peacefully at the St. Michaels Centre Hospice in Burnaby, BC, on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Mary was born in Dundee, Scotland, where she grew up and pursued her love of nursing. She was fortunate to work as a registered nurse in various European cities before getting married and moving to Canada...

Sep 13, 2023

Young Hee Pi, age 85, passed away quietly at her home Sept 13th in Richmond, BC.

She was born on February 19th, 1938, in Busan. South Korea. She immigrated to Canada, with her then husband, Sae Young Pi and her first-born son, Yo Han. She had a second son Yosep, born at St Michaels Hospital in Toronto,...

Sep 12, 2023

After a long and productive life, Mary Anne Kissel died peacefully at South Granville Park Lodge on September 12, 2023, just days short of her 104th birthday.  Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she moved to Vancouver after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree, where she had a long career with Air Canada, latterly working on the travel desk.  She travelled to many,...

Sep 11, 2023

Louise Marie Levasseur, 98, of Burnaby, BC, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at the Nicola Lodge, Port Coquitlam, BC. Born October 30, 1924, Carlton SK. The daughter of David Francois LaRiviere and Marie Louise Eugenie Pajot, Louise moved to Vancouver and helped care for her mother until her passing in 1965.

Louise had a flare...

Sep 10, 2023

The Family of Joseph Wichrowski would like to announce his sudden passing this month in early September. Joseph is survived by his loving children Luke, Christian, and Josephine, and his beloved grandchildren Jerzy, Alex, Theo, Victoria, and George (and another on the way). He will be missed dearly.

Joseph was born in Elblag, Poland where he lived...

Sep 7, 2023

Patrick Yam passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on September 7, 2023 at 11:00pm. He was 72.

Patrick will be greatly missed by his Wife, Lydia, his daughter, Jennifer, his Son-in-Law, James, his Granddaughter, Alexa and his Grand-Dog, Charlie. He will also be lovingly remembered by his siblings, in-laws, all his nieces, nephews, grandnephews and grandnieces....

Sep 7, 2023

Elizabeth (Jay) Kautz (nee Pickup) passed away September 7, 2023 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 92. She was born on June 18, 1931.

Preceded by her husband Victor Kautz and is survived by her son, Greg (Jean) Kautz; her daughter, Joanne Kautz-Allard (Michael Allard); three grandchildren, Lauren Barteluk, Derek (Rachel) Kautz and Cooper Allard, and...

Sep 4, 2023

It’s with profound sadness that we announce the passing of my father.

José Ferreira Baptista on September 4th, 2023 Born in Vimeiro, Portugal on November 14th, 1940 Joe was 83 years old. A loving husband to Maria Celeste Honorio Baptista A good father to (predeceased) Pedro Baptista and Helder Baptista A son to both (predeceased) João Baptista...

Sep 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paulina Sophia Kuprel (Gola), a much loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Paulina died peacefully in her home in Burnaby, BC on September 4, 2023, at the age of 92.

Paulina was born in Hamarnia, Poland, on April 7, 1931 to Andrew and Anna...

Sep 3, 2023

Francis, John J. (Jack) passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 89. Predeceased by his Father Mel, Mother Marie, Sisters Ruth (Weldon) & Judy (Dave) and Brothers Frank (Royden) & Gordon. He will be lovingly remembered by his Niece Michelle (Kevin), Nephews Paul (Sharlene) and David (Michelle), Great Niece Stefanie and Great Nephews Thomas, Jaden,...

Sep 2, 2023

On September 2nd, 2023, Lourdes Cayanan Andal, with her family at her side, passed away into the arms of our Lord in New Westminster, British Columbia. Lourdes is survived by her loving husband Roberto, her doting daughter Annalyn, and beloved grandchildren Robert Edward (Eddie) and Marijka Lourdes (Kiki), and her husband Daniel. She is also survived by...

Sep 1, 2023

It is with a heavy heart to announce that Jordan passed away peacefully at his home on September 1, 2023, with his wife Shirley at his side. After 19 months of battling cancer, he is now at peace.

Jordan grew up and lived in New Westminster all his life and was the only child of Earl and...

Aug 30, 2023

Predeceased by son Daniel, Sara is survived by husband of 47 years Barry, daughters Erin (Jeremy), Lara (Brent), grandchildren Megan, Eliott, Wyatt, Violet, Clare and Ethan.

She will be remembered with love for her huge heart, hearty laugh and amazingly giving nature. In lieu of flowers, please share stories or memories in the condolences section below.

Aug 29, 2023

Elisabeth Kamensek of New Westminster passed away on August 29, 2023, after her battle with cancer; she was 93 years old. Elisabeth was predeceased by her husband Josef, father, mother, brother and survived by her children Erika (Jerry), Richard (Charlene), Otto, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Elisabeth was born in Baden, Austria in May 1930. At...

Aug 27, 2023

It is with great sadness, and a sense of loss, the family of Jan Bobrowski announces his passing Sunday, August 27, 2023, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness. He bravely fought until the end.

He was the beloved husband of Teresa for almost 50 years.

Jan is...