Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Aug 16, 2023

Anna Lan Yong Burke, age 73, passed away suddenly from cancer on August 16, 2023, in Vancouver, BC.

Anna was born on January 29, 1950, in Singapore, to Lam Peow Yew and Chow Ah Loke. From a very young age, Anna had demonstrated that she was smart, bright, and outstanding in her studies amongst her sisters. When...

Aug 16, 2023

Vivian Mary "Akiko" Miles (Yoneda) of Langley, B.C., beloved wife of the late Howard Miles, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16, 2023, at the age of 91.

Vivian was born in Victoria, B.C. on October 24, 1931, to parents Tomotaro and Toshiko Yoneda. She was the youngest of 6 children.

Vivian studied...

Aug 14, 2023

Amit Krishnan Mudliar, known affectionately as Kris, passed away on August 14, 2023, in New Westminster, British Columbia, at the age of 41. He was born on February 8, 1982, in Vancouver, BC. Kris was a beloved individual who touched the lives of many with his humor, love, and selflessness.

Kris had a heart of gold and...

Aug 13, 2023

Marilyn Driscoll passed away suddenly in her apartment on August 13, 2023. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Beverley Maloney (Joe), Sister Joan Driscoll, Patricia Calvert (Rodger), and sister-in-law, Linda Driscoll. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Bridget Driscoll (McMurray), brother John Driscoll, and her twin Sister Mary Driscoll. She will also be missed by...

Aug 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Walter (Wlademir) Leonard Butula announce his peaceful passing on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in White Rock, British Columbia, at the ripe old age of 96.

Walter is survived by Jane, his wife of 49 years; daughters, Gloria (Max), Chris (Shawn) and Katrina (Chunk); grandchildren, Daniel (Belinda), Ross (Karla),...

Aug 13, 2023

Dianne passed away at home in Vancouver, BC on August 13, 2023. Born in Rouleau, SK on May 6, 1932, she was the only child of Ellen (Mike) and Albin Johnson. She received her early education in various schools in Saskatchewan, attended and graduated in 1953 from the University of Saskatchewan magna cum laude. During those years Dianne and...

Aug 11, 2023

A son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a friend, Chun Yu Yorgos Lam (林春裕) was a ray of sunshine who endlessly brought light to the lives of those he met and spent time with. He was a lifelong learner, a collector of many things readable, and a man who kept his integrity despite everything life threw at...

Aug 10, 2023

Fernando Dutra passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 74.

Fernando was born on Sunday, February 6, 1949, in Castelo Branco, Horta, Açores, Portugal to his parents Manuel Martins and Maria Madalena Pinheiro.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years Maria Noelia and two...

Aug 9, 2023

Paul Bemister, of Langley BC, passed away on August 9, 2023.  Paul was born in Vancouver on May 14, 1960.

Paul dedicated his life to taking care of his family and community. He loved his wife, Judy, deeply.  She was his best friend whom he enjoyed working and playing with the most.  Paul was a beloved friend...

Aug 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share of the passing of Erlinda Monsada De Vera on August 8, 2023, at the age of 54 years after a lengthy battle of cancer. Survived by her sisters, Belen, Maridel, and Medde Grace, her brothers Alfredo, Emer, and Roberto, and her 16-year-old son, Ryan, she was predeceased by her older brother...

Aug 4, 2023

The Honourable Patrick Donald Dohm, former Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, in Vancouver, at the age of 88.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 64 years, Barbara, and brother Martin. He will be fondly remembered by his children Marty (Laura) grandson Emerson;...

Aug 3, 2023

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cecilia Cuento Ilagan, a beloved daughter, sister, and cherished friend.  Born on October 16, 1935, in Taal, Batangas, Philippines, Cecilia's journey through life was one marked by love, compassion and unwavering strength.

Cecilia's...

Aug 2, 2023

Sumner Carl Vallee passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 in New Westminster at the age of 72. Sumner is predeceased by his Mother Lillian, his Father Sumner, and his Sister Susan Vallee.

He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his Wife Debbie Vallee, Daughter Samantha Crawford (Brandon), Grandson Damon Vallee (ex-wife Oceanna Vallee), Great...

Jul 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce that Peter has lost his final battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Diana, children Justin and Natasha, brother Jamie, mother Cathy and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Peter loved life, and loved the people he shared it with. He was often teased...

Jul 31, 2023

You are the most noble person in the entire universe. We are proud to be your family. Alina, wife, and Peter, son.

Jul 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved papa, Vincenzo Morabito.

He entered eternal life peacefully on July 30, 2023, at Burnaby General Hospital at the age of 81. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Antonietta, his children Maria Teresa (Mike), Gianni (Teresa),...

Jul 29, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard John Crompton announce his peaceful passing on July 29th, 2023 at the age of 80. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Nancy Crompton, his sons, Clifford Crompton & Christopher Hornstein, his daughter Mandy, his brother Ken Crompton as well as his nieces and nephews. Prayer service will...

Jul 27, 2023

On July 27, 2023, Cheng Chi Chong passed away at Burnaby Hospital with his daughter at his side in Vancouver, BC, Canada, one month after he received left hip replacement surgery. He was 101 years young, upright, self-sufficient, proud and fiercely independent. Cheng Chi Chong was born in Shanghai, China, on June 11, 1922. He had one older brother....

Jul 25, 2023

Dorothy "Lai Mun"Chung ( nee Chiu), a beloved mother, grandmother, and pillar in her community, peacefully departed from this world on July 25, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She will forever be cherished and lovingly remembered by her children, Cesar, Apollo, Victoria, and Athena, and her two adoring grandsons, Ashton and Jacob.

Dorothy was a woman whose...

Jul 24, 2023

Adam Charneski passed peacefully at home in Vancouver with his family at his side on July 24, 2023. Adam was predeceased by parents Bill Chernetsky and Mary (nee Kowalik), his youngest son Bruce in 2017, and siblings Peter, Ann, and Edward. Adam Charneski was born December 21, 1932, on the family farm in Poplar Park, Manitoba. He was the...