Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 20, 2023

In loving memory of Myra, who passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2023, after a brief and unexpected illness. She leaves behind her beloved parents, Sheila and Will, her dear brothers and their wives, Ewan (Cindy), David (Lael), and Ron (Patsy), 11 cherished nieces and nephews, along with uncles, aunts, cousins, and many lifelong friends around...

Jul 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad Jack. He was also an awesome Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and a loving husband to Bernice (his Lovey) who preceded him in 2008.

Jack will be lovingly remembered by his 3 children Doug (Jana), Sharon (Norm), and his youngest daughter Lori, 6 grandchildren Tim, Sharon (Kevin),...

Jul 8, 2023

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend entered Eternal Life with her family by her side. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Dr. Rodney Thomas Irving in 2011, loving partner of 57 years, by her parents Joseph Lorente and Evelyn Lorente (nee Mann) and her three brothers David, Gerald and Arthur.

Survived by her four children Peter, Paul...

Jul 7, 2023

It is with a profound sense of loss that we share the passing of Jack Berg on July 7th, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He will be forever missed by all who were privileged to know him. He was deeply loved and is survived by his wife of 70 years and the love of his life,...

Jul 6, 2023

Born December 28, 1951, in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe); died July 6, 2023, at St. Michael’s Hospice in Burnaby, B.C.

With great sadness we note the passing of (Paul Warburton), a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Paul led an eventful life. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 17...

Jul 5, 2023

Gowan James McQuarrie passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 53 years. He will be sadly missed by his father Owen, mother Marilyn, brother Ross, Aunt Jane (McMillan), Uncle Sandy (McQuarrie), Uncle John (Bateman) and many relatives and friends.

Gowan was musically gifted. He received his early training in the...

Jul 3, 2023

Joachim (Joe) Franz Geier passed away peacefully at his care home the morning of July 3rd, 2023. Joe was born in Berlin in 1937 and immigrated to Canada in the late 1960's with his mother Elizabeth (predeceased), his brother Diethard (predeceased), and sister Anne Geier (currently of Salmon Arm, BC).

Early on Joe was an active member...

Jul 3, 2023

Alan died surrounded by his loving family at Buchanan Lodge in New Westminster, B.C. on July 3, 2023. Alan is survived by his wife Zoanne, children Tom and Siiri, sister Leila Evindsen, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Orrie and Kerry Babiuk and Butch and Angela Sanderson, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Alan was born in New Westminster. He spoke...

Jul 3, 2023

In loving memory of my only son, Kyle Robert Wallace .

Kyle's time on this earth was short (he was 35-years-old) but he had many travelling adventures. He was outgoing, and his happiest place was outdoors in nature, where he found peace and comfort camping, kayaking and rock climbing.

Kyle loved his dog...

Jul 2, 2023

With great sadness we announce that Marilyn Jean Storey (nee Pratt) passed away on July 2 2023, at the age of 70, leaving her 4 surviving children, 6 grandchildren, older brother, younger sister and extended family to mourn. Beloved mom and she had a great love of animals. To pay a last tribute to Marilyn, you are...

Jul 1, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, Xavier Kristen.

Xavier is deeply missed by his loving family: his mom and dad (Roz & Richard), his brother (Max), his sisters (Anna & Amelia), his dog (Roo), his Babi and Babu (Dr. Jennifer & Tom Simons), his...

Jun 29, 2023

Peter Maver died peacefully, surrounded by his family at The Village in Langley, BC on June 29, 2023, at the age of 86.  Peter is survived by his sons Egon and Brian (Wendy), daughter Diane, four grandchildren, Caidyn, Makaio, Lexa and Tatjana, his sister Zalka and brother Danilo and many nieces, nephews, and their families. He is predeceased by...

Jun 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lucy Lee 李黃麗珠

It is with deep sadness that we inform family and friends of the unexpected passing of Lucy Lee, wife, mother and grandmother, on June 27, 2023. Left to mourn are her beloved husband of 61 years, Joseph, their children Rachael, Michael (wife...

Jun 26, 2023

On Monday, June 26, 2023, Victor Irving, loving husband of Louise, passed away at the age of 91 in the Sunrise Senior Living Complex in Vancouver, B.C.

Vic was born on December 26, 1931, in Edmonton, Alberta. He graduated from the RCMP Training Depot in Regina in 1952. He had a great career rising to the rank...

Jun 24, 2023

With great sadness, our family announces the loss of Michael O’Keefe, who died peacefully on Saturday, June 24th, at the age of 83.  He was Brenda’s beloved husband of 59 years and is also survived by his children, Megan (Cameron) and Stephen; by his grandchildren Natalie (Jared), Connor, and Caleb, and great-grandchildren Jayden and Wilder; by his sister Maggie,...

Jun 24, 2023

Thomas Brent Dawson passed away June 24th, 2023 at Fraser Memorial Hospital, BC.

Thomas was survived by his sister Linda (Ernie) Nichols, brother Byron (Glenda) Burgess, 6 nieces and nephews

Thomas was predeceased by his mother Doreen, father Fred, and brother Brian.

A private family service will be held at a later date....

Jun 24, 2023

QUISSY, Shirley Helen, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 97. Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband, Laurence Quissy, her mother Florence Rand, father Howard Rand, brother Jerry Rand, and son-in-law John Browning. She is survived by her daughter Susan Browning, son Michael Quissy, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her...

Jun 23, 2023

Joan Hazel Smallwood was born May 3, 1933, in York, England, and died June 23, 2023, in Vancouver, Canada. She is survived by her husband, Gerald, daughter, Joy and son-in-law, Thomas, son, Peter, and extended family in Yorkshire, England. She leaves behind many long-time friends in Vancouver and, from her extensive travels, many others worldwide.

Evacuated to...

Jun 23, 2023

Florinda Gonzales Asprec passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 in Surrey Memorial Hospital at the age of 53. She will be lovingly missed by Raimund Audric Asprec(husband), Sean Asprec(son), the Gonzales and Arellano families, the Asprec families, family friends, college and high school friends, and all the people that she has shown love for.

She’s a...

Jun 23, 2023

William Peter Cooper passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2023 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 76. His life was joyful, full of laughs, and conducted on his own terms.

Peter was born May 2nd, 1947, in Montreal, Quebec to William (Bill) Henderson Cooper and Lorna Hilda Cooper (née Dennahauer). He moved with his family to...