Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Lyle Ronald Goruk

Mar 22, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that on March 22, 2023 our father Lyle Ronald Goruk of Vancouver, BC passed away at 68 years of age.

Born in Calgary, AB on June 29, 1954 Lyle was determined to live life to its fullest. He enjoyed working with leather, riding motorcycles and getting tattoos.

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John Kieran Kealy

Mar 22, 2023

Beloved husband, brother and uncle, Kieran was the oldest of three sons of John K. Kealy of Dublin, Ireland, and Marjorie McQuillan Kealy of Mandan, North Dakota. Born in Oakland, California, on August 5, 1939, Kieran spent his early years in Oakland and part of the war years in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, at the Naval Supply Depot where his father...

Patrick William Byron

Mar 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of Pat

Pat passed away peacefully at his home Nazirah House in his community of L'Arche in Burnaby, B.C.. where Pat lived for almost forty years. Pat is predeceased by his parents, Ed and Norma. He is survived by his brothers Al (Beth), Dave (Judy), Paul (Norma) sisters Marian, Catherine...

Chit Sang (Jackson) Kwong

Mar 20, 2023

Chit Sang (Jackson) Kwong, 86, of Vancouver, Canada, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023 in Vancouver, surrounded by his family. He was born in Hong Kong to Yuk-Ting Kwong and Luk-Mui Po, on July 15, 1936 and grew up in both Panyu and Hong Kong. While his education was interrupted by the Japanese invasion during WWII, he still...

Gladys Doreen Sobkiw

Mar 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Gladys Doreen (Stusick), (Guiguino) Sobkiw. Gladys entered eternal rest on March 20th, 2023 at Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care, White Rock, BC. Gladys was in her 93rd year. A private service will be held with family followed by interment at the Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey, BC.

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Ursula Helene Huber

Mar 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ursula Helene Huber. She passed away peacefully after her final fight with cancer on March 18, 2023 at the age of 85.

Ursula is pre-deceased by her husband, Hans Adalbert Huber and survived by her four children Vincent (Nancy), Frank (Shirley), Pamela (J.P.)...

Rafael Corcione

Mar 15, 2023

Rafael Corcione of New Westminster, BC, passed away Wednesday, March 15,2023. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers, family & many friends.

He was born in Naples Italy to loving parents and had 6 wonderful siblings. At the age of 21 he immigrated to Halifax but disliked the climate intensely,...

Vince Paul Gyula Toth

Mar 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Vince (Vinnie) on March 15, 2023, in New Westminster at the age of 59.  He was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Julius Toth.  He will be lovingly remembered by Joan, his wife and partner of thirty years, his daughters who gave him his greatest joy and...

O’Doherty, Larry

Mar 14, 2023

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Larry O’Doherty.  He passed away peacefully on March 14 at 3:00 p.m. in Port Moody.  He is predeceased by his parents, Eliette and Gerry O’Doherty and sister, Lynda Pelletier.  He is lovingly remembered by his cherished wife Patricia and daughters Danielle, Carmen (Elliott), Aimee (Michael) and his...

Ilia Leone

Mar 14, 2023

It is with the heaviest heart that we announce the passing of Ilia Leone.

Ilia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 14th, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Ilia was a dedicated wife to her predeceased husband Giovanni, a loving mother to her daughter; Teresa (Anthony), a caring Nonna to Alicia (Nicholas), John-James...

Johann Andreas Huser “Andy”

Mar 13, 2023

At the age of 94, Andy made his final climb, passing peacefully with family at his bedside.

Predeceased by wife, Veronica “Vreni“, siblings Thomas, Pete, Alfred, Veronika “Vroni” and Maya. Survived by daughter, Monica (Bob), grandson Derry (Caroline). Also survived by family in Switzerland, among them, his brother Hans, sister Juliana and many nieces and nephews and...

Jessie Bilenki (Siwak)

Mar 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce that our mother, grandmother and great grandmother has passed away at her residence in Vancouver B.C. Jessie was in her 93rd year.

Jessie was born in Silver Creek, Manitoba to Ukrainian parents, Katherine and Mike Siwak. Growing up in Silver Creek, Jessie was one of 4 children....

Shun Wah "Betty" Ip

Mar 9, 2023

Shun Wah 'Betty' Ip passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2023.

Betty developed edema symptoms in late November 2022, and imaging later confirmed metastatic cancer. She was hospitalized on Jan 21st and due to the progression of symptoms, it was decided that hospice care was most appropriate. Betty was later transferred to Vancouver Hospice Society where she...

Miles Cormac Matsalla

Mar 8, 2023

After fighting a courageous battle, our dear Miles left us peacefully but much too soon at the age of 61. He was happy to have reached his 12-12-61 “Platinum” Birthday.

Miles was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Cecilia and brother-in-law Greg.  He is survived by his siblings, Dennis (Bonnie), Agatha (Cliff), Wanda (Rick), Brenda, Lisa, Fay...

Luz Maria P. Fedyk

Mar 7, 2023

Visitation:

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Parish

3778 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver

Funeral Mass:

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Parish

3778 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver

Reception:

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Alick Joseph Lambert

Mar 7, 2023

A vibrant, handsome, blue eyed baby boy named Alick Joseph Lambert was born On April 2, 1938 at St. Paul’s Hospital Vancouver B.C.  Son of William Joseph Lambert born in Wicklow, Ireland (1879-1968) and Mabel Mary Smith born in Glasgow, Scotland (1896-1983), brother of Hugh William Lambert (1932-2006) and Betty Mary Hepler (1929-1971).

Alick is survived by...

William (Will) Boniface Hendriks

Mar 5, 2023

William Boniface Hendriks of Surrey, BC passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 74. After a lengthy battle, Will died peacefully with his beloved wife, Dianne and their children by his side.

Will was born in Den Hague, Netherlands on December 30, 1948 to father, Peter Hendriks and mother Anna Hendriks. The second...

Irma Luigia Morgan

Mar 3, 2023

MORGAN, Irma Luigia taken from us on March 3, 2023. Born in Mosnigo, Italy on December 8, 1929. She is survived by her loving children Randy (Diana), Sonya (Darrell), Sophia, Ladia; 7 grandchildren – Sarah, Nicole, Michelle, Sean, Brian, Daryl and Scott; 6 great-grandchildren Brenden, Kailey, Landon, Sadie, Gabriella and Avery. 2 brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins...

Patricia Anne Frances Cox

Feb 23, 2023

New Westminster

It is with deep sadness that we share news of Patricia's death. Patricia was born in London, England. Like so many of her generation, she had some hard times in the Depression and the War, but always said her life just got better as it went on. Patricia came to Canada for a...

Bruno Vincent Bogusz

Feb 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our loving husband, father and grandfather, Bruno Bogusz, has passed. Married almost 65 years to the love of his life Wanda, they met at the CYO at St. Stanislaus Church in Toronto and married in a beautiful ceremony in 1958. They raised three happy and successful sons who gave him...