Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
James E. Wing (Jim)
Aug 26, 2022
James E. Wing, age 97, of Vancouver, BC, died Aug. 26, 2022 at home in Vancouver, overlooking the bay he loved to sail in, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 4, 1925, to Eng Wing Him and Wing Leung Lin in Kamloops, BC.
Jim is survived by his wife Christine June...
J. Vaughan Marshall
Aug 26, 2022
Vaughan was the eldest of 5 children born to Elsie and L.N. (Pudge) Marshall. As Dad was in the Air Force, she was born in Trenton ON, and spent her early years being stationed around Europe. While living in Cold Lake AB, at the age of 10, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. In those days, doctors did...
Dr. Jennifer A. Tong
Aug 24, 2022
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Jennifer Tong after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jennifer was born in Nanaimo and grew up in Vancouver. Inspired by her hard-working parents, she strove to excel academically and received her B.Ed., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of British...
Gloria Elaine Virgil
Aug 24, 2022
We regret to announce the passing of Gloria Elaine Virgil (Smith) in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Dr. Lefroy David Virgil, loving mother of Myra Lee Virgil (Marc Quig), Muriel Diane Virgil, Malcolm Alfred Virgil and Melissa Joanne Virgil (Rene George).
Daughter of the late Johnny B. Smith and Dosia Smith, sister...
James Peter Shumka
Aug 23, 2022
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of James Peter Shumka just shy of his 59th birthday.
James is dearly missed by his wife and best friend, Susan, his sons Trevor and Adam (Emily), his mother Rosemary, brother Dave (Josephine), sister Beth and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by...
William Mcmahon (Bill) Pallot
Aug 21, 2022
Born in Duncan, B.C. on April 5, 1936, passed away in Langley, B.C. August 21, 2022 Predeceased by his daughter Christine, his parents Fred and Lillian Pallot.
Survived by his wife of 66 years, Loretta, son Barry (Shelley), daughter Colleen (Gary) grandchildren Hayley, Eric, Eli, Great-grandchildren Owen and Aubrey.
Bill worked at Safeway for 38...
Antonio Di Tomaso
Aug 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Nonno, Antonio (Tony) DiTomaso. Born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, Tony passed away peacefully at UBC hospital, one month shy of his 94th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Felicetta. He leaves behind his children Vince (Laurie) and Marisa...
Jose (Joe) Antonio Baptista Vaz
Aug 20, 2022
Jose (Joe) Antonio Baptista Vaz was an extraordinary man. Born on March 31, 1949 the only child to Franklin and Maria Vaz, he enjoyed a charmed childhood of swimming pools and beaches in Alges, Portugal.
At 17, Joe moved to London, England to further his education. Enrolled in Art School, Joe found himself ensconced in the 60’s...
Richard Gaudreau
Aug 20, 2022
Richard Gaudreau lived a passionate, determined life, highly respected and loved by family, friends and colleagues.
Born Hull, Quebec. Survived by wife Allyson Nelson, sister Suzanne Davey, and many cousins, nephews and nieces. Nephew Luc Bordeleau (Christina Hagberg), his Vancouver-based family, provided invaluable assistance. Affectionately “Crazy Uncle Richard” to their twins Victoria and Danielle. Predeceased by his...
Donna Marie Douillard (Nee Morin)
Aug 19, 2022
We are sad to announce the death of Donna Marie Douillard (nee Morin).
Donna passed away suddenly on August 19, 2022 at Royal Colombian Hospital after a brief illness.
Donna will be sadly missed by her 3 children Danny, Robert, and Debbie, their spouses and her grandchildren.
Also missing her deeply are her...
Ruby Mary Chater
Aug 16, 2022
The family of Ruby Mary Chater is sad to announce her passing, on August 16, 2022, after two years with cancer.
Ruby will be remembered by her nieces and nephews, April James Stannel, Doug James (Doris), Laurie James, Rick Cridge, Elizabeth Cridge O’Brien (Gerry), and their families. Ruby is predeceased by her mother and father, Frances Douglass...
Thomas Bernard Mccloskey
Aug 15, 2022
Tom was born the fourth of eight children in Guelph, Ontario to Tom and Gladys. They travelled from Guelph to Vancouver in 1935. Tom grew up in New Westminster and Alderside in Port Moody. He was married to Patricia O'Brien in 1954. Tom and Patricia were blessed to be married for 67 years. They began their married life in...
Sister Ethel Marie Devlin (Pierre Celestin)
Aug 14, 2022
Peacefully, on Sunday August 14, 2022 at Royal City Manor Care Home, New Westminster, BC, at the age of 94, God called Sister Ethel Devlin home.
Sister Ethel was born September 7, 1927 to Matilda L’Heureux and Bertram Peter Devlin in Vawn, SK; the fourth of 7 children.
Ethel entered the Sisters of the Child...
Roger Ovens
Aug 14, 2022
Roger was born November 6, 1936 and died peacefully after a long illness August 14, 2022.
After serving in the British Army's Parachute Regiment for two years, Roger emigrated to Canada.
In 1957 he started his new life in the forest industry, an industry in which he remained for the rest of his life. Roger's...
Tom (Thomas) Hanna
Aug 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tom Hanna. Tom passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022 at the age of 92.
Predeceased by his loving wife Barbara, son Brian, parents John and Margaret (Maggie) Hanna, and siblings William (Bill), Mary, Elizabeth (Beth), Bingham (Bing), James (Jim) and Margaret. Tom...
Douglas Bradstock Graves
Aug 8, 2022
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Doug died peacefully in his 72nd year, after a stalwart journey through prostate cancer and the treatment thereof. Not a "battle" (he hated that expression) but rather a calm, thoughtful, hopeful, and quietly courageous process, very true to...
Alan Frederick Charles Emmott
Aug 7, 2022
Alan Frederick Charles Emmott, son of Burnaby's first mayor Alan Emmott and Burnaby Museum Founder June Howarth, passed away after suffering a massive stroke.
He was a talented guitarist with an innate ability to replicate any blues lick with professional zeal. He fell in love with the music of the 40's and 50's and also knew how...
Petras (Peter) Skučas
Aug 7, 2022
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Peter Skučas. With loving family at his side, he passed peacefully on August 7, 2022, in his 100th year.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 71 years, Alyda. His children Algis (Marlene), Raymond (Shelley), Linda and daughter-in-law Christine. His five grandchildren, Rebecca (Emerson), Nancy (Eric),...
Elizabeth "Joy" Toovey
Aug 4, 2022
Joy passed away peacefully, with her sisters at her bedside, on August 4, 2022. She is predeceased by her Dad, Jack, in 2018. She is survived by her Mom, Mavis, sisters Anne and Janet, brother Paul, niece Emma, and nephews James, and Jack.
Joy was born on October 14, 1962, in Nanaimo, BC. She graduated from VGH...
Herbert Carl Ruecker
Aug 3, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert Carl Ruecker on August 3, 2022, in Cloverdale, B.C. at the age of 95. Predeceased by his son Sheldon and grandson Carson, brothers Ervin Hodel (Helen), Ernie (Louise), Otto (Florence), Arnold (Harriet) and Wilfred (Ethel). He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife Thyra...
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