Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Aug 2, 2022

Patrick was born in Tyendinaga Twp, Ontario on May 15th, 1922 and passed away August 2nd, 2022, having reached 100 years young. His career was in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces which he loved and so fostered his love for flying light aircraft. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, extended family and fellow Knights...

Aug 1, 2022

We are sad to announce that Jane passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2022, in the presence of her family, after a courageous 8-year battle with abdominal cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband Donald G Lockhart, and her three children Maureen, Jim (Leanne Sexsmith) and Joe (Dawn Thomas) Girard.  Also, four wonderful grandchildren, Taya, Jordan,...

Jul 31, 2022

Father James Gerard Dukowski was born in Melville, SK to parents Laudeslaus Joseph of Jasa, Austria and and Kathryn Acaster of Regina, SK. Fr. Jim was the youngest of 4 children.  He was predeceased by brothers Jack (Edith) and Hubert (Florence) and sister Joan (Eber) Stackkpole.  He is survived by several nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grandnieces.

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Jul 27, 2022

Peacefully and surrounded by family, Lillian Kay Saranchuk passed away, at Crossroads Hospice on July 27th, 2022. She was 70 years old.

Lil was born February 20th, 1952, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Nick and Rose Lozinski. She had one younger brother, Ron. She resided in Winnipeg for 20 years before relocating to Vancouver where she met the...

Jul 26, 2022

Father Philip Joseph Smith was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Dr. Frank A. Smith, D.D.S. and Bernadette Baier.  He is survived by his brothers Dr. Robert Smith of Lancaster WI, William and John Smith, both of Glen Haven, WI.

Fr. Phil’s Education:  High school and college (B.A.) - St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee WI; Novitiate - Immaculate...

Jul 25, 2022

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Mike Sikich. Mike was born at VGH on October 13, 1940. He spent one year living in Croatia when he was 8 years old but never found the time to return. His high school years were spent at Templeton and Britannia, and he received...

Jul 25, 2022

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mom, Roxine Rose Radiuk (Rostek), in her 88th year, peacefully at home, on July 25, 2022.  Her love and generosity will be missed by her 3 children, Peter, Paulette (Jason), and Carla. Also, she will be fondly remembered by her 5 grandchildren, Jordan, Jessica, Jason (Taylor), Samantha and...

Jul 24, 2022

John was born on Nov 07, 1927, in New Westminster, BC to Gertrude (Rand) and Keith Campbell Macgowan. Third child, after Kenneth Owen and Barbara Rand (Macgowan) Rowell. The three kids each lived past 94! He was always fond of maintaining his links to the Royal City, springing from Duke of Connaught High, summer and early jobs (Pacific Coast...

Jul 24, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Williams (nee: O’Malley). She passed peacefully on July 24th, 2022. Sharon was the youngest child of 12, born in the family home and raised in the Dunbar community, her ability to love others was immeasurable.

She was predeceased by her parents Earl and Patricia...

Jul 22, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Marie Dixon. She passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Royal Columbian Hospital with her family by her side.

Sylvia (nee Lavigne) was born on May 31, 1933, in Meota, Saskatchewan. In 1941, her family then moved to Burnaby, BC, where her dad...

Jul 21, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated husband, loving father, and exemplary nonno.

Sabino is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Vincenza, children, Lucia (Ralph) and Enzo (Angela), and granddaughters, Gabriella and Daniela. He also leaves behind his brother, Giovanni, sisters-in-law, Maria and Angela (Diego), and extended family in...

Jul 21, 2022

Patricia Marylin Chetwynd (Wilson) drew her last breath, in the arms of her daughter and her virtually present son, on July 21, 2022. Patricia was born in Sheffield, England, in 1936, where she was raised along with her two siblings, Anthony and Celia. During the war, she remembers her mother putting her down as a vegetarian to get extra...

Jul 20, 2022

GEORGE FRANCIS DALEY, lover of life, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, slot machines, playing his harmonica and a spotless car, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022.

George, the youngest of 6 children, was born August 8, 1934, or August 9th if you ask his mom, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents George and Catherine Daley.  He...

Jul 19, 2022

John Todd, 78, of Port Moody, passed away at the Royal Columbian Hospital on July 19, 2022, after contracting Covid. He is survived by his two children, Heather and David, his brother David (Mhari) and sister Maureen (John). He was predeceased by Cathleen, his wife of 46 years. John emigrated to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1974...

Jul 19, 2022

Richard was born in New Westminster, B.C., the 4th child of George and Elizabeth (Betty) Campbell (nee Kitts). He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Kenneth Campbell, and his brother-in-law, John Newman. Richard leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Burrell; his brother, Ian Campbell (Jean); his sister Monica Newman. He also leaves nieces, nephews, and cousins for some...

Jul 19, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of James Douglas (Doug) Ferguson July 19th, of 2022 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.

Doug was predeceased by his father James Douglas Ferguson Sr., and his mother Lucille Giesbrecht.

He is survived by his wife, Liz to whom he was married to...

Jul 15, 2022

Sadly, on July 15th, 2022 our mother, Ellen Caroline Robertson, passed away at Kiwanis Care Centre in New Westminster, BC. She had been a resident there since September of 2021 when it was determined she required more care than we were able to provide her at home. She was a fighter and held on for much longer than the...

Jul 11, 2022

Mass for Yuet Chuen Fung will be held on July 27, 2022, at 11:00am, at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church (5771 Granville Street, Richmond, BC), followed by burial at Gardens of Gethsemani (15694 32 Ave, Surrey, BC).

Both Mass and burial can be attended virtually by clicking here .

Jul 11, 2022

Norman Morrison passed away at the age of 87 at home in the early hours of July 11, 2022, with beloved wife Maureen by his side.

He grew up in East Vancouver with his older siblings Don, Louie, Pat, Jack and beloved sister Mary, all predeceased.

At the age of four, Norm lost his father,...

Jul 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Ross Fleming announce his passing on July 11, 2022, at the age of 46.

He is lovingly remembered by his parents Jonathan and Carolyn, sister Rachel, brother Graham (Emily), nephew Coen, and nieces Georgia, Annabel, and Mikaela, as well as his extended family and many friends and colleagues....