OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Adam John Kozak

Adam John Kozak

Jan 12, 2023

Adam passed away peacefully in his sleep eight days short of his 83rd birthday on January 12, 2023 at Burnaby Hospital after complications resulting from a stroke in March 2022.

He was born January 20, 1940 on a homestead in Roblin, Manitoba. His family moved to Vancouver in 1948, where his father worked in lumber mills at...

Joan Baird (Nee Vaughan)

Joan Baird (Nee Vaughan)

Jan 6, 2023

It is with great sadness we let you know that Joan Baird (nee Vaughan) died peacefully on January 6, 2023, ending a joyful life that spanned 94 years.

Joan is predeceased by her husband Ernest, her brother Wyntor, and her son James. Her brother Ted sadly passed 11 days after her. Joan is survived by her sister...

Neill Chuey Chan

Neill Chuey Chan

Jan 5, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Father, Grandfather on January 05, 2023 who passed away peacefully at VGH.  In 1924, he was born and raised in Vancouver’s Chinatown. At the age of 18, Neill enlisted with the Canadian Army and was seconded to the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) to serve in Force 136...

Jean Gertrude Herring

Jean Gertrude Herring

Jan 5, 2023

Jean passed away peacefully from a stroke and heart failure on January 5th, 2023.

She is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Hilda Herring and her brother John Herring.

Survived by her half-sister Mollie (David) and nephews Gareth and Mark Jackson in the UK.

Jean had a number of friends and volunteered her...

Hans Joachim Zickmantel

Hans Joachim Zickmantel

Jan 4, 2023

Hans passed away peacefully at the Point Grey Private Hospital, Vancouver B.C. Canada, located beside Kitsilano Beach & Pool. A memorable and historic location he got to enjoy about 6 months wheeling around with his youngest son James over the longer then usual summer that held out seemingly just for him as it so often seemed to be well...

Robert Allan “Al” Dobie

Robert Allan “Al” Dobie

Jan 3, 2023

Passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver at the age of 73 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in October and suffering devastating neurological symptoms. He met these final challenges with courage, dignity and grace. His brilliant mind, humour and wit were intact to the end.

Allan is survived by his adoring wife Robin...

Angelike Maudy Ingelse

Angelike Maudy Ingelse

Jan 2, 2023

It is with great sadness we let you know that Angelike Ingelse passed away peacefully on 2 January, 2023.  Born 22 April, 1938 in Bandoeng, Indonesia, Angelike Maudy Ingelse lived a full life.  After World War II and the loss of her father, Angelike and her mother and brother, Anton, made their home in Holland.  As a young woman,...

Colleen June Oakey

Colleen June Oakey

Dec 29, 2022

Colleen June Oakey was born in Revelstoke BC, June 14, 1933, and spent her childhood and youth in the small communities of Beaton and Camborne in the Kootenays. She later moved to Vancouver, along with her mother and twin sister, to complete high school at Saint Patrick’s Secondary. Following high school, Colleen enrolled in what was then called Normal...

Michele "Mike" Triggiano

Michele "Mike" Triggiano

Dec 29, 2022

Born June 12,1942 on Carbonara, Bari, Italy, Michele (Mike) passed away peacefully in Burnaby, BC on December 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Michele was a proud Italian and even prouder Barese. A husband, father and Nonno, he leaves behind a legacy built on hard work, discipline, and integrity.

Predeceased by his parents Vitantonio...

Aranka Major

Aranka Major

Dec 28, 2022

Aranka Major lovingly known as Goldie passed away peacefully at Blenheim Lodge on December 28, 2022.  Goldie was predeceased by her loving husband Richard Major in 2017 and her sister Maria in 2015.

Survived by her 3 daughters, Klara (Tamás), Sylvi (Frank), Andi (Dave) and her 6 grandchildren Kristof, Marton, Katrina, Hayley, Mason and Riley.

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John Alfred Carse

John Alfred Carse

Dec 26, 2022

“Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was.”

—Hebrew Proverb

One of John’s favourite pastimes, other then golf, was gathering with loved ones over a drink at one of his many favourite pubs. There he would laugh, and tell stories about his latest adventure, or...

Jean Mary Mcgovern

Jean Mary Mcgovern

Dec 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully on December 26,2022 Surrey, BC in her 96 Year. Predeceased by her husband John, son Patrick, son-in-law Chris, also siblings Jack, Robert, Doug and Isabel.  Jean was loved and will be missed beyond measure by her family: Terri (Marla), Sue(Chris), Mary(Ralph), Cathy, Dawn(Roger), Doug(Marilyn), Christine, Colin(Renee), Helen(Tom), Dan(Karen), Leigh(Diana), daughter-in-law Lois (Patrick), 22 grandchildren, 37 great...

Cecile Joanna Andronik (Grabowiecki)

Cecile Joanna Andronik (Grabowiecki)

Dec 25, 2022

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Cecile Joanna Andronik (Grabowiecki), on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Cecile was predeceased by her son, Paul in 2004, her son, Michael in 2013 and her husband of 58 years, Richard in 2015, her parents Regina in 1965 and John in 1970, and her brothers Walter in 1987...

Meghan Bannister

Meghan Bannister

Dec 24, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Meghan Frances Anne Bannister announce her passing at the Royal Columbian hospital in New Westminster BC on Saturday December 24, 2022 at the age of 36.

Meghan leaves behind her companion and best friend Summer, her cherished pup.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered...

Gordon Leroy Jones

Gordon Leroy Jones

Dec 23, 2022

It is with great sorrow that the family of Gordon Leroy Jones, 88, of Surrey shares the news of his passing on December 23, 2022 in Langley, BC. Gordon was born in Medicine Hat Alberta to father, John Jones and mother, Rose, on the 27th of November, 1934. His family moved to BC when Gord was a child and...

Tom Baird

Tom Baird

Dec 23, 2022

Tom Baird of Vancouver passed away peacefully at the age of 92, at St. Vincent’s: Langara long term care home on December 23, 2022, with his loving and devoted wife Terry by his side.

Born in Reno, Nevada on April 2, 1930, Tom lived in Sacramento and then emigrated to Vancouver with his parents Dorothy Maybelle (Le...

Douglas Thomas Mccallum

Douglas Thomas Mccallum

Dec 23, 2022

Doug passed away peacefully at Carlton Gardens Care Home, Burnaby, one month short of his 97th birthday.

Predeceased by his father Tommy, mother Susan, sister Mary/John Steeds and brother Bob/Jeanette. For 68 years Doug was devoted, caring and supportive husband to his wife May (Wilson) and to his beloved daughters Cathie and Jean (Don) Freitas. He is...

Rita Cora Marie Mccready (Nee Gauthier)

Rita Cora Marie Mccready (Nee Gauthier)

Dec 21, 2022

After a short illness, which she endured with patience, fortitude, courage and dignity, Rita has gone to her rest. The last member of her immediate family, Rita was predeceased by her parents, Henri Venant Gauthier and Irene Gauthier (Tremblay), brothers Hermenegille (Aleta), Gaetan (Annette), Gabriel, Andy (Dorothy) and Cyril and by sisters Sarah (Louis), Yolande (Eric) and Henriette (Gerald,...

Daryle Ian Hanson

Daryle Ian Hanson

Dec 19, 2022

Obituary

Daryle was born January 22, 1961 in Vancouver, BC, to Ian Hanson and Valerie Mumford Hanson. He was the oldest of three, with a younger brother Jeffrey and sister Debbie. In Daryle’s early years he was a passionate and talented soccer player and a certified black belt in Kung Fu.  For a time, he coached girls’...

Grahame Douglas Phillips

Grahame Douglas Phillips

Dec 19, 2022

Grahame Douglas Phillips, 81, of White Rock, BC died December 19, 2022. Grahame was born in Heysham, England in 1941, son of Harry and Gladys (Pat) Phillips. He is survived by his children Catherine and Julian. Grahame immigrated to Canada in 1957 with his parents and brother Chris and sister Vicki. He attended Acadia University in Nova...

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