Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Lavinia Angela Johnson
Jul 11, 2022
Mom lived a busy life and had fun doing it. Mom was the oldest, born on 9 September 1925 in Castelfranco, Campigo, Veneto, Treviso in northern Italy to Antonio DeGrandis and Oneila Baggio. Mom had 6 other siblings Gina, Angelo (who passed away back in 2019 at the age of 90), Giovanna, Vito, Evelina, and Anna Maria (who sadly...
Sheila Carla Pashniak
Jul 9, 2022
Sadly, our dear sister Sheila Carla Pashniak, passed away July 9, 2022 at 61 years of age due to heart failure. She is predeceased by our parents Patricia Raye Pashniak, Metro Pashniak and our brother James Peter Friesen. She is survived by 3 siblings: Elaine Miller, Ron Pashniak, Cheryl Magus and many extended family relatives. Sheila will be deeply...
Duncan Theodore Williams
Jul 8, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Duncan Theodore Williams announce his passing on July 8, 2022, in Burnaby. Duncan was a dedicated father, a loyal friend, an avid entrepreneur, and an active member of the community. He is survived by his partner Robyn, siblings Peggy, Ray, Colin, Dan, and children Kerry, Corrine, Darren, Kellyann, and...
Maria Lecce
Jul 6, 2022
It is with profound sadness and sorrow, that we announce the sudden passing of our mother and nonna, Maria Lecce.
Maria was predeceased by her husband, Fausto Lecce, and her son-in-law, Sergio De Blasio. She is survived by her three daughters, Angela (Roberto) De Angelis, Sandra De Blasio, and Carla (Domenico) Cimaglia. Maria will be greatly missed...
Augusto Da Costa Fonseca
Jul 6, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Augusto Da Costa Fonseca. He died peacefully at home in Vancouver with family by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
Augusto was born in Sinde, Tábua, Portugal to Joaquim and Maria José Fonseca. He was the youngest of five children.
Augusto was predeceased...
Irmgard Bepperling
Jul 5, 2022
Irmgard Bepperling (nee Luckstein) left this world peacefully on July 5, 2022, five days shy of her 91st birthday.
Oma/Mom was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Her smile, wit, and unending caring for others along with her providing advice to those she believed truly needed it. Her love of cooking and baking were her...
Geraldine Katherine Colter
Jul 5, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geraldine Katherine Colter, beloved wife, mother, granny, GG, sister, and friend. Geri passed away peacefully in the Vancouver General Hospital on July 5th, 2022, after two weeks from the initial diagnosis of cancer.
Geri is survived by her daughters, Holly (Brad) Peterson and Heather Colter. Her...
William “Bill” Blair
Jul 4, 2022
William “Bill” Blair passed away on July 4, 2022, shortly after his 90th birthday.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Catherine “Kay” Blair; children Joyce (Richard), Robert (Allison) and Bradley (Lilly); and grandchildren Cheryl, Charlene, Jocelyn, David and Michael.
In his teens, Bill lived in Edmonton and began a lifelong career with...
Ramil C. Enriquez
Jul 4, 2022
Ramil C. Enriquez, 57 of Surrey, BC passed away on July 4th, 2022. Ramil is survived by his wife, Imelda and brothers, Carolos, Reden and Derick in the Philippines. He will be missed dearly by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers and extended families in the Philippines, USA and Australia.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to...
Lillian Lai Ling Heney
Jul 3, 2022
Lillian passed away suddenly and all too soon on July 3, 2022. She is remembered as a caring and loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Lil was a dedicated and beloved dental hygienist for 40 years and retired in 2018. She loved to travel and enjoyed good food, fine wine, and whiskey. She especially loved...
Franklyn George Lacey
Jul 2, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franklyn George Lacey on July 2, 2022. Born in Vancouver, Frank lived his entire life in the Lower Mainland. In 1975, he married his beloved life partner, Shirley (nee Wiebe), and the two would go on to raise their four children in Frank's hometown of Burnaby. An accomplished...
Dr. Joseph Wong-Sing
Jul 2, 2022
Dr. Joseph Wong-Sing, DPM passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on July 2, 2022, at the age of 76, at Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia. He lived with Parkinson’s Disease for almost 20 years. Despite the functional decline in the past several months from Parkinson’s Disease, Joseph showed his fierce independence, and resilience in managing his disease.
Born...
Alan Toru Takai
Jul 2, 2022
Alan Toru Takai, born November 12, 1956 passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on July 2, 2022 at the age of 65 surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife Nevia, daughter Ericka (Gord), son Wesley (Karen), grandchildren Stefan, Sienna, Kaede and Julian, sister Katherine and brothers Ray (Jen) and Brian. Al’s extended family includes...
Brian Kent Matheson
Jul 1, 2022
Brian Kent Matheson, of Richmond, B.C., died on July 1, 2022 in Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 59. He was found in his home June 29, 2022 having suffered a stroke and never regained consciousness. Brian was born on January 17, 1963 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He attended University Hill Secondary School and Langara College in Vancouver, BC....
Phillip Sam Shang
Jun 30, 2022
Phillip passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 30th at the age of 85. He is survived by Yvonne, his loving wife of 57 years, his three children Trevor (Amy), Warren (Sylvia) and Jennifer and his seven grandchildren Alycia, Chelsea, Johnathan, Nathaniel, Sabrina, Rachel and Megan.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Phillip had many interests growing up including...
Georges Leung
Jun 29, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Georges Leung on June 29, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.
Georges is survived by his wife, Florise; his three children: Dean (Kathryn), Nathalie (Pieter) and Eric (Midori); and grandchildren: Gabrielle, Maxim, Nico, Simon, Chantal, Angeline, Jasper and Jaxon; as well as numerous other family...
Ida Eisner
Jun 28, 2022
Ida Eisner passed away peacefully June 28, 2022 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 85 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Elizabeth; son Dan (Michelle); granddaughters Jacqueline and Katelyn; and extended family and many friends.
The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at St. Michael’s Hospice...
Helen Margaret Cowhig
Jun 28, 2022
The Cowhig family is sad to announce Helen Margaret Cowhig passed away peacefully in White Rock, June 28th, at the grand age of 105.
Helen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, on May 25th, 1917, the youngest of five children, to Joseph Patrick Cowhig and Catherine Jane (Crawford) Cowhig. She was predeceased by her brothers Harold and Clarence,...
Jane Rosemary Hall
Jun 24, 2022
Jane Rosemary Hall, born April 22, 1944, in Vancouver, BC.
Predeceased by son Lanny (1990), parents Ida & Wardie MacDonald and brothers Sandy (2010) & Peter (2022). Survived by son Jason (Dorothy) and grandsons Adrian (Shannon) & Taylor as well as by nephews Michael, Ryan & niece Ava.
Jane grew up in New Westminster and...
William Thomas Ziemba
Jun 22, 2022
Bill was born in a small town in Western Massachusetts and became a world-renowned scholar of quantitative finance, risk control and management science. He died at home in Vancouver. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Schwartz and daughter, Rachel Ziemba.
Bill studied at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and University of California, Berkeley, where he met his...
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