Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Jessie Switzer (Nee Friesen)
Nov 20, 2022
Jessie Switzer (nee Friesen) (1919 – 2022) of Abbotsford, BC, died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, October 13, having finally found some mischief to attend. She was 102 years, 11 months, and 1 day young. Born in Beaver Flats, Saskatchewan, Jessie came to BC on her own in 1940 to study at The Academy of Useful Arts in Vancouver,...
Elin Sigmundson
Nov 20, 2022
With great sadness and a heavy heart we would like to announce our Mom’s passing.
Gaining her Angel wings following a lengthy stoic battle with Dementia, Elin Sigmundson/ Pom Pom passed way peacefully on May 30, 2022 at the age of 83
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bill Clarke (Ivy) Ray Clarke...
John (Jack) Albert Connell
Nov 20, 2022
In Loving Memory of John (Jack) Albert Connell
Oh, the ‘mountains he climbed!’
July 30, 1931 Bennington, Vermont - April 1, 2022 Langley, B.C.
Some say he could ‘build pyramids’ with the focused intensity Jack used in helping to design dams....
Gloria Maria Rosaris Scavazza
Nov 20, 2022
The beautiful and infinitely gracious Gloria Scavazza slipped away peacefully on Sunday, May 22nd at the age of ninety-six. She was predeceased by her husband of twenty-eight years, Giovanni Francesco Scavazza, her beloved Johnny.
Gloria was known as Auntie G to all who loved her, and there were many; among them her stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great...
Frank Leon Schmidt
Nov 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank Schmidt on Nov 19, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer. Frank is survived by his loving wife Anne Marie and his sons Michael (Tanya), Peter (Amanda), Jerome (Elsa) and daughter Mary (Matthew) as well as his loving grandchildren Melanie, Danielle, George, Mario, Melina,...
Thomas Zeitouni Ataide
Nov 17, 2022
In loving memory of baby Thomas.
We will love and miss you forever.
Rosalinda Dumdumaya Arcangel Andersen
Nov 16, 2022
Rosalinda Dumdumaya Arcangel Andersen
Loving wife, mother, grand mother, hobby gardener, daycare operator, friend to all.
Died: November 16, 2022.
Seventh born of 11 siblings to parents Arceli and Julia Arcangel.
Siblings: Nancy A. Contindo; Fe A. Caballero; Shirley A. Villones (deceased); Henry Arcangel (deceased); Haide A. Pacobilangnan (deceased);...
Robert Smith
Nov 14, 2022
Robert Kenneth (Bob) Smith, 74 of Langley, BC passed away on November 14,2022 after a long and arduous fight with cancer, heart failure, and a rare virulent infection.
Bob was born on March 28, 1948, to Montague Sladen Smith Jr. and Maria (Mary) Smith in Vancouver, BC. After Bob graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1966,...
Edward James Linstead
Nov 14, 2022
Linstead, Edward James (85), passed away peacefully on Nov 14th, 2022, at Rosemary Heights Senior’s Home, in Surrey, BC, after struggling with stroke, kidney cancer and a fractured hip. Sharing his final moments with his wife Freda, he is also survived by his children, David Linstead and son-in-law Steve Lam (Salt Spring Is, BC), Lorraine Linstead (Newcastle, Australia), Sean...
James Thomas Rust, L.L.B
Nov 13, 2022
James (Jim), J.T.R. as he was affectionately known by his two sons, will be sorely missed and forever leave a hole in the hearts of those whom had the pleasure of knowing him. Jim is survived by his loving and graceful wife Patricia of 40 years, his two sons Timothy (Claudia) and Bentley (Joaly) and two grandchildren Conrad and...
Marguerite Dumont
Nov 13, 2022
Marguerite DuMont (nee Doiron) passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022. In March of this year, Marguerite was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Alfred. Her spirit is carried on by her children Denise (Gim), Lisa (Ken), Alison (Scott) and Marc; eight grandchildren: Kristina, Bryce, Lucas, Christian, Jenny, Sarah, Kate and Noah, great grandchild Vera and an extended...
Werner Erwin Berger (Joe)
Nov 13, 2022
Joe passed away peacefully May 2, 2022 at St. Michael’s Hospice. Joe was born in Rothenburg ob der tauber, Germany in 1941 and immigrated to Canada in the late 1950’s.
Joe was predeceased by his daughter Maria, his sister Edith and parents Frieda and Erwin and will be deeply missed by his family. Joe leaves behind his...
Jovita L. Laraya
Nov 13, 2022
It was 93 years ago when Jovita was born in Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines. The town is on one of the Visayan Islands. She is the youngest of a farming family of six.
Years before the second world war, Pelagia, the eldest sister, decided to venture out to Manila. She survived the war and while working for a...
Thoai Truong
Nov 13, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Thoai Truong announces his death on December 2nd, 2022 at the age of 92 in Vancouver General Hospital. Thoai lived a full life and was able to be with his family in his final days. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Xieu, children Becky, Diane, Ken,...
Vincenzo Di Tomaso
Nov 12, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Nonno & Bisnonno, Vincenzo Di Tomaso.
Born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, Vincenzo came to Canada in December 1951, and he passed away peacefully 3 weeks shy of his 98th birthday.
He leaves his loving wife of 71 years, Palma,...
Giovanni Comuzzi
Nov 12, 2022
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of John, aged 82.
He passed into the arms of God on November 12, 2022. As a husband, son, father, brother and Nonno, he is pre-deceased by his wife Grace, parents Beppi and Catarina and brother Luigino. He is survived by children Laura (Shane), Paula,...
Ryszard (Richard) Jozef Dabrowski
Nov 9, 2022
Funeral Mass:
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM
St. Casimir's Church - 1187 E 27th Ave, Vancouver, V5V 2L7
Interment:
Gardens of Gethsemani
Obituary:
DABROWSKI, Ryszard Jozef (Richard Joseph), passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2022. Ryszard was...
Eduarda Cabral
Nov 8, 2022
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of an incredibly special and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Eduarda Cabral.
Our family was blessed to have her for 93 years and she will be eternally missed beyond words.
She can now rest in comfort and peace in...
William (Bill) John Little
Nov 7, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce Bill’s passing. He is survived by his loving wife, two children and five grandchildren. Bill had a long and successful career in business as a Chartered Accountant. He will be missed by his many long-time friends and family. He always said – “Have Fun!” “Count your Blessings.” We will.

John Lawrence Sullivan
Nov 6, 2022
John Lawrence Sullivan passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, in Surrey, BC at the age of 86.
John is predeceased by his parents Alfred and Mildred Sullivan, his late wife Carol Sullivan, and his son Brian Sullivan. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Margery (Moulton), Donna (Porteous), Brother Robert (Sullivan) and...
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