Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Dec 19, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Romanko announce his passing on Sunday December 19, 2021. He passed peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock BC. Walter was born to Steve and Mary Romanko on April 18, 1932, in Alvena, Saskatchewan where he spent his early years. He attended the University of Saskatchewan to study...

Dec 18, 2021

Lilian aka Pinki, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 18th at home of an undiagnosed double pulmonary embolism.

Predeceased by her father Kazimierz (Local 97), Pinki leaves behind a heartbroken mother Florentyna, who just celebrated her 99th birthday and big sister Annette along with family and friends scattered globally in Canada, USA, France and Poland.

Dec 15, 2021

Pauline Lipp passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2021, at Braddan Private Hospital at the age of 95 years old. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas, sister Jane, and brothers Steve and Walter. She is lovingly remembered by daughters Cindy, Janet (Jeff), and Joanne (Kelly), grandchildren Jessica, Kyla and Rylee and her surviving sisters Anne...

Dec 14, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Meg was born in Victoria to Cyril and Mamie (nee Snowsell) Jones and grew up in Fairfield with her adored siblings Peter and Pam, who were 11 and 8 when Meg was born. She was a well loved little girl with many friends of all ages. It was not a wealthy home but...

Dec 13, 2021

Wittig, Bernard Gregory – Born July 23, 1952 in Ingersoll Ontario, passed away peacefully from cancer on December 13, 2021 at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C., while surrounded by his loving family.

Bernie was a 1974 graduate of St Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ontario and moved with the love of his life, Miriam (Mozetich) Wittig,...

Dec 13, 2021

My lovely, vibrant mother, in her 100th year, passed away peacefully at Blenheim Lodge. She decided it was time to go and went on her own terms. The lack of socialization and isolation due to covid restrictions was very hard on her.

She was born in Kimberley, in the family home which was one of the houses...

Dec 12, 2021

Bernie passed away suddenly at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Dec. 12, 2021, after several years of declining health.

He is predeceased by his parents Heinrich and Bernardine (Weghaus), all 4 siblings Heinz, Marika, Agnes and Joseph and tragically, by his youngest son Norman (1971).

Bernie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anita and...

Dec 10, 2021

We are sad to announce the passing of Nellie Lawson.

Nellie passed Dec.10, 2021 at 2 a.m. quietly and at peace, from natural causes while residing at George Derby Centre in Burnaby. Nellie was not alone. Her son Robert was as close as conditions allowed leading up to and during her decline.

Nellie was born...

Dec 9, 2021

Rita Margaret Jones Eleiter was the youngest of Henry and Emma Jones’ 12 children. The Joneses were a big, happy and loving family and mum loved regaling everyone with stories from her working-class childhood. Her happy memories are a testament to the resilience of the Jones family, considering the hardships of life before and during the war, and the...

Dec 9, 2021

Dorothy “Bernice” Snook (née Horton) passed away peacefully after a short struggle with cancer on December 9, 2021, with her sons and other family members at her side. Predeceased by her husband John in 2001, Bernice is lovingly remembered by her children Sheila (Reinhard), David (Cathy), and Wayne (Joe-Anne), as well as her grandchildren, Jessica, Andrea, Sarah, Jonathan, Amy,...

Dec 7, 2021

Vancouver – Kathleen Dunroe, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2021.

Predeceased by her loving mother and father, Kathleen and Patrick Alphonse Dunroe.

Lovingly survived by her son Adam Yusuf of Vancouver, daughter Rosanna Yusuf of New Westminster, daughter Deanna Yusuf of Vancouver and sister Anne Marie Remmey of Langley.

Respectfully, the Funeral...

Dec 7, 2021

It is with profound sadness that Pat Johnson announces the loss of her beloved husband Jim. He passed away at age 88 on December 7, 2021, in Vancouver, BC. Jim is also mourned by his beloved daughter Emily Johnson, son-in-law Adrian Pick and grandchildren Leah and Jack Pick. He will be sorely missed by many family members and friends...

Dec 6, 2021

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Angelina Fiorentino on December 6, 2021, at the age of 86 years.

She passed peacefully with her son at her side at Vancouver General Hospital. Angelina was predeceased by her loving Husband Francesco and will be forever cherished by her son Joe, daughter-in-law Jenalyn, her granddaughters Kari...

Dec 5, 2021

It is with sadness that we said goodbye to our lovely Lina on December 5, 2021. She was born May 8, 1933, in Povegliano, Italy.

After seven years working in Switzerland, she came to Canada and married in 1958. She created a happy family life in her new country and established many life-long friendships. She was selfless,...

Dec 4, 2021

Gail was born in Edmonton, Alberta.

She came to faith in Jesus at a very early age primarily through Pioneer Ontario Camp, where Paul was at Boys Camp at the same time.

He did not meet Gail until her frosh year at McMaster. She was a first year BScN nursing student at McMaster University and...

Dec 3, 2021

With great sadness, we share the news of Michele (Mike) Di Giovanni ' s passing.  At the age of 47, after a courageous battle with cancer, he was called to be with the Lord on December 3, 2021.

Lovingly survived by his wife, Vita; daughters, Sofia and Eva; parents, Vittorio and Pina Di Giovanni; brother...

Dec 1, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Joan was born in Mimico, Ontario, on April 6th, 1941, and passed away on December 1st, 2021, at Brookside Lodge in Surrey after a year-long battle with numerous health issues.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, Sylva Jean...

Dec 1, 2021

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Elmer Alfred Kachur on December 1, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband for 53 years to Jill. Loving father of Andrew (Andy). Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Stella Kachur and older brother Cleve. Loving brother to Ernest (Angela) of St. Catharines, Ontario and Iran (Pat) of...

Dec 1, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mary Lou Warner, age 90, on December 1st, 2021. Mary Lou had recently celebrated her 90th birthday and their 63rd wedding anniversary. She is lovingly remembered as the heartbeat at the centre of our family and will forever remain in our hearts.  We will miss her greatly.

Nov 26, 2021

It is with great sadness, yet profound hope in Christ, that we announce the death of our dear friend and brother-in-Christ, Jonn Olldym (born Jonn William Oldham), age 73. Jonn went to be with our Lord Jesus on November 26 th , 2021 after battling the COVID-19 virus at St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver. He is survived by his...