Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 2, 2021

Geraldine Jarvis (Noak), beloved mother, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away on November 2nd, 2021 at the age of 82.  Geri is survived by her son, John Derby and daughter, Anne Derby.  She leaves behind her grandchildren, Francesca; Ruth; Jane; Jack and Charlie; her nephews, Berrick (Melanie) and Stephen (Robin) Black; and her niece, Julia Black (Tim MacDougall).  She...

Oct 31, 2021

Alton Loy was born on January 25, 1965 in Hong Kong and passed away unexpectedly on October 31st, 2021 in Vancouver.

A lifelong resident of Vancouver, Alton was a graduate of Sir Winston Churchill High School and BCIT.

Alton was a Corporal with 15 Field Artillery Regiment in the early 80's and after a stint...

Oct 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonio Fusco.

He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren and called to rest in heaven on October 30th, 2021. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and proud Nonno to 6 grandchildren. Antonio Fusco was born on May 25, 1942, in Tricarico, Italy. He...

Oct 28, 2021

Plunkett, Brian Patrick passed away unexpectedly on October 28th, 2021 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 41. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered and missed by his parents Karen and Dennis, his brother Sean, as well as Christine, Max and Harper Plunkett and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Great Friends and Colleagues. Brian was a Certified Management...

Oct 25, 2021

Daniel Guy Heather was born on March 13, 1959. He came into the world alongside his twin brother Douglas (Doug). He joined the Heather family, mother Clista Elaine Heather, née Davis, father Guy Robert Heather, older sister Marilynn and older brother Stephen (Steve). He grew up on Dunbar Street in Vancouver, enveloped by his immediate and extended family on...

Oct 21, 2021

“The time of her departure has come. She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept the faith.” 2 Tim 4:7 (para)

Mother, Grandma and GG, Lillian’s life was defined by her faith. Her love for family & friends didn’t come to an end with her death. Lillian passed away Thursday afternoon, October 21, 2021,...

Oct 18, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Andrew David Phillips on October 18, 2021 at Surrey Memorial Hospital of British Columbia, two weeks before his 45th birthday.

Andrew is survived by his wife Dionne, brothers Roy (Amber) and Shawn (April), stepfather Jeff (Anna), half-brother Stephen, four nieces and a great-nephew. He was preceded...

Oct 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Shau Hing on October 16, 2021.

Shau Hing was born on August 11, 1926 in Shekkei, Zhongshan, China. The youngest of nine children, she was educated in    Zhongshan. One month after her wedding...

Oct 14, 2021

Paul Robert Evans was born on July 20th, 1985, in Toronto, Ontario. He spent his early childhood in Ontario, with stints in parts of Asia, Hawaii, and Boston. Paul moved to British Columbia ahead of grade 9 and spent the rest of his life on the West coast. He made lifelong friends in high school and during his undergraduate...

Oct 14, 2021

Peggy Beaupre (nee Perkes), born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on October 6, 1927, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Peggy was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1988 and daughter Cindy in 1982.  She is survived by her two daughters:  Naomi (Ian) and Terry (Brian) and son Rick (Sandra) along with her four grandchildren:  Toban and...

Oct 12, 2021

Josephine Sau Shan Khoo (Law) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 12th in Vancouver, B.C. at the young age of 61.

She is survived by her loving husband Tony and three daughters, Amanda, Isabelle (Brett), and Tara, who will miss her greatly. Josephine will also be missed and remembered by her mother, Teresa and her sisters Cecilia...

Oct 11, 2021

Rita M. Ayotte was born the youngest of six children to Joseph Seguin and Albertine Cote in New Liskeard, Ontario on November 10, 1923.

She passed away in her home in Vancouver on October 11, 2021 at the age of 97.

Rita was a kind & generous soul, known to have a very warm smile...

Oct 11, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce Alfred’s passing after a brave battle with cancer.

Alfred was born in Zeltingen, Germany and immigrated to Canada by ship in 1956 where he quickly cultivated lifelong friendships.  After completing training to become a professional baker he enjoyed a 40-year career working for Super Value and Safeway.

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Oct 10, 2021

Joan died peacefully at Westminster House in South Surrey, predeceased by her loving husband Lynn.

She is survived by her children Patricia Markwick (Peter), David (Ann), Peter (Tracy), Nancy Arsenault (Wayne), 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother.

Special thanks to the staff at...

Oct 10, 2021

Roderick Leroy Prentice passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, leaving behind wife Vera, children Gail, Mark (Karen), Wendy (Morris), Randy (Carm), grandchildren Blake, Marlo, Justine, Austin, Tonya, Farrah, Cora, Daelyn and great-grandchildren Bennett, Lola, Rocco and Mara.  He is also survived by his sister Gail and sister-in-law Betty.

Rod was born in Chamberlain, Saskatchewan on June 9,...

Oct 9, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Mary Rita (Sam) Barry (AKA Rita, MR, Mare, Marita and even "Red" at times- hair colour, not politics) after a long fight with cancer surrounded by family in the early morning of Saturday, October 9th, 2021. She was the "glue" that kept her large family...

Oct 9, 2021

In loving memory of Elizabeth Chavez, who died October 9, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Liz was born Nov 2, 1968, in Lima Peru to Juila and Fransico Chavez. She was the youngest of four and attended elementary and high school in Lima where she graduated with honors. She excelled in gymnastics, swimming, and volleyball.

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Oct 8, 2021

Dr. Barry Thomas Andrew McKee was born May 21, 1940, on Eagle Lake, in Machar Township, Ontario and was raised in Owen Sound, Ontario. He studied physics at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and completed his MSc and PhD at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here he met his wife of 54 years, Margaret (Bennett) and they began...

Oct 8, 2021

Our dear Mom, Averil Kennedy, 89, passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

She was born and raised in East Vancouver, the youngest child of Ethel Victoria and David William James.  Averil was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Bob (2019) of 63 years, and her siblings Edna, Ethel, Billy and Mavis.  She is...

Oct 8, 2021

Peter was taken from us suddenly on October 8, 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Florence and James, his father-in-law Otto Klein, his brothers-in-law Helmut Klein, Arthur Abt and Harry Jacobse. Peter was deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 41 years, Traudy Klein. They met at Lions Gate Hospital and...