Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Oct 6, 2021

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we share that Simone Paula Knutson (nee Brisson) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6 at the age of 99. Simone was predeceased by her husband Harold Knutson on February 5, 2020. Simone will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Diane Sutherland. Simone also leaves behind two grandchildren Moy Sutherland...

Oct 5, 2021

Born in Tyrol, Austria, Inge arrived in Canada in 1958 after a 3-year stint in Afghanistan.

She will forever be remembered for her talents: singing, baking, cooking, gardening, and for her generous hospitality, fashion sense and her humorous, entertaining stories.

Inge was predeceased by her husband Fritz in 2006. She will be missed by her...

Oct 4, 2021

Farewell to Christopher Baddeley, September 28, 1939- October 4, 2021 Chris was born in Liverpool and his family moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) when he was 11 years old becoming a Rhodesian for life! He was proud to be a Chaplin High School old boy and it was a highlight for him to attend the 100-year anniversary celebrations...

Oct 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to loving mother, grandmother, and sister Adeline Pui-Yuk Cheng on Oct 4, 2021.

A devoted Roman Catholic since her teens in China, she was known for her generosity and strong faith, and was an active member of her church communities in Hong Kong and Vancouver. Together with her...

Oct 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Doreen Cecelia Monaghan on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while in her 84th year of life. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Her battle with health issues in recent years demonstrated her courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered...

Oct 2, 2021

Mary Theresa Ammerlaan (nee) Cunningham, passed peacefully on Oct. 2, 2021, at the age of 93.

Mary was a loving and thoughtful Mom who was truly devoted to her children and grand children. She always gave of herself to all her friends and anybody in need. She will be missed by all.

Mary is survived...

Sep 30, 2021

Maria was born on May 31st 1935 in Covao Da Carvalha, Mira De Aire, Portugal. At age 86 she died peacefully with her children at her side on September 30th 2021. She now joins the love of her life and late husband Agostinho Inacio Martins and is survived by five children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She touched...

Sep 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Marg), wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was born in Saskatoon in 1925 and lived most of her adult life in Vancouver. Marg will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack Duns, her sons Bob, Doug (Leilani), Jim (Judy), and Steve (Maureen) and her daughter...

Sep 26, 2021

On the evening of September 26, 2021, a shade of colour went missing from this world, when Margaret, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and Aunty, died peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital, due to complications from a long history of cardiac disease. She fought valiantly, until the end, as was true to her courageous spirit.

Margaret...

Sep 23, 2021

Adosinda Da Gloria Ferreira Garcia, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2021.

She was born September 21st, 1936 in Criação Velha Ilha do Pico, Portugal to Pedro and Julia Ferreira. She was married at a young age to Manual Garcia, in October of 1951 who preceded her in death in 2010.

Adosinda and...

Sep 20, 2021

Vaughan Thornton (nee Cooper) was a force to all who knew and loved her.  Alternately known through the years as V-Tail, V, Wantie, Auntie Storm, Mama V and Mrs. T., she built lasting relationships with family and friends of all ages around the world.

Vaughan’s looks and somewhat regal bearing belied her true down-to-earth nature.  She was...

Sep 19, 2021

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Don Merrison announce his passing at the age of 77 years. Don has left us much too soon, but he will be lovingly remembered by his brothers, Bob (Donna), and Ron (Shelley). He will also be fondly remembered by his two nieces Katherine and Kimberly (Sean) and...

Sep 19, 2021

Giuseppe passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021, in New Westminster at the age of 89, exactly two months shy of his 90th birthday.

Predeceased by his mother Assunta, father Luigi, brothers Bruno, Antonio, and Olivio, and sisters Julia, and Dorina. He is survived by his loving wife Eleanora, son Randy, sister-in-law Argia, nieces, nephews, and friends...

Sep 18, 2021

Roseann Lorraine McCoy (nee Saunders) passed suddenly at home in Vancouver, BC on September 18th at the age of 71.

Roseann is survived by her husband of 49 years Wayne and their son Curtis and daughter in law, Laurie (nee Berg).

Roseann was born July 7th, 1950, in Saint John, New Brunswick, to Richard and...

Sep 14, 2021

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Thornton on Tuesday September 14, 2021, at 70 years young.

Jim was born in Edmonton, Alberta on November 5, 1950. Jim was the youngest and only son of Eric and Olive Thornton.  He had two older sisters Gerry Campbell who lives in Taber and Barbara...

Sep 14, 2021

He was known to most people as Bob. He was born in Vernon, BC to his parents Stanley and Nancy Medynski, January 19, 1947. Married his wife of 53 years, Barbara Conlin. They had two children, Rob and Ryan (Danelle). Three beautiful grand boys, Zackery, Jaden, Kahne. He loved them all so much. He will be missed by his...

Sep 13, 2021

Johanna "Joyce" Cornelia Veldhuis (nee Opmeer) died with family by her side at George Derby Centre on September 13, 202 1, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 88 .

Joyce is survived by her brother John Opmeer and children  Fran (Tom),...

Sep 12, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Christos Drimaropoulos. George left us suddenly at his home in Vancouver on Sunday September 12, 2021, at 57 years old.

Growing up in Montreal, George was a Christmas baby, born on December 25, 1963 to the surprise of his parents, Mina and John. George grew...

Sep 11, 2021

Marilyn (Campbell) Osborne passed away peacefully on the evening of September 11, 2021 at the age of 89.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, John, and her 3 siblings, and will be deeply missed by her daughter, Jane, and son, Grant.  She also leaves behind two adored grandsons, Nicholas and Keiran.

Marilyn was born in...

Sep 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to sweet Lilian on September 09, 2021. She leaves behind sister, Mandy Walker (Pete), brother Jerry Logher (Cora), nieces and nephews, Pamela, Allison, Stephanie, Martin and Robin. Also, family friend Tami. Predeceased by Johan and Wemelina Logher. Lilian was a wonderful, loving person who shared her heart and her smile...