Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mr. Bernard Beaudoin

Jan 8, 2022

Bernard Beaudoin was born 3 years before “The Great Depression” of 1929. He often mentioned his father had to go to Northern Ontario to find a job at the beginning of the 1930s and that his young family of 5 in the Beauce County south of Quebec City survived on bread and white shortening for a while.

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James William Lowther

Jan 7, 2022

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of our beloved James William Lowther (Jim). As he desired, James passed away peacefully at home and in his leaving he was as full of grace as he had always been in life. The day he passed, January 7th, 2022, was full of light and...

Thomas Anthony Mcaleese

Jan 5, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony on Wednesday January 5, 2022, at Surrey Memorial Hospital at the age of 88.  He is predeceased by many family members. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ethnea of 69 years, his sons Tom (Nelia), Brad (June), his daughters Diane, Debbie, Jodi (Len), his grandchildren...

Edgardo “King” Moya

Jan 4, 2022

Edgardo “KING” Moya

Our dearest King Moya has joined our Creator.

He has been our strength, our shield and our biggest hero.

We lost a loving father, a devoted husband, a doting lolo, and a true friend but Heaven gained a good soul.

You will always be in our hearts.

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Daniel Denis Sheehan

Jan 3, 2022

Danny was born to move; soccer at Bobolink Park, delivering newspapers after school and, on his one speed bike, delivering telegrams downtown for the CN and Friday orders of fish and chips all over Fraserview. At eighteen he got his first adult job - working on ‘the gangs’ servicing poles along the CN tracks in northern BC.

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Noel Albert Richard Lucid

Jan 3, 2022

Having survived an abusive childhood, bullying in Public School, Noel was denied an education when the Winnipeg School Board expelled him early in Grade 9 for being gay. He then worked for the Winnipeg Tribune and Grain Exchange before moving to Toronto where he became the main male clothes model shown in the Timothy Eaton newspaper ads and catalogues...

John Harry Podmore

Jan 2, 2022

With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of John Harry Podmore who passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022, at home after a long illness. John is predeceased by his father John William and mother Helen May (Selman) Podmore. He leaves behind his wife of almost 60 years, Gail (Beddeson), and their three children, Julie (Laudan), Michael (Taryn), and...

Marilyn Lorraine Wickie

Dec 31, 2021

Marilyn Lorraine Wickie (nee Graham)

Marilyn passed away peacefully in the early morning light and snow of December 31st, 2021 at the age of 87.

Marilyn was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick on April 20th, 1934, the second child of Ruby and William Graham and the beloved younger sister of Marian (George Rogers).

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José Ramos Silveira

Dec 30, 2021

José Ramos Silveira born September 18, 1935 in Ponta Delgada, Flores (Azores) passed away suddenly on December 30, 2021. Predeceased by José (infant brother), second José (infant brother), Maria Ramos (mother), Francisco (infant brother), José Ambrosio (father), Antonio (brother) Edunio (brother), Maria (sister), Ilda (sister). José is survived by wife Maria Eduarda, daughter Sandra (David), son David (Theala Ann),...

Martin Dennis Ford

Dec 29, 2021

It is with great sorrow that Martin Ford’s family announces his sudden passing at home.  Martin was born in England and came to Canada with his parents and siblings when he was 8. He grew up in Cranbrook, BC, graduating from Mt. Baker Sr. Sec. After a stint with Cranbrook’s then-volunteer ambulance department, Martin moved to Vancouver, joining what...

Audrey Patricia Armstrong

Dec 29, 2021

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Audrey Armstrong on December 29, 2021, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family, caregivers and doctor.

Audrey was pre-deceased in 2019 by her husband of 71 years Arnold (“Arnie”) Armstrong and is survived by her loving children Nora (Tim), Bradley (Catherine), Michael (Linda) and Caron (Percy),...

Gabrielle Koehle

Dec 29, 2021

Gabrielle Rosalia Margarit Koehle (nee Spence)

On December 29th, 2021, our beloved Gabrielle was snatched away by an aggressive brain cancer after just 4 short months. Philosopher Marcel Proust said, “We say that the hour of death cannot be forecast, but when we say this, we imagine that hour as placed in an obscure and distant future.”  ...

Antun "Tony" Peric

Dec 26, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Antun ‘Tony’ Peric, 79 years of age, who passed gently in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 26, 2021 as the snow fell silently over New Westminster. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Jelica, children Robert, Anita...

Caroline Margaret Kohse

Dec 26, 2021

Caroline passed away aged 97 in the loving presence of her family.  Mourning her passing are her daughter Casseda Parsons (Terry) and granddaughter Maggie; son Dr. Larry Kohse (Rita), grandson William Kohse, grandson Robert Kohse (Julie Anne) and great-grandson Logan; and many extended family members, neighbours and friends.  Caroline was predeceased by her husband Captain Fred Kohse, daughters Valerie...

Pacita Gutkowski (Nee Bautista)

Dec 26, 2021

Pacita Gutkowski (nee Bautista) passed away peacefully on the evening of December 26, 2021 at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC. She was 73.

Pacita was born on May 27, 1948 in Luna, La Union, Philippines. Predeceased by her husband, Adam, her father, Catalino Sr., and sibling, Catalino Jr., Pacita was the eldest of 11 children, six...

Peter Shackley

Dec 25, 2021

Born December 5, 1938, in Manchester, England, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021 at Langley Memorial Hospital in Langley B.C. Canada.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan, children Rod (Kaori) and Kyle (Danielle) and grandchildren, Mya and Nicholas.  He is predeceased by his mother Mabel, father James, sister Maureen (Derek) and survived by his...

Douglas Russell

Dec 24, 2021

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Douglas after battling cancer for several years. He was 73.

Doug leaves behind his family as well as many beloved friends and neighbours far and wide.

Doug loved all sports, especially Baseball, sharing his passion with the neighbourhood kids. He also had a great interest...

Louise Elisiv Sylvia Andersson

Dec 23, 2021

Louise Elisiv Sylvia Andersson(nee Danielsson) passed on December 23, 2021 after a wonderfully full life. Louise and her twin, Ella (predeceased 2020) were born in Sweden, February 29, 1924 to Ellen and Hilmar, and came to live in Lacomb, Alberta in 1927. Raised on a farm with 6 siblings, Inga, Olaf, Ethel, Bill, Ella and Lillian, Louise loved horses...

Juan Isabel Aguilar

Dec 23, 2021

Juan Isabel Aguilar born on November 5, 1951, in San Salvador, El Salvador passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 23rd at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family having fought a long battle with leukemia. He was a strong

warrior who overcame many serious health conditions with the best attitude. Unfortunately,...

Helena (Lena) Patricia King (Nee Keaveney)

Dec 22, 2021

Lena, at age 91, passed away December 22, 2021, at Peace Arch Hospital after a sudden illness.

Fondly remembered by spouse Basil; daughters Lorraine (Michael), Sheila (Doug), Deirdre (John), son Brian (Jill); grandchildren Monique (Kevin), Brendan (Philippa), Markus (Sharon), Sarah (Dom), Jessamine, Amy, Cole, Tiernan and Evelyn; sisters Philomena and Josephine and brother Patrick Joseph (PJ) in...