Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Beryl Marion Henderson
Dec 22, 2021
Beryl Marion Henderson (née Minifie) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021, after 95 years filled with love, travel and adventure. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 74 years William (Bill) Richard Henderson, daughter Joan Oystensen (John), grandchildren Jason Thomas, Megan Thomas (Mark) and Brittany Parmentier (Maxime), great-granddaughter Alix Parmentier, sister Marjorie Deg (Walter), and sister-in-law...
Peter Schatz
Dec 21, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father Peter Schatz.
He passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at the age of 94.
Son of Frank and Christina Schatz, Peter was born and raised in Holdfast, Saskatchewan. He was the 4th of 13 children. At 18 years of age,...
Christopher Gayling Chong
Dec 20, 2021
Known to many as either Chris, Mr. Chong or Coach Chong passed away surrounded by family in Laurel Place Hospice in Surrey, British Columbia. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Solrun and his loving children Andy Chong, Michael Chong (Kristy), Brian Chong (Kate), Laura Lipon (Gary) and his beloved grandchildren Tiana, Cameron, Hayden, Spencer, Emery, Quinton, Adelynn...
Walter Vladimir Romanko
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...
Lilian (Pinki) Blacharski
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.
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Pauline Lipp
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...
Eleanor Mary (Meg) Parr
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...
Bernie Wittig
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,...
Sortome, Frances Elizabeth
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...
Bernhard Theodor Strotmann
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...
Nellie Irene (Nee Mcgrath) Lawson
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...
Rita Margaret Jones Eleiter
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...
Dorothy “Bernice” Snook (Née Horton)
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,...
Kathleen Dunroe
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...
Guy James (Jim) Johnson
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...
Angelina Fiorentino
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...
Lidolina Zanatta
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,...
Gail Carolyn Stevens
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...
Michele (Mike) Di Giovanni
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...
Joan Anne Seymour
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...
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