Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jun 6, 2021

Helen Patricia Brandlmayr (nee Spencer), 97, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Born in 1923 in Springside, Saskatchewan, she grew up on the Canadian prairies and in Chilliwack, BC. She married John Brandlmayr in 1946, and raised their family in Burnaby, BC where she lived the rest of her long and happy life. Pat is predeceased by her...

Jun 3, 2021

David Lee passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on June 3, 2021 at the age of 83.

David is survived by his 3 children: Frank, Keith (Jennifer), Tammy (Melvin) and his 3 grandchildren: Kaleb, Vanessa, and Sophia.  He is preceded in death by his wife Lei Yong (nee Yee), his mother Mei Suen...

Jun 2, 2021

At Ridge Meadows Hospital, on June 2, 2021, passed away Mrs. Ghislaine Lemieux at the age of 66, spouse of Conrad Raymond.  Born in Sherbrooke and lived most of her life in Vancouver (14 years) and Magog (32 years), ended her days surrounded by love and peace in Pitt Meadows.

Madame Lemieux is survived by her son...

Jun 2, 2021

Suzan, as we all knew her, Susan Audrey Claudette Guest (née Savard), BA, MSc, MSc, PsyD. was her legal name, succumbed to her 20-year fight with cancer, after 17 years in remission. Three years of stage Four were really taxing. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Maurice & Kitty Savard, of Victoria, B.C. and survived by her husband Peter...

Jun 1, 2021

Margaret Angell died in Vancouver on 01 June, 2021.  She was the third of eight children born to Peter and Anna Seigo on their farm in Fife Lake, Saskatchewan.  She graduated from high school a year early, and left home at 17 to attend Normal School at Regina for teacher training.   Despite her meagre salary, she sent money home...

May 30, 2021

Geremia passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30th at the age of 94, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 23rd, 1927, in Cimitile (Naples) Italy, and immigrated to Vancouver on July 16, 1963, with his wife Emilia, and his 5 daughters, Rosa, Carmela, Felicia, Francesca, and Anna.  They later had 2 sons, Pasquale and...

May 26, 2021

Julia (Julie) Beaupre (Sviatko) died peacefully at RCH in New Westminster on May 26th at the age of 97.  Julie is survived by her 3 daughters Denise (Bob), Karen (Colin), Julie (Mike) and her son Robert, 10 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, her brother Steve Sviatko, sister-in-law Irene Sviatko and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Julie is predeceased...

May 22, 2021

Mary McLennan (Nee Lewyta) died peacefully in hospital with family by her side on May 22, 2021 in Abbotsford, BC at the age of 72.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Donn; daughters Kimberley (Jason), and Britni (Sean); grandson Carter; Siblings Michael (Lori, Stephen, Davyd) and Susie (Randy). Is preceded in death by her parents Michael...

May 21, 2021

Betty Joan ("BJ") left us suddenly at the age of 94. True to her nature she went on her own terms-with grace and dignity. Predeceased by her husband, Alan Mount; her daughter Patricia; and her granddaughter Murphy. BJ is survived by her daughters Carole and Ann (Marc Sandercombe) and her adoring grandchildren, Coady, Madeline, Katie, Matthew, and Lucy. She...

May 18, 2021

Mary was born in L’Ardoise on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia proudly to a teaspoon of brandy which was credited to her survival to stave off the Spanish Flu. She is the fifth of eleven children raised on the family farm. As was typical in that era to make room for younger siblings in the homestead, she...

May 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother Franca Mamertino.

Nonna passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

She is predeceased by her Husband Carmelo, Son Riccardo, Father Francesco, Mother...

May 16, 2021

Vancouver, BC - Peter Matossian passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2021 with his family by his side. Lovingly survived by his beloved wife, Haigo; son Dr. Sebouh Matossian (Becky) and three grandchildren; daughter Mariam Setian (Haro) and three grandchildren; daughter Sarah Matossian; as well as his brothers, sisters and many cherished cousins, relatives and friends in...

May 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Divinia "Bing" Soria Hintay. She passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 with her husband by her side.

She was the youngest of the 4 children not including the adopted brother.  She was predeceased by her parents, oldest sister, brother & adopted brother.  Survived by her...

May 15, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Helen Hawkes (nee Crotty) was born 24 October 1938 in McAdam, New Brunswick, and passed away suddenly 15 May 2021 in Vancouver, BC. Lovingly remembered by her children, Ken, Diane Wood (Rick), Al (Lynette) and Tanya Jull (Mike); as well as 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings Ruth (Albert), Jeanette, Brian...

May 14, 2021

In Loving Memory

Carlo Martiello

July 24, 1965 – May 14, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carlo Martiello on May 14, 2021, at the age of 55 devoted, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

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May 14, 2021

Victoria Kathleen Yvonne Sheinin passed away on May 14th, 2021, at the age of 82. Predeceased by former husbands: Bob Watson, Doug Reece, and survived by Joe Sheinin.

Victoria is lovingly remembered by her son Grant Sheinin, and partner Allan O’Shea, and Grand-puppy Lucy Sheinin-O’Shea. She was very proud of her Daughter, Bonnie (Wayne) Munro; Grandchildren: Derek...

May 12, 2021

Ethel passed away peacefully at home on a warm spring afternoon with her husband James and her daughter Dianne by her side. Born and raised in Dublin, Ethel worked for the Irish Sweepstakes before she met the love of her life, James McAree. They married shortly after in 1960. Together they started an adventure to Canada, where they slowly...

May 11, 2021

Rest In Peace Giuseppe Dall’Antonia

Giuseppe Dall’Antonia passed away peacefully May 11, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Dall’Antonia, son and daughter-in-law Roger and Adrienne Dall’Antonia, and three grand children, Aliya, Lianna and Noah Dall’Antonia, as well as his nephews Massimo Dall’Antonia and Stefano Dall’Antonia and his wife Diana, and his niece Loretta...

May 11, 2021

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the peaceful passing of Gyula (Julius) Joszef Bodog at the age of 84.

Gyula is survived by Maria, his loving wife and partner of 59 years, daughters Beata (Istvan) Bagi, Edina (Emmanuel) Medeiros and grandchildren Kristian, Karina, Gabriel and Dylan.

Born in Kecskemet,...

May 10, 2021

Mrs. Irene Przednowek, age 97, died peacefully Monday morning, May 10th 2021, in her Vancouver home where she lived for 72 years.

Special thanks to those who worked to keep her comfortable at home during the end of her life.  She passed away in her bed, by her window, exactly where she wanted to be.

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