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Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Brenda Joan Morritt

Brenda Joan Morritt

May 9, 2021

Brenda passed away peacefully to a beautiful sunset over Vancouver with family by her side on Mother’s Day. Born and raised in West Point Grey, the youngest of three sisters, Brenda attended Byng high then Fairview Commerce and worked at Electrical Energy before marrying Bob Morritt in 1957. She was in the RCAF Reserves from 1951-1956 with her best...

Marija Ursić (Nee Mošić)

Marija Ursić (Nee Mošić)

May 7, 2021

Born in Selca, Brač, Croatia on April 18, 1937, Marija passed away peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021, in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 84. Maria will be sadly missed by Dinko, the love of her life for over 63 years, and by her children Zoran (Pauline) and Ivica “John” as well as her cherished grandchildren Megan and...

Steve Vrlak

Steve Vrlak

May 2, 2021

John Stephen Vrlak (Steve)

“THE GIPPER”

Our best loved dad, grandpa, husband, brother, friend, and business partner. Steve passed away peacefully on May 2nd following an arduous battle with Parkinson’s, dementia, and the consequences of open-heart surgery and stroke. He was hit with an immense challenge and spent many years trying to return...

Michele "Mike" Musacchio

Michele "Mike" Musacchio

May 2, 2021

Michele “Mike” Musacchio Strigone was born in Maschito, Italy on December 13, 1936.

Mike left his home at 15 years of age to train as a chef and baker in Switzerland where he worked for many years. His career enabled him to travel and work in many countries including the United States, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Mike...

Rose Cunningham

Rose Cunningham

May 1, 2021

It is with love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother, Nana, and Great Nana,  Rose Cunningham on May 1st, 2021 at the grand age of 99.

Rose was born in Glenavy, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland on April 21st, 1922.  She married James Cunningham in 1951, and they emigrated to Canada in1966 with...

Jacques Joseph Lacasse

Jacques Joseph Lacasse

Apr 29, 2021

My sweet Jacques died peacefully in my arms on April 29, 2021 at RCH.

Jacques is deeply loved and missed by his wife Catherine (Fleming), little Molly, sister-in-law Peggy and brother-in-law Mac (Jackie).

Lovingly survived by his siblings, Sr. Rollande, Carmen, Ghislaine (Jacques), Réal (Micheline), Micheline (Guy), Ginette (Jacques), Marjolaine, and his god daughter Claudie...

Mernel Elaine Smithe

Mernel Elaine Smithe

Apr 28, 2021

Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family at the age of 94. Mernel was predeceased by her cherished husband, Paul, in 2001 after 57 years of marriage. Gone before her are sisters Gladys, Anita and Mae. Mom is dearly and deeply missed by her children, daughter Joan and husband Al, son Jack...

Jadwiga Wojcik (Nee Maczynski)

Jadwiga Wojcik (Nee Maczynski)

Apr 25, 2021

Żona, Mama, Babcia, Pra-Babcia

Jadwiga passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25th, 2021.

Jadwiga was predeceased by Alojzy, her husband of 70 years. She is survived by her daughter Joanna Starczynowski (Wieslaw), grandsons Daniel (Anna), Kris (Andrea), granddaughter Monika (Jeraill) and 4 great-grandsons Joshua, Jeremy, Jacob and Benjamin. She is also survived by...

Dianne Lillian Goldsmith

Dianne Lillian Goldsmith

Apr 24, 2021

Dianne pursued her passions for travel, adventure, the outdoors, and service with enthusiasm and heart. She lived a truly full and rewarding life.

A Vancouver native, Dianne was one of few women graduates of UBC’s Faculty of Agriculture (1966) where she majored in soil microbiology. Though her life she continued to take courses at UBC in Asian...

Loretta Caroline Zingle (Nee Belzer)

Loretta Caroline Zingle (Nee Belzer)

Apr 24, 2021

With sadness we announce the loss of our mother Carol Zingle at the age of 80 on April 24, 2021 in Surrey, BC, with three of her children, a granddaughter, her sister, and daughter-in-law by her side. Carol is predeceased by her husband, Glen; her parents, Jack and Mary; her brother John; and her grandson Thomas.

Carol...

Minerva Pescadera

Minerva Pescadera

Apr 23, 2021

Minerva (Minette) Piguierda Pescadera passed away peacefully with her nephew by her side on April 23rd, 2020 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 77.

She was born in Pototan, Iloilo Philippines on November 19, 1943 to Jovito Pescadera & Perpetua Piguierda. Minette attended CPU for her Pre - Nursing course and took her Nursing Internship at...

Giuseppina Zampini

Giuseppina Zampini

Apr 23, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Giuseppina Zampini, our loving and beloved mother, on April 23, 2021, at the age of 81.

She was predeceased by her mother Maria, father Antonio, and husband Berardino Zampini.  She is survived by her sister Maria Teresa, daughter Nicoletta, son Michele (Chelsea), grandson Luca Antonio Zampini,...

Jeff Joudrey

Jeff Joudrey

Apr 22, 2021

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Jeff Joudrey announces his sudden and unexpected passing on April 22, 2021, at his home in Vancouver, B.C. Born in Lunenburg, NS on November 12, 1967, to parents Douglas and Sharyn Joudrey, Jeff spent his very early years in the Mahone Bay area. Jeff’s family relocated to Alberta in 1970...

Francisco S. Aliviano

Francisco S. Aliviano

Apr 21, 2021

This is in loving memory of Francisco S. Aliviano who passed away on April 21, 2021 at St. Paul Hospital in Vancouver BC at the age of 65.

Francisco, “Iko” or “Franklin” Aliviano was born on October 04, 1955 in Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines to the late Jose and Octavia Aliviano. He is the 4th child of six...

Christian Milbers

Christian Milbers

Apr 21, 2021

Chris was born on April 3, 1928 in Niederprüm, Germany and passed away on April 21, 2021 in Vancouver, BC.

A beloved father, father-in-law, Opa and friend, he will be missed by all. Predeceased by his wife, Elisabeth Milbers, he is survived by his sister, Gertrude; sons Otto, Manfred and Robert; daughters-in-law Suzanne and Anna; grandchildren Katie,...

Marissa Saynes Abay

Marissa Saynes Abay

Apr 17, 2021

Marissa Saynes Abay, aged 59 years old, passed away in the year of our Lord 2021, Saturday, April 17th, from breast cancer.

The Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held on April 30th at 6:00am Philippine Time GMT+8 (April 29th at 3:00pm Pacific Time) at St. Helen's Parish in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. ...

Anthony Amoko Valfrido Droko

Anthony Amoko Valfrido Droko

Apr 16, 2021

Anthony Amoko Valfrido Droko was born on August 8th, 1969, in Wau, South Sudan to mother Sarafina Gerriya and father Sayed Valfrido Droko. He was the youngest (last born) in the family of Valfrido Droko.

Anthony attended Unity Two Primary School, Addis-Ababa Intermediate School, and Juba Model Intermediate School in Juba, South Sudan in his youth. Due...

Karin M. Von Melville

Karin M. Von Melville

Apr 13, 2021

Our Mother Karin, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 in New Westminster. She was born November 17, 1925 in Hasenpoth, Latvia and emigrated to BC with her son Len. She met and married her lifelong love, Robert H (Bobby) Melville while working in Penticton, BC. Moved to Victoria and soon after came...Sue (1952), Tim (1954) and Angela (1956)....

Marion Mitchell

Marion Mitchell

Apr 12, 2021

A Woman Well Moved “When you move, always unpack the bed and bedding first.” “Nothing is lost in spirit.” “Let Go and Let God”

“The Spirit of the Lord Goes Before Me And Prepares For Me, a Place to Park”

On April 12,...

Anthony Lloyd Kennedy

Anthony Lloyd Kennedy

Apr 12, 2021

Anthony Lloyd Kennedy 29 years of age, of Vancouver BC, without suffering, lost his valiant battle with cancer April 12th 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital as he was comforted by his loving family: mother Angelina [nee Borrelli] Kennedy, father Donald Kennedy and brother Michael Kennedy.

Anthony recently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and...

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