Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 27, 2024

Ernesto passed away at home with his mother, Honoria, and wife, Nicole, by his side at the age of 39 on July 27, 2024.

He was born on July 6, 1985, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico to Honoria Cota Palacios and Ernesto Rosales Duañes. It’s known as the city that caught the sun and he is known...

Jul 25, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Thompson Joseph Tai Chuen Yang**

Thompson Joseph Tai Chuen Yang, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 25, 2024 at 10:58am in the Nanaimo Regional Hospital palliative care unit, in British Columbia. Born February 26, 1934 in Hong Kong, he was the oldest...

Jul 24, 2024

Lorraine Nancy Jones was a devoted wife of 66 years , beautiful Mom, Nana, and great grandma!

Lovingly remembered by husband Len, son Rob (Sarah) daughter Brenda (John) grandchildren Meghan, Sam, Andrea, Jesse and great grandson Harvey.

She raised her family on her own fresh preserves from her garden and always had plenty in the...

Jul 24, 2024

Barbara Ann Williamson age 87, of Vancouver B.C. passed away quietly on July 24th, 2024 at the St. John Hospice on the UBC campus grounds.

Born March 24, 1937, she was the daughter Stuart Williamson and Violet Williamson, nee Cooper. She is survived by her stepsons, Nathan and James Kew, her cousins, Hikmet...

Jul 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Wife, Mom, Nonna, Zia, Sister and Friend, Flora. She passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of her family. Over 63 years ago she left her family in Piavon, Italy to marry the love of her life, Luigi in Vancouver. Together they built a loving...

Jul 23, 2024

John M. Hickey, passed away on July 23, 2024, at his home in Langley, after suffering cancer. Sindy Jeffrey (spouse) attending his care until his passing at home. Predeceased by loving wife Sindy and brothers Michael and Brian Hickey.

John is survived by his son, Cristopher Hickey and his wife and granddaughter.  Through marriage, daughters Chelsie, Angela...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert (Brendan) Diamond, 89, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Brendan lived a full and vibrant live from beginning to end and touched many lives. Brendan was born in Belfast, Ireland, on December 31, 1934, to Daniel and Jean. He had two older siblings, Sheila and Noel. He was educated at St....

Jul 22, 2024

Wow, what a ride!  We had 52 years together. Our first date lasted a year and we circled the globe together.  From hiking in the Himalayas, to being caught in the worst snow storm of our lives – right smack on the equator, in deepest Africa.

You were from New York and I was from Vancouver.  You...

Jul 21, 2024

Hendrika (Rita) Dom, born August 10, 1935 in Dwingeloo, Netherlands, peacefully passed away July 21, 2024 in Vancouver BC.

Rita was the loving mother of her daughter Linda, and an amazing Oma to her two grandsons Nathan & Dylan.

Rita enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, playing board games or cards with friends, and going...

Jul 18, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our father, grandpa, brother and friend John Gettings, of West Vancouver, British Columbia, who passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 73.

John was born in 1951 in Greenock, Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1957. John always had a love for sports, winning...

Jul 15, 2024

Siro Parolin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 91. Siro was born on April 12, 1933 in Mussolente, Vicenza, Italy.

At 14 years of age, Siro left his family's home. First to work on a farm near Turin in the Piedmont Region of Italy, and then to work...

Jul 13, 2024

Al passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, in his 90th year. He is predeceased by his parents Mary (1974) and Henry (1981); wife Jean (1991); brother Harry (1992), sister Ida (2018), sister Dorothy (2012), and brother Raymond (2017).

He is survived by his companion, Catherine, daughter Toby (Andrew), son Kerry (Christy), sisters Jean and Amie, and...

Jul 13, 2024

Elspeth (Bet) passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband, Reginald, in August 2011. Bet is survived by their two children, daughter Ruth (Joe) and son Colin (Christine) and three grandchildren, Michael, Ian (Olivia) and Jonthan. Elspeth Hancock, better known to family and friends as “Bet” was born to Charles Hunt and Dorothy Cook...

Jul 9, 2024

Donna Sheryl Jones (66) of Vancouver died peacefully on July 9, 2024 in St. Paul’s Hospital. She was born on December 31, 1957 to parents Susan Cerney and Gordon Harold Jones. Donna attended John Oliver High School, was a BC Lions Cheerleader, and sang in a folk music trio for live audiences in Vancouver. She loved to sing and...

Jul 8, 2024

Tony was born in Cranbrook B.C. to parents Ivan and Ivka who immigrated from former Yugoslavia. His siblings include Dusan (deceased), Mary, Millen, Anne (deceased), Kay, John (deceased), Margaret, and Eve.

His memoires recount many stories of those humble beginnings – the hardships and sacrifices of daily life, the beauty and freedom of...

Jul 5, 2024

After a life well lived, Barbara (Bobbie) Boehm, 95, Vancouver, BC Canada, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends.

Creating a loving family was the driving force in Bobbie’s life, guided by her deep religious faith.  She was happiest when her family was together sharing life events...

Jul 4, 2024

Chuck was born on October 9th, 1939 in Vernon, B.C., moving to Victoria when he was 2 years old, spending the rest of his youth there.

Chuck then pursued post secondary education both at UVIC and UBC, acquiring his Masters in Statistics and Administration.  He taught briefly in Pemberton, taking a year leave to become a tour...

Jul 1, 2024

Hudson Edwin Naylor passed away peacefully, into the presence of the Lord on July 1st, 2024, at the age of 33 with family at his side.

He was born on December 11, 1990, to Lance Edwin Naylor and Debbie Hoffmann in Kamloops, B.C. After graduating from Sahali Senior Secondary in 2008, he enrolled in the Bachelor of...

Jun 30, 2024

Rachelina (Lina) Marzitelli was born in Morrone del Sannio on March 16, 1929, to Leonardo Faccone and Anna Emilia Iorio.

She was the eldest of 4 children. She married the love of her life, Giuseppe Marzitelli on June 13, 1949. They welcomed two sons, Luigi in 1951 and Antonio (Tony) in 1959.  Lina was predeceased by her...

Jun 29, 2024

Haslam, William (Bill) Andrew passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 92.  Predeceased by his loving wife Ruby, his parents, Ian and Mary and sisters Aileen and Eva. He will be lovingly remembered by daughter Tracey (Ernie) and son Michael, granddaughters Madeline and Naomi as well as many other family and...