Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 11, 2021

Our beloved Mary died on Sunday April 11, 2021. She was the eldest daughter of Pat (1916 – 2017) and E. Davie Fulton (1916 – 2000). She is deeply missed by her family of nieces and nephews Emily and James Bonner, and Kate (Evan Glowacki), Daniel and Geoffrey Lockwood. For Mary, the love of her “kids” even outshone her...

Apr 10, 2021

Father John Theodore Swinkels died Saturday, April 10th.  He was born June 1st, 1928, in Vught, Netherlands, Johannes Theodorus, of Adrianus Martinus and Cornelia, (when first names were still officially recorded in Latin).   Predeceased by five sisters: Doortje, Sjaan, Riet, Willemien, and Bets.  Survived by sister Ann Keyzer and her husband Theo, and many nieces and nephews here and...

Apr 10, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Noe Mastroianni...

Born in S'Angelo D'Alife, Italy on January 16th, 1930, he is survived by his wife of 53yrs Ines who he adored unconditionally, daughter Sonia (Grant), and Son Enzo (Robyn). One of 6 children, he was predeceased by his sisters Annunziata, Assunta, and Loretta...

Apr 10, 2021

Adieu mon Jean, Pa, Dad, Pépère, 'Tit' Jean, Chef Jean! With much love, honour and sadness yet joy, we want to share with you our Dad's peaceful passing. He arrived with his family in Maillardville in 1938 from Willow Bunch, Sask. and later wed Suzanne Goulet, 73 years ago. He lived an exemplary life of service, to his family,...

Apr 8, 2021

Born in Dublin Ireland on June 11, 1926, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday April 8, 2021 in Vancouver Canada at the age of 94. GPO (Grandpa O) will be sadly missed by his children Seamus (Joan), Lorcan (Ann), Maura, Pauline (Zoran) and Deirdre (Doug) as well as his grandchildren Kathleen, Colleen, Sean (Jenna), Erin (Kris),...

Apr 7, 2021

On the evening of April 7th, 2021, at his residence in Vancouver, BC, Gregory MacKenzie passed away unexpectedly with his wife, Regina (Gina) MacKenzie, by his side, at the age of 68.

Predeceased by his parents Murray and Gwen MacKenzie, brother Roderick, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Carol Bianchin.

He is lovingly remembered...

Apr 5, 2021

Maria Mabel Butalid Roca a Registered Nurse and resident of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada died unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at the age of 62 after recovering from a kidney transplant.

Mabel or GrandMama as she is called by her Apo’s (grandchildren) was a devoted wife and grandmother and is survived by her husband Roy F. Roca,...

Mar 31, 2021

Fung, Valerie passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 in Vancouver.  She was predeceased by her father, Peter Fung and is survived by her mother Burna, brothers Patrick (Beverley), Michael (Caroline), nieces Laura (Michael) and Denise and many extended family members. She was born in Vancouver on January 20, 1953, grew up in the Little Mountain area and graduated...

Mar 28, 2021

On  March 28, 2021 an accomplished woman and a gentle soul was lost to the people who loved her.  Jeanie (Georgina) Ascroft, was born in St. Lambert, Quebec and died in New Westminster, BC after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her parents, George and Winnifred Oldbury, and brother George, Jeanie was a loving and supportive partner to...

Mar 28, 2021

Emily passed peacefully in the arms of daughter Karen and son-in-law David at her side. Born Liverpool, England, married Thomas (Tom) Clifford Baker 1955, immigrated to Canada with two young children 1963. From humble beginnings, forging a new life in Canada was difficult, but their commitment to a better future kept them motivated to succeed. Tom and Emily built...

Mar 25, 2021

Agatha Henriette van der Starre van Dorp December 21, 1930 – March 25, 2021

Agatha was born in Schipluiden, the Netherlands.  She was predeceased by her husband Teunis (Tony) in 2007.  She is lovingly remembered by her son Arthur (Corinne), daughter Ariana (Ben), grandchildren Laura (Kyle), Evelyn (Larry), Kelsey, Teunis and great-grandson Matthew.  She is also survived...

Mar 24, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary on March 24th, 2021 at home.

Mary was predeceased by her siblings Sheila, Les, Monica and Bill. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn, many nieces and nephews and her many friends in Canada and the UK.

Mary grew up in Liverpool, England then...

Mar 24, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of William Brent Murray announces his peaceful passing on 24 March 2021 at the age of 63 years after a battle with cancer.

Born August 19, 1957 in Red Deer, Alberta, Brent was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who left us far too soon.

He...

Mar 23, 2021

Wallace, Paul died on March 23rd, 2021 in Vancouver BC at the age of 65.  He was predeceased by his parents Harry Wallace and Gretta Rogers (Wallace), stepfather Ed Rogers, cousin Lex Armstrong and his aunt Violet Armstrong (Frank).  He will be lovingly  remembered by his wife Judith Gayle, son Sean Christopher, cousins Sharon Armstrong,  Florence Thomson (David),  Barbara...

Mar 22, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dante, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Montreal to immigrant parents, he grew up during the depression and early on learned the value of a dollar. An excellent student who already spoke three languages, he was forced to quit school at fourteen when his father died and was soon...

Mar 22, 2021

“My Mother, she was there for my first breath and I was there for her last”

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, avó, and bisavó on March 22, 2021, at the age of 84. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those she...

Mar 21, 2021

After a brave, courageous battle with cancer, our beloved Robert Joseph Helman passed into Jesus’ welcoming arms on March 21, 2021.

Bob was born Jan 26, 1944 in St. Rose du Lac, Manitoba to Olga (Van Humbeck) Helman and Edouard Helman and raised in Laurier, Manitoba.

Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loved...

Mar 17, 2021

Čedo Knežević passed away peacefully at Fair Haven Homes in Vancouver on, Wednesday, March 17th in his 82nd year.

Čedo was predeceased by his brothers Milan, Branko and Dušan and is survived by his daughter Nada, son Petar (Nelly), grandchildren Aaron, Danyel and Naomie, and cousins, nephews and nieces in Canada, Australia, the US and Bosna i...

Mar 16, 2021

Born in Greenock, Scotland on September 2nd, 1952 to William and Catherine Sharkey.  He passed away in Burnaby, BC on March 16, 2021.  Dennis is survived by his son Dennis Michael Sharkey.

Dennis worked as a welder for most of his life, was devoted to his faith and was a loving father who will be sorely missed....

Mar 14, 2021

On Sunday March 14, 2021, at Crofton Manor in Vancouver born on January 1, 1934 Kathleen was the beloved wife of Ian (deceased July 2020). Proud Mother of Ken (Sherrill), Heather (deceased 1963), Alix (Tom Scott), and Sheena Mair (Jeff Carter). Loving grandmother to Taylor (Bergen), Harrison, and Christian Mair, Gwen (Geoff), Angus, Sam, and Liam Scott. Kay will...