Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Barry Mckee
Oct 8, 2021
Dr. Barry Thomas Andrew McKee was born May 21, 1940, on Eagle Lake, in Machar Township, Ontario and was raised in Owen Sound, Ontario. He studied physics at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and completed his MSc and PhD at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here he met his wife of 54 years, Margaret (Bennett) and they began...
Averil S. Kennedy
Oct 8, 2021
Our dear Mom, Averil Kennedy, 89, passed away peacefully with her family at her side.
She was born and raised in East Vancouver, the youngest child of Ethel Victoria and David William James. Averil was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Bob (2019) of 63 years, and her siblings Edna, Ethel, Billy and Mavis. She is...
Peter Graham Bowie
Oct 8, 2021
Peter was taken from us suddenly on October 8, 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Florence and James, his father-in-law Otto Klein, his brothers-in-law Helmut Klein, Arthur Abt and Harry Jacobse. Peter was deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 41 years, Traudy Klein. They met at Lions Gate Hospital and...
Simone Paula Knutson
Oct 6, 2021
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we share that Simone Paula Knutson (nee Brisson) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6 at the age of 99. Simone was predeceased by her husband Harold Knutson on February 5, 2020. Simone will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Diane Sutherland. Simone also leaves behind two grandchildren Moy Sutherland...
Ingeborg Maria Choutka
Oct 5, 2021
Born in Tyrol, Austria, Inge arrived in Canada in 1958 after a 3-year stint in Afghanistan.
She will forever be remembered for her talents: singing, baking, cooking, gardening, and for her generous hospitality, fashion sense and her humorous, entertaining stories.
Inge was predeceased by her husband Fritz in 2006. She will be missed by her...
Christopher R D Baddeley
Oct 4, 2021
Farewell to Christopher Baddeley, September 28, 1939- October 4, 2021 Chris was born in Liverpool and his family moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) when he was 11 years old becoming a Rhodesian for life! He was proud to be a Chaplin High School old boy and it was a highlight for him to attend the 100-year anniversary celebrations...
Adeline Pui-Yuk Cheng
Oct 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to loving mother, grandmother, and sister Adeline Pui-Yuk Cheng on Oct 4, 2021.
A devoted Roman Catholic since her teens in China, she was known for her generosity and strong faith, and was an active member of her church communities in Hong Kong and Vancouver. Together with her...
Doreen Cecelia Monaghan
Oct 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Doreen Cecelia Monaghan on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while in her 84th year of life. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Her battle with health issues in recent years demonstrated her courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile.
Doreen will be lovingly remembered...
Mary Theresa Ammerlaan (Nee) Cunningham
Oct 2, 2021
Mary Theresa Ammerlaan (nee) Cunningham, passed peacefully on Oct. 2, 2021, at the age of 93.
Mary was a loving and thoughtful Mom who was truly devoted to her children and grand children. She always gave of herself to all her friends and anybody in need. She will be missed by all.
Mary is survived...
Maria Adelia Martins
Sep 30, 2021
Maria was born on May 31st 1935 in Covao Da Carvalha, Mira De Aire, Portugal. At age 86 she died peacefully with her children at her side on September 30th 2021. She now joins the love of her life and late husband Agostinho Inacio Martins and is survived by five children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She touched...
Margaret Bernice Duns
Sep 26, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Marg), wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was born in Saskatoon in 1925 and lived most of her adult life in Vancouver. Marg will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack Duns, her sons Bob, Doug (Leilani), Jim (Judy), and Steve (Maureen) and her daughter...
Margaret Shearer (Née) Macvey
Sep 26, 2021
On the evening of September 26, 2021, a shade of colour went missing from this world, when Margaret, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and Aunty, died peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital, due to complications from a long history of cardiac disease. She fought valiantly, until the end, as was true to her courageous spirit.
Margaret...
Adosinda Da Gloria Ferreira Garcia
Sep 23, 2021
Adosinda Da Gloria Ferreira Garcia, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2021.
She was born September 21st, 1936 in Criação Velha Ilha do Pico, Portugal to Pedro and Julia Ferreira. She was married at a young age to Manual Garcia, in October of 1951 who preceded her in death in 2010.
Adosinda and...
Harriet Vaughan Thornton
Sep 20, 2021
Vaughan Thornton (nee Cooper) was a force to all who knew and loved her. Alternately known through the years as V-Tail, V, Wantie, Auntie Storm, Mama V and Mrs. T., she built lasting relationships with family and friends of all ages around the world.
Vaughan’s looks and somewhat regal bearing belied her true down-to-earth nature. She was...
Don Merrison
Sep 19, 2021
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Don Merrison announce his passing at the age of 77 years. Don has left us much too soon, but he will be lovingly remembered by his brothers, Bob (Donna), and Ron (Shelley). He will also be fondly remembered by his two nieces Katherine and Kimberly (Sean) and...
Giuseppe Vittore Tollardo
Sep 19, 2021
Giuseppe passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021, in New Westminster at the age of 89, exactly two months shy of his 90th birthday.
Predeceased by his mother Assunta, father Luigi, brothers Bruno, Antonio, and Olivio, and sisters Julia, and Dorina. He is survived by his loving wife Eleanora, son Randy, sister-in-law Argia, nieces, nephews, and friends...
Roseann Lorraine Mccoy
Sep 18, 2021
Roseann Lorraine McCoy (nee Saunders) passed suddenly at home in Vancouver, BC on September 18th at the age of 71.
Roseann is survived by her husband of 49 years Wayne and their son Curtis and daughter in law, Laurie (nee Berg).
Roseann was born July 7th, 1950, in Saint John, New Brunswick, to Richard and...
James Gordon Thornton
Sep 14, 2021
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Thornton on Tuesday September 14, 2021, at 70 years young.
Jim was born in Edmonton, Alberta on November 5, 1950. Jim was the youngest and only son of Eric and Olive Thornton. He had two older sisters Gerry Campbell who lives in Taber and Barbara...
Robert Medynski
Sep 14, 2021
He was known to most people as Bob. He was born in Vernon, BC to his parents Stanley and Nancy Medynski, January 19, 1947. Married his wife of 53 years, Barbara Conlin. They had two children, Rob and Ryan (Danelle). Three beautiful grand boys, Zackery, Jaden, Kahne. He loved them all so much. He will be missed by his...
Johanna Veldhuis
Sep 13, 2021
Johanna "Joyce" Cornelia Veldhuis (nee Opmeer) died with family by her side at George Derby Centre on September 13, 202 1, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 88 .
Joyce is survived by her brother John Opmeer and children Fran (Tom),...
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