Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 19, 2021

In an age when many have a disorder to claim, if not to complain about, Lorraine had one for the ages about which she neither claimed, nor complained about, bearing it stoically and even wryly. “I’m a good faller,” she would say, after miraculously recovering from one more potentially lethal tumble. Complications from her hereditary neuro-muscular disease (OPCA) had...

Feb 19, 2021

“Our dad didn’t tell us how to live; he lived, and let us watch him do it.”

He loved gardening, sharing laughs with St. Paul’s dialysis friends and staff, and dim sum with his kids and grandchildren. He was a gentle, loving, caring and courageous man who has permanently marked our hearts. A beloved husband and best...

Feb 19, 2021

Grace Orr was born to Robert Dudley and Lydia Grace Bovill in Homebrook Manitoba. She was the middle of two sisters, Kaye Freeman and Lynn Thomas. Her early years were spent in Davis Point then Portage La Prairie before moving to Vancouver shortly before the start of World War 2. It was in Vancouver that she met Robert Orr...

Feb 18, 2021

Gerry passed away peacefully on Feb 18, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his loving and caring wife Nellie of 60 years by his side.

Gerry was predeceased by his sons Perry and Michael and daughter Frances, and brother Kees de Boer

He is survived by his wife Nellie and his children Joanne...

Feb 17, 2021

We are so very sad to announce the passing of our dear Dad, Allan (Buster) Ellsworth Graham at VGH, following a fall and hip fracture at home. We were so very grateful that Dad was able to live at home until the end. He was exactly two months shy of his 100th birthday. It seems he wanted to celebrate...

Feb 17, 2021

Kathleen Lynn Mason (nee Wilson) died peacefully at 11:20PM, February 17, 2021 in Vancouver, B.C at the age of 75. She was attended by close family, by ‘sisters of mercy’, and by ‘angels without wings’. She is survived by and will be missed and remembered by her common-law husband Elmar Theissen, her son Michael, her brother Murray, her daughter-in-law...

Feb 16, 2021

“I’ve lived a life that’s full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my way.” ~ Frank Sinatra

Serafin “Pete” Conde de Jesus demonstrated the words of Sinatra throughout his lifetime.

In reflection of his accomplishments, Serafin truly did...

Feb 16, 2021

Our Dear Mom passed away peacefully ...she is now with our Dear Brother Peter...Survived by loving sons Andrew and Steven Fisker...Love and respect always Mom. "

Feb 16, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Urbano, dedicated husband, father and proud nonno, on February 16, 2021, at the age of 84.

He was predeceased by his mother, Maria Domenica, father Urbano, and brother Michelangelo. He is survived by his loving family, wife Immacolata, daughter Michelina Maria (Ben), grandchildren Francesca,...

Feb 15, 2021

Bob passed away at the age of 79 in White Rock, BC. Born and raised in the Okanagan by loving parents, Bob earned his B.Comm from UBC in 1964.

Bob's longstanding career as an executive primarily in the packaged goods industry included stops throughout BC, Ontario, and Alberta - with lifelong friends made in each location. Bob...

Feb 13, 2021

On Saturday, February 13th at 7:30 am, the curtain fell for the last time on our dear friend, super-talented singer-actress,

ROMA HEARN. Born and raised in Vancouver, she started her musical career at a very early age when she was accepted as a member of the B.C. Music Teachers Assoc. Audition Guild in 1944. Roma joined Theatre...

Feb 12, 2021

On the early morning of February 12, 2021 Linda Lou Browne passed away peacefully at  Vancouver General Hospital in the ICU with her loving and long time friend Wendy Scott at her side. She leaves behind her brother Gary (Burnaby) and many friends, caregiver friends, and others whose lives she touched over the years. Linda was predeceased by her...

Feb 11, 2021

It is with great sorrow, that the family of (Kathleen) Margaret Muckle announces that she has passed at 91 years. Margaret has now joined Norman, her loving husband of 60 years.

Survived by her children Doug (Marilyn), Linda (Greg) and Bob (Victoria), her sister Agnes, her grandchildren Starr, Jordi (Dawn), Michael (Michelle), Steve (Kara), Chad (Dawn), David...

Feb 9, 2021

Eva Maria Tomasovszky age 78, passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 9, 2021.

Eva was born on April 27, 1942, in Budapest, Hungary.  She was a beautiful and popular young woman who left her glamorous youth behind to start a family in Canada. She immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, in 1971, where she met...

Feb 9, 2021

LOW – May Mook Chee, born May 28, 1931 in Canton, China passed away suddenly but peacefully on February 9, 2021. Predeceased by her loving husband Harry of 50 years. Survived by her loving children, Paul, Steven (Norma), and Lorraine (Brian), granddaughters Jasmine, Megan and Janine.

Due to COVID Restrictions, Family only Graveside Burial will be held...

Feb 9, 2021

Laurette (Laurie) left this earth on February 9, 2021 after a long struggle with cancer. Her family is grateful that she is now without pain and at peace.

Laurie came into the world on May 12, 1943 the third of eight children born to Maurice and Jeannette Pujo. She spent her childhood in Saint-Boniface where, by her...

Feb 8, 2021

Stephen James van Eyk, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 8th after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, nephew and friend to many, this free spirit, adventurer, and outdoor enthusiast was loved and respected by everyone he met. His enthusiasm and positive spirit was an inspiration to those around him....

Feb 8, 2021

Marion B. McGee (Shannon) passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 98 years.  She was fondly referred to as the “Energizer Bunny” because she just kept on going.

Mom was the oldest of seven children, born in Calgary Alberta, moving to B.C. Our fond memories growing up were visits and summers near...

Feb 7, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of Nigel Lim Seow San announce his passing on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada

Nigel will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Christina Koh and his children Samuel Lim and Ruth Ann Lim.

He will also be fondly remembered by his...

Feb 5, 2021

Kay Cowtan passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at the age of 93 after a short stay in hospital. Both of her daughters were able to be with her during that time and they were with her at her bedside when she passed.

Predeceased by loving husband Tom Cowtan, sister Elaine Hunter and brother Dick Radcliffe.  ...