Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
George Christos Drimaropoulos
Sep 12, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Christos Drimaropoulos. George left us suddenly at his home in Vancouver on Sunday September 12, 2021, at 57 years old.
Growing up in Montreal, George was a Christmas baby, born on December 25, 1963 to the surprise of his parents, Mina and John. George grew...
Marilyn Jean (Campbell) Osborne
Sep 11, 2021
Marilyn (Campbell) Osborne passed away peacefully on the evening of September 11, 2021 at the age of 89.
She is pre-deceased by her husband, John, and her 3 siblings, and will be deeply missed by her daughter, Jane, and son, Grant. She also leaves behind two adored grandsons, Nicholas and Keiran.
Marilyn was born in...
Logher, Lilian Elisabeth Joyce
Sep 9, 2021
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to sweet Lilian on September 09, 2021. She leaves behind sister, Mandy Walker (Pete), brother Jerry Logher (Cora), nieces and nephews, Pamela, Allison, Stephanie, Martin and Robin. Also, family friend Tami. Predeceased by Johan and Wemelina Logher. Lilian was a wonderful, loving person who shared her heart and her smile...
Patricia Mccloskey
Sep 8, 2021
Pat was born and raised in New Westminster, daughter to Rachel and Richard O’Brien and sister to Jim and Veronica. She was a proud graduate of St. Ann’s Academy. Pat worked at Ioco Refinery where she met future husband Tom McCloskey whom she was married to for 67 years. They were married on Aug. 14, 1954 at St. Peter’s...
Gerald Hazzard
Sep 7, 2021
Gerry passed away three days after his 64th birthday. He was born September 4, 1957 and was immediately adopted by his birth mother’s older sister Anne and her husband Gordon. Gerry always felt there was a piece of himself missing, having never known his birth mother, Lois Willis, who was murdered in California in 1964.
Gerry grew...
Raymond John Bula
Sep 6, 2021
On Monday, September 6th we lost a good and kind man to cancer.
Ray endured this wretched disease for 2 ½ years without complaint, and never lost his sense of humour.
Jan would like to thank Dr. Simon Yu and the staff of Burnaby Hospital’s Oncology Department for their kind and compassionate care, and for...
Alberto Sultano
Sep 1, 2021
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce passing of Alberto Sultano Alberto (Nonno) passed away peacefully of heart failure at the age of 76. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life Alberto managed his illness with strength and grace. His joy was spending time with family and friends, playing cards, cooking pasta sauce, and traveling with his...
Mary Cathie
Aug 30, 2021
Mary Cathie passed into eternity on August 30, 2021. Born December 26, 1931 in Yellow Creek, Saskatchewan. First born of the late John and Justine Hrynewich. Mary was the older sister of Vera (late Walter) Kowdrysh of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Boris (Brenda) Hrynewich of Kinistino, Saskatchewan. Mary graduated from Teachers’ College in Saskatoon and started her teaching career in...
Herbert Edgar Hamm
Aug 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our father Herb Hamm. He died peacefully on August 29th in New Westminster.
Herb is predeceased by Jean, his wife of 53 years. He is survived by daughters Nancy, Catherine (Alan) and Carolyn (Dale), as well as his sisters Marion, Shirley and Sheila and many nieces and...
Moseley Peter Jack
Aug 28, 2021
Moseley passed away peacefully, two weeks shy of his 85th birthday.
He is predeceased by his mother and father, his wife Kathleen, his son Colin, his brothers Roy, Frank, Carlton and Kenneth, sister Ivy and many other extended family members.
He is survived by his son Byron, daughter Arietha (Roy), grandchildren Ayla, Brynn, and Reid,...
Rev. Michael Collins Forshaw
Aug 27, 2021
A memorial prayer service with reception will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards Street, Vancouver, November 6th @ 2:00pm.
The family respectfully requests that you are fully vaccinated to attend.
Paul Raymond Macdonald
Aug 25, 2021
Paul passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side after a recent battle with cancer and a major stroke five years ago.
Paul was born to Raymond and Madeline MacDonald in Vancouver and was the oldest brother to Dennis and Fabian. Paul was an excellent athlete and played both football and track & field...
Jimmy Tortyna
Aug 23, 2021
Jimmy Peter Tortyna passed away on Monday, August 23rd, 2021, at St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of seventy-six.
He is survived by his wife Anne Tortyna, by his three children, Tanya Tortyna (Ryan Vanderspek), Christopher Tortyna (Catherine Knight) and Jeffrey Tortyna (Jennifer Flasko), and by his two grandchildren, Adler and Escher Flasko-Tortyna.
...Dr. Madeline Huang Chung
Aug 22, 2021
Dr. Madeline Huang Chung was born in Shanghai, China July 3 /1925 and, after living gracefully with dementia for several years, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep Aug 22 /2021 at the age of 96. She lived a full and eventful life as a loving, dedicated family member, a wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a...
Irene Christine Wright
Aug 20, 2021
Irene (Gramma Wright) passed peacefully on August 19th at the ripe old age of 98. She was born in Erickson Manitoba and grew up on their farm as her father’s right hand man.
She moved out to Richmond in the 1940’s and worked hard all of her life. She was a salesperson in the china department of...
Heather Elizabeth Little (Née Maclennan)
Aug 18, 2021
With sadness we announce that Mom passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver, BC at the age of 84 years after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Les (Leslie M.), and daughters Anne and Alison (Bill [s]; Mike) and her brother Rod (Robin). She was predeceased by son Jamie. Heather will be dearly...
Anna Cerone (Nee Alfano)
Aug 17, 2021
With heavy hearts we say goodbye to the matriarch of our family, who was an extraordinary wife, mother, nonna, and bisnonna. She passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 86. Anna was predeceased by her husband Nicola and daughter Patrizia.
She will be forever remembered by her daughters Patrizia (Giuseppe), Nancy (Franco),...
Richard Paul Adams
Aug 15, 2021
Richard (Dick) Adams passed peacefully in Cloverdale, B.C. on August 15th, 2021, at the age of 84.
Richard is survived by his wife, Patricia Adams of Surrey; daughter Maureen Wilson of North Vancouver; sons Darcy Adams (and Lyn Stone) and Darryn Adams of Maple Ridge, grandchildren Katie and John Wilson.
Richard was born in Edmonton,...
Adelle Anne Castelo (Née Rostocky)
Aug 15, 2021
Adelle Anne Castelo (née Rostocky), born November 29, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Demetrius and Katherine Rostocky (née Wachna), passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 in Vancouver. Beloved wife and best friend to Jose Luis Castelo. Devoted and loving mother to daughters Kate, Marisa (2012), and Anna (Andrew Foley). Adoring grandmother to Noah (Olesia), Aidan, Nico, Pablo,...
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