Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Oct 19, 2020

Carmen Kwai Fong CHAN

January 31, 1946 – October 19, 2020

Following a lengthy battle with MDS, Carmen passed away on October 19, 2020 in her home at the age of 74 years. She will be fondly remembered by her loving family, husband James of 48 years; two sons, Michael (Tina, grandchildren Trinity and Matthew)...

Oct 17, 2020

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Rodger Adamson who peacefully succumbed after a short illness on October 17, 2020.  He was born June 16, 1929 in Vancouver and is predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and William Adamson, as well as his wife Grace. James was a beloved father, brother...

Oct 16, 2020

Bavaro, Francesco Saverio passed away peacefully on October 16, 2020 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 80 years old.  He is predeceased by his sister Rosaria and survived by his sister Anna (Saverio) in Italy.  He will be dearly missed by his wife Francesca, son Angelo (Tina), son Mike (Sandra), daughter Rosa (Devi).  He had a special place...

Oct 16, 2020

Billy Lau

MAY 1, 1939 -  October 16, 2020

Billy Lau passed away after a long battle from complications due to Alzheimer’s in the early morning of Oct 16 in his sleep at the age of 81. Billy came to Vancouver in 1972 from Hong Kong where he served in the military and worked as...

Oct 16, 2020

Peter Talbot Lawrence passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on Friday, October 16th at the age of 72. He was recently diagnosed with cancer and about to start radiation treatment.

Peter was born November 11th, 1947 in Victoria, B.C.  The son of a Navy Father, he grew up in Victoria, Halifax, Grimsby, and finally Ottawa, Ontario.  ...

Oct 15, 2020

Roy Grosjean, 78, of Langley, BC passed away Wednesday October 15, 2020 in the loving and compassionate care of Langley Hospice Centre.  He was born on April 8, 1942 to Joseph and Emma Grosjean in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Roy is survived by his Wife of 52 years, Kathleen Grosjean, their three children, Paul Grosjean (Flavia), Lisa Vulcano...

Oct 14, 2020

Barry Ledwidge passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice, Port Moody on October 14, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Lover of life, people, cooking, reading, writing, bridge, Saturday movies, good conversation and laughter. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Hutton) of 52 years. Loving father of the late Michael (Erika Ruiz) and of Jennifer (Paul Wood). Devoted grandfather of...

Oct 11, 2020

It is with great sorrow we tell you that Tony O'Duffy Brennan picked up his trumpet for the last time and left us on October 11. He passed away quietly at the Broadway Pentecostal Home from Alzheimer’s Disease, after several weeks in palliative care. He was pre-deceased by his son Paul, in 1984 and by his beloved wife Betty,...

Oct 10, 2020

Joan Heaton Scow

August 13, 1927 - October 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Heaton Scow on October 10, 2020 at the age of 93 years.  Joan was born August 13, 1927 to John and Dorothy in Preston England.  Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, a...

Oct 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Le Rose on October 6, 2020 at the age of 86 years.  Ted was born April 14, 1934 to Annunziato Le Rose and Grace Le Rose in Trail, BC.  Ted was predeceased by his beloved wife Jose Le Rose in 1975, and by his younger brother Don...

Oct 5, 2020

David Mark Bentham was born September 7 1956 in Vancouver, BC.

He married Beverly Jean on July 23, 1977 in Cache Creek, BC. shortly there after he moved to Fort Nelson BC where he resided until his passing.

He is survived by his wife Beverly, his three children David Chance, Chastity Jean and Chandra -...

Oct 5, 2020

On October 5, 2020, Colin McLaren Grindlay passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family: beloved wife, Pat and their three sons Mark, Paul and Bruce.

Colin was born in Keynsham, Somerset in 1937 and attended Rutlish School prior to reading Paper Technology at Manchester University (the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology as it...

Oct 4, 2020

It is with sadness in our hearts that we share the news of the passing of our good friend, John Thompson.  He passed-away peacefully on October 4th with Gilberte, his beloved wife, next to him.

As many of you remember John was a wonderful and caring neighbour. He greeted all with a cheery hello and took time...

Oct 3, 2020

On Saturday, October 3, 2020, Beverly passed away peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospital with her children by her side.

Beverly will be deeply missed by her children, Laurie McMillan, Gordon Gruger (Sandi), Lisa Marie Gruger, and Seán O’Dowd (Kristan); her grandchildren James and Sarah McMillan, Emma, Kate and Megan Gruger, Rowan and Alexander Gruger-Cowper, and Emily and...

Oct 3, 2020

Emelinda "Linda" Datu, age 81, formerly Areno, passed away on Saturday, Oct 3rd , 2020.  She is married to Emmanuel Datu.

Although she came from simple beginnings,  Emelinda worked her way through being a dressmaker & mother and when her children finished college, she earned her diploma in Education.  Hard work and determination characterized this strong and...

Oct 1, 2020

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Sheila Marsha Patrick was born on April 4,1954 in Saskatoon. At the age of six weeks she was welcomed by her parents John & Eleanor Patrick and sister Joanne. She grew up in Regina and was involved in piano lessons, swimming lessons and...

Sep 30, 2020

Theodore Stephen Hurwood (Ted) died peacefully at home on the 30th of September, 2020 at the age of 87.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy Good, son Matthew, Matthew’s wife Laura and their daughter Taylor, and daughter Rebecca, her husband Brian and their children Ashur and Boudica.

Of his many attributes, outstanding was his...

Sep 30, 2020

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October 7th, 2020

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Sep 29, 2020

Curtis went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 around 10 PM, in his home in Vancouver, BC, just hours after having a cheerful video chat about new beginnings with his mom, Kristi Keller. That conversation will forever remain one of her many happy memories, which makes it hard to comprehend his passing at the tender young...

Sep 29, 2020

Allan (Al) George William Betson was born to William and Florence Betson on February 17, 1945 in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Al passed away on September 29, 2020 after a long battle with cancer and heart issues. He was predeceased by his parents, and sister, Margaret.

Al attended Queen Mary Elementary and North Vancouver High school. He...