Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Irene Theresa Baker
Dec 13, 2020
Irene Theresa Baker (nee Keegan), 95, of Burnaby, B.C. passed away on Sunday December 13th, 2020. She suffered for several years with Alzheimer’s, but in the end and with very little warning, it was Covid 19 that took her from us.
Irene was born November 21, 1925, to William and Mary Keegan in Moose Jaw...
Brian Lester Nielsen
Dec 13, 2020
Brian Nielsen is survived by his sister Brenda, her husband Bob and her children Karen, Carla and Wayne. He packed a lot into his life, truly a Free Spirit. As a young man he worked part time for CP Rail, and then travelled to Europe, visiting many art galleries, and meeting some of his Danish relatives. On his return...

Sheelagh Walton
Dec 9, 2020
Born on Nov 7, 1939 in Lismore, Ireland and passed away peacefully at St. John’s Hospice in Vancouver, BC on December 9, 2020.
Predeceased by her husband Terry, her daughter Susan and her brother David and Colin. Lovingly survived by her daughters Elizabeth and Mo and son Stephen (Fei Wong); grandchildren Darcy and Sam; nephews Nicholas and...
Jana Baldwin (Klinka)
Dec 8, 2020
Jana Baldwin passed away on December 8th, 2020, after a brave, two-year struggle with cancer. She came into the world as Jana Klinkova, on July 24, 1963, at Olomouc, Czechoslavkia. Her early childhood was spent in Prague, but soon after the Soviet invasion of their country in 1968, Jana’s parents fled with her – first to Germany, in 1969,...
Flavia Anna Zanatta
Dec 7, 2020
In our grief and loss, the family of Flavia Zanatta announces her passing after succumbing to illness.
Flavia Anna Stocco was born in Treviso, Italy in 1933 and grew up with 2 sisters and 3 brothers in a family steep in hard-working traditional Italian family values. She often told, with pride, of working at a very young...
Erno Kratky (Erne)
Dec 2, 2020
Erno KRATKY (Erne) - Longtime Queensborough resident passed away Dec. 2 after a major stroke. A man who loved cats and all creatures, Ernie was a Hungarian war vet born 1938, immigrated to Canada in 1966. He spent most of his life in the machinery business. Left to mourn: soulmate, Marilyn, sister, Jackie, long-time business partner, Rocky Milino, wife,...
Susan Elaine Schmok (Nee Lees)
Nov 27, 2020
We are heartbroken to announce that Susan passed away on November 27th, at the age of 61. She had been bravely battling cancer for several years, which finally overtook her quickly and peacefully. Throughout her battle she kept up her unrelenting support for her family and loved ones, and strong relationships with so many friends. Truly a loving family-oriented...

Donald Thomas Commerford
Nov 27, 2020
Born in Montreal, QC on August 2, 1942 and passed away in Richmond, BC on November 27, 2020.
Thank you to his friends and family at the VINGE Home.
Cremation with no service by request.
Ivan "John" Knezović
Nov 26, 2020
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather (dida), brother, and uncle, Ivan Knezović, who passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
He was predeceased by his father Ante, mother Kata, and sisters Ruža and Anđa. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances; children John...
Silvio Donato Rossi
Nov 26, 2020
God called our dear husband, father, and friend, Silvio, who will be remembered for a life of service to others. Loving husband to Mary for 54 years. Generous and caring father to Don (Jenn) and Glen (Maggie).
Born in Terranova, the youngest of four siblings, Silvio left Italy at age 15 sponsored by his eldest sister Giovanna...
Aurora Libera Costantino
Nov 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aurora Libera Costantino. (Née Porreca). Aurora was pre-deceased by her husband Tony and will be greatly missed by her children Lorenzo (Jill), Patricia (Tim) and Sandra (Emanuele) and her grandchildren Brianne, Shelby, Jesse Rae, Nico, Antonio and Adamo. She in now finally at peace by dads side. Born...
Sharif Ghulam Masih
Nov 24, 2020
Sharif was born on a farm in Clarkabad, Pakistan in 1931.
His wife Babi predeceased him, and he leaves behind a large and loving family in Pakistan: Shafqat & Treeza (Rimsha & Sharoon), Shahid & Shabaona (Sahair, Mehek, Mousa), Shaziah & Yousef (Shalom & Shaleem), Rebecca, Alicia and Monica.
As a young man, he trained...
Joan Valerie Wisson
Nov 24, 2020
It is with great sadness, but surrounded with love, our precious Mother, Joan Valerie Wisson, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 when she passed away peacefully at Louis Brier Home & Hospital in Vancouver, B.C.
Loving Mother of her three daughters, Traci Rewbury (Derek), Kelly Annett (Randy) and Ruth Low (Sean Joe), and...

Armande Fouquette
Nov 24, 2020
Passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020 in New Westminster at the age of 86. Predeceased by husband Peter and Grandson Matthew. She will be sadly missed by children Albert & Lori, Susanne & Garry, Diane & Dennis, Raymond & Linda and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses on...
José Da Luz
Nov 23, 2020
José was born in France on June 4, 1933 and passed away suddenly on November 23, 2020 in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Maria Antonia; his sons Antonio (Margarita) and Sergio (Rita); his grandchildren David (Kristin), Steven (Kathely), Desmond, Declan; and two great-grandchildren Olivia and Sofia.
...Edith Margaret York ( Mair)
Nov 23, 2020
On Monday November 23, 2020, peacefully of natural causes, at Point Grey Hospital in Vancouver. Born October 9, 1934 at home on West 36th Avenue in Kerrisdale, Vancouver to her Scottish immigrant parents, Joan Macaulay Mair (Lochmaddy, North Uist) and William H. Mair (Turriff, Aberdeenshire). Edith was predeceased by her brother A. Ian Mair (July 2020) and niece Heather...
Mrs. Irene Fanning
Nov 22, 2020
Irene Fanning (née Morin).
Well mom, it has been quite the adventure.
It started in Montreal on April 15, 1926 - 94 years ago, and it ended on a very special day in her life, the anniversary of the day she married our dad, November 22.
We can picture dad coming to mom...
Bang Jin Kim
Nov 21, 2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bang Jin (Maria) Kim on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 55 years, Won Ki, her children, Sabina (Wayne) and Paul (Cesidia), her grandchildren, Justin and Alex and her two older...
Barbara Ann Hyde
Nov 20, 2020
It is with great sadness that we honour the passing of Barbara Ann Hyde.
She left us on Tuesday, May 5th. Predeceased by her beloved husband of forty-nine years, Joseph Hyde.
Barbara is survived by her loving and cherished daughters, Natalie (Paul), and Nicole (Chris). She is greatly missed by her three grandchildren, Avery, Noah...
Harold Whetstone
Nov 20, 2020
Hal lived his life true to his principles: honesty, integrity, and fairness.
He had a 25-year career as member of the RCMP (sergeant) in Vancouver, Toronto and Niagara Falls. His second career was as a legal investigator for Guild, Yule Law Firm in Vancouver.
The premature death of his first wife, Connie, in 1973, caused...
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