Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Florence May Higgs ( Nee Sutcliffe)
Oct 24, 2020
On a sunny fall day Florence passed, surrounded by her family, after having fallen the previous day. Dancing in the kitchen, making breakfast for her daughters, feeling better than she had in years, is how we remember her final week.
The youngest of nine she was the last surviving of her siblings.
Her family was...
Mary Martha Rita Smillie
Oct 24, 2020
Beloved wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Martha passed away peacefully following a stroke. Born in Chauvin, Alberta to Antoine Dolbec and Irma Simard, Martha grew up in Coquitlam and graduated from St. Paul’s nursing school in 1955. She married Bruce Smillie that year and was married for 62 years before his passing in 2018. Survived by seven children: Mark...
Norman John Speckmaier
Oct 20, 2020
On this day Norman peacefully departed, with his family beside him, leaving behind this grieving family who will forever hold him close in their hearts, as they were so very close in life and love.
Left to grieve are his wife of 62 years, Natalie, and three adult children, Shannon, Nicole (Pete) and Kevin (Julia) four grandchildren,...
Carmen Chan Kwai Fong
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)...
James Adamson
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...
Francesco Saverio Bavaro
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...
Lau See Kau Billy
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...
Peter Talbot Lawrence
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. ...
Roy Pierre Grosjean
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...
Barry Ledwidge
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...
Tony O'Duffy-Brennan
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,...
Joan Heaton Scow
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...
Theodore Leonard (Ted) Le Rose
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...
David Mark Bentham
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 -...
Colin Mclaren Grindlay
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...
John Thompson
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...
Beverly Janet O'Dowd
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...
Emelinda "Linda" Datu
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...
Sheila Marsha Veller
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...
Theodore Stephen Hurwood
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...
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