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Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Gordon Thomas Dickinson Birrell

Gordon Thomas Dickinson Birrell

May 4, 2020

He was intelligent yet humble; fierce yet gentle; sharp yet fun-loving and goofy. He loved music whether it was humming a tune or dancing in the living room or dance club; and he could sing up a storm, making his words up as he sang along and confusing everyone. He loved to travel (preferably in cooler weather) - loved...

Judith Kathleen Farrell

Judith Kathleen Farrell

May 4, 2020

Judy passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2020 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 78.

She was born on July 17th, 1941 in Pittsburgh PA to Genvieve and Henry Stearn. Predeceased by both parents and her loving husband, Thomas Daniel Farrell. She will be sadly missed by daughter Julie and son John.

A private...

Josefine Maria Froschauer

Josefine Maria Froschauer

May 2, 2020

(artist unknown, Froschauer art collection)

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

Born on St. Joseph's day in 1937 into a family of five children in a...

Harvey John Blondeau

Harvey John Blondeau

May 1, 2020

Harvey John Blondeau passed away peacefully on the morning of May 1st, 2020, at Burnaby Hospital at the age of 83.

Harvey will be sadly missed and is survived by his wife of 50 years Arlette, son Colin, son Nathan (wife Larena, children Sierra and Tyler), daughter Rebecca, and many surviving siblings and extended family.

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Santina Zuccaro

Santina Zuccaro

May 1, 2020

Santina passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020 at Belvedere Care Centre in Coquitlam, at the age of 92. Santina was born on September 25th, 1927 in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy to Nicola and Maria Demarinis.  She was the eldest of nine children.  Santina was predeceased by husband Giuseppe in 2016, her parents, and her siblings Vincenzo, Domenica and...

Annaruth Mcmaster

Annaruth Mcmaster

May 1, 2020

McMaster, AnnaRuth

September 12, 1920 – May 1, 2020

Mom died peacefully at home in her 99th year. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2014, her parents, Dean and Mrs. JN Finlayson, her brothers Nory and Edward and her many devoted dogs.

Mom was born in Winnipeg and completed her education...

Mary Kate Hatch (Nee Hansen)

Mary Kate Hatch (Nee Hansen)

Apr 30, 2020

Born in Vancouver BC to Henry Sofus and Johanna Christina Hansen, Mary is survived by her children Shawn (Mary-Lou), Kellie (Glen) and Erin (Art), grandchildren Natalie, Brendan, Sasha, Tara, Brodie and Connor as well as great grandchildren Mila, Steven and Andrew.

Mary spent many hours of her youth training as a ballerina. As a young woman she...

Mary Frances Lightburn (Née Morris)

Mary Frances Lightburn (Née Morris)

Apr 29, 2020

On April 29th, 2020 Mary Frances Lightburn, née Morris, spent the evening listening to Gershwin with her daughter and son in law. Knowing it might be her last night, her daughter read her the story Good Night Moon for old memories, wished her mother goodnight, and carefully kissed each cheek. The tenacious Mary slipped away the next morning, once...

Wayne Macht

Wayne Macht

Apr 28, 2020

Wayne was born November 19, 1943 in Vancouver, BC. He was a proud SFU grad and a retired Surrey school teacher. He passed away suddenly on April 28, 2020. Wayne will be remembered with love by his wife Nora, his children Jeff, Derek (Jessica), Andrea and Jessica (Karl), his grandchildren Ben, Hannah, Georgia and Hattie, his siblings Con, Len...

Dr. Marina Socorro De Faria-Neves

Dr. Marina Socorro De Faria-Neves

Apr 28, 2020

Dr. Marina Socorro De Faria-Neves passed away peacefully at George Derby Centre where she resided on April 28th. Predeceased by her parents; father Martinho and mother Laurinda. She is survived by her brother Michael and various relatives. Born in Hong Kong on June 27 in 1938, Marina came to Canada in 1968. A teacher both in Hong Kong and...

Anna Maria Benevoli (Smolcich)

Anna Maria Benevoli (Smolcich)

Apr 28, 2020

It is with Great Sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dearest Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt. She lived in the New Vista Care Home for the last 2 years. She was predeceased by our father, Mario (1995) and by her brothers, Berti, Olindo & Vincenzo. She is survived by son, Giovanni (Glynnis), daughter...

Duncan Joseph Phyper

Duncan Joseph Phyper

Apr 27, 2020

Born December 22, 1924 Montreal, Quebec

Passed away April 27, 2020 Vancouver, British Columbia

Duncan beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away in Vancouver B.C., at the age of 95. Forced by the circumstances of the Great Depression, he left school at age 14 to help support the family. Undeterred, Duncan dedicated his...

Jeffrey Ralf Groen

Jeffrey Ralf Groen

Apr 27, 2020

Jeffrey, age 61, died peacefully in his sleep.

He is predeceased by his mother, Leslie, and older brother, Martin.

Jeffrey was a beloved and caring son, and is survived by his father, Gerry.

Jeffrey was a U. B. C. graduate with a bachelor in commerce.

No service by request.

Anne Sharp

Anne Sharp

Apr 27, 2020

Anne Sharp –writer, mother, sister and friend– passed away at home on April 27th, after a 10-month long journey with cancer. She leaves behind her children, Ella and John, as well as siblings John, Beth, Bill, Jeannie and Jim.

Anne grew up in Oshawa, ON and headed to Thunder Bay, ON in 1970 to study English and...

Teng Yuanqi 滕元启先生

Teng Yuanqi 滕元启先生

Apr 27, 2020

Born on Nov.22, 1937 in Laiyang, Shandong Province, China, Yuanqi Teng moved to Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province in 1956, and later emigrated to Vancouver in 2009.

Our dad was a devoted husband to his wife Zuolan Liu and a dedicated father to his family of five children. He was not a saint nor an exceptional scholar, but just...

Josephina Mcdonald (Nee Nahrebeski)

Josephina Mcdonald (Nee Nahrebeski)

Apr 25, 2020

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER AND FRIEND.

JOSEPHINA (JOSIE) WAS PRECEDED BY HER HUSBAND CLIFF, FATHER, MOTHER, BROTHER GEORGE, AND SISTER JOAN. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY HER DAUGHTER MARYANN, GRANDDAUGHTERS LAURA AND CRYSTAL AS WELL AS HER LOVING BROTHER TERRY (JACQUIE), AND HER NIECES,...

Hazel Mildred Binyon

Hazel Mildred Binyon

Apr 23, 2020

Hazel died peacefully at Royal Arch Masonic Home in Vancouver.  She will be sadly missed by her daughter Leanne, grandchildren Christine, Michael, Sherry and Tammy, brother Graham, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.  She is predeceased by her husband Clifford, her sister Marjorie and her brother Harvey.

Hazel will be remembered as a great lover...

Albert Henri Louis Lacroix Jr. (Pee-Wee)

Albert Henri Louis Lacroix Jr. (Pee-Wee)

Apr 23, 2020

Albert (Pee-Wee) was born in Treherne, Manitoba to parents Albert and Gabrielle (de Moissac).  Nurse Faulconer handed dad to his mother at birth saying, “Here is your little Pee-Wee”, giving dad his lifelong nickname.  Pee-Wee is survived by Wife Elizabeth, Sons Gary, Rick (Jackie), Grandsons Ty & Marc, Sisters Gisele (Ralph) Elam, Jeannine McTaggart, and many nieces and nephews,...

Anna Danicic

Anna Danicic

Apr 21, 2020

VANCOUVER – Anna Danicic passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 after a short stay at St. John Hospice, UBC.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Anna is survived by her husband Daniel, daughter Rosemary (John), grand children Andrew (Asha), Jennifer (Larry). Anna was born in...

Mary Charlene Hunter

Mary Charlene Hunter

Apr 20, 2020

Born in Windsor Ontario on October 1st, 1935 to Dr. Charles and Beatrice Dwyer; moved to Vancouver during the early war years, passed away peacefully on April 20th at age 84. (Mary) Charlene Hunter was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Bill Hunter, and is survived by her children Ken (Liane), Dan (Brenda-Lee), Leah (Wayne), and Ian; grandchildren...

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