Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mar 20, 2020

Born in Vancouver on October 5th, 1928 passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020 in White Rock, BC. Known for his easygoing personality and giant smile, Doug was well loved by family and friends. Family holidays, at Birch Bay, golf tournaments, his fellowship with the Sons of Scotland, the cabin at Harrison and his love of woodworking are fond...

Mar 19, 2020

Born August 21, 1930 in Telhados Grandes, Porto de Mos, Portugal.

Onorinda passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at home under hospice care at the age of 89. Predeceased by parents Joaquim and Delmira, brother Salvador and daughter Bertolina.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter Izilda (Vitor), sister Laurinda (Bento), nieces Ermelinda...

Mar 18, 2020

Elizabeth Beirne died quietly on March 18 at Royal Columbian Hospital after suffering a stroke a few days earlier, just a few months short of her 99th birthday. She was born in Dublin, Ireland to Anne and James Curry. Her mother was widowed young and raised her three girls as a single parent in Blackrock, Dublin. Betty attended Sion...

Mar 16, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Iain Stewart Morton of the North Shore on March 16th, 2020, at the age of 44. Iain was a loving husband and father to three boys. He is survived by his wife Daniela, his sons Marco, Mattias and Adrian, his mother Val, his father Stew...

Mar 16, 2020

Born in North Vancouver on August 4, 1932, Lawrence was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers and 2 sisters; survived by his wife Margaret of 48 years and several nieces and nephews. No service by request.

Forever in our hearts

Mar 15, 2020

With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Orsolina.

Predeceased by her father Pasquale and mother Maria and her brother Ferdinando Cosimo.  Orsolina is lovingly remembered by her sons; Ettore (Katia), Franco (Teresa) and Giuseppe and her grandchildren Francesco, Francesca, Arianna and Alessandra. She is also remembered by her...

Mar 15, 2020

Rose Antonietta passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 71.  Predeceased by her mother Rose, father Francesco and brother Raymond.  She will be lovingly remembered by her family, sisters Frances (John), Silvia, and Mary and many nieces and nephews.  Antonietta was a loving and caring woman who left a lasting impression on...

Mar 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wink Vogel on Saturday, March 14th 2020 at VGH at age 85. Wink passed away peacefully with family at his side. Wink was a kind and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, business associate and friend to many.

Predeceased by his eldest son Kris, Daughter...

Mar 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara on March 13, 2020 at the age of 83. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Alex. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by sons Alan (Debbie), Brian (Trishia), daughter Barbi (Russ), 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and her sister Pat (Bob) Nottingham. A celebration of Life...

Mar 13, 2020

On Friday, March 13, 2020 Michele (Mike) Loconte, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 91.

Michele was born on January 19, 1929 in Bitritto Bari, Italy.  In 1951, he immigrated to Canada landing in Halifax and moved to Vancouver where he became a carpenter. In April 1958 he went back to Bitritto where...

Mar 9, 2020

ROSSI, ALFONSO passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 9, 2020, at the age of 69.

He was born in Vallada, Belluno, Italy, on August 2, 1950, and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1956. Alfonso was predeceased by his parents, Giacomo and Rosa, and his brother John. He is survived by his wife, Philomena,...

Mar 8, 2020

Ivy ( Pen Yun) Chen 37 of Vancouver B.C. passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2020.

She was born on May 5th, 1983 in Taipei, Taiwan, the younger twin daughter of TP and Agnes Chen.

Ivy has been smart and caring since childhood, helping her parents take care of her sister and dedicated her life...

Mar 7, 2020

Sorida El Feghali (born Khoury) died peacefully on March 07, 2020 after a long struggle with illness. Born in Beirut Lebanon on July 07, 1947 to Michel Khoury and Mathilde Cortbaoui. Sorida is part of a family of 6. She was number five in the rank. Siblings by order: 1- Nabih and his wife Antoinette Cortbaoui and their children...

Mar 7, 2020

We are sad to announce that Shirley Simms (nee Smith) suddenly passed away in hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband Gunar, her sons Robert and Marc, her daughter-in-law Tami, her grandchildren Annie and Max, her beloved twin sisters Patricia and Gerry, and her many nieces & nephews and their spouses.

Shirley...

Mar 5, 2020

( POSTPONED ) Celebration of Life

Paddy Hatch died on March 5, 2020 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC. Much loved and loving husband of Mary Monks Hatch, beloved father of Tiffany and Kerry, proud grandfather of Kingston and Brock Erickson, father-in-law of Tyler Erickson, brother of Jack Hatch, Celia Burton, and...

Mar 5, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Hermann Sparn announces his passing on March 5th, 2020 at the age of 78. He passed peacefully with his wife of 50 years Neyda holding his hand. Along with Neyda he is survived by his sons Mark (Tracy Harder) and Richard (Thuy), and Grandsons Andy Henry and Stanley. Born January 10,...

Mar 3, 2020

Isabel I. Clarke, 93, died suddenly but peacefully, after a series of prolonged illnesses, March 3, 2020, at Haro Park Centre, in Vancouver, BC. She was born October 12, 1926, in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of Andrew A. and Laura (Day) Gow. Isabel was happy to move to Vancouver in 2006 to be closer to her beloved family in...

Mar 2, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ernest Allan Mills-Hodgins. Ernie, the youngest of seven, was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan to Lloyd and Sarah Hodgins. Ernie graduated with a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1962. At the age of 44, Ernie met the love of his life and married Grace Mills on...

Mar 1, 2020

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Feb 29, 2020

On Saturday morning,  February 29, 2020 Jean Belda, loving husband, father and step-father,Grand-pa passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90. Jean was born on September 23, 1929 in Ayelo di Malferit in Spain; the 8th of 10 children.  Jean grew up in Nimes, France and immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1957.  After enduring his first...