Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 29, 2020

Sharlene passed away at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver on February 29, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1951 at Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, beloved daughter of Carol (née Krienke) Hertz of Ottawa and Garvin Hertz of Regina.  Sharlene is survived by her husband Keith Reynolds, her son Matt Reynolds, his wife Jillian and son Harrison,...

Feb 28, 2020

Teresa Gnoato was born September 23, 1935 in Molvena, Vicenza, Italy.  Passed away February 28, 2020 in Burnaby.

Predeceased by husband Augusto Gnoato in 2018.  Survived by her daughter Lydia (Robert) and son Gianti (Tammy), grandchildren Matthew (Ashley), Daniel (Laura), Sabrina and Ava, brother Antonio (Maria), sister Adelina (Francesco) and many loving relatives and friends in Canada...

Feb 28, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce, Dennis Fong, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 71 in Vancouver, BC, on the morning of February 28, 2020.

Dennis was born on December 19, 1948 in Toishan, Guangdong, China. When he was 10 years old, he went to...

Feb 28, 2020

ABBOTSFORD – Angèle Marie Jeannette Legal (née Jolicoeur) passed away peacefully with family at her side at the age of 79 on February 28, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lovingly survived by her six children – Liliane (Denis), Henri (Tracey), Mariette (Robert), Daniel (Nicole), Louise, and Jocelyne (Jeff), her 24 grandchildren and 31 great-grand-children. Also...

Feb 27, 2020

Alan Richard Rolston, age 70, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020 in New Westminster. Alan was born on May 4th, 1949 in Nakusp, BC. He is preceded in death by his mother Dixie, father Harvey, brother’s Tom and Wayne, ex-wife Diane and brother in law Wilbur. He is survived by his daughter Jenny, son in law Rob, grand...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27,2020 Sheila Dierden passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 86 years.  Sheila was the daughter of Dorothy Welch and Charles Francis (Frank) Kearns, author and conservationist. Sheila was born July 31, 1933 in Nelson, British Columbia, where she grew up, with the exception of the war years, during which period her family resided...

Feb 26, 2020

With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Siro.

He was born on May 8, 1932 in Pasiano, Udine, Italy and passed away on February 26, 2020 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 87. Siro was predeceased by his sister Silvana and brother Sante. Survived by his loving...

Feb 26, 2020

Forever in our hearts

Elfreda Alice Elizabeth Ramsbottom - born in Perth, Western Australia November 18th, 1936.  She was the youngest daughter of Harold and Mary Biffin, sister to Barbara and John.  She grew up in a variety of rural towns and worked in the bank before leaving Australia for the adventure of a lifetime.  In 1965...

Feb 25, 2020

Glasgow, Scotland

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janette beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Sister and Aunt.

Predeceased by her parents Annie and Charlie, brother Charles, sister Isabel Kennedy and brothers-in-Law Tony, Jim, Alex and John. Janette will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years Eddie,...

Feb 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilkins Wing-Lum Chan, age 78, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Vancouver, BC.

Wilkins was born on November 5, 1941 in Guangdong province, China. He attended St. Paul's Co-Ed High School in Hong Kong and has since kept in close contact with his classmates. He graduated...

Feb 22, 2020

New Westminster-Kevin H. Snider survived cancer over forty years. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario he passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Lovingly survived by father Harold and Mother Rena (Freeman), sister Brenda (Poaps) and brother-in law Don. He is survived by niece and nephew Kim and Tim Poaps and Great niece Brooklynn Poaps of Jasper, Alberta. Many Aunts, Uncles...

Feb 21, 2020

Born in Winnipeg, raised in Calgary, Dad was a handsome and athletic young man. He excelled at high school sports, then played Junior football with the West End Tornadoes when they were the undefeated 1946 Canadian Champions. Later, the Tornados went professional and became the Calgary Stampeders, winning the Grey Cup in 1948. Dad hardly ever mentioned that, unless...

Feb 20, 2020

Robertson, Pamela Mary passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020 in Eagle Ridge Hospital at the age of 74. She is survived by, will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her common law husband James Moore, sons (Brian and David), daughters (Sheryl and Lisa), daughter-in-law Dawn and Grandchildren (Danielle, Stephan, Taura, Kristine, Ashley, Eric) Great-grandchildren (Abbie, Olivia, Kyro,...

Feb 20, 2020

We are saddened to advise that Rick passed away suddenly at home. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Leona Mackie and his brother, Jim.  He is survived by his loving wife, Tonie, sisters Lynda Mackie (Pearl) and Debbie Mackie (Hank Frank and Nick Frank) and sister-in-law Terry Mackie (Heather, James and Jennifer and their spouses and children)...

Feb 19, 2020

Brother Stan Racich, O.M.I. was born June 13, 1929 on the home farm in Sycamore, IL. USA, son of Mike (Milan) Racic (1891-1968) born in Croatia and Anna (Anka) Pesut (1896-1967) born in Croatia.  He was the 10th of 13 children and is survived by one brother, James Racich and many nieces and nephews.  Bro. Stan moved to Canada...

Feb 19, 2020

Ruth Helene Armstrong (nee Reid) passed away on February 19, 2020 at North Vancouver Hospice after a brief battle with cancer.  Ruth was surrounded by her family in her last days, and was able to say a proper farewell, which left her at great peace.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband Robert in 2011, and by her...

Feb 18, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, nonno, brother and friend Nicola.

He was born on January 8, 1941 in Loseto, Italy and passed away on February 18, 2020 at the age of 79. Nicola was predeceased by his father Francesco, mother Martira, and sister Rosa. He is...

Feb 18, 2020

Kelly Watson, 25, died on February 18, 2020 at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

She was born April 29, 1994, in Ottawa Ontario, the daughter of Ian Cameron Watson (deceased) and Elena Schutz-Henriquez and was later adopted by Todd Ellis.

Kelly graduated from Prince Andrew High School in 2012. Following graduation, she studied Artistic Makeup Fashion...

Feb 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Diane on February 17th, 2020 at the age of 59.  She passed peacefully at PAH Hospice with family at her side.  Diane touched many lives and bravely fought a long battle with cancer.  She will be remembered for her strong faith, zest for life, and love...

Feb 17, 2020

Ivy Boo Yee Wong died peacefully at St Paul Hospital on 17th February, 9 am in Vancouver at the age of 81.

Ivy is survived by her husband Harry Ho Sang Wong, and her sons Wilfrid and Bernard and their spouses and children.

A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 5th March, Thursday at...