Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 13, 2020

Neil Harry Korpach was born on November 30, 1929 to Jacob and Annie (Danyliw) Korpach in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan where he started his schooling at Willa Country School. Neil left school after grade 8 to go to work to help make a living for the family. In 1945, at the age of 16 he travelled by train to Ontario to...

Feb 13, 2020

Pat passed away on February 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle with breast cancer.  Pat will be missed by her husband and best friend John Morrison, her son Scott Atherton, her daughter Adrienne Atherton and her husband Darren Horne, her grandchildren Jonathan, Mary, Beth, Kristin and Isabel, and many loving family members and friends.  ...

Feb 12, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you Joseph Lloyd Dobbie 84, passed away February 12, 2020 at St. Michael’s Hospice after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born July 1, 1935 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Victoria to mother Mary (Hutchinson) Dobbie and his father Joseph Dobbie. He leaves behind his loving wife and partner of...

Feb 11, 2020

It is with deep sadness and much love, We announce the passing of Mr Chiew Tung Kiing on February 11,2020. He is survived by his son Simon Kiing , daughter Jenny and wife Sophie. Special thanks to the staff at Banfield Pavillion for their wonderful care for Dad.

A Resting Service will be held on March 23,2020...

Feb 11, 2020

"It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert (Bob) McDonald Lindsay on February 11, 2020, at the age of 84. Bob was many things: A husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher and scholar. A lover of scotch, cigars, music, dancing, the English language, numbers, bridge, skiing, fishing, camping, gardening and laughter. Always laughter.

Feb 10, 2020

Mary Bills Stimpson passed away peacefully in her home on February 10, 2020 surrounded by her three children.  Peter, Terry and Jamie as well as most of her nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren will be forever grateful for the opportunity to share many precious moments with her over the last few weeks.  As she was throughout the 99...

Feb 10, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our dear “KAY” at the age of 106. Kay was born and raised in Vancouver where she lived most of her life and passed away in the early hours February 10, 2020. Predeceased by husband Harry and son Peter (Barbara). She leaves to mourn her son Gordon (Judy) grandchildren Kirstin,...

Feb 8, 2020

Barbara Bell passed away on February 8th, 2020 in Vancouver at the age of 82. Predeceased by her mother Ena, and her father Bill. She is survived by her brother Bill (Jody), niece Tracey (David), nephews Sean (Laurel), Nathan and Tanner (Molly).

Barbara was a world traveller. She especially liked London, England.

A Celebration of...

Feb 7, 2020

Margaret died peacefully in Vancouver, at the Blenheim Lodge, after 13 years with Alzheimer’s dementia.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband John, son Andrew (Edinburgh, UK), daughter Rachel & three grandsons, Sam, Leo & James Dellaire  (Halifax, NS).

Margaret was born in Bromley, UK of Eric William Cave (1900-1942) & Mary Colleen Gorman (1906-1989)....

Feb 6, 2020

With heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and Nonno, Pasquale Miniaci. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Mafalda, children Francesca (Mike), Francesco (Sandra) and daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren Rosario, Sabrina, Anna, Gianfranco and Michael, sisters, Giuseppina, Emilia and Immaculata and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased...

Feb 5, 2020

Josephine Wai Chee Chan 陳李慧慈 passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2020 in Vancouver Hospice at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Joseph Kwok Tung Chan;  loving mother of Cynthia (James), Herwin (Jean), and Vince (Isabel);  proud grandmother of Angelina Chung, Aidan Chan, Noah Chan, Emilia Chan, and Thomas Chan.

Josephine was born in Hong Kong,...

Feb 5, 2020

After bravely battling COPD for many years, Blake passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife of 53 years, June, and brother, Alfred, he will be lovingly remembered by his sons Michael, Stephen (Shelley), and Kelly; grandchildren Blake, Jenica, Kiera, and Braeden who were the true lights of his life; brothers Tom and...

Feb 5, 2020

Chloe was born on May 13, 1959 in Winnipeg, MB to Rod and Enyd Forrest. She passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC on February 5, 2020.

Chloe loved her work as an Educational Assistant at Norma Rose Point School. She was a big part of their community and had a very special bond with her students. She...

Feb 5, 2020

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Harold Knutson in Vancouver, shortly after his 91st birthday. He will be greatly missed by his wife Simone, daughter Diane, grandchildren Moy Sutherland Jr. and Pawa Haiyupus, great-grandchildren Johnson Charelson, Adam Dalton, Mianna and Elias Sutherland, great-great-grandchildren Alexus and Cataleya Samuel-Charelson, nieces Laura Wood (Mike) and Terry Donor (Pete) and...

Feb 5, 2020

Percy Joseph Patrick Jones, 88, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC, following a heart attack.

He is pre-deceased by his wife, Patricia (nee McNabb), his brother Elmer and his parents Patrick and Eva (nee Mallet).  He leaves behind his brother Marvin and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl...

Feb 4, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and nonno, Sergio Alberti who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife Rita of 62 years, children Carlo (Silvana), Dino (Rita) and Robert (Maria) and loving grandchildren Ivana (Taylor), Marina, Amanda, Andrea, Luca, Gabriella and...

Feb 4, 2020

In Loving memory of Natasha Louise Loeffler, nee Natasha Louise Mabey, who passed away suddenly on February 4, 2020 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 45 years. She will be sadly missed and is survived by her mother Toni Mabey, her twin children Jade and Darion Parker, her stepbrother Christian Kvarnstrom, Aunt Georgina Ukrintz, Uncle Patrick and Aunt...

Feb 3, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken, our dear son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. He passed away after a short battle with cancer leaving us heartbroken. After surviving a life-changing car accident 12 years ago, Ken was left with a severe brain injury but continued to make unexpected progress. His favorite activities included walking...

Feb 3, 2020

Campbell, Robert Austin, formerly of Toronto Ontario passed away peacefully in Vancouver Feb 3rd, 2020 at the age of 90. Bob attended school at St Andrews College in Toronto. He obtained his Master’s in Education from UBC. Bob met and married June (deceased) and took a teaching position with the Vancouver School Board. During this time, he had two...

Feb 3, 2020

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

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Nella, children Lucy (Humberto), Rita (Dino), grandchildren Liana (Jeff), Amanda, Paul, Andrea and the “little fella” Coco.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00...