Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Donald George Allchurch
Apr 10, 2020
Don Allchurch passed away on Good Friday, he was 88. Don was born in Montreal and grew up in Lachine, Quebec. In 1966 he moved with his wife and 1-year-old son Derek from Quebec to Calgary, where his second son, Craig was born in 1967. After qualifying as a Registered Industrial Accountant (RIA later CMA), Don spent most of...
Daniel Donohoe
Apr 10, 2020
January 9, 1930 – April 10, 2020
It is with sadness we share the passing of our father, Dan Donohoe. Predeceased in 2006 by his wife, Valerie, Dan is survived by his children, Steven, Dave (Elaine), Neil (Kathleen), and Anne (Brian Anderson); and by his 8 dear grandchildren, Sean, Katie, Meghan, Michael, Camden, Trevor, Lily and Abigail....
Stella Lucy Theresa Vas Zuzarte
Apr 10, 2020
Passed away peacefully, in Burnaby, BC, Canada. Born in Nagpur, India…formerly of Mombasa, Kampala and Nairobi. Beloved wife of Peter (Bob) Zuzarte (d), cherished mother of Pam (d), Josephine, Brian, Audry, Marylou, John, Dorothy, Kevin (d), Hyacinth, Bernadette, Mary Elizabeth (d) and Marcellus; dear sister of Clifford (d), Freida (d), Gemma and Joey (d). Fondly remembered by her sons-and...
Emilio Francesco Maio
Apr 9, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Emilio.
After a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer, he passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2020. He was a devoted husband to his wife Amy, a loving father to his daughter Josie (Bruno) and was a caring Nonno to his grandsons Angelo and...
Harold Lewis James Dudleigh Giles
Apr 6, 2020
On Monday April 6, 2020 Harold Lewis James Dudleigh Giles passed away at age 86. He was born in Winnipeg Manitoba on November 13, 1933 and was proud to have moved to Vancouver at age 2. Harold is survived by his wife Maureen Ellam, his four sons Gordon (Sylvia), James (Karen), Randolph (Laure) and Stephen (Marlene), 3 grandsons, his...
Holly Severena Di Nunno (Nee Crouchill)
Apr 6, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, Holly.
Holly will be lovingly remembered by her husband Emidio, (Mel), her father Harry Crouchill, sisters Debbie, Colleen, Rhonda and Jennifer, sisters- in- law, Lina (Domenico), Anna (Luigi) and Maria (Fergie) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased...
Rev. Father Federico (Fred) Buttner
Apr 4, 2020
Greater Vancouver, BC – It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Father Federico (Fred) A. Buttner, Jr., 60, on Saturday, April 4, 2020, after a long illness.
Fred was the beloved eldest son of Federico A. Buttner, Sr. (RIP), and Myrna Stahl Buttner, both, originally, of Mexico City, Mexico. The...
Luigi Scaccia
Apr 4, 2020
We are saddened to announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Luigi was born in Frosinone, Italy on November 28, 1936 to Giovanni Scaccia and Angela (nee Velocia).
On November 7, 1964 Luigi immigrated to Canada with his wife Lidia and son Lorenzo to start a better life. He made his home in Vancouver...
Alice Cecilia Lee
Apr 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Cecilia Lee announce her passing on Friday, April 3rd, 2020 at the age of 86 years.
Alice will be lovingly remembered by her children, Juliana (John), Stephen (Veronica), daughter-in-law, Becky, her grandchildren, Helen, Charles, Nicole, Ezekiel, Kayla, Jenna and Ethan.
She will also be fondly...
James Mark Cameron
Apr 3, 2020
James Mark Cameron (Jim) passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020, with Marilyn at his side, in Banfield Pavilion due to complications from dementia.
Jim is survived by Marilyn, his beloved wife of 60 years, his five children, Mark, Gail, Bernard, Lynn, Maureen, their spouses, and his grandchildren Sam and Olivia; Erik, Louis and Anna; Katie and...

Anthony James Massie
Apr 2, 2020
Tony passed away peacefully at St. John Hospice on April 2, 2020 at the age of 80. His passing was the result of complications from cancer. He was predeceased by beloved wife Jean, and is survived by son Andrew, son David, daughter Linda, and family and friends in South Africa and Canada. In lieu of flowers please donate to...
Sofia Tacio Shontogan
Apr 2, 2020
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sofia Tacio Shontogan announce her passing at Surrey Memorial Hospital, BC, Canada on April 2 after a prolonged illness. Originally from the Philippines, Sofia lived in Hong Kong for 13 years and immigrated to Canada in 1993.
Sofia was known as a friendly, soft-spoken lady who enjoyed the...
Bessie P. Tratch
Apr 1, 2020
The family of Bessie P. Tratch are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt and great great aunt.
Bessie leaves behind her daughter Laverne Kelly (Michael RIP), son Michael S. Tratch (Louisette Harvey), son Daniel Tratch (Lois), daughter Barbara Vogl (Glen), grandchildren: Karl Weeks (Christina Shin), Alexandre Tratch,...
Jean (Brownie) Porteous
Mar 31, 2020
Brownie passed away peacefully at the North Shore Hospice with her loving daughter Debra at her side. She will be remembered for her sense of humour, love of fashion, flowers and for creating beautiful knitting and needlepoint. Brownie was a feisty character who enjoyed walking, playing cards and fine dining with a martini! She will be sadly missed by...
Wayne Clarence Elgren
Mar 31, 2020
It is with deep sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Wayne Clarence Elgren on March 31, 2020. He was a typesetter for 45 years. He loved his time at Sechelt, BC, where he spent most days fishing off the Davis Bay Wharf. Although he will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing he is now laughing and...
Teresina Miu Sheung Ho
Mar 30, 2020
Teresina Ho Miu Sheung
July 13, 1938 – March 30, 2020
Teresina passed away in peace and tranquility on March 30, 2020 after Our Merciful Lord called her to His Father’s Heavenly Kingdom. She was diagnosed with cancer July 2019 just before her 81st birthday but did not allow this to stop her from living...
Henry Bromley
Mar 30, 2020
Dad was born in Mirror, Alberta and moved to Burnaby in his late teens to live with his grandparents. He met Jennie at the local bowling alley and they married in 1950 and set to work raising their family of four boys. Dad was a hard worker and a good provider and was never happier than when his family...
Nancy Stark
Mar 29, 2020
Nancy Stark passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, just two months after her husband of 64 years, Roy, also passed. Although Nancy remained in the family home until the end, her final hours were spent peacefully, surrounded by family, at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). Enormous gratitude is felt for the staff at VGH and the many care aids...
Edna Quast
Mar 27, 2020
Edna Vera Quast (Wapen) made her final journey to join her beloved husband Jack and her son Daniel and their dogs Tootsie and Bobo. She was born August 11 in Kinistino, Saskatchewan and a member of the Muscowpetung Reserve in the Fort Qu’Appelle valley.
She is survived by her grand-daughter Carra, great-grandchildren, Lane and Deanna, as well...
Antonius Schellekens
Mar 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonius Petrus Maria Schellekens. Anthony was born August 15, 1930 in Vught, The Netherlands and passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020 in Surrey, BC, Canada.
Anthony is survived by his loving wife Clasina, son Harold (Cynthia) and granddaughters, Pauline and Sally, and daughter Caroline (Craig)...
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