Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
James Baillie
Mar 23, 2020
James Baillie passed away on March 23, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1924 and was 96 years of age. He was pre-deceased by his wife Sheila Baillie, who passed away on December 3, 2015.
He is survived by his son Gary Baillie, daughter Rosalyn Delaney and her husband Chris, and son Craig Baillie and his...
Sebastiano (Sam) Barone
Mar 22, 2020
It is great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather Sebastiano “Sam” Barone.
Sam was born and raised in Sardinia, Italy in a family of six children. When he was 18, he left his family to join the army and remained until the end of the war. He worked in the coal mines...
Rev. Bernard Benedict Mccosham O.M.I
Mar 21, 2020
McCosham – Rev. Bernard Benedict, O.M.I., passed away on March 21, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Langara, Vancouver BC. Fr. McCosham was born July 6, 1931 in Cornwall ON. He was Ordained to the Priesthood in the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, June 15, 1958 in Ottawa ON. He is predeceased by his parents, John Angus and...
Beverley Frances Kellett
Mar 20, 2020
Beverley Frances Kellett (nee Dixon) aged 89, died March 20th, 2020 in North Vancouver. Bev was born June 2nd, 1930, and raised in Winnipeg where she attended St. Mary’s Academy. After graduation, Bev met her future husband, Ron Kellett at work, where he was the coach of Bev’s company baseball team. In the 68 years they were together, Bev...
Joe Mckeown
Mar 20, 2020
"'FAITH, FAMILY and FRIENDS"
"Always look for a SOLUTION"
Joe passed away March 20, 2020 at 86 years.
Blessed with great health most of his life, he succumbed to a massive stroke in 2017.
Joe is survived by Winnie, his wife and best friend of 59 years, his children Brian, Marylee,...
Douglas Mills
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...
Onorinda Lopes Claudio
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...

Elizabeth (Betty) Beirne
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...
Iain Stewart Morton
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...
Lawrence Mcmillan Harper
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
Orsolina "Nella" Abbruzzese
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...
Rose Antonietta "Toni" Benincasa
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...
Wink (Walter) Vogel
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...
Barbara Annie Major
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...
Michele (Mike) Loconte
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...
Alfonso Rossi
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,...
Pen Yun Ivy Chen
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...
Sorida El Feghali
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...
Shirley Anne Marie Simms (Née Smith)
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...
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Hatch
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...
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