Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 2, 2024

Nienke Roukema Batterink was born in Hamilton, Ontario on February 7, 1958, the second of Job and Didy Roukema’s seven children. She finished elementary and high school in Hamilton, then left for Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she earned a degree in psychology. She married Len Batterink in 1979 and they would live in Ontario, on Vancouver...

Nov 1, 2024

Faye Leung, trailblazer, businesswoman and cultural pioneer, passed away peacefully in Vancouver at the age of 92.

Her legacy leaves an indelible mark. Energetic, colourful, and cheeky, “The Hat Lady” was the embodiment of innovation, resilience, and dedication to her community.

Born in Victoria and raised in the Chinatowns of Victoria and Vancouver, she became a fierce advocate for equality. Working tirelessly...

Nov 1, 2024

Born Hastings, Sussex, England 26 May 1929. Father,  Redvers Tomlin, Mother Daisy (née West), survived by four children of her first marriage, Jon, Robert, Jeffrey, Jeremy (daughter Janet, died in 1987), and three stepchildren by her second marriage, Karen, Michael, and Georgina (step-son Brian, died 2013). Married Eric Henry in 1949, divorced in 1968. Legal secretary and conveyancer, production...

Oct 31, 2024

After fighting cancer for the past three years, Lorne peacefully passed away in the morning on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 65 years at McKinney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

Lorne, beloved husband of 37 years to Irene and dear father to Daniel and Samantha. Cherished son of the late Robert and...

Oct 29, 2024

Rowan Robert Brown was born on October 29, 1948, in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, and passed away peacefully of natural causes at his Vancouver home on October 29, 2024. Rowan was the son of Ian and Stella (McMahon) Brown. Rowan is survived by his older brother Doug (Bobbie) Brown of Collingwood, Ontario. He was a...

Oct 29, 2024

With sadness, we announce the death of Barbara Joy Waller at Eagle Ridge Hospital on October 29, 2024.

Mum was born in Ootacamund, India on October 27, 1929.  Her early years were spent with her family in various locations in India and at the age of 6 she was sent to boarding school at Presentation Convent in...

Oct 29, 2024

Genevieve (Jenny) Ciceri (née Puetz), 93, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, following the long goodbye of mixed dementia. She was our vibrant matriarch and set a beautiful example of familial love, faith, charity and kindness.

Jenny was born in 1931 in Humbolt, Saskatchewan, to Martha (Skalicky) and Quirin Puetz, the third of nine children. In...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, Luigi on Monday October 28, 2024, at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge BC.

Born September 22, 1939, in Bovalino Marino, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Dad and mom were married in 1964 and immigrated to Canada in 1966.

A resident of North...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Herz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left us peacefully, in the home she loved, on October 28, 2024.

Born in June 1939, in New Westminster, BC, Ann was the oldest of 4 children. Ann was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives...

Oct 28, 2024

Robert passed away peacefully, leaving behind his loving wife Belita, his two stepsons and their partners, his six children and their partners, his 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandson, his nieces/nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Edith and his sister Jenny.

Robert was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan before moving to Nanaimo, BC with his...

Oct 27, 2024

Ramos, Leopoldo passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 in Royal Columbia Hospital at the age of 80. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Maria Corazon Ramos, his daughter Pamela Grace Ramos, his 3 sons Leo, Leroy and Philip Ramos and countless other loved ones and friends whose lives he has touched. He was funny, caring, loving...

Oct 26, 2024

Devon van der Meulen, 57, of Summerland, BC, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024, surrounded by his wife and kids after a long, courageous battle with Fabry’s disease.

Born in Smithers, BC, to Gary and Dianne, Devon grew up on a dairy farm on Round Lake. He had fond memories of life on the farm, milking...

Oct 25, 2024

Our beloved, departed, Catherine Van Koeveringe passed away on Friday October 25, 2024, predeceased by her husband Henk. Loving mother to Michael (Cynthia) and Angeline. Grandmother to Ares, Marina, Charlie and Spencer.

Prayers will be said at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Monday November 4th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Francis de...

Oct 23, 2024

George Charles Cooper was born on December 20, 1935, in Collingwood, Ontario, into a lively family of three brothers and two sisters. 

George was known to have embraced adventure in his youth by serving in the Navy, where he worked in Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. George particularly loved Hawaii for its warm climate and beautiful landscapes, recounting the cherished camaraderie...

Oct 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aieisha Li-Louis, who left this world on Oct 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. She lived a life filled with passion, joy, and an unbreakable spirit, leaving an unforgettable legacy for all who knew her.

Aieisha was truly a jack of all trades and a...

Oct 20, 2024

We are sad to announce the recent passing of Jim Marsh, age 98 on October 20th, 2024. A caring son, brother, father, husband and friend, Jim was devoted to the love of his life, Bella (need Riddle). He was an accomplished entrepreneur, fisherman, boater, world traveler, artist, Sportsfan (Go Oilers and Elks!) and is survived by his daughter Lynn...

Oct 20, 2024

We remember Gaetano Felicella, whose spirit departed from us on October 20, 2024, at the age of 82.

Gaetano, born July 6, 1942, in Mariglianella, Napoli, Italia. He lived a rambunctious young life in Italy and travelled to Canada for the first time at the age of 20 in September of 1962, to visit his four older...

Oct 19, 2024

Best, Elizabeth (Betty), (nee Rose)

Betty Best passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101 at the Royal Columbian Hospital, the same hospital she was born in over 100 years earlier. Betty was a lifelong resident of New Westminster. She grew up in Sapperton with her brother, Jack, and sister, Helen. She attended McBride Elementary and helped her...

Oct 19, 2024

No words can express the pain and sorrow so many will feel in saying goodbye to such a beautiful and caring soul.

Justine is predeceased by her Father John Olson, Grandparents, Uncle Lance and many Angels.  She is survived by her Mother Kelly, sister Jennifer, son Johnny, and many family and friends.

Justine grew up...

Oct 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Constance “Connie” Jean Stephenson on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Courtyard Gardens Retirement Residence in Richmond, British Columbia. Born on Mar. 14, 1923, and raised on a farm in Central Butte, Saskatchewan, Connie lived a long and fulfilling life dedicated to her family and her passions.

 A woman of...