Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Sep 22, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Renato after a short but difficult battle with cancer.

He leaves behind to grieve his father Marcello, brother Lucio (Elsa), nephews Jordan (Paige) and Dylan as well as cousins Renata (Tony) Rossi and family, Claudio, Ivana Sernaggia.  In addition, he leaves behind many relatives abroad and...

Sep 22, 2019

Carol died peacefully on September 22, 2019, at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 68. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ben, her son Josh, siblings Doug (Wendy), Diane (Bob), Linda, Neil (Jeri), Jimmy, stepsons Gavin (May) and Jeremy, and step-grandchildren. Ben and family are very grateful for the support from her GP, Dr. Bradley Fritz,...

Sep 21, 2019

In loving memory of an amazing woman, wife, Mom and Grandma. Two years has already passed and yet you are just a thought away. Always wishing for just one more day, you live on in our hearts and memories. Love you and miss you, Denis, Valerie, Kenneth, Jason and families.

Sep 21, 2019

Irene will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Denis, her children, Valerie Christopherson (James), Kenneth Kristoffersen (Hugo), Jason Christopherson (Karen), her three grandchildren, Ryan vanPelt (Laura), Craig vanPelt (Brooklynne), Reilly Christopherson, her great grandchild, Lucas vanPelt, and her dog, Benji. She is also remembered by two sisters, two brothers, their spouses, nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Irene grew up in...

Sep 21, 2019

Frances passed peacefully at the age of 90, at Morgan Place Care Facility in Surrey, BC.

She is predeceased by her husband John (2002), daughter Jane (1990), son Michael (2008) and grandson Graham (2001).

She is fondly remembered by her surviving children John (Barbara), Maureen, Beverly, Robert (Debbie), Kathleen and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Sep 19, 2019

Naito, Arthur Kei passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 in Vancouver at the age of 89. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Young Sook; sons, Charles and Han; daughters, Claire and Heesun; five grandchildren and two great grand children.

A Memorial Service will be held October 11,2019 at 12:00 noon at Holy Cross Japanese...

Sep 17, 2019

It’s with great sadness that we share the news that Alessio Vittorio Grillo passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver, surrounded by his family, on Tues, Sept 17th, at the age of 82.

Lovingly awaited by his parents Iolanda & Attilio Grillo, his brother Gianni & his former wife, Rose Marie. Alessio will be forever...

Sep 15, 2019

On Sunday, September 15th, 2019, Nikolay Yelizarov, loving husband, father of three, and grandfather of four, passed away at age 63 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Nikolay was born on May 20th, 1956 in Kharabali, Russia to Ivan and Nina Yelizarov. He received his Medical Degree from Astrakhan State Medical University in 1980 and practiced...

Sep 14, 2019

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, niece, cousin and friend. Shea left this world unexpectedly, at the tender age of 30, on September 14, 2019. Born at Burnaby General Hospital on March 5th, 1989 to Cheryl and Garry, Shea grew up in Burnaby/New Westminster where she attended Edmonds Elementary School in Burnaby and Royal City Alternative Program in New Westminster....

Sep 13, 2019

Words cannot express how saddened we are to announce the passing of Raffaelina Borello,   wife, mother, nonna, sister and friend.

Predeceased by her loving mother Maria, father Francesco, brother Luigi and grandson Xavier-Isaac. She will be missed by her devoted husband Bruno of 47 years, children Dolores (Thomas), Maria-Francesca, Sandro (Paola) and her adoring grandchildren Chiara and...

Sep 12, 2019

Wilfred Bernard Clarke passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2019 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings. Uncle Willie will be lovingly remembered by his nieces & nephews, and their families, for his gentle, caring nature.

Prayers will be said on Thursday, September 26th at 7:30pm at St....

Sep 12, 2019

Veronica Eliza Jane Bader (known as Jeannette), nee Le Blanc. Born September 5, 1931, Powell River, BC. Died September 12, 2019, White Rock, BC. Daughter of the late Charles and Veronica Le Blanc (nee Phelan); elder sister of the late Robert Le Blanc.

Leaves to mourn, daughter Shelley Lee and grandsons Brandon and Christopher Lee, all of...

Sep 11, 2019

Stanbury, Mary Isabel Priscilla passed away on September 11, 2019 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 74. Priscilla is survived by her loving son Roland, daughter-in-law Veerle Haegebaert, grandson Arvid, brother Robert Spankie and sister Caroline Knight.

Priscilla was born on June 2nd 1945 in Woking (UK). She dedicated her life to teaching and taught for...

Sep 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Axen who passed away suddenly on September 11, 2019.  David was born in Brackendale, BC on August 6, 1938 to Bertha and Erik Axen.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife Louise Axen (nee Parkins), his brothers George and Frank and his sister Ellen. He leaves behind...

Sep 10, 2019

Marie Genevieve Ceschi (Mimi) passed away peacefully with her beloved husband of 68 years holding her hand.  Her beautiful smile will be missed by many, especially by her love, Emmi and her four daughters, Marguerite (Michael), Isabelle (Michael), Theresa (Gordon), Annie (Bill); her six grandchildren, Tegan, Nicole, Emilie, Crey, Pippa, Cheyanne and her great-grand daughter Nina.

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Sep 10, 2019

Alvina is pre-deceased by her husband Edwin, survived by daughters Gloria Sherbina and Marlene Giddens (Rod), grandchildren Laura Sherbina (Andy McLean), Dwayne Sherbina, Jeff Giddens (Dana), Julie Pereira (Danny), brothers Harry Uhll (Vivian) and Clarence Uhll, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral will take place on Monday Sept.23rd, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel,...

Sep 9, 2019

MATTE, Dr. Edward Joseph - Died on Sept 8, 2019 at the age of 86 after a lengthy struggle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. He was predeceased by his parents, Edoige and Ida, by his brothers, Francis and Leo, and by his sisters, Blanche Knoedler and Ellen Long. He leaves behind his brother Louis (Rolande) and his brother Ted (Gabrielle)...

Sep 8, 2019

Peacefully after a lengthy illness Janice Mary Lynne Dulk passed away on September 8th with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her husband Ben Dulk in 2007.  Janice was the daughter of John & Frances Roscoe born January 8, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She attended the University of Manitoba and later the University of British Columbia...

Sep 6, 2019

Debra Ann Hickey (Mitchell) of White Rock BC, passed away on September 6, 2019. Predeceased by her loving parents John and Dorothea Mitchell and brother Kevin. Debra is survived by her daughter Laura, son-in-law Michael and grandchildren Brayden and Olivia. There is no service as per Debra’s wishes.

Sep 5, 2019

With sadness, the family of Bruce Kenneth McCandless announces his peaceful passing at his home in Amica Edgemont Village, North Vancouver on the morning of September 5th, 2019. Bruce was born to Kenneth and Thelma McCandless on March 27, 1932 in Vancouver, and remained a resident of the west side of Vancouver most of his life, attending Maple Grove...