Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Aug 6, 2019

David Whamond McKay born April 17, 1921, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at RCH in New Westminster at the age of 98. Predeceased by wife Frances, father William and mother Jessie. He is survived by daughters Carol (Jack), Susan (Bob) and Barbara. Also survived by sister-in-law Phyllis, grandchildren Jackson (Shawn), David (Kaylan), Jenny (Kenny), Jimmy (Caroline),...

Aug 4, 2019

With faith and comfort that she has been called by our Father in heaven, we share that Teresita S. Macalino passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4th, 2019 surrounded by family.

Teresita was born in Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines, the youngest of five children. She is predeceased by her husband, Fernando Macalino and her siblings, Patrocinia, Wivinia, Constancio...

Aug 2, 2019

It is with sadness we announce the passing of our sister, Michelle Cushman Taylor on August 2, 2019 in Vancouver BC, from cancer. Michelle is predeceased by her father, Austin G.E. Taylor (Firpo) and her mother, Elizabeth Newbold Taylor (Betsy). She is survived by her sisters Patricia Taylor (Steve Krieger), Lisa Woodward (John), Kathleen Hamilton (Ron) and her nieces...

Aug 2, 2019

Wavell John Robert Frost (John) died August 2, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Frost (Phil) of Sidney, BC, sister, Annette Richards (Peter) of Vancouver and sister, Yasmin Frost of Bellingham, Wa.

John owned and managed Top Brass in Kitsilano for over 40 years. He loved Kits, the community, his store, and dancing. There will...

Aug 1, 2019

Born in McCreary, Manitoba, Maureen moved to Vancouver, B.C. as a young woman, where she met the love of her life, Bill Stonier, to whom she was married for 56 years.

She was a beloved wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a loving, kind, caring and beautiful person and she will be greatly missed by her...

Aug 1, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Jeanne Ross announce her peaceful passing on August 1, 2019.

Jeanne was predeceased by her loving husband Roland. She will be forever loved by her daughter Gisele (Norm), son Denis (Val), and grandson Justin (Victoria). Jeanne will also be remembered by her siblings Yvonne, Annette (Roger), Marcel (Sharon), Rene,...

Aug 1, 2019

David was born on May 4, 1938 in Iron Mountain, Michigan.  He grew up on the family farm outside of Iron Mountain, and attended Channing High School in the area.  He moved on to study physics at Michigan State University, and graduated in 1960 with high honours.  From there David went to New York for postgraduate studies at Columbia...

Jul 30, 2019

At 5:11pm on July 30, 2019, Eliza Navo-Kalaw passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends at the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice in Richmond, BC.  A few days shy of her birthday, Eliza left this world following a battle with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 43. She is survived by her loving husband, Stefano Kalaw....

Jul 29, 2019

Margaret Katherine (Kline Lawford) Bolton, BA (U of S), was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan in the spring of 1932. She died on July 29, 2019 after leading a full life of quiet achievement and generosity of spirit; she earned a BA in Economics, worked with the forerunner of Medicare in Canada, married a man who became a prominent Canadian...

Jul 29, 2019

Dan passed away suddenly at home on the morning of July 29, 2019.  He will be dearly missed

by Ellen his wife of 43 years, sister-in-law Phil and cousins Vivian and Frank.  Dan was born in

Vancouver and lived in the city his entire life.  He was very involved with the BC Regiment

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Jul 28, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas (Tom) Alexander Purves announce his passing on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the age of 89 years.

Tom will be lovingly remembered by his twin daughters Lisa (Karim) and Nicole (Nigel), and his grandson Sam. Tom was a wonderful co-parent with his ex-wife and friend, Theresa. He...

Jul 26, 2019

It is with full hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Franco Canale, at the age of 68. He died peacefully at the Langley Hospice due to advanced cancer on the afternoon of July 26, 2019.

Born in Cervaro, Italy, on November 4, 1950, Franco immigrated to Canada in 1956. His childhood years were...

Jul 26, 2019

Art Dekraker passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 26 at the age of 85.

He was predeceased by Lily, his loving wife of 52 years, and is survived by his son Andrew, daughter Paula (Michael), and special granddaughter Jessica.

Art will also be missed by brother John (Shirley) De Kraker, as well...

Jul 26, 2019

Vivian, or as she preferred to be known, Vee-Vee, was born in Vancouver in 1924.  In 1948 she graduated from UBC with a degree from the Faculty of Arts and Science and shortly after went to work in the BC Provincial medical labs.  She remained there for 35 years in increasing positions of responsibility as a microbiologist, virologist, senior...

Jul 25, 2019

Agnes Koo was a long-time resident of West Vancouver, passed away Thursday July 25, 2019 at Lion’s Gate Hospital in North Vancouver.

Born in Hong Kong in 1928, Agnes grew up in a large prominent Hong Kong family. She was number eight in a family of 13 brothers and sisters. She was a social worker and cared...

Jul 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise, also known as Mom and Nana, who touched the lives of many people with her love and kindness.  She is survived by her husband Owen (Richman), her son Reggie and Tiffany; step-daughters Carolyn and Sandra - and her grandchildren: Reggie, Kiera, Olivia and Bryn (Reggie/Tiffany); Elise and...

Jul 22, 2019

Brendan passed away suddenly on July 22, 2019 at the age of 82 with his wife Patti by his side.

Loved by many and liked by more, Brendan Anthony McGuire was a family man who loved and cared for his wife and children dearly. Quick to laugh or tell a story, he had many friends throughout his...

Jul 19, 2019

Jean Megan (Wyness) Anderson died suddenly on Friday July 19th,  2019 at home in Vancouver at the age of 76. Jean was predeceased by her husband John (2008). Jean will be sadly missed by, sons and daughters-in-law, Ian and Tegan, and Derek and Jennifer St. Louis. Jean was a dedicated and engaged Nana and leaves her grandchildren Simone, Isabelle,...

Jul 19, 2019

Surrounded with the love of her family, Annunziata passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019 at St. Michael’s Centre Hospice.

She was born in Civitanova Del Sannio, Isernia, Italy. In 2013, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Antonio.

Missing her dearly are her daughters, Beatrice (Domenico) Battista and Adriana (Luigi) Tallarico; loving grandchildren, Angelo...

Jul 17, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sergio Pillon on July 17, 2019 at Hawthorne Lodge in Port Coquitlam. He is predeceased by his loving wife Loretta in 2017, sisters Amelia, Cesira, Maria and brothers Albino, and Vittorio in Brendola, Italy.  He is survived by his sister Linda of Torino, Italy, daughter Rose and son...