Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jul 15, 2019

Nakashima, Mark Hiroshi passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019 in Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 59. Mark was predeceased by his adoring father, Robert Takeshi Nakashima. He is survived and will be most lovingly remembered by his devoted mother, Elena Nakashima, his best pal and brother, Paul, his sisters, Sandra Waithe (Tom) and Ruth Ventresca (Paolo),...

Jul 14, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, brother-in-law and uncle, David John Rucker Yellowlees at the age of 61.

David was born in Vancouver, BC to Robin and Jean Yellowlees and at the age of 2 moved to England where sister, Jennifer was born in 1961. David was extremely bright,...

Jul 14, 2019

Alma Lydia Jarrett passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019 at the age of 88. She is reunited with her loving husband Allan with whom she shared 47 years.

Her memory will be carried on by her children Coral (Ross), and David (Kim), five grandchildren and their partners, 4 great grandchildren, and her two sisters Shirley and...

Jul 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Nuno.

Nuno passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 13, 2019 at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his father Manuel H. Correia, his mother Olivia F. Correia and his sister Donzilia C. Franco.  He will be greatly missed by...

Jul 12, 2019

Ian Pond passed away from heart failure after a decade long struggle with bone marrow disorders.  He was born outside London, England in the final days of WWII and raised in north London.  After graduating from the Cambourne School of Mines, he emigrated to BC in 1967.   He then traveled and lived abroad for many years before finally settling...

Jul 11, 2019

Our beloved Dennis (“the Menace”) passed away on July 11th, 2019. His passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by family, including his beloved wife of 47 years, Maureen. He is already greatly missed by his sons Matthew (Megan) and Marshall (Kristina), his daughter Shannon-May (Scott) and his two grandsons Maxwell and George, who he adored so much. He...

Jul 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Meleva also affectionately known as Mel, Auntie Meleva, AM and The Chief Elf on the evening of July 11th with family by her side and in spirit.

Meleva was born to Helen + Nicola Bogdanovich at VGH, the youngest of 3 children and lived her...

Jul 11, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Pastor Robert (Bob) Arthur Seymour announces his passing after a short battle with pneumonia and complications from Parkinson’s. Bob was predeceased by his parents Arthur Seymour in 1980 and Florence Seymour in 2010. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Joan, his sister Sharon Wain, His three children...

Jul 10, 2019

CAMPANELLA, Richard Gerald “Campy”

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 10, 2019 in Vancouver at age 83.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia.  Cherished father to David (Diane), Michael (Melinda), and Rick (Sarah). Fondly remembered by his nine grandchildren; Luke, Sophie, Lilah, Noah, Siobhan, Thea, Blake, Avery and April.  ...

Jul 9, 2019

Wally passed away suddenly while on a camping adventure in the beautiful BC wilderness. He was 90 years young.

Wally was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Patricia (Paddy) Mackay, and is survived by his children Elizabeth Armer (Douglas), Robert (Marilyn), Brian (Christene), Fiona (Bob Lloyd), Ellen (Stuart Cole) and James (Max), and his grandchildren...

Jul 8, 2019

On Monday, July 8, 2019, Helen Koscielski (née Kozakiewicz), loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in Vancouver at the age of 93. Helen was born on September 30, 1925, in Dawyd-Horodok, Belarus. Helen survived exceptional hardships during WW2, then bravely immigrated to Canada alone as a young woman in 1948. She settled in Vancouver. Shortly thereafter, she...

Jul 8, 2019

Vince Keyes was born the seventh of eight to Josef and Emily Keyes on Brock Street in Gananoque, Ontario in March 1930. Although part of a big loving Catholic family, he always said that the last thing anybody needed at the start of the Depression was another mouth to feed. Named Norman Vincent Keyes, he was Vince, Vin, or...

Jul 7, 2019

Mario Domenico Petrossi, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 7, 2019.  Mario was born in Ramandolo, Udine, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1954.

Mario always had a strong work ethic and worked in several trades including farming and the pasta business.  Mario was always dedicated to his work and enjoyed simple...

Jul 7, 2019

Larson, Carol Joy (nee Haynes), loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, at home July 7th, 2019, at the age of 88. She was born December 23, 1930 in Vancouver to Rev. Arthur and Edna Haynes. Carol was predeceased by her devoted husband Cecil in January 2011. She is survived by her daughters Sheryl...

Jul 7, 2019

Grace passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 7th, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by her devoted husband of almost 20 years, John, she is survived by her only daughter, Stephanie; her sisters, Sandy and Joan; her mother, Josefina; and her fur baby, Quami. Grace will be remembered not only for her strength...

Jul 7, 2019

Born is Saskatchewan, she is predeceased by her parents and loving husband, Ernest. She is survived by her two sons, Wayne & Allan (Deborah), her 5 Grandchildren; Corrina, Shane, Tabitha, Courtney and Todd, also her Great-Grandchildren; Koan, Ernie, Tayla, Penelope, Reina & Matteo. Mina was a mom who had so much to give. She loved baking and cooking large...

Jul 6, 2019

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and Nonno, Adriano.

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Maria, daughter Lidia (Franco), grandchildren Matteo and Martina, daughter Lea (Naseer) and many family members in Italy.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. on...

Jul 6, 2019

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Eileen - a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother (“Nana”), friend, and inspiration. Eileen will be remembered lovingly by her brother Tom (Dolores), sons Brian and Bruce (Terri), daughter Karen (Jim), treasured grandchildren Aidan and Addison, extended family, friends, parishioners, and colleagues. She was predeceased by, most notably, her husband Edward,...

Jul 5, 2019

Pierina Poletti (née Peruzzi) passed away peacefully on July 5, 2019, and is now reunited with her beloved husband, parents and siblings.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Gloria, and in Italy, nephew Gian Mauro, niece Maria Teresa and her husband Daniele and son Gianmarco, brother-in-law Alessio, and cousins in both Italy and the U.S.A..

Jul 4, 2019

Margaret Patricia passed away on July 4, 2019 in Surrey at the age of 72. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Paul, Kristina, Aidan (Evelyn), Owen (Leonie), and Janine (Jeff), her grandchildren Kyle, Teagan, Jessica, Victoria, Sofia, Sadie and Oliver.  Viewing will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish 8842-119th St. Surrey, B.C. from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15...