Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Richard (Dick) Winn Mackey
Dec 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard (Dick) Mackey, 91 who died peacefully on April 12th.
Richard was very proud to have been born and raised in the small town of Port Colborne, Ontario. He lived there until he was accepted into the RCMP. He eventually was stationed in Richmond B.C. where he raised his...
John Ronald Pelletier
Apr 7, 2025
John Ronald Pelletier passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, BC at the age of 90. John was the loving husband of Ursula (Cicci), the love of his life for over 60 years, devoted father of Kathleen (Mike), Suzanne (Peter), Mark (predeceased) and Paul (Barbara), adored grandfather of Chris (Suzi), PJ (predeceased), Alex,...
Loretta Hee
Apr 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Hee, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, Gary, her children, Cheryl (Tom) and Gavin, and her grandchildren, Maxxwell and Madilyn. She will also be dearly missed by her siblings...
Erin Nicole Breckon
Apr 2, 2025
Erin Nicole Breckon, a beloved partner, mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, at the age of 47, after a courageous six-year battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was a warrior, embarking on new motherhood almost at the same time as her cancer diagnosis, as well as the onset of COVID; she brought all of...
Catherine Ann Nelson
Apr 1, 2025
Catherine Ann Nelson (née Grant) passed away April 1st, 2025, at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, BC. She left this life peacefully with her husband, Ronald, beside her. She had suffered throughout the past year from lymphoma for which she received excellent care.
Cathy was born in Vancouver, BC, on September 22, 1946, the first child of Pat and Kit Grant....
Jerome "Jerry" Reade
Mar 30, 2025
READE, Jerome Bruce Herbert (Jerry), passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Weatherby II Long Term Care, White Rock, BC, at the age of 86. Jerry was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Margaret (Goddard) Reade of Moncton, New Brunswick, sister Joan Greenwood and brothers John (Lynn) Reade and George (Sylvia) Reade. He is survived by his wife Katherine...
Anthony Stewart Broadhead Syskakis
Mar 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and dear friend, Anthony Syskakis, who left us far too soon on March 28, 2025, at the age of 14.
Anthony was a kind and thoughtful young man with a gentle soul. He had a deep love for music, especially playing his guitar, and...
Edda Pitton (nee Bianchet)
Mar 28, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our mom Edda on March 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband Dominic of 67 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Loren, son Walter, and grandson Michael (Amanda). Edda enjoyed spending time in her garden, cooking, for her family, and will be remembered for her famous laughter.
Prayers will...
Maria Camilla Rossi Grinti
Mar 27, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Camilla who died peacefully on March 27th, 2025, at the age of 79. She is predeceased by her former husband Luciano and will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her daughter Rebecca, son-in law Christopher, grandchildren Sebastian and Julia and her large group of close friends. Immigrating to Canada at the...
Elizabeth Norvena Lyle
Mar 27, 2025
Elizabeth Norvena Marie Lyle April 17, 1958 - March 27, 2025 The family is sad to announce the passing of Elizabeth Norvena Marie Lyle. Norvena passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2025, at 66 years of age while residing in Chilliwack, BC.Norvena was a very charismatic, generous, kind & loving woman and was always up for an adventure. She was...
Christopher K. Covell
Mar 26, 2025
Not how that he died
But how did he live
Not that which he gained
But that which he gave
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher K. Covell at age 57 in Vancouver, B.C. Chris’ life was cut short, but he lived it well. He will be remembered for his intelligence, creativity, kindness, and generosity. He will...
Jean Hefferland
Mar 26, 2025
Jean passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025, at New Vista Society Care Home at the age of 98.
She is predeceased by her husband Jackie, all sons and daughters Raymond, John, Paul, Theresa, Mary, and Michelle. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, including relatives in Scotland.
For many years Jean worked at the...
Ronald Ray Hill
Mar 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Hill on March 24th, 2025. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Maureen, his daughters, Angela and Carly (Scott), and his granddaughters, Ella, Zoe, Violet, and Paige. He was predeceased by his sisters Norma and Betty and his brother Tom. He leaves behind his...
Zvonko Basic
Mar 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Zvonko Basic, who left us on March 24, 2025, at the age of 84 years. Zvonko was born on June 16, 1940, in Zavidovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Ana and Anton Basic. In the mid-1960s, he made the courageous decision to move to Canada, first arriving in Halifax and...
Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈
Mar 23, 2025
Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈, a distinguished educator and passionate artist, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada, at the age of 88. Born on June 17, 1936, in Hong Kong, he dedicated his life to the field of education, making significant contributions as a teacher and principal in several esteemed institutions.
Kwok's academic journey began at the University of...
Vittorio Di Giovanni
Mar 23, 2025
Vittorio Di Giovanni passed away peacefully at the age of 88.
He is predeceased by his son Michele. He is survived by his wife Giuseppina, son Gianfranco (Laura), daughter-in-law Vita, and grandchildren Allegra, Sofia, Damiano, and Eva.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church 555 South Slocan Street,...
Richard McGregor “Greg” Fowler
Mar 22, 2025
Greg Fowler passed away peacefully on March 22 after a long illness.
Greg was born in Pasadena, California before moving to Vancouver with his two loving Canadian parents. He and his parents and younger sister Vicki settled into their home on Cedarhurst drive in Vancouver where Greg ultimately attended McGee Secondary School before going on to UBC.
Greg is grieved by his...
Elmer Proznick
Mar 22, 2025
After a long and well lived life, we are saddened to announce the passing of our Dad and Gramps, Elmer Proznick at the Berkley Care Centre, North Vancouver in his 91st year. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou; grandson Michael; parents Joe and Dora; sisters Mary, Lena, and Elsie; brothers Paul and Nick. He will be lovingly remembered...
Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski
Mar 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski (nee Maliszewska), age 99, passed away peacefully March 20, 2025. She was born in Szudzialowo, Poland on April 2, 1925, to Jan and Konstancja. After being captured in WW2 by the Germans at 17, she was taken away from her family and forced to work in labor camps...
Robert Edmund Listecki Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Robert Edmund Listecki Jr., 61, passed away on March 20, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Rob’s life was a true gift, and those who knew him were grateful for the time they shared with him.
Rob lived in Vancouver with his loving wife, Tricia, and their...
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