Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Leo Parolini
2024
The family of Leo Parolini, are deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing on December 18th.
Leo will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Maureen, son Michael, daughters Kristen (Christopher) and Danielle (Andrew), and his much-loved grandchildren, Blake and Isla. Predeceased by his father Alberto, Leo is also survived by his mother Ernesta, brother Walter (Yolanda), and brother-in-law...
Niilo McCloud Riksman Edwards
2024
Niilo was born in Alert Bay on a stormy night with southeasterly winds gusting up to 74km/h. Through rough seas and in labour, his mother was transported in a small boat from Sointula, the small fishing village off the coast of BC where Niilo was raised. An entrepreneur from a young age, Niilo led work crews and created economic opportunity...
Iselda Zanocco
Dec 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Iselda Zanocco at the age of 92.
Iselda was born in Caltrano in the province of Vicenza, Italy on July 13, 1932, and immigrated to Canada in 1960 to marry her hometown beau, Cesare Zanocco. They built a life together in New Westminster and enjoyed many happy years before he...
Elizabeth Maureen Cameron
Dec 12, 2024
New Westminster -- E. Maureen Cameron, passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2024, after a short illness at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her loving husband John Archie, brother Frank, and sister Georgina.
Lovingly survived by her daughter Italia Cameron of New Westminster; son Cailean, daughter-in-law, Christie, and four grandchildren, Malcolm, Catrianna, Keira and Carys, all of Coquitlam.
The Funeral Mass will...
Harry Fridolf Johnson
Dec 10, 2024
Harry, born in Birtle, Manitoba, grew up in Quatsino Sound, BC. He moved to Vancouver to complete high school at Kitsilano Secondary. He worked for the Vancouver School Board, a 35-year career, rising to Purchasing Manager. He was a Provincial President and National Director of the Purchasing Management Association. Retirement was spent at Secret Cove on the Sunshine Coast –...
Margaret Beatrice Corbett
Dec 8, 2024
Margaret Corbett was born in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan, the second of three children and the apple of her parents’ eye. She grew up on a prairie farm and dealt with planting, harvesting and nasty prairie winters. She would regale people with stories of encounters with bears and having to have a rifle close by. At times the rifle was necessary...
Blaine Macdonald
Dec 6, 2024
After bravely facing cancer for nearly two and a half years, our beloved Blaine left this world peacefully on December 6 at the Salvation Army Hospice in Richmond. He spent his last days surrounded by love from his family, his caregivers, and his precious cat, Kristie.
Blaine was born in San Rafael, California in 1964; the third child of Vancouver natives...
Jim Strilesky
2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Strilesky on December 4th after a short battle with Leukaemia. Jim spent his final months like he did the past 52 years, with his beloved wife Beverley by his side.
Jim was born in Smoky Lake, Alberta where he spent his childhood years before moving to Vancouver. He...
Murray Greig Dunlop
Dec 3, 2024
Murray Greig Dunlop, 73, passed away at his home in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Fondly referred to as “one of a kind,” “larger than life,” and “a rare beauty” who possessed a giant sense of humour, Murray will also be remembered as the founder of Canterbury Coffee Corporation. For 43 years, Murray gave free rein to...
Timothy Thore Innbjor
Nov 30, 2024
Our beloved Timothy Thore Innbjor suddenly left us on Nov. 30, 2024. He will be very much missed by mother Jean Humphreys, father Thor Innbjor, and sisters Alice Innbjor (Dale Nelson), Mary Jean Innbjor, and Trisha Innbjor. His aunts, uncles, and cousins are also saddened by his sudden passing, as are his many friends.
Tim was born on April 16, 1971...
Ray Price
Nov 30, 2024
Ramon Price passed on the morning of Nov.30, 2024 at the age of 86 in Abbotsford, BC.
Ray was born November 12, 1938, in East London, South Africa, Predeceased by parents: Edward and Ivy. Ray met and married his loving wife, Maureen, becoming a father to 4 children, his family became his life.
Both Ray and Maureen uprooted their young family in...
Larry Moore
Nov 28, 2024
Vancouver, BC – Larry Moore passed away on November 28, 2024, in Burnaby, BC. He was born to parents George and Bernice Moore. His father was a World War 2 veteran, and his mother was an entrepreneur who owned a clothing store in the South Granville area of Vancouver. Larry was the second eldest of six children, survived by his...
James (Jim) Robert Buntain
Nov 26, 2024
Jim passed away peacefully with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years Lois-Jean. Children Gord (Tina), Lynn (Charlie) and Gary (Eun Young). Grandchildren Joanne, Trish (Paul), David (Misae), Teresa (Dave), Danny (Tom), Robin (Jane), Carey (Stephanie), Cali, Ted (Corinna), Duke (Colleen) and Etty. Great Grandchildren, Remy, Jonathan, Eric, Liam, Jada, Jaxon, Lily, Caolan, Eliko, Mila,...
Michael Alexander Gerard Goody
Nov 26, 2024
Michael Alexander Gerard Goody passed away unexpectedly at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver on November 26, 2024, at 5 months of age.
He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his parents David and Kaitlin Goody and his siblings Emily, James and Elizabeth. Michael was a loving and happy soul. He smiled often and brought a great joy to those...
D. Joan Sleigh
Nov 26, 2024
Joan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her four children on November 26, 2024.
Joan was predeceased by her husband Barry in 2006. She leaves behind her four children: Ted (Janine), Diana (Hugh) Alley, Debby (Jim) Hughes, Rob (Mimi), 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren (plus one to arrive soon). Joan, also known affectionately as Tutu by her grandchildren, was the Matriarch...
Giovanna Sanzovo
Nov 25, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Giovanna Sanzovo. Deeply devoted to her family and faith, she was a pillar of strength who had a zest for life. Predeceased by husband Guido, she will be sadly missed by her loving family; Children Mary Louise, Anna Rosa (Richard), Pier Angela (Ray); Grandchildren Christina (Shaun),...
Lorry Redmond
Nov 25, 2024
Lorry was born August 19, 1923 and graduated in nursing from PMH (Riverview), St. Paul's Hospital, and Public Health from UBC. Lorry was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Isabelle White, and by her husband, Neil, her sister Maxine, and her brother, Matthew (aka Lance Mcraine). Lorry was survived by various nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Cremation and...
Jin Rong XU
Nov 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jin Rong Xu
(September 25, 1933-November 12, 2024)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jin Rong Xu, 91, who peacefully departed this life on November 12th, 2024 at Vancouver Dogwood Lodge Hospice.
Jin Rong was born on September 25th, 1933 in Zhejiang Jiashan, China to Gen De Xu and Zhu Ya...
Robert Martz
Nov 21, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce Bob Martz's passing at age 68. He died on Nov. 21, 2024, with family by his side. Bob was predeceased by his father, Bernie and is survived by his mother, Rosemarie (nee Gren); wife, Colleen (nee Bergman); three children, Natalie (Evan) Gilmore, Andrew (Sabine), and Patrick (Karen); three sisters, Karen (Larry) Leroux, Patricia (Brad)...
Helmut (Henry) Janssen
Nov 21, 2024
Helmut, or Henry as everyone knew him, passed away peacefully after his family got to say their goodbyes. He leaves behind his devoted wife Inge, and his cherished children Birgit and Norm (Marion), his beloved grandchildren Paige (Mike), Abby, Colton (Taylor) and Reid and his sisters Henni, Greti and Ursula. In 1956, after marrying the love of his life, Inge,...
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