Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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,...

Nov 21, 2024

Our kind sweet mother Gisele Marie Louise Noellie Elam nee Lacroix peacefully passed away Nov 21 after being diagnosed with pancreatic liver cancer in Aug. She was 88 yrs young. Gisele is survived by her husband of 65 yrs Ralph Elam, her sister Jeannine, predeceased by her brother Peewee, 4 children Linda(Keith),Sandy (Bert),Roger (Corine),Michelle, 10 grandchildren Blake(Stephanie),Kaitlin (Jeff),Lindsay (Carter),Brent (Janessa),Bill,...

Nov 16, 2024

Miguel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 16, 2024. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Aida Maria, his children Patricia (Luigi), Lucia (Gianni), Roberto (Juliana), and Sandra (Robert), and his grandchildren Gabriel, Marko, Cassandra, Marina, Lucas, Breanna, Nathaniel, and Elijah.

Miguel was born in Povoação, São Miguel, Azores, and came to Canada in 1971 to join...

Nov 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Father and Nonno Domenico Di Marzo after a brief illness. 

He was born on March 16, 1944, in Bonefro, Campobasso, and passed away on November 14, 2024, at the age of 80. 

He is survived by his loving wife Lucia and children Amelia (Antonio), Pantusa, and Michele (Carla) Di...

Nov 11, 2024

Karl Ottokar Dech, born May 6, 1930, in Horocholina, Poland, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Langley, BC. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara, Karl is survived by his two sons, Mark (Laura) Dech and Gary (Liz) Dech, along with his cherished grandchildren, Kelsey, Jackson, and Alyssa. Karl was a dedicated accountant and was well respected in the conveyor...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, Chong-Tai Terence Joseph Teng on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Vancouver General Hospital.

Soon after his birth in China on November 22, 1939, Dad moved to Hong Kong to live with his family. He was the fifth of seven children. Growing up in...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with Heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Evelyn Wayland Pinkerton, beloved sister, aunt, Godmother, partner, cherished friend and colleague to many.Evelyn retired as Professor Emeritus in Resource Management and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University. Her work focused on developing the theory and practice of power-sharing and stewardship through co-management agreements.As well as her many...

Nov 6, 2024

"William Thomas Stone, born February 9, 1933, was called home to the Lord on November 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Predeceased by the love of his life Emmeline and survived by his three children, Philip (Patricia), Brian and Lorraine (Dave) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always brought him joy. He was a loving brother, uncle and...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Nonno.

He was predeceased by his son Antony, brothers Vincenzo, Francesco, and sister Angelina. Survived by his loving wife Carmelina of 57 years, children Franco (Vivian), Alba (Attilio) and daughter-in-law Anne and cherished grandchildren Aidan, Lucas, Ivano, Marko, Carlo and Gabriella. He...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Tyler Barclay Dunlap, who was born on April 15, 2008, in Vancouver and who left us far too soon on November 4, 2024. Tyler's radiant spirit and boundless enthusiasm for life touched everyone who had the privilege to know him....

Nov 4, 2024

Allan was born and raised in East Vancouver. He graduated from UBC Law in 1968 and was called to the bar in 1969. After a few years in private practice, he joined the BC Crown Counsel office in 1974, where he found a home. He was designated Queen’s (now King’s) Counsel in 1984. In 1988 he was appointed to the...

Nov 2, 2024

Nienke Roukema Batterink was born in Hamilton, Ontario on February 7, 1958, the second of Job and Didy Roukema’s seven children. She finished elementary and high school in Hamilton, then left for Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she earned a degree in psychology. She married Len Batterink in 1979 and they would live in Ontario, on Vancouver...