OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Margaret Lynn Duncan

Margaret Lynn Duncan

Dec 26, 2024

Margaret Lynn Duncan, 74, of Vancouver, British Columbia, died from complications of pancreatic cancer at St. Paul's Hospital on December 26, 2024. She is survived by her spouse Gregory Keith Dow, her sister-in-law Laura Vivian Dow, her nephews and nieces Richard Meacham, Kate Etherington, Jennifer Cohen-Jordan, Jeff Meacham, John Meacham, Heather Cavanaugh, Daniel Qualkinbush, Ray Scott Duncan, and Tina Duncan,...

David Gordon Griffiths

David Gordon Griffiths

Dec 25, 2024

Dave grew up and lived most of his life in New Westminster. He worked in the grocery business for many years, and he remained interested in all things food after he retired. He liked to shop, compare prices, cook and of course, eat good food. He liked cooking dinner including all the holiday dinners for the whole family. He experimented...

Brother Jerry Arthur Prazma, O.M.I.

Brother Jerry Arthur Prazma, O.M.I.

Dec 25, 2024

Brother Jerry Arthur Prazma, O.M.I. died peacefully on December 25, 2024, at Yaletown House, Vancouver, BC. He was 94.

 Bro. Jerry was born October 2, 1930 in Grove Park, Saskatchewan. He took his First Vows on February 2, 1956, and Perpetual Vows in the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on February 2, 1964, in Ottawa, ON.

 He is survived...

Roy Flandez Roca Sr.

Roy Flandez Roca Sr.

Dec 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Papa, GrandPapa, Uncle, and Kuya, Roy Flandez Roca Sr., on December 25, 2024, at the age of 72. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Mabel.

Roy is survived by his children: Rochelle (Laura), Michelle (Eric), Mitch (Boyet), Roy (Dalisay), Maria Lourdes, and Silas; as well as his...

Norma Marie McCormack

Norma Marie McCormack

Dec 24, 2024

In the afternoon of December 24, 2024, our dear mom, Norma Marie McCormack (nee Williams) passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Predeceased by our father, her husband of 62 years, Kenneth earlier this year, we find comfort in knowing they are together again for eternity. She was surrounded by her loving family; son Gordon and wife Susana, daughter...

Tomasz Wilczewski

Tomasz Wilczewski

Dec 23, 2024

Tomasz Wilczewski, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 23, 2024 after a four-year battle with leukemia. 

Tomasz was many things: an officer, an immigrant, a student, an employer or an employee, uncle, dad, dziadzio, husband,… yet to all he was first and foremost a friend who was always there to lend a hand or an ear. Born in...

Joseph "Joe" Trainor

Joseph "Joe" Trainor

Dec 22, 2024

It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Trainor, beloved father, brother, and son, who peacefully left us on December 22, 2024, at the George Derby Care Home in Burnaby, British Columbia. Joe had lived there for the past seven years following a stroke and was 77 years old at the time of his passing.

Born on September...

Frank Antolcic

Frank Antolcic

Dec 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frank Antolcic on December 21, 2024, in his 81st year. Frank passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side and has ascended to his rightful place with the angels.

Frank was a man of few words but showed deep affection to his family, cherishing his role as a loving...

William Anthony Silverberg

William Anthony Silverberg

Dec 19, 2024

William Anthony Silverberg, (aka Tony) who passed away from cancer at the young age of 52 on December 19th, 2024. Survived by Joan Skerry (née Silverberg) wife, Jessica Kelly stepdaughter, Nathan Kelly stepson, Tony's father William Richard Silverberg, his 3 sisters and their partners, Terry Taylor, Susan and Garth Taylor, Judy & Scott Perkins and extended families. 

Tony is now with...

Conrad Ballantyne

Conrad Ballantyne

Dec 18, 2024

In loving memory of Conrad Ballantyne .

Conrad was born January 27, 1972 at St. Anthony's Hospital, in The Pas MB.

Conrad lived most of his young life in many places in Manitoba, and made a lot of life long friends. Our family also moved to Regina, Saskatchewan where he made more friends while attending school and work. then moved back to...

Leo Parolini

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...

Giuseppina (Pina) Alvaro

Giuseppina (Pina) Alvaro

Dec 17, 2024

With deep sadness we announce the passing away of our dear mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend Giuseppina (Pina) Alvaro, on December 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her son and daughter-in-law in White Rock, BC.

Pina lived a beautiful 86 years that were full of love, service and kindness to the people around her, especially her husband Dominik (Mickey)...

Sharyl Lee De Mille

Sharyl Lee De Mille

Dec 16, 2024

Sharyl Lee passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at home in Surrey (Cloverdale) British Columbia at the age of 72. Predeceased by her much-loved brother Bruce De Mille. Sharyl was a loving mother to Alyson and Geoffrey, a caring mother-in-law to Caitlyn and a cherished grandmother to Jack and Elle. She was a beloved sister-in-law to Nancy De Mille...

Niilo McCloud Riksman Edwards

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...

Walter Edwin Nordholm

Walter Edwin Nordholm

2024

Walter Edwin Nordholm passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Vancouver at the age of 86. He was predeceased by his sister Frances, brothers Dennis and Carman, and his grandson Brendan.

 He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marlene; children Tracey, Wanda (Wayne)Lawson, Edwin (Ashley), and Kenneth (Rina); sisters Laura Davidson and Sherry Burgmann; grandchildren Aidan, Ken, Christopher, Gareth,...

Iselda Zanocco

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...

David Alexander Kuznecov

David Alexander Kuznecov

Dec 13, 2024

David Alexander “Alex” Kuznecov passed away on December 13, 2024. He was predeceased by his mother Marina, father Walter, and sister Vera. Alex is survived by his partner Alice, son Curtis (Amanda), granddaughter Anna, brother Michael (Sonia) and niece Micha. 

Alex was born in Edmonton, and grew up as a chess prodigy, travelling the world to play amongst the highest-ranking players....

Violet Katarina Stefanko

Violet Katarina Stefanko

2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Violet Stefanko (nee Nordstrand), age 96, on December 13, 2024. She went peacefully after a long and courageous 9-year battle of breast cancer.

Violet is survived by her daughters Lori (Bruce) and Linda (Keith), grandchildren Fraser (Melissa), Leighton (Sophie), Teresa (Kodi), Austin (Robyn), Kelsey (Corey), great-grandchildren Alice, Clara,...

Hadmute "Hadi" Sabine von Holt

Hadmute "Hadi" Sabine von Holt

Dec 12, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and omi. Hadi died peacefully in Vancouver on December 12th, 2024, with three generations of her loving family by her side.

Predeceased by Ronald Bowman, her dearly missed husband of over 30 years. Hadi was a very loving and devoted mother to her three children, Angi (Ron),...

Elizabeth Maureen Cameron

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...

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