OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mary Rose Ly-Yip Yee

Mary Rose Ly-Yip Yee

Jun 19, 2019

Mary, our beloved sister, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at Seton Villa, Burnaby. Mary will be sadly missed, especially, by her family. Mary's friends and all those who have been touched by her kindness, generosity and laughter will also hear of her passing with shock and disbelief. Our thanks and gratitude go to her doctor and team who have...

Benita Swindells (Née Heschel)

Benita Swindells (Née Heschel)

Jun 18, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce Bonnie’s passing on June 18, 2019 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Lorne. Survived by her children, Gary (Lisa), Craig (Jan), Alayne (Chris), 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church,...

Paul Storzuk

Paul Storzuk

Jun 15, 2019

Paul Storzuk of North Delta passed away at the age of 87 on June 15, 2019. He is survived by his two sons - Joe (wife Tresea, grandsons Nicholas and Brendan) and John, as well as his siblings Peter (wife Rita), Jenny (husband Bernie, niece Monica) and August.  Paul was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1932 to parents Helen...

Drew James Nevill Peacock

Drew James Nevill Peacock

Jun 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Drew. He was born in Calgary, Alberta.

He is predeceased by his father Don Peacock and survived by his mother Frances Jackson Dover, stepfather David Dover, son David Jackson and David’s mother Hiromi Suzuki Peacock.

Drew felt happiest by the sea and spent a...

Shirley Patricia Stewart (Née Grover)

Shirley Patricia Stewart (Née Grover)

Jun 13, 2019

Born on January 19, 1928 to Percy and Nellie Grover in Lakeville, Kings County, Nova Scotia Shirley passed away in Vancouver, BC at the Purdy Pavilion of the UBC Hospital on June 13, 2019 at 91 years of age after living with Alzheimer’s for 10 years. She is survived by her son Robert, daughter-in-law Sheila, their daughters Isabelle and...

Betty Theresa Woo

Betty Theresa Woo

Jun 13, 2019

Professor Betty Theresa Woo

Artist and Teacher of Fine Art

We have lost a comet in the cosmology of artists, and, critical theorists, scholars, collectors, and curators of fine art agree, the galaxy has gone quiet, for a moment in immediate time, in total tribute to Betty Woo: artist, sculptor, educator, and teacher extraordinaire.

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Mary Dowler ( Nee Landry)

Mary Dowler ( Nee Landry)

Jun 13, 2019

DOWLER, Mary (nee Landry) passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019 at Nicola Lodge in Port Coquitlam at the age of 103.  Predeceased by her husband Russell and son Dick.  She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her sons, Chris (Gail), John (Sheree) and Peter (Jill), grandchildren, great-grandchildren together with many wonderful family and friends.  A Funeral Mass...

Hannah Nora Siddall ( Née Gallagher)

Hannah Nora Siddall ( Née Gallagher)

Jun 10, 2019

Hannah Nora Siddall passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2019 in Vancouver, at the age of 92.  Hannah was born on Cruit Island, in County Donegal, Ireland. She came to Canada in the early 1950's to practice nursing and made Vancouver her home.  Hannah is survived and lovingly missed by her husband, Keith, her two sons Kieran (Janice) and...

Jean "Juana" Bouchard

Jean "Juana" Bouchard

Jun 10, 2019

Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of our Mother and Grandmother who passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2019 at the age of 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Laurier in 1986. She is survived by her children Denise, Maurice (Marianne) and Rochelle (Arnie), and grandchildren: Paige, Mercedes, Marissa, Zane, Kirsten, Graeme and Brett.

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Darren Wade Rossander

Darren Wade Rossander

Jun 10, 2019

Darren Wade Rossander passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 51. Darren was predeceased by his mom Sandra Rossander.  He is survived by his loving wife Lianna, son Justin, father Raymond, brother Tony (Tamara) and all members of the Salzano and Rossander families.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated...

Edward Dou Tom

Edward Dou Tom

Jun 9, 2019

Our devoted son, brother and Uncle has left us.

Edward "ET" Tom, now rests in peace after a long battle with cancer. He remained positive right to the end and never let the illness come between him and his love of life.

Rest in peace ET

Loads of love,

From everyone...

Robert Kisilevsky

Robert Kisilevsky

Jun 5, 2019

KISILEVSKY, Robert,  December 19, 1937 – June 5, 2019. Professor Emeritus, of the Departments of Pathology and Biochemistry at Queens University, Kingston. Husband; father, Zaida, brother, uncle, and scientist. Died peacefully in his sleep, at home. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years Barbara, his children David (Sara Haynes), Sandy (Andy Krull), Natasha (Peter Reid), grandchildren...

Rose Germain

Rose Germain

Jun 3, 2019

GERMAIN, Rose passed away peacefully on Monday June 3 with family by her side in palliative care at Lions Gate Hospital. Survived by her daughter Jeanette Radosevic, sons Chris, Curtis & Clifford Radosevic and great grandchildren here in Vancouver. Rose is also survived by her siblings Adolph Wilcott, Rene Wilcott , Regina Cruywels and their families.  She will be...

Dr. Robert Pierre Paris

Dr. Robert Pierre Paris

May 31, 2019

Bob Paris was born in Vancouver, the son of proud Basque immigrants from France. Predeceased by his wife Sylvia, he is survived by his siblings, Charlie, Ray and Andree (Galbraith), children Teresa (Michel Cote), Michele (Rob Fleming), Dan (Catherine Berardi) and Julie, grandchildren Renee-Catherine, Quinn, Kevin, Paris and Laurence (Lolo) and a large, extended family.

Bob graduated...

Richard Charles Jones

Richard Charles Jones

May 28, 2019

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our cherished brother and uncle Richard ( “Rick”) Charles Jones.

Rick was bornin Vancouver, the beloved son of Charles and Lilian Jones. He attended Holy Trinity and St. Thomas Aquinas, and graduated from Delbrook Secondary. He attended BCIT and went on to begin work as...

Jeffrey Warren Batt

Jeffrey Warren Batt

May 27, 2019

With ultimate sadness we announce the passing of a son, a husband, a brother and a dear friend to all: Jeffrey Warren Batt (Chef Jeff).

Jeff grew up in Burnaby and traveled throughout Europe after graduating Culinary School. Upon his return he quickly made his mark on the Vancouver food scene; eventually opening his own restaurant, The...

Frank Allan Hanson

Frank Allan Hanson

May 22, 2019

Frank Allan Hanson passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019 at the age of 94. He is predeceased by his sister Margaret (at age 8) and his brother Arthur. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gladys, son Frank (Kathy), daughter Marilynn, daughter Julie (Tim), sister Dorothy Duncan (Murray), grandchildren Trevor, Bobby, Tyler, Andrew, Ryan, Stephen, Aren and...

Edna Eloise Psihas

Edna Eloise Psihas

May 22, 2019

Edna Eloise Psihas (nee Sawyer)

After a battle with cancer, Edna passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019 in Vancouver, BC.

Predeceased by her loving brother Raymond Sawyer and close friends Jack and Despina Apergy.

Lovingly survived by her husband Nick Psihas, son Dimitri Psihas of Vancouver, daughter Tula Dewald of Airdrey  Alberta,...

Beatrice Ellen Walman

Beatrice Ellen Walman

May 21, 2019

Walman-Beatrice Ellen(nee Wheatley)March 12th 1920- May 21 2019 Our family has lost a wonderful mother. Our mother had immense courage and a tough determined spirit. Her sense of humour and dry wit helped her deal with many challenges in her 99 years. Mom’s Catholic Faith was her anchor and her true devotion to St.Anne and Our Blessed Mother inspired...

Don Evans

Don Evans

May 20, 2019

Don passed away suddenly on May 20, 2019, at the age of 71, while on vacation in Peru. He will always be remembered by his wife, Deb Sankey, his children, Diane, Christopher (Shauna) and his grandchildren Brendan, Dylan, Matthew and Mark. Don was born in Vancouver, BC to Jack and Helen Evans, who predeceased him in 1975 and 2005...

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