OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Po Chun Ho

Po Chun Ho

Mar 5, 2019

HO, Po Chun passed away peacefully in Burnaby on March 5, 2019 at the grand age of 103.  She was born in Zhong Shan, China on October 7, 1915.  She and her husband Kai immigrated to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 1974 and they both enjoyed a simple and happy life.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Kathleen Sue White

Kathleen Sue White

Mar 5, 2019

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;

Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,

And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

And I...

Demetria Rabang

Demetria Rabang

Mar 5, 2019

VISITATION:

March 13th, 2019

Columbia-Bowell Chapel

219 6th Street, New Westminster

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

PRAYER SERVICE:

March 13th, 2019

Our Lady of Mercy

7455 10th Ave, Burnaby

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

...

Morris Benny Delaney

Morris Benny Delaney

Mar 4, 2019

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Hazelmere Cemetery, 19184-16 Avenue, Surrey, BC.

John Christopher Forhan

John Christopher Forhan

Mar 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Christopher Forhan. Chris passed away peacefully on Monday March 4th 2019 at Lions Gate Hospital. He is survived and will be forever loved  by his wife Dianne, his sons Ben (wife Karly) and Paul, his brothers Paul , Jerry (predeceased), Stephen, sister Mary and his two grandsons....

Elizabeth Rose Richards ( Nee Duchak)

Elizabeth Rose Richards ( Nee Duchak)

Mar 3, 2019

Elizabeth Rose Richards (nee Duchak), age 73, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2019, surrounded by her daughters. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed.

Betty was born in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan on January 5th, 1946 and had a healthy, joyful upbringing on the family wheat farm.  After high school, she moved to BC where she...

Patricia Helen Driscoll

Patricia Helen Driscoll

Mar 3, 2019

We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Helen Driscoll (nee Wadham) beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Patricia was born Feb 15, 1932 in England, passed March 3, 2019 at White Rock Seniors Village. Services will be held at St. Oswald’s Anglican Church (9566-190th Street, Surrey) on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers donations...

Ralph Valente

Ralph Valente

Mar 1, 2019

Ralph passed away suddenly on March 1, 2019 in Burnaby at the age of 56. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Francesco and Carmela; sisters, Grace (Steve) and Lena (Norman); brother, Michael; nieces, Sophia and Angelina; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

There will be a viewing at Kearney’s Burnaby Chapel, 4715 Hastings Street,...

James "Ryan" Mccafferty

James "Ryan" Mccafferty

Mar 1, 2019

Our son, James Ryan McCafferty, age 25, died accidentally in the early hours of March 1st. He was strong, beautiful, charming, caring and thoughtful. But,his strength was no match for fentanyl from the streets of Vancouver.

Ryan was our only child and grew up in a loving home in West Vancouver, B.C. He was the centre of...

Rose Taphorn

Rose Taphorn

Feb 28, 2019

Born in Vancouver, Rose was the 14th of the 15 Strain children, and raised in St. Pat's Parish.

Predeceased by her Parents Ceril, Frances, and her first husband Martin, as well as 5 of her brothers and 5 of her sisters.

Survived by her husband Farrel, son Rick, daughters Deb (Joe), Brenda (Dan), and Kim,...

Joyce Mary Hall

Joyce Mary Hall

Feb 26, 2019

After a short illness, Joyce died at St. Michael’s Hospice on February 26th at the age of 90. The third oldest of six children, Joyce grew up in Coquitlam, later attended business school, owned and operated two successful businesses in Vernon. In the 1960’s, she moved back to New Westminster where she worked for the provincial government, notably for...

John Tegenfeldt

John Tegenfeldt

Feb 25, 2019

John Tegenfeldt, 71, of Qualicum Beach, BC, died on February 25, 2019 in Palm Desert, California.

John is survived by his wife Diane, sons Aron (Ramen), Karl (Joanna) and Ryan (Ashley), grandsons Norin, Walter and Charles, siblings Edwin (Miggie), Judy (Cliff), Paul (Robin) and David (Carol), as well as many other relatives. He is preceded in death...

Nicole Andree Mahussier (Hiemstra)

Nicole Andree Mahussier (Hiemstra)

Feb 24, 2019

Nicole Andree Mahussier (Hiemstra)

July 16, 1967 - February 24, 2019

Nicole Mahussier passed away Sunday February 24, 2019. She was the loving wife of Robert Hiemstra , and an amazing mother to Lily Louise Hiemstra and Lauren Lucy Hiemstra . Predeceased by her father Louis Mahussier and her mother Louise Mahussier , mother- in-...

Marian Kathleen James (Nee Thompson)

Marian Kathleen James (Nee Thompson)

Feb 24, 2019

Marian passed away in Vancouver at 97 years of age.  She was predeceased by her husband William Alexander Braes (1945), husband Marshall Sydney James (2011), sons Stephen (2000) and Brent (2011), and her brothers Jim Thompson and Dick Thompson.

Marian will be sadly missed by her son Kenneth James, her daughters Marney James (Rob Thomson) and Sheryl...

Roslyn Joan Davies

Roslyn Joan Davies

Feb 23, 2019

Passed away from a heart attack on February 23, 2019, in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 62. Born April 17, 1956, and raised in Burnaby, B.C. predeceased by parents Ray and Clarice Bell. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by daughters Jenelle and Leah, sister Susy (Terry), brother Chris, and many friends and relatives. She will...

Freda Irene Hancock

Freda Irene Hancock

Feb 22, 2019

Passed peacefully February 22 at 96 years of age. Predeceased by her loving husband, Lloyd, and daughter, Karen. Survived with cherished memories by sons Charlie and Dave, grandchildren Emily, James (Viera) and Leanne, great-grandchildren Cara, Jacob, Fraser and Kate. Freda will be missed with sadness by her dearest, lifelong friend, Connie, as well as her friends from happy times...

Moises "Moe" Aguila Bardos

Moises "Moe" Aguila Bardos

Feb 20, 2019

Moe passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2019 at age 87 from Parkinson’s disease. Moe was born on September 26th, 1931 in Quezon Province in the Philippines. He met his wife, Toni, in 1956 while both were students at the University of Southern California. After graduation, they repatriated to the Philippines, married in 1958, and had 3 daughters. In...

Leo Joseph Smyth

Leo Joseph Smyth

Feb 19, 2019

Just shy of his 89th birthday, Leo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Tuesday February 19th.

He was born in Kamloops, BC to Lewis and Mary (English) Smyth and grew up with two siblings Mary (Gene) Toner and Neil (Betty) Smyth.  The family moved to Vancouver during his teen years where Leo attended Vancouver College...

Allana Venetta Mary Lapointe

Allana Venetta Mary Lapointe

Feb 19, 2019

Allana passed away peacefully in her sleep at VGH after a long struggle with COPD.  Allana was predeceased by her brother Ron and she is survived by two brothers Lou and Terry Lapointe of Montreal, several nieces and nephews, and by her close friend of more than 50 years Diane Agutter.  She is also survived by her very close...

G. Arnold ( Arnie) Armstrong

G. Arnold ( Arnie) Armstrong

Feb 19, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of G. Arnold (Arnie) Armstrong at the age of 93.  Arnie is survived by his loving wife Audrey, children Nora (Tim), Bradley (Catherine), Michael (Linda) and Caron (Percy), son-in-law Lynford, grandchildren Andrew (Emily), Arthur (Kimberly), Christopher, Claire (Devan), Darcy (Aaron), Madeleine, David and Robert, and great-grandchildren Abigail, Chloe, Grayson and Sophie....

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