OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Arthur Kei Naito

Arthur Kei Naito

Sep 19, 2019

Naito, Arthur Kei passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 in Vancouver at the age of 89. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Young Sook; sons, Charles and Han; daughters, Claire and Heesun; five grandchildren and two great grand children.

A Memorial Service will be held October 11,2019 at 12:00 noon at Holy Cross Japanese...

Alessio Vittorio Grillo

Alessio Vittorio Grillo

Sep 17, 2019

It’s with great sadness that we share the news that Alessio Vittorio Grillo passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver, surrounded by his family, on Tues, Sept 17th, at the age of 82.

Lovingly awaited by his parents Iolanda & Attilio Grillo, his brother Gianni & his former wife, Rose Marie. Alessio will be forever...

Nikolay Yelizarov

Nikolay Yelizarov

Sep 15, 2019

On Sunday, September 15th, 2019, Nikolay Yelizarov, loving husband, father of three, and grandfather of four, passed away at age 63 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Nikolay was born on May 20th, 1956 in Kharabali, Russia to Ivan and Nina Yelizarov. He received his Medical Degree from Astrakhan State Medical University in 1980 and practiced...

Shea Nicole Nimeck

Shea Nicole Nimeck

Sep 14, 2019

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, niece, cousin and friend. Shea left this world unexpectedly, at the tender age of 30, on September 14, 2019. Born at Burnaby General Hospital on March 5th, 1989 to Cheryl and Garry, Shea grew up in Burnaby/New Westminster where she attended Edmonds Elementary School in Burnaby and Royal City Alternative Program in New Westminster....

Raffaelina Borello

Raffaelina Borello

Sep 13, 2019

Words cannot express how saddened we are to announce the passing of Raffaelina Borello,   wife, mother, nonna, sister and friend.

Predeceased by her loving mother Maria, father Francesco, brother Luigi and grandson Xavier-Isaac. She will be missed by her devoted husband Bruno of 47 years, children Dolores (Thomas), Maria-Francesca, Sandro (Paola) and her adoring grandchildren Chiara and...

Wilfred Bernard Clarke

Wilfred Bernard Clarke

Sep 12, 2019

Wilfred Bernard Clarke passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2019 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings. Uncle Willie will be lovingly remembered by his nieces & nephews, and their families, for his gentle, caring nature.

Prayers will be said on Thursday, September 26th at 7:30pm at St....

Veronica Eliza Jane Bader ( Known As Jeannette)

Veronica Eliza Jane Bader ( Known As Jeannette)

Sep 12, 2019

Veronica Eliza Jane Bader (known as Jeannette), nee Le Blanc. Born September 5, 1931, Powell River, BC. Died September 12, 2019, White Rock, BC. Daughter of the late Charles and Veronica Le Blanc (nee Phelan); elder sister of the late Robert Le Blanc.

Leaves to mourn, daughter Shelley Lee and grandsons Brandon and Christopher Lee, all of...

Mary Isabel "Priscilla" Stanbury

Mary Isabel "Priscilla" Stanbury

Sep 11, 2019

Stanbury, Mary Isabel Priscilla passed away on September 11, 2019 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 74. Priscilla is survived by her loving son Roland, daughter-in-law Veerle Haegebaert, grandson Arvid, brother Robert Spankie and sister Caroline Knight.

Priscilla was born on June 2nd 1945 in Woking (UK). She dedicated her life to teaching and taught for...

David Arnold Axen

David Arnold Axen

Sep 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Axen who passed away suddenly on September 11, 2019.  David was born in Brackendale, BC on August 6, 1938 to Bertha and Erik Axen.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife Louise Axen (nee Parkins), his brothers George and Frank and his sister Ellen. He leaves behind...

Marie Genevieve Ceschi

Marie Genevieve Ceschi

Sep 10, 2019

Marie Genevieve Ceschi (Mimi) passed away peacefully with her beloved husband of 68 years holding her hand.  Her beautiful smile will be missed by many, especially by her love, Emmi and her four daughters, Marguerite (Michael), Isabelle (Michael), Theresa (Gordon), Annie (Bill); her six grandchildren, Tegan, Nicole, Emilie, Crey, Pippa, Cheyanne and her great-grand daughter Nina.

Our...

Alvina Hemrick

Alvina Hemrick

Sep 10, 2019

Alvina is pre-deceased by her husband Edwin, survived by daughters Gloria Sherbina and Marlene Giddens (Rod), grandchildren Laura Sherbina (Andy McLean), Dwayne Sherbina, Jeff Giddens (Dana), Julie Pereira (Danny), brothers Harry Uhll (Vivian) and Clarence Uhll, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral will take place on Monday Sept.23rd, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Columbia-Bowell Funeral Chapel,...

Edward Joseph Matte

Edward Joseph Matte

Sep 9, 2019

MATTE, Dr. Edward Joseph - Died on Sept 8, 2019 at the age of 86 after a lengthy struggle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. He was predeceased by his parents, Edoige and Ida, by his brothers, Francis and Leo, and by his sisters, Blanche Knoedler and Ellen Long. He leaves behind his brother Louis (Rolande) and his brother Ted (Gabrielle)...

Janice Mary Lynne Dulk

Janice Mary Lynne Dulk

Sep 8, 2019

Peacefully after a lengthy illness Janice Mary Lynne Dulk passed away on September 8th with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her husband Ben Dulk in 2007.  Janice was the daughter of John & Frances Roscoe born January 8, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She attended the University of Manitoba and later the University of British Columbia...

Debra Ann Hickey Nee' Mitchell

Debra Ann Hickey Nee' Mitchell

Sep 6, 2019

Debra Ann Hickey (Mitchell) of White Rock BC, passed away on September 6, 2019. Predeceased by her loving parents John and Dorothea Mitchell and brother Kevin. Debra is survived by her daughter Laura, son-in-law Michael and grandchildren Brayden and Olivia. There is no service as per Debra’s wishes.

Bruce Kenneth Mccandless

Bruce Kenneth Mccandless

Sep 5, 2019

With sadness, the family of Bruce Kenneth McCandless announces his peaceful passing at his home in Amica Edgemont Village, North Vancouver on the morning of September 5th, 2019. Bruce was born to Kenneth and Thelma McCandless on March 27, 1932 in Vancouver, and remained a resident of the west side of Vancouver most of his life, attending Maple Grove...

Mary "Mollie" Smith

Mary "Mollie" Smith

Sep 5, 2019

Mollie was born in Liverpool England, September 13, 1919 to Sydney and Mary.

Sydney, a printer, served as an orderly in the British Hospital Corp during the Boer War, emigrated to, and worked in Canada for a time, then volunteered and re-enlisted in Victoria BC in 1916 to serve in the Canadian Army Medical Corp / CEF...

Anna Marie Zlomanczyk

Anna Marie Zlomanczyk

Aug 31, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Anna Marie Zlomanczyk age 95, of Richmond, BC announce her passing on August 31, 2019 at the Hilton Villa Care Centre in Surrey, BC. Anna was born on March 1,1924 in Bihale, Poland to John and Mary Sopel.  She was predeceased in 1998 by her husband Stanley of 56 years....

Ada Cecily May Keefe

Ada Cecily May Keefe

Aug 31, 2019

Cecily A.M. Keefe passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2019 in Vancouver B.C. at the age of 86. She will be lovingly remembered by Ernest Keefe, John Keefe (Marie Keefe), Evangeline Keefe (sister in law) , other family, friends , nieces and nephews.

Cecily was a fun, loving, free spirited person who loved to write poetry and...

Pietro Aiello

Pietro Aiello

Aug 30, 2019

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Pietro Aiello on August 30, 2019 at the age of 89, just one week shy of his 90th Birthday.

Our hearts are aching and despite knowing this day would come, nothing has prepared us for this huge void in...

Albert Peng Lam Tan

Albert Peng Lam Tan

Aug 30, 2019

Albert Peng Lam Tan, age 68, passed away after a sudden illness Friday, August 30th at Royal Columbian Hospital. Born in 1951 in Singapore, he migrated to Canada with his wife and children in 1992. Albert’s generosity shone in his passion for cooking for others and meticulous home renovations for the comfort of his family. He was an avid...

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