OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Keith Walfrido Licas

Keith Walfrido Licas

Jan 30, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Keith Walfrido Licas, age 30, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2019 at his home in New Westminster, B.C.

Keith’s earthly life began on March 28, 1988 at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C. Anyone whose lives were touched by Keith...

Joan (Nee Kelly) Herron

Joan (Nee Kelly) Herron

Jan 26, 2019

HERRON, Joan (nee Kelly)

June 25th, 1933 – January 26th, 2019

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of Joan Herron (nee Kelly) of Vancouver (BC) on January 26th, 2019. Beloved wife of Noel Herron for 57 years. Mother of Sean and Kerry Ann. Loving grandmother of Amanda and Braedon....

Michael Makarenko

Michael Makarenko

Jan 25, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He was much loved by his wife of 62 yrs., Ria, his son Chris (Lisa) and grandson Sterling. Survived by his siblings Steve, George, John (Marie). Predeceased by his son Tim, brothers Andrew, Harry, Will, sisters Rose and Sally. Mass of Christian burial will take place Thurs Jan. 31 at 11:00 a.m....

Martin Teglasi

Martin Teglasi

Jan 23, 2019

Martin Teglasi passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2019 at the age of 81. Born in Mosorin, Serbia, he immigrated to Canada in 1961 and became a proud Canadian citizen in 1967. He worked for Westinghouse as an industrial electrician for many years. Martin was passionate about competitive rifle shooting and hunting. He was an active member...

Lloyd Ernest Hedley

Lloyd Ernest Hedley

Jan 22, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lloyd Ernest Hedley of North Vancouver. Lloyd was born in Hearst, Ontario on April 29, 1936 and passed away on January 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years, Paulita; children Clarissa, Mark (Kathleen), Gayle Weiss (Peter) and Heather;...

Roderick "Erick" O'Reilly

Roderick "Erick" O'Reilly

Jan 19, 2019

Roderick “Erick” O’Reilly of Burnaby and Qualicum Beach, surrendered to his illness and passed away on January 19th, 2019. In 1954 at the age of 17, Erick departed from his village of Chapelizod, outside of Dublin, Ireland. He travelled across the Atlantic in steerage with only £10 from his dad in one pocket and boundless optimism in the other....

John Kenneth Dakin

John Kenneth Dakin

Jan 16, 2019

DAKIN, John Kenneth (Ken) passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 16, 2019. He was 98 and lived a full life. He is survived by his son Michael, daughter Christie, grandchildren Kayla (Sepehr), Graeme, Alexander, Matthew and Nicholas, brother Eric (Bernita) and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by loving wife Gustine and his brothers Stanley, Douglas and...

Dr. John David Joseph Kuntz

Dr. John David Joseph Kuntz

Jan 16, 2019

Kuntz, John David, born March 6, 1941, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 16, 2019, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 78. Predeceased by his son, Sean Kuntz, his brothers, Tom Kuntz and Mike Kuntz, and his parents, Harry and Mary Kuntz. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sirkka Kuntz, his son Ryan Kuntz,...

Joyce Codron

Joyce Codron

Jan 14, 2019

Joyce passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimers on January 14, 2019. Predeceased by her great love of 60 years, husband Hedie (2013), grandson Nathan (2017), son Kirk (2013) son David (1982) and grandson Keith (1979). Joyce is survived by her loving sisters in Saskatchewan, Mary Grant (Jim) and Nora MacPherson. She is survived by her children...

Francesco Cirillo

Francesco Cirillo

Jan 13, 2019

Francesco passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 13, 2019 at the age of 75. Born in Scandale, Italy, the oldest of 8 siblings he along with his family immigrated to New Westminster, B.C. in 1960 to reunite with his father.

Despite the difficulties of a new country and a new language he dedicated himself...

Henry Radziszewski

Henry Radziszewski

Jan 13, 2019

Henry Radziszewski passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 13th 2019 in North Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 99. Born in Dziemidowo (near Dzisna in pre-war Poland) to Jozef and Izabela (nee Leczycka) Radziszewski, he survived WWII (Soviet prisoner of war camp, Monte Cassino) and lived in Europe (Italy, Netherlands) for a few years before...

Timothy Steven Dewolfe

Timothy Steven Dewolfe

Jan 11, 2019

DeWolfe, Timothy Steven Passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 in New Westminster, BC at the age of 58. He was predeceased by his father Leo and mother Joanne (Bunny). He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Tammy, family and friends.

Dr. Gabriel F. Fernandez

Dr. Gabriel F. Fernandez

Jan 9, 2019

Dr. Gabriel Fernandez

June 17, 1932 – January 9, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Gabriel Fernandez on January 9th, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia. A loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather, Gabriel will be sadly missed by his wife Joanna, daughters Eli (husband Larry and daughters’ Sierra...

Michael Joseph Vommero

Michael Joseph Vommero

Jan 8, 2019

Michael passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2019 in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 81 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 52 years Adriana, daughters Anita (Chris), Sandra (Bob), Brenda (Todd) and precious grandchildren Keegan, Jamie, Liam, Curtis, Josh and Kaylyn; his brother Joseph Galati (Sheila) and many relatives and friends.

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Loretta Mary Findlay (Née Boivin)

Loretta Mary Findlay (Née Boivin)

Jan 7, 2019

Loretta was born in the family home on Davie Street in Vancouver on July 16, 1922. She passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019 and is now reunited with her beloved husband Tom who predeceased her in 1996. She was also predeceased by her sister Juliette McKay, brothers-in-law Raymond McKay and Walter Jeffery, sister-in-law Rita Boivin, and nephew Lawrence...

Loretta Mary Findlay (Née Boivin)

Loretta Mary Findlay (Née Boivin)

Jan 7, 2019

Loretta was born in the family home on Davie Street in Vancouver on July 16, 1922. She passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019 and is now reunited with her beloved husband Tom who predeceased her in 1996. She was also predeceased by her sister Juliette McKay, brothers-in-law Raymond McKay and Walter Jeffery, sister-in-law Rita Boivin, and nephew Lawrence...

Charles Leonard Clarke

Charles Leonard Clarke

Jan 6, 2019

Len Clarke passed away peacefully in his home with family at his side in the early morning of Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Len was born in St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, BC to Richard and Olive (Foley) Clarke. He grew up with his nine siblings: Elaine, Alvin, Dick, Alf, Wilbur, Olive, Bill, Joe, and Ella. He attended...

Carol Lynne Crocker

Carol Lynne Crocker

Jan 5, 2019

Crocker (Née Flett), Carol Lynne April 22nd,1953- January 5th 2019

Carol was born on April 22nd, 1953 and passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2019 in Richmond, BC, at the age of 65. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Matthew Flett McNamee, and her brothers Bill and Greg (Patty) Flett. A long time City of...

Herman Yat Mun Lee

Herman Yat Mun Lee

Jan 5, 2019

Herman Yat Mun Lee July 27th, 1966 – January 5th, 2019

After a courageous 5-year fight with heart failure, Herman Lee passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 5th, 2019, at the age of 52. He was born on July 27th, 1966. A lifelong Vancouver native, he attended John Oliver Secondary, the University of...

Antonio "Tony" Costosa

Antonio "Tony" Costosa

Jan 4, 2019

COSTOSA, Antonio “Tony” April 27 1935- Jan 4 2019 Tony passed away suddenly at home on January 4 2019. He was predeceased by his sister Ana Maria and his niece Marion. He is lovingly survived by his wife Emmy, his sisters Juanita, Angelita, Remedios, Maria Luisa and many other family members in The Philippines, Spain, Holland and the USA....

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