Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Feb 18, 2019

Passed away after a long struggle with crohn's disease. Survived by her two daughters Margriet/David, Tamara/David. Grandchildren Douglas/Carmen, Kristine/Gregory, Andrew/Courtney, Ryan and Stephanie. Great grandchildren Dreyton, Austin & Aiden. Predeceased by her husband Kees, 1995 & Granddaughter Andrea, 1983.

Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at Langley Memorial Hospital 3rd & 4th floor south for their...

Feb 18, 2019

Beloved daughter of Archie and Germaine LaFrance, age 70, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18th, 2019 at St. Jude’s Anglican Home in Vancouver. Vivian was widowed by Goran Stavre and raised two beautiful children Dylan ( spouse of Gianina Li) and Chantal Stavre ( spouse of Curt Arndt) as a single mother. She was also the proud grandmother of...

Feb 17, 2019

Phyllis passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Feb.17, 2019 at the age of 90.

Predeceased by her husband Danny, she is lovingly remembered by her daughters Carolyn,

Cathy (Ron), and Mary, and by her grandchildren Grant (Kate), Marianne ( Justin), and Emma.

Phyllis was a proud life-long resident of...

Feb 17, 2019

Our Nancy passed away peacefully, age 93, at Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam.  Nancy is now reunited with her beloved husband, Jack, who predeceased her in 1994, having shared 27 plus happy years together.  She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.  Nancy was born at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster to William and Wiliamina Lewis...

Feb 16, 2019

Born May 9, 1930 in Tisdale, SK, passed away peacefully at Suncrest Retirement in Surrey, on February 16, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Louis in 2012. Survived by loving children, Melanie (Michael), Rene (Linda), Real (Jan), Michele, Nicole (Rob). Grandchildren: Arielle (Tasha), Shevaughn, Denise, Devon, Mark, Lilly, Lauren. Great-grandson Liam. Brother-in-law Albert (Betty). Sisters-in-law Theresa, Florence, Aurore (Lionel), Ivone,...

Feb 15, 2019

Passed away Friday, February 15th, 2019. Born in Furnitz, Austria on August 12th, 1930. Survived by daughter , Ilse ( Michael) ,Kaitlin and son, Walt ( Sue), Joey and Tanner. We will miss you and love you always Oma. A Celebration of Life will be held at Kearney’s Funeral Services,Vancouver,450 West 2nd Avenue, Friday, February 22nd , 2019 at...

Feb 14, 2019

It is with sadness that we announce that Pietro passed away unexpectedly (after a long battle with Parkinson’s) in Vancouver at the age of 85.

Pietro was born in Molina di Malo, Vicenza, a small countryside town nestled in the scenic foothills of northern Italy, where his siblings still reside.

He was predeceased by his...

Feb 14, 2019

Regina Radziszewski joined her recently departed husband of some 60 years, Henryk, on St Valentine’s Day. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14th 2019 in North Vancouver, British Columbia a month short of her 87th birthday.

Born in Poznan (Obernik), Poland on March 14th 1932 to Aleksander and Jadwiga (nee Jarecka) Kalinowski. Her...

Feb 14, 2019

Marie ( née Waslo) Dukowski, born April 10th, 1921 in Aalborg, Denmark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully February 14th, 2019. Marie was predeceased by Adam , her loving husband , and by her sisters, Phyllis, Bertha and Joan. She is survived by her sons, Victor, Cornel and Albin- grandchildren Alison, Graham, Jason, Matthew, Kristen...

Feb 13, 2019

MILLS (nee PHELAN), Josephine Leona Elizabeth (Bettye) – born January 30, 1927 in Vancouver, BC to Jessie and Henry Phelan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at Amica Arbutus Manor in Vancouver, with her family at her side. Bettye is predeceased by husband Jack, son Bernie, grandson Spencer, and sisters Mary Jones (Art)and Pat Sadler (Maurie). She is...

Feb 13, 2019

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Anthony (Tony) Acheson, a caring, thoughtful, kind individual. Tony is survived by his son Greg, daughter Barbara and son Bruce (Ivy) and six grandchildren. Also, missing him is long time, special friend, Claire. Tony was born in Calgary, AB but moved to Vancouver at an early age. He...

Feb 11, 2019

COOK, Marijtje (Mary) (nee Stroomer) passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019 at home in Coquitlam, BC at the age of 92. Predeceased by husbands, Adrianus Schreurs (1989) and George Cook (2005), daughter-in-law Debbie (2006), grandson Sandy (1994) and great grand-daughter Jenna (2010). She will always be lovingly remembered by her children, Helena Harris, Mary Bilesky (Jim), Bill Schreurs...

Feb 10, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernie Tully, after a battle with Parkinson’s. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rosalie, children Maureen, Karen and Barbara (the late Scott Kuzyk), grandchildren Allison and James, sisters Noreen, Liz (John) and Rita and many nieces and nephews. His personality and sense of humour will be missed...

Feb 9, 2019

With love and sadness we announce that Elsie Hughes passed away early on Saturday morning February 9, 2019. She was in her 100th year, passing on just over three months before her 100th birthday. All who knew her will remember a sweet, loving, caring and family-focused woman. Her wonderfully positive nature endured right through to recent years when dementia...

Feb 6, 2019

HIGGINSON, Richard (Dick) Henry Blair passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 6, 2019 at the age of 81. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Sandy, and their children and grandchildren, Scott & Sheri (Danko), Blair, Alana and April, and Shannon & Murray (Gilmour), Arlyn and Marin. Dick was born June 17, 1937...

Feb 3, 2019

(Suzie) passed away suddenly on Sunday Feb.3,2019 in Vancouver at the age of 59. Predeceased by younger sister Julie. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Doug, son Jared and daughter Natalie. Also, by parents Bernie and Louise Smith, brother Rob and sister Nancy, together with many long-time friends who loved her dearly. Suzie had a successful career...

Feb 1, 2019

Peggy (nee Burns) passed away peacefully at home in Kitsilano, where she was born and raised. Predeceased in 1982 by her husband Joseph, her parents and 3 siblings. She is survived by her 10 children: Terry, Joe, John, Louis, Margaret, Don, Jerry, Michael,Ann, Tony. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Peggy started her career in her family business Burns...

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...

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....

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....