Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Raymond B. Smith
Aug 29, 2018
Ray (Smitty) passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 29, at home, after a long bout with cancer. Born in South Vancouver, son of Ethel and Fred Smith. Beloved husband of Marian, proud father of Jeff (Gennine) and Jenn, grandfather of Nathan, and brother of Laurence (Shirley), Craig (Judy) and Warren (Deborah). He loved music, the ocean, and...
Cynthia Delores Lee
Aug 24, 2018
Lee, Cynthia Cynthia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 24th, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer that she handled with inspiring grace and strength. Predeceased by her husband, Carlton Lee, and remembered by her daughter Tracey Lee, her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Patience Lee and grandchildren, William and Hannah. She will be greatly missed...
Daniel James Barbour
Aug 23, 2018
It is with broken hearts that Barry and Sara Barbour announce the death of their son Daniel. Daniel will be missed by all who knew him, but none more than his wife Adrienne, children Megan and Elliot and sisters Erin and Lara. A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Alma Lorreine Featherstone
Aug 22, 2018
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Alma Featherstone on August 22, Alma was born and lived her life in New Westminster. She was in the May Queen Suite in 1937, was active in Beta Sigma Phi and Sons of Norway and had many friends from the years of her involvement with the Hyack Festival Association. She...
John William "Jack" Toovey
Aug 21, 2018
TOOVEY, John William “Jack”, RPF (Ret) January 13, 1932 – August 21, 2018 Jack passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Parkinson’s. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mavis; his children Anne, Joy, Janet and Paul; his grandchildren James, Emma and Jack. Jack was a distinguished forester for 40 years and will be missed...
Maria Marolla
Aug 20, 2018
It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved, beautiful and courageous wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Born in Italy, the eldest of 7 children of Enrico and Caterina Cappozzo, she learned the value of hard work, both on the family’s rugged fields and in the family business....
Patrick Joseph Keogh
Aug 18, 2018
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Jeannine of fifty years, daughters Shannon (Dimitri), Jennifer (Brandon) and son Shawn (Denine), eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew, Kole, Rylen, Grace, Lyndsay, Sydney and Mya. His mother Muriel, siblings Wayne, Jerry (Terri) Joni (Gerry) and Kathie along with...
Wilfred (Wilf) Gerald Zinger
Aug 18, 2018
Wilfred (Wilf) Gerald Zinger has put down his hammer for the last time. He passed away peacefully on August 18, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. Wilf was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan to Verena and Andrew Zinger on January 27, 1935. He is survived by his wife Alma, his children, Linda (John) Tamis, Cheryl Cumiford, Kevin (Bonnie) Zinger,...
Mary Yee Man Fong
Aug 16, 2018
Mary passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in Vancouver BC at the age of 90. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Linda (Thomas), Lorna (Peter) and Robert (Francine); grandchildren Andrew (Lauren), Anita (Graham), Steven (Jeannie), Cecilia, Jennifer and Arthur as well as 4 great grandchildren Charlie, Rosalind, Mia and Madeline. Mass of Christian Burial will...
Robert Louie Durante
Aug 16, 2018
Durante, Robert Louie passed away peacefully on August 16, 2018 at the age of 81 with Donna, his loving wife of 52 years, at his side. Bob is also survived by his brother Joe (Ruth - dec’d) and sister Mary Maddalozzo (Bob), four sons Damian (Anne), Lawrence (Michelle), Bruce (Ellie) and Leonard (Elise), and nine grandchildren. The youngest child...
James Malo Heimbecker
Aug 15, 2018
We are sad to announce that on August 15, 2018 Jim Heimbecker passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, after complications arising from long term illness. Jim was just 52 years old. He was predeceased by his father Robert James Heimbecker in 1982, his mother Carolyn Ann Heimbecker (nee Malo) in 2011, and his grandmother Mary Olive Malo in...
Lawella Muirhead
Aug 13, 2018
Born in Lakeview Oregon Lawella was a gentle spirit forever enraptured by and at peace with nature. An ardent lover of the outdoors, Lawella owned a cabin on Hollyburn Mountain in her early years and was an avid enthusiast of cross country skiing. Lawella began her career in earnest at the Alan Cashmore Centre as an early...
Guaik Hoon Tanjuaquio
Aug 13, 2018
TANJUAQUIO, Guaik Hoon (nee Chua) Mom passed on peacefully in her sleep during the morning of Monday, August 13th at Columbus Residence, Vancouver. She was predeceased by her parents, Kwee Neong and Boon Guan, brothers Chris, Chet, Henry, sisters Ean, Lian and Lan Hoon, husband Ben, and grandsons Sean and Ian. She is survived by her son Kim (Lauren),...
Darlene Jeanie Irene Rogers
Aug 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Darlene Rogers (Crantz) announces her passing. Darlene passed away after a very short battle with cancer in Vancouver General Hospital on August 13 2018. Darlene left behind her husband of 37 years, Sandy. 3 children- Melissa, Matthew and Quentin. Granddaughters- Amanda and Jessica and adopted grandson Ronan and great granddaughter...
John Daniel Garry
Aug 12, 2018
John Daniel Garry, MB ChB, LRCPS(I), FRCP(C), MSc (Harvard), CD On Sunday, August 12, 2018 at home with his family in his 82nd year. Born at “Forthill” in Kildysart, Co Clare, Ireland. Deeply loved by his wife of 54 years, Julie, and their two children, Alice and Ben (Doris). Granddaddy to baby Elise. John graduated from the Royal College...
John Christopher Farrell
Aug 11, 2018
Chris Farrell Obituary for North Shore News It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Chris Farrell. Chris was born in Birmingham, England in 1944. As a young man he moved to South Africa, and then later in life to Canada. Chris is survived by his wife Sue, sons Adam...
Cornelia Maria Bruijnse
Aug 9, 2018
Corrie was born in Amsterdam and was the 6th of 11 children, having 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She emigrated to Canada on June 18th, 1957 with her sister Hennie and Hennie’s two young daughters. She had planned to stay in Canada until Hennie was settled and loved living in Vancouver, so much she decided to stay. She found...
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