Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Marian Grace Devenport
May 8, 2019
Marian Grace Devenport, 91, peacefully passed away, Wednesday, May 8th 2019 at her residence, Jackman Manor in Aldergrove. She was born on January 14th, 1928 in Guernsey the Channel Islands. Her parents were the late Edgar and Annie Pattimore. Marian was predeceased by her loving husband, Laurence Stanley Devenport, in 2008 and her brothers Mick Shields and Eric Pattimore,...
Helmut August Wenzel
May 7, 2019
On May 7, 2019, at the age of 87, Helmut, beloved husband, father, Opa, uncle, brother, friend and mentor began his next journey into the arms of our Lord and his next great adventure. After a short illness, Helmut passed away with Ellen, the love of his life by his side. We are grateful that we had the past...
Palmer Kaare Hoem
May 5, 2019
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Palmer K. Hoem on Sunday May 5th, 2019. Palmer was predeceased by his first wife Carole, brother John and half-brother Bernt. Left to remember him are his wife Alana, children Allison, Linda (Gord), Susan (Matt), Christine (Mike) and Elizabeth (Ron). Also grandchildren Brittany, Kaare, Ashley (James), Nicollette, Jason, Emma,...
Pamela Jean Ralston
May 3, 2019
Pam Ralston summited her final adventure and passed away May 3, 2019 at the age of 70.
She was loved and treasured by her husband of 23 years, Don Newsham, sons Robin and Lee Ewing, his wife Lily, step daughter Kelsey Newsham, her fiance' Sheldon Baerg, granddaughter Kayla Rance, her husband Kyle and great grandson Jackson, granddaughter...
Frances Ann Penland
May 2, 2019
Frances was born in Beausejour, Manitoba and passed away peacefully in Delta, B.C.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Hiram Penland and five siblings.
Frances is survived by her children ; Fred ( Lynn), Allen (Jackie), Barbara ( Chris), Joanne ( Ron), John,
and Martin ( Marjorie) and many grandchildren and...
Francois Yeve Kwong Wan
May 2, 2019
Francois passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on May 2, 2019 in North Vancouver, BC, Canada at the age of 72. He is survived by his sons Neal and Bryan, his sister Yolande, and brothers Raymond, George, Max, Regis, Roger, and Lucien. Francois was born in Port Louis, Mauritius Island. People who knew him spoke about his...
The Reverend James A. Penrice
May 1, 2019
A lifelong Vancouver resident who dedicated his professional life to the service of the Anglican Church in East Vancouver, Father Penrice will be buried from Holy Cross Church 4580 Walden Street, Vancouver, BC on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11:30 am. The Funeral Mass will be followed by interment in his family plot at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Tamara Tikhonovna Verbenkov
Apr 30, 2019
VERBENKOV, Tamara Tikhonovna Apr 25, 1924 - Apr 30, 2019 The family of Tamara Verbenkov mourns her falling asleep in the Lord on April 30 at the age of 95, at the Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care in White Rock, BC. Born in Harbin, Manchuria, China, she was predeceased by her husband Boris. Survived by her daughter Maria (Kyril)...
Colin John Mangan
Apr 30, 2019
A passionate runner, Colin finished his last race with grace and strength. After a lengthy journey, Colin passed away in Vancouver from Alzheimer’s-related complications.
Colin shared his life, laughter and love with his family - his wife of 46 years, Connie, his daughter, Nicole (Chris) and his son, Sean (Daria) as well as his grandsons, Ethan and...
John Ernest Atkinson
Apr 29, 2019
Atkinson, John Ernest passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2019 in New Westminster at the age of 74. Predeceased by his sister Jean Belbin, parents John and Muriel Atkinson. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Julie, Amanda (Jason), Breanne, grandchildren Zach, Jake, Sophie, Amber, Ryder and Brayden. John touched everyone he met and will be greatly missed...
Gwenyth Theresa Kitos
Apr 28, 2019
Gwenyth Theresa Kitos (b Aug. 10, 1929, Macklin, SK [of Errol and Theresa Heffernan] – d Apr. 28, 2019, Burnaby, BC). Lived in Wainwright, AB, during her first 16 years and moved to Vancouver, BC, in 1945. Studied nutrition at UBC, graduating in 1950 with the BHE in dietetics, interned at the Vancouver and North Vancouver General hospitals. She...
Betty Kinaschuk
Apr 26, 2019
KINASCHUK, Betty – passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 shortly past noon. Betty was born on the family farm in Arran, Saskatchewan. She moved to N.W. in her early 20’s which she loved ever since. She remained, “Sweet Sixteen” as she hated to tell her age at all. She loved to sing, cook and shop where she could...
Bethann Margaret Burton
Apr 26, 2019
It is with deepest sorrow we mark the passing of BethAnn Margaret Burton on April 26, 2019.
BethAnn was born and raised in Ottawa and graduated from the University of Guelph before moving to Vancouver, where she met and married Jesse. BethAnn is survived by her husband Jesse, parents Ron and Peggy, and sister Catherine.
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Ryan Kenneth Schmidt
Apr 24, 2019
Ryan Kenneth Schmidt, 27, of Vancouver, British Columbia, succumbed to a courageous fight against Ewing Sarcoma cancer, surrounded by his family, on April 24th, 2019.
Ryan is survived by his wife Carly, daughter Adelyn, Mother Karen, Father Miles, and brother Jonny (Diana), and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and extended family. Ryan will be...
Roger Barrington Williams
Apr 23, 2019
Roger Barrington Williams. BA, MA, December 2, 1961 – April 23, 2019 Athlete, performer, photographer, educator, coach, mentor, friend, son, writer, producer, consultant. Roger was born in Kingston, Jamaica and was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He attended Silver Heights Collegiate High School, and obtained a B.A at the University of Manitoba in Advanced Sociology. Shortly after graduation he studied...
László (Leslie) Adamovich
Apr 21, 2019
The last of the original Sopron-Vancouver Forestry Professors went to the great forest in the sky early Easter morning at the tender age of 98. Born in the forest of the Eszterhá zy Castle in Hungary, Lá szló hailed from a long line of foresters. His father, József, was the official Forester & Gameskeeper for the Eszterhá zy's. Growing...
Marcello Soda
Apr 20, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Marcello on April 20, 2019 in Vancouver, B.C. Born, September 9, 1966 in Cosenza, Italy. Marcello is predeceased by his parents Pasquale and Luigina. Survived by his brothers Luciano and Francesco Soda and sister Teresa Tulli of Montreal, Quebec.
Graveside committal will be held...
Elaine Virginia Coleman
Apr 20, 2019
With great sadness we announce that Elaine Coleman has died in Vancouver, BC at the age of 94. Her health recently declined rapidly, and she elected to have a medically-assisted death. Elaine died peacefully with her family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart.
Elaine was born in Kamloops, BC. She spent...
Elsie Miu Har Lam
Apr 20, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Miu Har Lam after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Elsie was born in Hong Kong on April 27, 1935, and she passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Francis and will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by...
John Joseph Cepuran
Apr 19, 2019
John Cepuran passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Surrey Memorial Hospital with his devoted wife and partner of 59 years, Ana Cepuran by his side. Beloved father to his daughter Sheri Cepuran; a generous and loving Grandpa to his grandchildren Samantha Anne Cepuran (Vancouver), Daniel, Amanda, and Melyssa Cepuran (Chilliwack). He was predeceased by his father...
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