OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Joel Miranda

Joel Miranda

Oct 20, 2018

MIRANDA, Joel passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2018 in the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 61. Predeceased by his father Jose Miranda, mother Milagros and his brother Joseuto.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Makiko, brothers Jessie Rey, Joey , Johann and his only sister Joyce. Joel was part of an Ayala...

Judith Marilyn Sharp

Judith Marilyn Sharp

Oct 18, 2018

Judith  Marilyn Sharp nee Shogan died Thursday, October 18th surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Tom, son Matthew, daughter-in-law Kathryn, daughter Erin and son-in-law Trevor all sat with her, until she passed, painlessly. Judee now joins her mother Margaret, and her father Nick, forever in our hearts. Judee’s career as a primary educator enabled her to share her...

Jennifer Helen Driscoll-Holmes

Jennifer Helen Driscoll-Holmes

Oct 18, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer.  She was predeceased by her father Harry.  She is survived by the love of her life Alan Holmes, beloved mother Patricia, brothers Timothy and Robin as well as their families. Service of Remembrance will be held at Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard St Vancouver) on Saturday, November...

Marian Louise Welch

Marian Louise Welch

Oct 17, 2018

Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, August 9, 1917 beloved wife of the late John L.B. Welch for 75 years (married in 1941).  Loving mother of Peter J. Welch (of Hamilton, ON) and Pamela E. Cooke (of St. Louis, Missouri).  Devoted Grandmother of Jennifer Sanders and Michael Cooke of St. Louis. Marian spent her childhood in Ottawa, then the first...

Cesario Losanez

Cesario Losanez

Oct 16, 2018

Cesar is survived by his wife of 51 years, Luz, their only son, Nick (Melanie), and his beloved granddaughter, Lauryn.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by friends he considered family and his siblings from Toronto, Lita, (Peping), Susana (Miguel), Nenita (Mariano), Benilda (Gregorio), Ofelia, (Lito), Encarnation, (Danny) Renato, and Eduardo (Norma).  He will be missed dearly.  A Mass...

Mervyn Charles Morris

Mervyn Charles Morris

Oct 15, 2018

Comforted in his final days by family and friends, Mervyn Charles Morris,  at age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018 - on a warm autumn day - after receiving his last rites. He was born on July 3, 1930, in Calcutta, India the youngest of 7 children. Raised in a Catholic family with strong Christian values...

James Edmund Fagan

James Edmund Fagan

Oct 13, 2018

Passed away peacefully in White Rock, B.C. on October 13, 2018 at the age of 99. Rev. James Fagan will be lovingly remembered by brother John Fagan (Carol) and sisters Clare Woodruff and Bernice Hughes, sister-in-law Anne Fagan and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Father Jim was born in Vancouver, B.C. the eldest of 12 children. Baptized in St....

Robert (Bob) Albert Cox

Robert (Bob) Albert Cox

Oct 12, 2018

COX, Robert Albert passed away peacefully in Richmond, B.C., giving his soul back to the Creator on October 12th, 2018 at the age of 93. Survived, after over 41 years in unending eternal love, by his wife Susanna Heinrich-Cox, his children; Priscilla, Elisabeth, Grace, Joanna and Stephen, step children Richard and Michelle, as well as many grandchildren and great...

Edward Joseph Bilek

Edward Joseph Bilek

Oct 12, 2018

Edward passed away on October 12th, 2018 in Vancouver B.C.  He was born on May 10th, 1918 in Holy Oak, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen.  He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Nancy and his son Ed. Mass of Christian Burial is on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at Guardian Angels Parish ( 1161...

Joseph Ramor

Joseph Ramor

Oct 11, 2018

Joe was born October 16, 1930 in Reichenau, Yugoslavia and passed away on October 11, 2018 in Vancouver, BC. Predeceased by his sister Olga Wolfe.  Survived by his wife Movana, his son Brian (Paula), his daughter Sheila (Richard), 5 grandchildren; Bryce, Felicity, Thalia, Donovan, and Braiden as well as his sister Regina Gardiner and many cousins, nieces...

Mary Phyllis Bayes (Nee Mckay)

Mary Phyllis Bayes (Nee Mckay)

Oct 10, 2018

It is with profound sadness that on Wednesday, October 10th we lost a loving friend and long-time community leader. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Ron, mother Patricia McKay (nee Gallagher), father Gerald McKay, and Rufus her dear dog. Survived by a large extended family and many friends: sister Margaret, niece Cecilia, nephew Patrick, aunt Nancy Weisz-Gallagher, numerous...

Kenneth Robert Holloway

Kenneth Robert Holloway

Oct 8, 2018

Kenneth Robert Holloway of 93 years recently passed away on Oct 8, 2018 at the George Derby Center, a retirement residence for Veterans. Ken was a long-time resident in the Sunrise area of Vancouver, where he lived for many years close to Trout Lake. Always a man of solitude, Ken lived a rather remarkable life and will be remembered...

Ann White Trotter (Nee Ramsay)

Ann White Trotter (Nee Ramsay)

Oct 7, 2018

Ann was born in Falkirk, Scotland and died in Vancouver, BC, peacefully at home, age 81 years, with her family by her side. She was pre-deceased by her parents, James Ramsay and Isabella Learmonth, by her older brothers and spouses, James (May) Ramsay and Robert (Irene) Ramsay, and by her brother-in-law Ronald (Loretta) Trotter. She is survived by her...

John Sidney Devries

John Sidney Devries

Oct 7, 2018

Devries, John Sidney from New Westminster passed away peacefully on October 7, 2018 at the age of 58. Predeceased by Mother Julie Devries, he will be lovingly remembered by children Sidney, Matthew, Jessica and Lucille, and by many family and friends. Prayers will be said 12 PM, October 12, 2018 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church located at 330...

James Stephen (Steve) Merrett

James Stephen (Steve) Merrett

Oct 2, 2018

James Stephen (Steve) Merrett aged 86 of Burnaby BC passed away peacefully after a 5-year struggle with Congestive Heart Failure on Tuesday October 2nd, 2018.  Steve was born in Winnipeg Manitoba on December 15, 1931 and was preceded by his wife of 48 years Victoria Ludmilla (Jakimowich). He was a loving father to his daughter Anne (carol) and son...

June Naomi Collins

June Naomi Collins

Oct 2, 2018

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of June on Oct. 2, 2018. She was surrounded by family and friends and will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years George, children Michael (Hilary) and Mary-Ellen (Ryan), grandchildren Connor and Cody, brother Tom, nieces and nephews, and numerous family and friends. June was preceded in passing by her...

Alojzy Jozef Wojcik

Alojzy Jozef Wojcik

Oct 2, 2018

Alojzy Jozef Wojcik Mąż, Tata, Dziadzio, Pra-Dziadzio Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, Jadwiga, with whom he was married for 70 years; his daughter Joanna (Wieslaw), grandsons Daniel (Anna), Kris (Andrea), granddaughter Monika (Jeraill) and 4 great-grandsons Joshua, Jeremy, Jacob and Benjamin.  He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and...

Liam John Burch

Liam John Burch

Sep 30, 2018

Liam John Burch died unexpectedly on September 30th at the age of 37.   He is lovingly remembered by his parents Jane Harvey and Mark Burch (Donna MacDonald); his brothers Joel Burch (Mary Moreau) and Simon Burch; his nieces Beatrice, Esther and Greta; his grandmother Jean Burch; and his many aunts, uncles and cousins – Craig, Susan, Amy and Jesse...

Victor Michael Wierzbicki

Victor Michael Wierzbicki

Sep 30, 2018

With family at his side, on Sunday, September 30, 2018,  Victor Wierzbicki, passed away peacefully in Surrey Memorial Hospital at the age of 97. During his remarkable, nearly 10-decade life, Victor, under threat of death, escaped Poland, to become a Royal Naval Officer in WW2, lived in 5 continents, found a copper mine and was president of various organizations...

Pasqualina (Lina) Caldarone

Pasqualina (Lina) Caldarone

Sep 30, 2018

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pasqualina (Lina) Caldarone.   Pasqualina, Mom, Nona, Zia, Comare, friend, gardener and chef extraordinaire, slipped away peacefully from this life on September 30, 2018 at the age of 94 with her family by her side; she is now in her kitchen in heaven cooking and baking up a storm. Born Pasqualina Battista,...

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