Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Andrew Mok
Apr 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Andrew Mok, who peacefully departed on April 12, 2025 due to illness. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Corpus Christi Parish (6350 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver B.C.). The ceremony will be conducted according to Catholic traditions.
In lieu of flowers, your...
Richard (Dick) Winn Mackey
Apr 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard (Dick) Mackey, 91 who died peacefully on April 12th.
Richard was very proud to have been born and raised in the small town of Port Colborne, Ontario. He lived there until he was accepted into the RCMP. He eventually was stationed in Richmond B.C. where he raised his...
Lawrence John Anthony
Apr 11, 2025
Lawrence John Anthony, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1954, in the Fiji Islands, and spent much of his adult life in Canada, where he built a life grounded in love, kindness, and quiet strength.
He is survived by his children, Ryan and Serena, who will forever carry his memory in their...
Martha (Marty) Kassen
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Martha (Marty) Mary Kassen on April 11, 2025 in Surrey, BC.
Marty was born in Emmett Idaho on April 3, 1948 to Wally and Vesta Foster and younger sister to Diane. The girls were raised in Colorado and enjoyed many family activities including horseback riding, jeep adventures and skiing.
Marty was predeceased...
Germaine MacPhee
Apr 11, 2025
Germaine Marie MacPhee
Germaine was born on February 26th, 1927, in Bonnyville Alberta. She was the 11th child of 12 children to Arthur and Albertine Verrier. When she was 10 years old her family moved to the Edmonton area.
At the age of 12 her class consecrated their lived to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary....
Jordan (JC) Schneider
Apr 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce that Jordan Schneider, known to many as JC, passed away on April 10, 2025. Jordan bravely faced his cancer diagnosis for over 18 months, making the most of every moment. Despite the pain he was in during his last few weeks of life, he was still going out on...
Rosalie Chitose McAllister
Apr 8, 2025
Throughout her life Rosalie was remarkably committed to her family, friends, and furthering social justice. She was firmly dedicated to a wide range of pursuits including science and the study of nature, literature and art.
With her beloved husband, Dr. Carey Douglas McAllister (1931-2011) she raised three children, Angus Takao (Ania Gelbert), Murdoch Koji (Monika McAllister) and Kirsten Emiko who have...
John Ronald Pelletier
Apr 7, 2025
John Ronald Pelletier passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, BC at the age of 90. John was the loving husband of Ursula (Cicci), the love of his life for over 60 years, devoted father of Kathleen (Mike), Suzanne (Peter), Mark (predeceased) and Paul (Barbara), adored grandfather of Chris (Suzi), PJ (predeceased), Alex,...
Leslie Jade Chong
Apr 5, 2025
We lost Leslie Jade Chong at the age of 75 when she died of a stroke on the night of 5 April. Leslie is survived by her sisters Glenda Walliser (Bill Cornish) and Jody Morin (Gordon), nephews and niece Daniel, Elijah, Chad, Cole and Richelle, and great nephews and niece, Ethan, Brooks, and Celeste. Predeceased by her parents Edith (née...
Tony Fong Chung Yue
Apr 5, 2025
Tony Fong Chung Yue passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2025, in Richmond, at the age of 56. Predeceased by his loving wife, Joan Wai Chung Yue. He is survived by his child, Caitlyn Yue, his brother, Will Yue, and his relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. April 25, 2025, Kearney Funeral Services Columbia-Bowell...
Loretta Hee
Apr 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Hee, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, Gary, her children, Cheryl (Tom) and Gavin, and her grandchildren, Maxxwell and Madilyn. She will also be dearly missed by her siblings...
Herman Edmund Haffner
Apr 4, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Herman. He was a loving, kind, and generous man whose life was guided by his deep spiritual faith.
Lovingly remembered by his wife, Carol, children (with predeceased wife Karin) Jennifer and Michael (Melissa); and his stepchildren Michael, Patrick (Lisa), Nancy, and Daniel (Anjolie). Cherished grandfather to Claire, Grace, Emily, Sophia, Maya, Annika, Emma,...
Erin Nicole Breckon
Apr 2, 2025
Erin Nicole Breckon, a beloved partner, mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, at the age of 47, after a courageous six-year battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was a warrior, embarking on new motherhood almost at the same time as her cancer diagnosis, as well as the onset of COVID; she brought all of...
Dianne June Newman
Apr 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dianne June Newman. Born 11th of January, 1956, Dianne was the seventh and last child of Henry and Marion Newman of Chilliwack, Dianne succumbed very quickly to a condition that robbed her of the life she would have shared with her loving partner Brad Copeland and her remaining siblings....
Catherine Ann Nelson
Apr 1, 2025
Catherine Ann Nelson (née Grant) passed away April 1st, 2025, at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, BC. She left this life peacefully with her husband, Ronald, beside her. She had suffered throughout the past year from lymphoma for which she received excellent care.
Cathy was born in Vancouver, BC, on September 22, 1946, the first child of Pat and Kit Grant....
Donald Lacey Smith
Mar 30, 2025
It is with a sad heart that we announce Donald Lacey Smith has passed away. He passed peacefully, with his wife of 57 years at his side, on March 30, 2025. Donald is survived by his loving wife, two children, 5 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Donald was a good standing member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E.) for...
Jerome "Jerry" Reade
Mar 30, 2025
READE, Jerome Bruce Herbert (Jerry), passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Weatherby II Long Term Care, White Rock, BC, at the age of 86. Jerry was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Margaret (Goddard) Reade of Moncton, New Brunswick, sister Joan Greenwood and brothers John (Lynn) Reade and George (Sylvia) Reade. He is survived by his wife Katherine...
Joan Anne Garritty (née Townsend)
Mar 29, 2025
Our sweet Joanie passed away peacefully in the evening of March 29th, surrounded by the love of her family and in the kind and gentle care of the doctors and nurses at St John Hospice, Vancouver BC.
Joan was born at Grace Hospital, Vancouver BC on May 24,1950 to Frank and Angela Townsend (deceased) and lived most of her life in...
Anthony Stewart Broadhead Syskakis
Mar 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and dear friend, Anthony Syskakis, who left us far too soon on March 28, 2025, at the age of 14.
Anthony was a kind and thoughtful young man with a gentle soul. He had a deep love for music, especially playing his guitar, and...
Edda Pitton (nee Bianchet)
Mar 28, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our mom Edda on March 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband Dominic of 67 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Loren, son Walter, and grandson Michael (Amanda). Edda enjoyed spending time in her garden, cooking, for her family, and will be remembered for her famous laughter.
Prayers will...
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