OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

May Beatrice Rozairo

May Beatrice Rozairo

Jun 22, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, May Rozairo at St. Vincent's Langara Residential Care home. May was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Vancouver with her husband and two children in 1965. She retired from working at the Community Homemakers Service after twenty years. Unfortunately, for the last few years of her...

Regina Aurora Bernadette Castelino

Regina Aurora Bernadette Castelino

Jun 22, 2018

Castelino, Regina Aurora Bernadette passed away on June 22, 2018 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada at the age of 70. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Avelino (Sonny) Castelino, her daughters, Karen Castelino and Cherie Scott, son-in-law Guy Scott, and her beloved grandchildren, Sophia Scott and Justus Scott. Regina was born in Mumbai, India on November 15, 1947...

Margaret Ellen Eliza Robinson

Margaret Ellen Eliza Robinson

Jun 22, 2018

MARGARET ELLEN ELIZA ROBINSON (STEWARD) March 29, 1920 -June 22, 2018 The family of Margaret Robinson announce her passing on June 22, 2018 in Aldergrove, British Columbia. She was born the third of seven children to Frederick George Steward and Catherine Henrietta (nee Murphy) in Drumheller, Alberta on March 29, 1920. She met the love of her life, Byron...

Norah Dennis

Norah Dennis

Jun 22, 2018

Norah Winnifred Dennis Norah Winnifred Dennis (nee Parlett), aged 94 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the morning of Friday, June 22,2018. Up to her passing, Norah was a resident at the Brock Fahrni Pavillion in Vancouver, B.C. Norah was pre-deceased by her mother Florence Engley (1970), sister Helen Foster (1994), and elder sister Florence Parlett (2015)....

Ona Bogdanski

Ona Bogdanski

Jun 21, 2018

Ona Bogdanski was born Ona Zaliukaite in Lithuania on November 14, 1919. She passed away peacefully at the Kiwanis Care Centre in New Westminster, BC on June 21, 2018. Ona was very appreciative of the care and friendship she received at the Kiwanis Care Centre and certainly in her final days as she dealt with congestive heart...

Tressa Kay Fox

Tressa Kay Fox

Jun 18, 2018

Tressa Kay Fox (nee Scott) was born on November 26th, 1949 in Athens, Ohio. She passed away at Vancouver General Hospital, BC, on June 18th, 2018 at the age of 68. Predeceased by her father Ronald in 2008, her mother Donna in 1990 and her brother Jeff in 2016. Survived by her husband Mark, and sons Jacob Alexander and...

Louise (Lois) Vallance

Louise (Lois) Vallance

Jun 17, 2018

Louise passed away peacefully at Purdy Pavillion in Vancouver. She will be sadly missed by her friends. A Graveside service will be held at Surrey Centre Cemetery, 16671 Old McLelland Road in Surrey on Thursday, July 12th 2018 at 11:00am.

Perry Giguere

Perry Giguere

Jun 17, 2018

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Perry Giguere died peacefully on Sunday, June 17th, held in the love of his family. Perry was diagnosed with ALS in April and despite his courageous fight, supported day and night in his own home by his amazing, devoted friends, he deteriorated quickly. It was a...

Joyce Arthur

Joyce Arthur

Jun 15, 2018

Joyce passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a 3 year battle with cancer. Predeceased by her grandson Brooks and survived by her devoted husband Ken, her 3 sons Rick (Maryellen), Gary (Linda), Gord (Karen),     5 grandchildren Curtis (Corrine), Serena (Chris), Darren (Rolena), Steven, Janine (Justin) and 4 great-grandchildren Paisley, Lincoln, Elliot and Kinsley. Funeral...

John Gillis

John Gillis

Jun 15, 2018

It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the death of John Gillis, who died at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday June 15th at the age of 77.  He was a beloved husband, father, brother and loyal friend to many. John is survived by his wife Margaret Askew, his sons Matthew (husband Matthew...

Mary Ann Heary

Mary Ann Heary

Jun 14, 2018

It is with deep sadness we share the news of Mary Ann Heary’s passing at the age of 63 after losing her valiant battle with cancer on Thursday the 14th of June. Survived by her loving Husband, Harvey Soicher, her brothers Basil (Debbie) and John Heary (Ann), predeceased by her parents John William (Bill) Heary and Helen...

Raymond Yu

Raymond Yu

Jun 13, 2018

Mr. Raymond Yu passed away peacefully on June 13, 2018 at Vancouver General Hospital. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Cecilia. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his soul mate whom he was blessed with during the autumn of his life, Ms. Marilyn Wai; by his Children, Vincent (Sheryn), Angelina, Edmund, Christine, Brenda...

Carmine Clemente

Carmine Clemente

Jun 11, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carmine Clemente after a 3½ year battle with Parkinson’s on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Burnaby, B.C. Carmine was born on February 11, 1929 in Vieste, Foggia, Italy.  He passed away with the love of his family surrounding him.  He was predeceased by his parents Giorgio...

Bill Pappajohn

Bill Pappajohn

Jun 10, 2018

Born in Vancouver, Bill grew up in Kerrisdale with his brother Doug, sister Helen and mother Melba. (His father, James, died when Bill was 7.)  In his teenage years, eager to attend a Christian boarding school, Bill hitchhiked to Auburn Adventist Academy, south of Seattle, for Grades 11 & 12. Later, after graduating from Walla Walla University...

Winifred Patricia Myhill-Jones

Winifred Patricia Myhill-Jones

Jun 10, 2018

Obituary: Patricia Winifred Myhill-Jones January 19, 1926- June 10, 2018 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear Mother, Dawby, Grandma and friend.  Patricia will be forever remembered for her love of family and friends; for her graciousness, wisdom, sense of humour, kindness, creativity and generosity.  She had a beautiful soul and a...

Elvira Zecchel

Elvira Zecchel

Jun 8, 2018

It is with sorrow we announce the passing of our much-loved mother Elvira in her 95th year. She was predeceased by her husband Massimo in 1989. She will be sadly missed by her daughters and step-children and leaves behind a legacy of 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Elvira was a vibrant, kind and loving person who was devoted to...

Heather Anne Lyle

Heather Anne Lyle

Jun 8, 2018

HEATHER ANNE LYLE It Is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Heather Anne Lyle 56 years old, on June 8th, 2018 at home in New Westminster. She is survived by her mother, Sylvia Lyle, sister Norvena Macfarlane & family, brother James Gordon Lyle, & family. In recognition of Heather Lyle’s outstanding contribution to service...

Luka Kokan

Luka Kokan

Jun 7, 2018

Passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018, in Vancouver at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Vojsa; son Ivo (Marjorie) Kokan and their two children Nikolas and Kristofer; daughter Lada Kokan (Tom Bechtold) and their two children Amanda and Ariana; brother Pero Kokan, sister-in-law Nada and family.  A Funeral Mass will be held...

Gladys Evelyn Pelkey-Currie

Gladys Evelyn Pelkey-Currie

Jun 7, 2018

With sadness the family of Gladys Pelkey-Currie announce her passing in Vancouver, BC, June 7th, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Gladys was born October 13th, 1933, in Peoria, Alberta, the second child of Dorse and Carrie Prosser. Gladys attended Canadian Union College in Lacombe, Alberta where she met Albert Pelkey. They married in 1953 and started a...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Carpina Cadiente

Rodolfo "Rudy" Carpina Cadiente

Jun 6, 2018

Rodolfo Cadiente passed away peacefully on June 6, 2018 in New Westminster, B.C. at the age of 83 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.  Rudy is a great father, grandfather and loyal friend and a very giving person.  He will be in our hearts forever.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 6:00 p.m. Friday, June...

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