Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Stuart Mackenzie Leslie
Feb 21, 2018
The last of Walter and Alice’s 5 children, Stuart slipped the surly bonds of earth on the morning of his 94th birthday. Some might say he was a man more of prose than poetry: A man intent on the news; fascinated with the weather that dominated his military and civilian careers; interested in the facts and realism. But there...
John Peter Howell
Feb 21, 2018
John Peter passed away in Richmond, BC on February 21, 2018 at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife Winnifred and their eight children: Kathleen, Ann Marie, Peter (Margaret), Michael (Julie), Mary Susan (Paul), Theresa (Francis), John (Kimberly) and Carolyn (Brett) as well as 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dad was born in Fort...
Elizabeth Burdis Burnett
Feb 20, 2018
The family of Elizabeth are very sad to announce her passing on February 20, 2018 at Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 85. Betty arrived on the Canadian shores with her husband Jimmy and young son Ian in 1955. They settled in Vancouver and lived there until 1998, when they relocated to New Westminster. She worked up until...
Pearl Dorathea Cameron
Feb 18, 2018
Pearl Dorathea Cameron born September 9, 1923 in Port of Spain, Trinidad passed away Feb 18, 2018 at VGH Pallative Unit. She is survived by her 3 children Pat(Greg), Richard (Helen), Shirley and Kathy, who has been a daughter to her. Her grandchildren Michelle and Jason Cameron, Derek, Ramon, Nicole and Leon San Vicente. Her great grands, Moziah, Nyelah,...
Walter Leopold Simon
Feb 18, 2018
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Walter Simon. Husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all that loved and cared for him. Walter is survived by his most loving and caring wife Irma, daughters Caroline and Teresa and his son Gordon and daughter-in-law Carol, and their two beautiful daughters Alysia and...
Concepcion Banag Isidro
Feb 17, 2018
Concepcion passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 at her home in Burnaby, BC at the age of 98. Nanay Conching (as she was known to many) was born on November 27, 1919 to parents, Lucas & Matilde Banag. Nanay will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Renato (Michel) and Jose Isidro, Jr. and daughters, Carmelita (Nunilon) Mariano, Cecilia...
Concepcion Banag Isidro
Feb 17, 2018
Concepcion passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 at her home in Burnaby, BC at the age of 98. Nanay Conching (as she was known to many) was born on November 27, 1919 to parents, Lucas & Matilde Banag. Nanay will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Renato (Michel) and Jose Isidro, Jr. and daughters, Carmelita (Nunilon) Mariano, Cecilia...
Maria Chiara Mainella
Feb 16, 2018
Maria Chiara Mainella passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018, after a short illness. Born September 30, 1936 in Acquevive di Frosolone, Italy, she is lovingly survived by her husband Filippo, son Frank (Antonia), son Mario (Sheri), grandchildren Nicoletta, Filippo, Chiara and Gabriella, sisters Luisa and Colomba (Michele) and families. Maria Chiara Mainella was a hard-working and loving wife,...
Rhonnda Jean Hemmerling
Feb 16, 2018
Rhonnda Jean was born in Smithers, B.C. on June 27, 1947. She passed away suddenly on Friday, February 16, 2018 in Surrey, B.C. Survived by her loving husband George, 7 children, their spouses, 13 grandchildren and her youngest sister. Celebration of Life to be held at Redwoods Golf Course 22011 88 Ave, Langley, B.C. on Saturday, February 24, 2018...
Jean Dorothy Campbell
Feb 12, 2018
Jean Dorothy Campbell Jean kept index cards, files and foolscap pages filled with funny sayings, questionable artwork, letters and stories of her children and grandchildren. Now it is our chance to return the favour. To tell Jean's stories. Jean Dorothy Campbell (nee Rowe) was born April 26, 1930 in Fergus, Ontario. She lived on a farm with her family...
Margaret Mary Peterson
Feb 5, 2018
Passed away on February 5th, 2018 in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd Peterson. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Janice Penland, grandson Jeff Billingsley and several siblings. Other family, friends and children, Lorna (Roger) Boisvert, Brenda (Ross) Tepple, Nelson (Becky) Peterson, 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sisters Jeanette, Vera, Marie and...
Margaret Elliot Stirling
Feb 4, 2018
Margaret Stirling passed away quietly from old age and dementia in the early hours of Feb. 4, 2018, at the Braddan Private Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., at the age of 105. She was born to Matthew and Florence Little in Haileybury, Ont. on Oct. 7, 1912, and grew up in Victoria. She graduated from the University of British Columbia...
Barrie Stewart Arnold Carlson
Feb 3, 2018
CARLSON, Barrie Stewart Arnold June 29th, 1948 - February 3rd, 2018 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barrie, beloved husband of Ann Marie, father of Eileen (David) and Deanna, and proud grandfather of Emma and Zoe. Barrie was born during the flood of 1948 in New Westminster. He lived the greater part of...
Eun Yung "Mary" Kim
Feb 1, 2018
Eun Yung Mary Kim passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her bedside on February 1st, 2018 in Vancouver after bravely fighting an extended illness. She was born on March 1st, 1939, attended Kyunggi Girl’s High School where she made countless lifelong friends, and majored in Pharmacology at Ewha Women’s University. Eun Yung, a lifelong devout Catholic,...
Betty Canning
Jan 31, 2018
Passed away on January 31st, 2018 at Peace Arch Hospice in white Rock, B.C. at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on February 8th, 2018 at Good Shepherd Church, 2250 150th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Jasmina Siscar Olid
Jan 31, 2018
JASMINA SISCAR OLID 1931-2018 Dearest Mother The dearest mother, the kindest friend, One of the best whom God could lend. Loving, thoughtful, gentle and true, Always willing a kind act to do. Always so good, unselfish and kind, Few on this earth her equal we find, Honourable and upright in all of her ways, Loyal and true to the...
Aline Marie Cox
Jan 30, 2018
Aline was born in Governor, Saskatchewan. She moved to Vancouver in late 1940’s where she met and married her husband Jesse. (Pre-deceased) She was an amazing, strong, independent woman. As per the old saying, 'she did not suffer fools gladly', she had strict defined boundaries, worked hard, was extremely honest, reliable, determined, intelligent and interested in so...
Gian Franco (Frank) Pezzutti
Jan 29, 2018
Born in Fontanafredda, Pordenone, Italy, August 13, 1940, Frank passed away at Fellburn Care Centre on January 29, 2018 after a recurrence of prostate cancer. Frank was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 213 and was well known in the trucking community, often working with City of Vancouver crews. Frank was also well known in the Italian community,...
Bruce Anderson
Jan 28, 2018
Michael ‘Bruce’ Anderson, beloved husband of Alison Dempsey passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the age of 52 years. Bruce was born in Ottawa, Ontario where he attended school and university, earning an MA in political science. During his childhood in Ottawa, he enjoyed summers at the family cottage in the Gatineau, and loved playing...
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