Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Maria Camilla Rossi Grinti
Mar 27, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Camilla who died peacefully on March 27th, 2025, at the age of 79. She is predeceased by her former husband Luciano and will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her daughter Rebecca, son-in law Christopher, grandchildren Sebastian and Julia and her large group of close friends. Immigrating to Canada at the...
Elizabeth Norvena Lyle
Mar 27, 2025
Elizabeth Norvena Marie Lyle April 17, 1958 - March 27, 2025 The family is sad to announce the passing of Elizabeth Norvena Marie Lyle. Norvena passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2025, at 66 years of age while residing in Chilliwack, BC.Norvena was a very charismatic, generous, kind & loving woman and was always up for an adventure. She was...
Rita Gertrude (Kramer) Stewart
Mar 26, 2025
Rita affectionately known as “Grannie” / “Nana”,
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Clover Heights, her home for the last several years, at the age of 99 years.
Mom was the youngest and last survivor of her nine siblings: August, Joseph, Matthew, Frank, Bill/William, Albert, Twins/Johnny and Louise and Mary, as well as her devoted husband, John (Jock) McNeil...
Christopher K. Covell
Mar 26, 2025
Not how that he died
But how did he live
Not that which he gained
But that which he gave
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher K. Covell at age 57 in Vancouver, B.C. Chris’ life was cut short, but he lived it well. He will be remembered for his intelligence, creativity, kindness, and generosity. He will...
Jean Hefferland
Mar 26, 2025
Jean passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025, at New Vista Society Care Home at the age of 98.
She is predeceased by her husband Jackie, all sons and daughters Raymond, John, Paul, Theresa, Mary, and Michelle. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, including relatives in Scotland.
For many years Jean worked at the...
Ronald Ray Hill
Mar 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Hill on March 24th, 2025. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Maureen, his daughters, Angela and Carly (Scott), and his granddaughters, Ella, Zoe, Violet, and Paige. He was predeceased by his sisters Norma and Betty and his brother Tom. He leaves behind his...
Zvonko Basic
Mar 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Zvonko Basic, who left us on March 24, 2025, at the age of 84 years. Zvonko was born on June 16, 1940, in Zavidovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Ana and Anton Basic. In the mid-1960s, he made the courageous decision to move to Canada, first arriving in Halifax and...
Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈
Mar 23, 2025
Kwok Yuk Yau 邱国鋈, a distinguished educator and passionate artist, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada, at the age of 88. Born on June 17, 1936, in Hong Kong, he dedicated his life to the field of education, making significant contributions as a teacher and principal in several esteemed institutions.
Kwok's academic journey began at the University of...
Vittorio Di Giovanni
Mar 23, 2025
Vittorio Di Giovanni passed away peacefully at the age of 88.
He is predeceased by his son Michele. He is survived by his wife Giuseppina, son Gianfranco (Laura), daughter-in-law Vita, and grandchildren Allegra, Sofia, Damiano, and Eva.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church 555 South Slocan Street,...
Richard McGregor “Greg” Fowler
Mar 22, 2025
Greg Fowler passed away peacefully on March 22 after a long illness.
Greg was born in Pasadena, California before moving to Vancouver with his two loving Canadian parents. He and his parents and younger sister Vicki settled into their home on Cedarhurst drive in Vancouver where Greg ultimately attended McGee Secondary School before going on to UBC.
Greg is grieved by his...
Elmer Proznick
Mar 22, 2025
After a long and well lived life, we are saddened to announce the passing of our Dad and Gramps, Elmer Proznick at the Berkley Care Centre, North Vancouver in his 91st year. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou; grandson Michael; parents Joe and Dora; sisters Mary, Lena, and Elsie; brothers Paul and Nick. He will be lovingly remembered...
Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski
Mar 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Eugenia (Jean) Krupinski (nee Maliszewska), age 99, passed away peacefully March 20, 2025. She was born in Szudzialowo, Poland on April 2, 1925, to Jan and Konstancja. After being captured in WW2 by the Germans at 17, she was taken away from her family and forced to work in labor camps...
Robert Edmund Listecki Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Robert Edmund Listecki Jr., 61, passed away on March 20, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Rob’s life was a true gift, and those who knew him were grateful for the time they shared with him.
Rob lived in Vancouver with his loving wife, Tricia, and their...
Biljana Adamovic
Mar 20, 2025
In the late hours of the first day of Spring, on March 20th, 2025, surrounded by her family, Biljana Adamovic peacefully passed away.
She was born on February 14th, 1968, in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia to Gradimir and Milena Stamenkovic. She spent her childhood in the town of Mali Zvornik, which is nestled in the hills enveloping the river...
Shui Fun Leung
Mar 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Chan family announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Shui Fun Leung of Burnaby, BC. She was born on April 13, 1934 in Guangdong, China and passed away peacefully at Burnaby, British Columbia on March 19, 2025 at the high age of 90. Our heartfelt condolences to the Chan family at...
Lola Marie Vermeulen
Mar 19, 2025
Last day of travel adventure to Gujarat, India, January 3rd , 2025.“There is a reason this is the least travelled area of India.” Marie’s comment
Marie left us peacefully on March 19th , 2025.
Born March 29th , 1947, in Powel River, B.C. to Slim and Margaret Davidson. Marie is the third of their six daughters.
In 1950, 3-year-old Marie and her family...
Felipa Castanas Dominado
Mar 17, 2025
Felipa Castanas Dominado passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 at the age of 95. She is predeceased by husband Ireneo and son Kenneth. She is survived by her daughter Sandra, son Edsel, younger brother Carlos and grandchildren Dominic, Myka, Keanu and Justine.
She was a prayerful person, loving mother, sister and a devoted friend to many. She will be dearly...
Larry Peter Frank Longo
Mar 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the very sudden passing of our dear brother and uncle, Larry Peter Frank Longo, who passed away March 15, 2025. Born in 1955 Vancouver, B.C.
Predeceased by Mother, Chris Longo and Father, Alex Longo of Vancouver, B.C. Survived by sister, Donna (Michael), and brother Jim (Mollie), nephews Jimmy (Tara) and Michael and their...
Edmund Hensel
Mar 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother & uncle, in the city of Vancouver at the Blessed age of 94.
Edmund was born in a small German farming community in eastern Europe, the second oldest of eight children of Emil and Emilie Hensel. Like many other families from that time, their lives...
Harold Derby Edward Grossman
Mar 9, 2025
Derby Grossman, aged 90, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 with family at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his wives Donna (née Leveridge, d.2015) and Barbara (née Dye, d.1972), his stepdaughter Kathy Esselmont, and brother Terry Grossman. He is lovingly remembered by his children Liz Dürfeld (Ric Dürfeld), Don Grossman (Tracy Espenant), and Leah Ramsay (Dave...
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