OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Lorraine Waring

Lorraine Waring

Oct 3, 2017

Lorraine passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 72. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Wynne (Kevin), her grandchildren Harry and Louisa, her sister Elizabeth, her family and her many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Saturday October 21st at St. Mary's Kerrisdale, 2490...

Mette Garbutt

Mette Garbutt

Oct 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mette Garbutt, beloved wife of the late Gordon Garbutt. She will be dearly missed by her children Clifford (Athena), Dana and Shelley; grandchildren Natalie, Danielle and Jeffrey; brother David Petersen (Gerda); sister-in-law Loraine Atkey; nieces and nephew; and dear friends. Mette was a loving mother and...

Margaret Ward

Margaret Ward

Oct 2, 2017

Margaret Patricia WARD March 28 1923 - October 02 2017 It is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of Margaret, my Mom. Margaret passed away peacefully at West Shore Laylum. Predeceased by her Mother, Margaret Phillips (McLaren), Father, Arthur Bernard Phillips, Brother, Robert Bernard Phillips, Sister, Kathleen Evelyn Hutchison (Phillips), Husband, Francis (Frank) Ward...

Ronald Ellis

Ronald Ellis

Oct 2, 2017

Born on June 30, 1943 passed away in his sleep at the BC Cancer Agency after a very short battle with cancer on Oct. 2, 2017. Ron was predeceased by his daughter Sonja on April 1, 2017 and by his parents Reta and Edward Ellis in 2010. Left to mourn his loss are his wife and soulmate...

Ellanor Roste

Ellanor Roste

Oct 1, 2017

ROSTE, Ellanor (Helen) Passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital, Port Moody; predeceased by her husband Leonard and son Douglas; survived by sister Margaret, daughter Beverley (John), grandchildren Jonathan (IIDA), Kristy (Laird), great-grandchildren Georgia and Grady. Mom enjoyed her family and loved playing Bingo. We will miss you mom, Nana, great-grandma.  A family tea will be held...

Tomislav Seselja

Tomislav Seselja

Sep 29, 2017

Tomislav  passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on September 29th 2017 at the age of 79. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ozana  and  his four sons Karl (Teresa), Dennis (Jane),  Michael (Lesley) and Eric. He leaves behind his sisters Danica, Olga, Blanca Lenka and brother Zvonka. Better known as Dida he lived for...

Cindy Eichhorst

Cindy Eichhorst

Sep 25, 2017

We are heart-broken to announce the sudden passing of our dearly loved "Cindy". She will be sadly missed by her partner Dave, daughter Evelyn, father Arnold, mother Kathleen and 2 grandmothers; aunties, uncles, cousins and many friends. A Memorial service will be held  at 2:00 p.m. on October 14,2017.

Ann Owen

Ann Owen

Sep 25, 2017

Ann Owen passed away Monday September 25, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 80 after a long illness. She is survived by her two children, Russell and Melody, and her two grandchildren, Krysten and Justine. Ann Owen was born in Essex, England on Christmas Eve, 1936 to George Walter Chandler and Florence Maud Chandler (nee Giles)....

Father Donald Macdonald

Father Donald Macdonald

Sep 24, 2017

MACDONALD – Rev. Donald Douglas, O.M.I., passed away on September 24, 2017 at Brock Fahrni Pavilion, Vancouver, BC.  Fr. DD was born July 14, 1933 in Antigonish, NS.  He was Ordained to the Priesthood in the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate December 19, 1959 in Antigonish, NS.  Fr. DD was survived by two sisters:  ...

Daryle Britton

Daryle Britton

Sep 23, 2017

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we share the passing of an amazing man, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and partner.  Daryle was born May 26, 1948 and passed in the presence of family and loved ones on September 23, 2017, unexpectedly following a short and rapid decline resulting from heart complications. Daryle is...

Earl Mccartney

Earl Mccartney

Sep 21, 2017

Earl Gregory “Greg” McCartney, born January 28th, 1951, died this past Thursday, September 21st at the age of 66 with his family by his side.  Greg battled bravely in recent months with brain cancer and complications surrounding that.  He is predeceased by his mother, Sarah Jane “Jean” McCartney and father, Earle James McCartney.  Greg is survived by...

Barbara Koffler

Barbara Koffler

Sep 20, 2017

Barbara Koffler (Schaaf) passed away on Sept. 20, 2017 in Burnaby five days before her 94th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, brother, and husband.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Emilie, nieces and nephews, their families, and many other family and friends.  Barbara was a daughter, sister, wife, friend, aunt, great aunt, and...

Robert Gerein

Robert Gerein

Sep 20, 2017

GEREIN, Robert Theodore With heavy hearts, we report the unexpected, peaceful passing of Rob at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Alfred Gerein, survived by his mother, Patricia, sister, Charlene, aunt Eve, uncles George and Bruce, his many cousins, and, most of all, his two, lovely daughters, Lillie and Bailea, and their mother, Corrie....

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Sep 19, 2017

Phillips, Margaret Ella (nee Dixon) April 2nd, 1922 – September 19th, 2017 With her loving son beside her, Margaret (Marnie) peacefully slipped from this world into the solace of Heaven and the ever-patient waiting arms of Ernie. Marnie was born in New Westminster April 2,1922, the first child of Lottie and Joseph Dixon.  She was joined with...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Sep 18, 2017

Patricia "Paddie" Dawn Smith passed away peacefully in Abbotsford BC after a courageous battle with cancer on September 18th, 2017. Paddie was born in Kent England on January 28th, 1940 and is survived by her very loving family; George her husband of 41 years, her son Warwick and his wife Tarin, three step daughters Tracy, Sandra and...

William Fordham Johnson Wood

William Fordham Johnson Wood

Sep 17, 2017

Bill died on September 17th, after a brief suffering from pancreatic cancer. Bill's beloved wife, Clara, predeceased him on September 7th, 2016. He is much missed by his daughters, Laura and Gillian Wood, son William with his partner Catherine Crowston and her daughter Hana, as well as by his dear grandsons Joseph and Samuel Brydon. He will be remembered...

Renzo Andreutti

Renzo Andreutti

Sep 17, 2017

Renzo passed away peacefully at Purdy Pavilion, UBC Hospital - Vancouver, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Clarice and his son Lawrence. Family would like to thank the staff at Purdy Pavilion for their care and compassion during his stay there. Clarice would also like to thank Deborah, dear friend since 1975,...

John Auersperg

John Auersperg

Sep 17, 2017

John Auersperg (b. Friedland Cze 30 Jan 1930, d. 17 Sept 2017) On Sunday, at home in Vancouver, our beloved John (Hansl) Auersperg passed into the arms of God. He went to sleep happy and at peace, looking forward, as always, to spending time with his family and friends. John was predeceased by his father Eduard and...

Antonio Pisani

Antonio Pisani

Sep 16, 2017

Antonio Pisani passed away peacefully on September 16, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 74 years. Predeceased by his parents Vincenza and Arturo. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters: Carmela (Antonio), Marcella (Domenico), Iole (Manfred); wife Carla; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Prayers will be offered Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m....

Marian Richards

Marian Richards

Sep 15, 2017

Marian Richards passed away peacefully in Vancouver BC on September 15th 2017 at 80 years of age. Marian is survived by her son Stephen and daughter Wendy (Jeremy), grandchildren Evelyn and Kathy; siblings, Jack, Raymond, Elaine and Barbara of England. She is preceded in death by her sisters Edith and Brenda of England. Marian was born on...

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