Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Marian Sylvester
Mar 14, 2017
She was a beauty, our Marian. From her early years in Oliver, BC to her final days in Vancouver – and all the stops in between – she couldn’t let a minute pass without a quip, a smile, or a hug that could swallow a heartache. Her conjuring arts were legion, including her curiosity for new cuisines:...
Adolfo Nerpio
Mar 8, 2017
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Adolfo Acuña Nerpio. Survived by his wife, Dalisay (Daisy) Nerpio; children, Rigor (Georgina), Adolfo Jr (Lisa), Dennis (Jennie), Fred (Tiffany), Lara (John); grandchildren, Chelsea, Justin, PK, Braedon, Audessa, Ayden, Bryant, Anderson and Joshua; and extended family in the Philippines and throughout the world. Addi was a...
Irene Mottley
Feb 28, 2017
Born May 19, 1932, in Revelstoke, B.C., Irene Veronica Mottley passed away peacefully in her home, in Vancouver, on February 28, 2017. Irene retired from Magee Secondary School in 1994 as a teacher of French and Social Studies. She absolutely loved her teaching career and her many, many students. She also loved playing her violin, and after...
Peter Fung
Feb 25, 2017
Peter had a stroke and passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday, February 25, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby; two sons, Jonathan and Derrick; brothers, David (Helen) and Dominic; and sisters, Linda, Nellie and Ann (David). Peter worked his entire life in advertising and graphic design both...
Bento Fernandes
Feb 25, 2017
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Benny Jose Fernandes on February 25, 2017 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife, Lydia of 47 years; his son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Caterina; son-in-law, Peter Szulc; his cherished grandchildren, Katarina, Nicholas, and...
Christina Mcbay
Feb 23, 2017
Christina was born in Vancouver, BC, on July 6, 1914 and passed away peacefully at the age of 102 years on February 23, 2017 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver. Christina lived her entire life in Kitsilano and knew the history of the area from its earliest days. She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Purves;...
Semen Kaspryk
Feb 22, 2017
Born in Torky, Ukraine on January 22, 1916. Semen passed peacefully into the Lord's presence on February 22, 2017. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years, Walentyna; and is survived by his daughter, Lesia (Dan); son, Jaroslav, and 4 beloved grandchildren. Prayers will be held Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and Liturgy...
Petronella Weiler
Feb 18, 2017
Petronella “Pat”, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Vancouver, BC. Pat was born in June 1920 in the hamlet of Mount Green, Saskatchewan to parents Mathias and Pauline Wanner. Pat was the third oldest child in a loving, close-knit family of 12 children. Having grown up in a small prairie community, Pat wanted a...
Natalie Gibson
Feb 17, 2017
Natalie’s passing was sudden and heartbreaking. She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Shaun; and adored daughter, Kiera. She is also missed and loved by her Mom and Dad, Duncan and Georgia Chisholm; sister, Andrea Wilson (Anthony and Aubrey); brother, Joey Chisholm (Hannah Sungaila); and the Gibson Family, mother in-law, Janet; brother in-laws, Mark (Tonnyih, Rachael and...
Stanley Bednash
Feb 17, 2017
Passed on peacefully and entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, February 17, 2017. Born in Wymark, Saskatchewan, growing up in Swift Current, Stan loved people, hockey and horse racing. He served in the RCAF during the Korean War, CFB Penhold, AB. Predeceased by Stanley Bednash/Bednarz and Polly/Pawla Anna Mary, sisters Jean (Jack),...
Costantino Di Antonio
Feb 17, 2017
Costantino Di Antonio died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on February 17, 2017 in Surrey, BC at the age of 82 years. Costantino is survived by his wife Rita, children Maria, Lilliana (Ryan), Daniela (Chad) and Rino (Sherri), and by his adoring grandchildren Alex, Stephen,Selina, Ava, Kieran, Aliya and Alyssa. A funeral will be...
Verna Pears
Feb 14, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce Verna’s passing in Vancouver, BC where she was born and raised. Verna is predeceased by her parents, Stan and Winnifred; and brother, Robert McCullough. She is survived by her husband, Ken; children, Steve (Donna), Ron (Annamaria), and Susan (Richard); grandchildren, Kevin, Brandon, Kurtis, and Cathy; and brother-in-law, Don (Barb)....
Dusty Mittlestead
Feb 14, 2017
Dusty, of Surrey, BC passed away after a long battle with cancer on February 14, 2017 at the age of 65. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Cathy, his children Pamela and Mike (Jessica), his grandchildren Cayla and Owen, his sisters Lois, Marilyn (Irwin), June (Alan), brother Myles (Lynn) and sister-in-law Chris (Greg). He will...
Dorothy Wheeler
Feb 12, 2017
On February 12, 2017, with family at her side, our beautiful Mom passed away at Eagle Ridge Hospital. Dorothy, the youngest of 12 children, lived a life filled with loving family and friends and devoted much of her time toward the service of others. Predeceased by Herbert, her husband of 48 years, Dorothy will be deeply missed by her...
John Varley
Feb 10, 2017
Dr. John Charles Varley, BA, MSc, MD December 17, 1925 - February 10, 2017 Devoted father, husband, healer, friend; Dr. Varley went to be with the Lord on Feb. 10th in his 91st year. He departed peacefully, with family at his bedside. Dad had a long and incredible life. He enlisted in the army near the end of the...
Zofia Reluga
Feb 7, 2017
It is with deepest sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death and peaceful passing of Zofia Reluga on February 7, 2017 at the age of 86. While battling diabetes for most of her life, she suddenly took ill and died at Vancouver General Hospital. Zofia was born in a small village of Zegocina in Poland....
Fr. Brendan Boland
Feb 6, 2017
On Monday, February 6, 2017 Father Brendan Boland died at the age of 92. He had been receiving palliative care at home in the Redemptorist residence at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Vancouver. Fr. Brendan was born June 12, 1924 in Aughoose, County Mayo, Ireland – the son of James Boland and Mary Kate Cannon; he...
John Huguet
Feb 4, 2017
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of John Franklin Huguet. John was born December 28, 1945 in Neepawa, Manitoba to Avery & Marjorie Huguet. John grew up in East Vancouver with his older brother Courtney. In 1964 John began working at Commonwealth Construction Company. Over his 33 years there he worked his way...
Mary Bitz
Feb 2, 2017
We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother and sister. Mary passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be missed by all her six children; Rod, Jim, Tim, Rob, Lori, Lisa and her brothers Ron, Al, Greg. There will be a Memorial Service held February 10, 2017 at 11:00 am at...
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