Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Frances Clegg
Dec 24, 2016
Frances died peacefully with grace and dignity on December 24,2016 at Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care, White Rock in her 98th year. Her loving husband Peter was never far from her side especially in the last few challenging months. Born to Terrence and Madeleine Boudreau in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia as Françoise Johanna, the second of 7 children...
Joseph Urbanowski
Dec 23, 2016
Joseph Urbanowski passed away on December 23, 2016 at the age of 93. Predeceased by his brother Casimir, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gertrude; daughters Alicja Krysiak and Jolanta Ozimkowski (Richard); son Martin Urbanowski (Dominika); and grandchildren, Pawel, Robert, Monika, Victoria, Isabella, and Jacob. Survived by his sister, Dr. Janina Stencel, two nephews, and...
Bessie Lee
Dec 22, 2016
We sadly announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Bessie Lee (nee Lum) on December 22, 2016 in Burnaby at the age of 92 years. Bessie was predeceased by husband, Henry James Lee; eldest son, James Lee (Colleen); and brother, Don Lum (Dorothy). She is survived by her children: Joyce,...
Gordon Lowe
Dec 22, 2016
On December 22, 2016, Gordon Robert “Bob” Lowe of New Westminster, British Columbia, passed away at the age of 71 years. Bob was the only child of Catherine L. Lowe (nee Biswanger) and Gordon H. Lowe, who predeceased him. Bob was a happy and enthusiastic youngster, who dealt with extensive health issues all his life. A good man of...
Anna Andrijaszyn
Dec 21, 2016
Anna Andrijaszyn passed away peacefully on December 21, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. Anna was taken to the hospital on November 16 having difficulty breathing and although she was looking forward to returning home she wasn't able to. Anna celebrated her 91st birthday in the hospital on December 9 and twelve days later passed away. Anna was predeceased...
Mary Jane Phillips
Dec 20, 2016
Passed away on December 20, 2016 in Augustine House, Delta, BC. She is survived by her husband Michael, brother Thad, sister Isabelle, goddaughters Malinda Lee & Cathy Lo and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was a perennial scholar and teacher. She was a graduate of both St. Mary’s Academy and the University of Manitoba, and had...
Irene Zavadell
Dec 18, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene on December 18, 2016 at Lions Gate Hospital. Irene was always pleasant, gracious, kind and caring. She will be sadly missed by all the people whose lives she touched. Irene is lovingly remembered by her husband, Walter, of 55 years; her sons, Pierre and Andriko;...
Alma Cottrell
Dec 16, 2016
Short of her 94th birthday Alma Cottrell died peacefully on December 16, 2016 in Vancouver at VGH. She will be greatly missed by her 2 daughters; Judy Cottrell, and Lynda Cranston(James) of Vancouver. She had been physically challenged over the last year and more recently which led to her admittance to VGH. Prior to the last year,...
Isabella Brown
Dec 13, 2016
Our dear Mom passed away on December 13, 2016. Isabella was the older of two sisters. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Mom is now at peace. She has been rejoined with her husband; her dad; her mom; her sister, Agnes; and her pets Missy and Zulu. Isabella leaves behind her twin, Jessie Jones (Larry); her...
Dr. Stanley Hashimoto
Dec 3, 2016
Dr. Stanley Hashimoto passed away on December 3, 2106 surrounded by his loving family at Vancouver General Hospital where he served as a neurologist for 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Terrie; his daughters, April and Lara; his son, Skip (Nancy); and two grandchildren, Roy Stanley and Reid Sheldon. Stanley was born...
Carl Kennedy
Dec 3, 2016
This is the story of a man who lived a very full and extraordinary life. Carl Kociubynski was born in 1929 of a Ukrainian Catholic mother and a Polish Jew father. His background was a secret he kept for most of his life. He grew up in a small town called Buchach, which was in Poland prior...
Armande Forsyth
Nov 27, 2016
Armande Yvonne Bernice Marie passed away peacefully on November 27, 2016 in Vancouver at the age of 91, predeceased by her husband of fifty-four years, John. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children and spouses, Michele (Jeff), Joan (Bill) and Bob (Linda) and seven grandchildren, Kaelin, Terry, Kendra, Genevieve, Henry, Louise and Isabelle. Armande was...
John Oughtred
Nov 26, 2016
Russell died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Vancouver on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Russell is survived by his loving wife, Elisabeth (Betty Sommerville), his mother Runa, his brother Clifford and wife Margot, his nephew Ryan, and other extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his ¬father, Aulay. Born...
Nikolai Kolesnikov
Nov 25, 2016
Age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Louis Brier Home. He was born April 3, 1924 in Moscow, Russia to Elena Brun and Mikhail Kolesnikov. Nikolai was a graduate of the Moscow Theatrical Arts Institute, where he developed his love for singing, theater, and the arts. After moving to Vancouver in 1982,...
Gordon Doyle
Nov 25, 2016
The family of Gordon Doyle is saddened to announce his passing on November 25, 2016. He was born on July 9, 1947 in Vancouver, BC. Gordon was predeceased by parents, Michael and Edith; and is survived by his friends and family, Pat, brother, Barry; his four sons, Gordon (Ashleen), Tom, Trevor and Kyle; and his three grandchildren,...
Araceli Castillo
Nov 22, 2016
Araceli passed away on November 22, 2016 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 87. She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends Estrella (Orlino), Mercedes, Elda (Ricardo), Myles (Dan), Sonia (Larry) and Grace (Grant); as well as 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Araceli was a lover of music; an extremely passionate and accomplished pianist who...
George Jack
Nov 22, 2016
George passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, leaving behind many who grieve his loss. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Anne Marie Jack; his parents, Ethel and William Jack; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; and son-in-law, Terence O'Brien. He is survived by his children, Lynda-May, Maureen (Derek LaCroix), and Murray;...
Ronald Johansen
Nov 22, 2016
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald 'Smokey' Douglas Johansen on November 22, 2016, at the age of 68, after battling complications associated with and following a double lung transplant. Survived by his loving wife, Donna; his brother, Larry (Wendy); his children, Chris, Darren, and Tricia; his grandchildren, Gregory,...
Dr. Michael Whitehead
Nov 21, 2016
Michael Whitehead passed away peacefully on November 21, 2016 at Vancouver General Hospital with his family by his side. He was 73. Michael was born in 1943 in Liverpool and raised in Birkenhead, England. He attended Liverpool University where he obtained his medical degree. He then attended school in Salisbury and Oxford where he received his fellowship...
Ruth Helen Trifos
Nov 13, 2016
Ruth died peacefully in Vancouver on November 13, 2016 at the age of ninety. She will be remembered by her daughter, Rochelle Vigurs of Massachusetts; and son, Leagh Vigurs of California; her two grandchildren, Adrian and Lara Berry of Toronto; and three great-grandchildren, Deryck, Amelia, and Miles. Ruth was born and lived most of her life in...
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