Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
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...
Johanna De Vos
Feb 1, 2017
Johanna passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 83 years. She was born in Nijmegen, Netherlands on September 21, 1933. Johanna was predeceased by her brother, Frans van Hees; and her sisters, Femia de Koning-van Hees and Rieki van Duinen-van Hees. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Nico; her daughters,...
Alison Phillips
Feb 1, 2017
Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 at Queens Park Care Centre, New Westminster, BC at the age of 93. She was predeceased by husband Roy, sister May and brother Bill. She will be lovingly remembered by daughter Diane (Marty) and brother Jim (Anne) as well as grand children Bryan (Masako, Jett, Aila) and Karen (Tony, Hailey, Nic), nephews...
Joan Opsal
Jan 31, 2017
Joan passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 31, 2017. Joan was 87 years old and was predeceased by her brother, Frankie Doyle. She will be profoundly missed by her three children, Matthew, Laura and Cynthia; along with their spouses, John Mercier, and Oscar Gonzalez; her sister-in-law, Carmen Opsal; and her special little...
Arthur Currie
Jan 31, 2017
Our dad passed away peacefully at Vancouver general hospital at age 92 after a short illness. Art was born in Irma, Alberta to Annie and Gerald Currie. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Wilma Robertson; and survived by his sister, Helen Brown of Owen Sound, Ontario. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gladys...
Herbert Haberl
Jan 25, 2017
Bill passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 88. Predeceased by his son, James; sister, Ruth; and brother, Michael. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Margaret (O'Brien); daughter, Susan (Sridhar); sons, Herb (Shelley), Kevin (Vicki), Patrick (Gabrielle), and Michael (Ardyth); grandchildren, Maxine, Kelsey, Rajesh, Jaslyn, Will, Kiran, Connor, Jessica,...
Frank Musialek
Jan 25, 2017
At the age of 82, Frank Musialek passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017 at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock after a battle with cancer. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Predeceased by his parents John and Wiktoria Musialek and brothers Anton Musialek and Joe Musialek and former spouse Rosario Flores Musialek. He is survived...
Maria Mota
Jan 24, 2017
Maria passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on January 24, 2017 at the age of 79. She was predeceased by her mother, Maria Dos Anjos de Medeiros; her father, Alfredo de Frias; her husband, Valdemar Mota; and her beloved infant son. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Donald and Carlos...
Violet Smith
Jan 24, 2017
Born at VGH, Violet was a lifelong resident of Vancouver. She spent her early years at 843 Keefer and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, attending their elementary school as well. Always the star pupil, Violet remained lifelong friends with the school’s nuns. As a teenager, her family moved to 1863 Francis. She attended Templeton, Britannia,...
Richard Whelan
Jan 22, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Whelan on January 22, 2017 in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 85. Dick is predeceased by his father, Patrick; mother, Ellen; sister, Eleanor; and brothers, William, James and Patrick. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife...
Iona De La Cruz - Driegen
Jan 21, 2017
Iona Audrey Eleanor De La Cruz Driegen nee Fitzgerald (83) passed away on Friday January 6, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Iona was born on April 7, 1933 in Calcutta, India. She attended St. Joseph’s Convent School in Kamptee, India and was awarded the title of “Best Girl.” She was renowned for her beauty...
Barbara Dunlop
Jan 15, 2017
Barbara Dunlop, a long-time resident of West and North Vancouver, died on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Purdy Pavilion in Vancouver. Born in Vancouver in 1920, Barbara attended Kitsilano High School where she starred in basketball, quite an accomplishment for a person who was very determined to be five feet two and one-half inches tall. Barbara was...
Concetta Busse
Jan 15, 2017
Tina Busse January 22, 1931 - January 15, 2017. It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, wife, Nonna, aunt, and friend, Tina Busse. Predeceased by her parents, Roberto and Clementina Lauro, and brother Robert Lauro. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. Lee Busse, her sister...
Raymond Robinson
Jan 15, 2017
Raymond Douglas Robinson was born on December 6, 1986 in Pointe Claire, QC. He passed away peacefully in Burnaby on January 15, 2017. He is survived by his Mother Dianne Eugenia Kisilenko & his big Sister Marianne Donna Robinson of Vancouver BC, his Father Bruce Douglas Robinson of Montreal, QC, and his Daughter Abigail Marie Donna MacLeod-Robinson...
Maria Soellmann
Jan 8, 2017
Born in Austria, made her way to Canada, and lived a long life to the age of 98. She helped those who were in need as a nurse in Vancouver, BC, and as a Red Cross Sister in the Yukon. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her godson, Xavier.
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