Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Brian Colwell
Jul 24, 2016
Colwell, Brian Arthur met his peace on Sunday July 24th, 2016 at Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 71. He was born in the small town of Cumberland on Vancouver Island on March 17, 1945. He was the middle child of the Colwell clan. Brian is predeceased by both his parents, George and Rose, as well...
Arthur Gagné
Jul 20, 2016
Arthur George Gagné of North Vancouver died gracefully at home at the age of 92 surrounded by his loving family and comforted by his faith in God. Born to Joseph Rosaire and Emelia (Fortier) Gagné on August 21, 1923 in a farmhouse in a wheat field near Coderre Saskatchewan, described on his birth certificate as Sec. 5, Tp. 14,...
Irene Markovich (Nee Willemelis)
Jul 18, 2016
Irene died in St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, on July 18, 2016 at the age of 82. Irene was born in Berlin, Germany in 1934 and became a Canadian citizen in 1969. A proud, independent and hard working woman, Irene was elegant, sophisticated and always had great shoes. She kept her sense of fun and humour to the...
Edythe Culling
Jul 8, 2016
She was definitely one of a kind!! Edythe will forever be loved, cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege to know and love her. As a social butterfly and genuine lover of people, Edythe was a consistent and welcomed energy on Granville Street. It wasn’t unusual to see her enjoying a night on the town...
Mary Nezil
Jul 6, 2016
Passed away suddenly on July 6 at the age of 84. Predeceased by her husband, Walter Nezil, she will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Bernadette (Lawrence, d. 2016), Frances (Robert), and Janine (Johnny), grandchildren Michelle (Brent), Kyle, Mary Katherine, Robert, Alyssa, and Natalia, and great-grandchildren Savannah, Alyvia, Cohen, and Myles, as well as many extended family...
Marguerite Kohnke
Jun 29, 2016
KOHNKE,Marguerite (neeMcDonald) April4,1936–June29,2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marguerite Eleanor Kohnke, of heart failure at Burnaby Hospital on June 29 in conjunction with a lengthy cancer battle. She is survived by loving husband James Edward, children Michelle (Bill), Yvette (Dave), grandchildren Ryan, Jocelyn, Tyler and Chantel (Chris) along with great-granddaughter...
John Paterson
Jun 28, 2016
We are sad to announce the passing of John Boyd Paterson, aka “Gramps” to many. Gramps left us early on Tuesday morning June 28, 2016 at the age of 77. He loved his last few years living in Port Moody near his daughter and son and 5 grandchildren. He watchedalotoftheirsportsincludingsoccer, hockey, taekwondo and lacrosse. He was always...
Helen "Honey" Mcevoy (Nee Mccuaig)
Jun 26, 2016
Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away at age 91 on June 26, 2016 in Richmond, B.C. “Honey” was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1924. She was the third of four children of Hazel and Stanley McCuaig, Q.C. and a grandchild of Mattie and Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first Premier of Alberta. Helen loved her family and...
Robert Bennett
Jun 16, 2016
BENNETT – Robert Patrick Harrow, born April 22, 1925, passed away in Burnaby, British Columbia on June 16th, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, one sister, three brothers, one daughter and one son. He is survived by four sons and two daughters, many grandchildren and extended family. A service will take place at Surrey Center Cemetery on Wednesday,...
Mary Auerbach
Jun 14, 2016
Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Mary passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver surrounded by family. She died the way she lived - with grace and dignity. Mary left her farm home near Princeton New Jersey at age 19 to attend Ryerson College. She became a skilled stenographer in the days of shorthand, typewriters and carbon paper. She...
Karren Fry
Jun 13, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Karren Ann Fry. Karren passed away in her home on June 13, 2016. Karren was was born to Alan (2013) and Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Fry on December 12, 1976 at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria B.C. After an early life in British Columbia, Karren's family...
Ellen Walker
Jun 6, 2016
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the loss of a wonderful Mother and a great human being. Ellen Minnie Walker (nee Brace) passed away at the age of 90 early Monday morning, June 6th 2016. Ellen was born on July 19th, 1925 in Bishops Falls Newfoundland. Survived by two daughters, Sandi and Joanne, one son,...
Tomislav Tomasic
Jun 2, 2016
Tom Tomasic, 86, of New Westminster, died surrounded by his family and the tender notes of the guitar following several years of a painstaking slide into Alzheimer’s disease. Tom will be forever branded in the heart of his Nina, Ninčo, Ninica, Katarina (Pavić), the love of his life. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by...
Joseph Garisto
May 29, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores, 3 sons, Michael (Nancy), Steve (Debbie) and Brad, his 9 grandchildren, Vincent, Joel, Andrew, Zachary, Nina, Taylor, Chase, Cole and Marissa and one adorable great-grandson, Hudson, as well as his two sisters...
Anna Hrvatin
May 27, 2016
Predeceased by her husband, Denis; her parents; and her sisters, Marie and Luci. Beloved by all who knew her. Anna was a lover of life and travel, a kind and gentle soul, and her generosity has touched us all through the years. Anna was born in the Azores, Portugal, in 1950 and moved to Canada in 1956...
Joseph Heckenast "Jim Mcgraw"
May 27, 2016
Joe passed away peacefully on May 27, 2016 at Richmond General Hospital in Richmond, B.C. with his wife by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Joe is survived by his wife, Grace (Cullen); stepsons Neil and Malcolm Weed. Mourned by brothers George and Andrew.
Leslie Lutes Nee Sawle
May 23, 2016
On May 23, our mother passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with scleroderma and we are grateful that her suffering has ended. Predeceased by her father, Capt. C.N. Sawle (l953) and her mother Frances L. Boultbee (2006). She leaves behind her two daughters: Jennifer Hill (Scott), Madeleine, Gabrielle and Cameron and Angela Keith (Norm),...
Charlesima Canaveral
May 17, 2016
With very deep regrets, we announce the peaceful passing of Charlesima (Charlie/ Charrie). Born in Ginatilan, Cebu, Philippines, she is survived by her boyfriend, John; her nieces, Belinda & Marie; nephews, Meido & Marbien; their spouses and children; as well as her many aunts, uncles and cousins around the world. Charrie spent much of the first half...
Joseph Williams
May 13, 2016
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joe Williams. Dad passed away suddenly but peacefully with his family at his side at Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 78. Dad was pre-deceased by his parents Mike and Pearl Williams, brother Ron and wife Marilyn. Joe is survived by their children Debbi...
Catherine Kaye
May 12, 2016
Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016 in her home at the age of 92. She is survived by daughters, Rosaleen and Aileen; grandchildren and great grandchildren, many family and friends. She was a strong-willed, powerful mother of two.
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