OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Ronald Johansen

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

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

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...

Alberta Campagne

Alberta Campagne

Nov 7, 2016

Our beloved Alberta passed away peacefully at Buchanan Lodge, New Westminster, on November 7th, 2016 with members of her family by her side. Born in Walkerton, Ontario, she was the seventh child of Frederick and Catherine Benninger and of her two brothers and five sisters she is survived by her sister Eunice. Predeceased by her first husband,...

Keith Pederson

Keith Pederson

Nov 6, 2016

Keith passed away suddenly in Vancouver on November the 6th 2016, at the age of 53. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Anja; daughter, Lina; mother, Olive; brothers, Doug (Deanne) and Glen (Yolanda), Uta and Erik, Anna and Tony, Randy; and all other friends and neighbours. Keith was a wonderful father and husband, always reliable,...

Beverley Gorman

Beverley Gorman

Nov 2, 2016

Was born in Kelowna on March 18, 1954. She left us her life-long memory on November 2, 2016. Raised in Westbank above the shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake, she was a strong swimmer and always loved the water. Her fiery independence soon took her out into the world where she worked in hospitality, retail, partnered a construction...

Douglas Booth

Douglas Booth

Oct 29, 2016

Douglas died peacefully on October 29, 2016 in Vancouver at the age of 67. Doug was a man who brought smiles and laughter to many people throughout his life. He will be lovingly remembered, and sadly missed, by his wife Francelle, daughter Shannon (Jesse Arlitt), sons Eric and Michael, and many family members and friends.

Clive Lytle

Clive Lytle

Oct 27, 2016

Our Clive left us in the early hours of October 27, 2016, when invincibility ended. He was a man of extraordinary spirit, courage, character and charisma, but in the end, his body abandoned his spirit. Born on August 10, 1937 to Creighton and Margaret (Graham) Lytle, he grew up in Winnipeg and, for a brief time, in...

Wilhelmina Arias

Wilhelmina Arias

Oct 27, 2016

Devoted mother, wife, aunt and grandmother, has become our angel above. Known to her friends as “Bobbie” or “Wilma” and to family as “Tita Baby”, she always knew how to make you feel special. She will always be  remembered as a deeply loving mother to her two children Jill Anne Arias and Jamieson Kevin Arias, a warm...

Margaret Selman

Margaret Selman

Oct 17, 2016

Kenzie Selman passed away peacefully on October 17, 2016 at Vancouver General Hospital with family at her side. Kenzie was born July 13, 1939, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Smith of Powell River, BC. She will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend of 56 years, Don Selman; daughters, Cathy (David) Timms and Jen...

Sheila Marshall

Sheila Marshall

Oct 15, 2016

Sheila Grace Marshall (neé Mussenden) Died at home on October 15, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. She was 63 years old. She will be missed by her children, Jennifer McGarrigle and Andrew Marshall, her son-in-law Mason McGarrigle, her granddaughter Cynthia Marshall, her parents, Ray and June Mussenden, her siblings, Julie and Peter Mussenden, as well as extended...

Annette Mcdowall

Annette Mcdowall

Oct 12, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Annette died of cancer on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the age of 58. She will be forever missed by devoted husband Felix, brothers Paul and Peter (Marilu), sister Janice (Sid), many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by parents, Mike and Helen, and sister Marie. The family...

Raymond Boyer

Raymond Boyer

Sep 24, 2016

Age 86, of Vancouver, BC, passed away on September 24, 2016 following a stroke and having suffered with Alzheimer’s in the last number of years. Raymond, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, was born in Montreal, Quebec, to Joachim and Hermine Boyer on March 8, 1930, along with his twin sister, Juanita. Raymond married his lifelong...

Michelle Heinemann

Michelle Heinemann

Sep 16, 2016

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Michelle. Michelle, born November 4, 1956 in Regina Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully September 16, 2016 at home with family at her side in Vancouver BC. Pre-deceased by her sister, Denise Faith Kletzel; Michelle will be forever remembered by her loving husband, Gerald Bawol; father, Lawrence Heinemann;...

Elizabeth Fernee

Elizabeth Fernee

Sep 16, 2016

Elizabeth, 91, passed away quietly with her husband Peter by her side on September 16, 2016. “Betty” was born in Friesland, Holland on February 19, 1925 and moved to Canada in 1958. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Peter; daughter, Linda (John); granddaughters, Julia (John), Joanna (Brennan), Amie (Byron);...

William Smigel

William Smigel

Sep 6, 2016

Beloved teacher and choir director, William “Bill” Smigel passed peacefully into the Lord’s presence on September 6, 2016 at Burnaby General Hospital. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and soulmate of 50 years, Nadia; children Mark (Lori), Greg (Tanya) and daughter Leah; his grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Rebecca, Sophia, Olivia, and Annalies. Bill was predeceased...

Roland Wakeman

Roland Wakeman

Aug 21, 2016

Born in Birmingham, England, December 5, 1936 and passed away peacefully in his home in Kitsilano on August 21, 2016 at the age of 79. He was surrounded by his loving family. Rollie will be sadly missed by his wife Margaret of 42 years and their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Rémi Barrette

Rémi Barrette

Aug 20, 2016

We are sad to announce the death of our beloved family member and friend, Rémi Barrette, who has departed to join his father Gérard, mother Anne-Marie and sister Vivianne. Born in the Village of St-Pascal, Kamouraska (Québec), he died tragically of wounds from a bicycle accident on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Vancouver. Rémi was a loving friend to...

Kristian Domingo

Kristian Domingo

Aug 16, 2016

Passed away peacefully at the age of 20 on August 16, 2016 at Canuck Place Children's Hospice in Vancouver, BC. Kristian is survived by his parents Teresa and Emmanuel; his brothers Josh and Lukas; grandparents James and Mary Tsu and grandmother Lourdes Domingo; his loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends; and his girlfriend Bailey Dagg. He was...

Thomas "Tuck" Stewart

Thomas "Tuck" Stewart

Aug 8, 2016

Passed away on August 8, 2016 in Langley, B.C. at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving family and friends. Tom was born in Kerrisdale on April 10, 1925. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Canadian Army where he served in Europe and was present on the beaches of Normandy. Following...

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