Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Jeanette Gruber
Mar 8, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jeanette Marlene Gruber (Wheeler). She was born May 19, 1951 in Kelowna, B.C. and left us unexpectedly on March 8, 2016. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Robert Herring (step children Lindzee and Bob), Daughter Tammy Gruber Jasper (Jim), Granddaughter Brittany Jasper, Grandson Sean Herring,...
Suzanne Morneau
Mar 6, 2016
Suzanne Line Morneau passed away on March 6, 2016 in Vancouver,British Columbia at the age of 58. She is predeceased by her father, Marcel Cadieux and her mother Jeanette Fillion. She is survived by Yuji Komoto, Melanie(Arash), Nicholas(Katie), her grand-children, as well as friends, family and colleagues.
Leonard Kottmeier
Mar 5, 2016
Passed away peacefully at the B.C. Cancer Agency after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, with his family by his side. Predeceased by his parents, Carl and Eira Kottmeier; and survived by his loving wife, Sonia Kottmeier; siblings, Hans, Andrew and Thomas; children, Carl (Sherri), Paul, Alyx, Barbara (Chris) and Martin (Ida); grandchildren, Ava and Matti; and...
Winnie Thai
Mar 1, 2016
It is with great sorrow that the family of Winnie My-Hue Thai announces her passing on the morning of March 1, 2016 at Burnaby Hospital at the age of 47. She is survived by her husband (Jie Cong Lee); sons Michael and Andy. Born on August 22, 1968 in Cambodia, Winnie immigrated to Canada in the 80s...
Wilma Mcdonald
Feb 27, 2016
Passed away on February 27, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Hugh; two sons, John William (Susan) of Atlanta, Georgia and Robert James (Heather) of Vancouver; two daughters, Dawn Maureen of Calgary and Barbara Anne of Vancouver; six grandsons, James, Andrew, Jeffrey, Douglas, David, and Evan; and great granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth. She is...
Tom Loh
Feb 24, 2016
Tom passed away peacefully on February 24, 2016, at age 77, surrounded by family and friends at Lionsgate Hospital. Tom had been diagnosed with colon cancer December 23, 2015 and due to a pre-surgery complication which compromised his kidneys, he lost his life. He was born in Shanghai, China to parents Bernardo and Maria Loh. He was...
Philip Weetman
Feb 23, 2016
Phil, a man of great faith and love, passed away on Feb 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Phil leaves behind his grieving wife Mary and children Teresa, Paul (Bonnie), Marilyn and Caroline (Ron), 9 grand-children and 14 great grand-children. Phil attended Vancouver College and UBC, later serving in the Canadian military as a Sergeant. He...
Hildegard Rupprecht
Feb 21, 2016
Our dear Hildegard, our loving wife, mother and friend, moved on beyond cancer on February 21. Hilde is missed by her devoted husband Reiner; daughters Sylvia (Jim), Christine (Bernie) and Monica (Bryan); and grandchildren Sarah, Mark, Maria, John, Suzanna, Chris and Alastar. Hilde is also missed by her siblings Herman (Morgan), Walter (Margaret) and Edith; nephews/niece Peter...
Philip Hill
Feb 17, 2016
Born on July 18, 1932, in Vancouver, passed away peacefully at the St. John's Hospice in Vancouver on February 17, 2016. He is survived by his sister Lisa (Robert) McArdle; daughters Anne (Bill) Griffin and Patricia (John) Owen and son Graham; and grandchildren Malloy, Frances and Alice Owen. A brilliant and creative professor of mechanical engineering who...
Vinko Bartolic
Feb 14, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Vinko Bartolic announces his passing on Sunday February 14, 2016 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 81 years, following a battle with lung cancer. Vinko was born in Zagreb, Croatia on January 3, 1935, the only son of Franca Bartolic. He completed trade school in Zagreb...
Rosamunde Hampel
Feb 14, 2016
Hampel, Rosamunde (nee Wolski) – slipped peacefully from this earth and into the arms of God Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Coquitlam, BC. Rose was born February 13, 1919 to Euphrosine (Kaut) and Adolf Wolski, in Knutange, France and raised in the Lutheran faith. Rose was predeceased by her husband Rudolf, son Ken, sisters Elsie (Stierle), Hulda...
Benny Aweida
Feb 13, 2016
Benny passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Lody, and his family. He is survived by his daughters, Ghia (George), Rana (James) and Dana (Charlie), and his granddaughters Megan, Nayla, and Ciara. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 3737 West 27th Ave. (at Highbury), Saturday, February 20th, 2016, 2:00pm."in lieu of flowers,...
William Elmar Casson
Jan 30, 2016
Architect, Director of Housing GVRD, Developer, sometime trombone player; lover of life, Dixieland jazz and all things Roman. Bill "shuffled off this mortal coil", just 23 days shy of his 86th birthday. Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, he immigrated to Canada in 1966 and settled in Vancouver in 1971. Bill's love for family was unyielding, absolute...
Thomas Bunn
Jan 30, 2016
Passed away suddenly on January 30, 2016 in New Westminster at the age of 87. Predeceased by his wife Shirley, on August 1, 2004. He is survived by and lovingly remembered by daughter Heather (Greg) Riddell, son Bruce (Sharon) and grandchildren Noelle and Thomas. He also leaves his companion, Jean Hodson and her family. He was a...
Maria (Bernadette) Lee
Jan 27, 2016
It saddens to announce the death of our beloved aunt Mary, affectionately known to us as Tata, age 83. She died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born on November 13, 1932, immigrated to Canada in 1970 and worked at Mount St. Joseph Hospital until her retirement. She leaves behind her two sisters, Carmen and Felisa,...
Lawrence Fast
Jan 27, 2016
Lawrence Edgar Fast passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on January 27, 2016 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was 83. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Virginia; his children, Andrew and Penelope; and many, many friends and colleagues. He received his Ph.D from the University of Oregon in 1969 and thereafter dedicated...
Alexander Major
Jan 24, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex on January 24, 2016 at the age of 83. Alex was surrounded by the love of his family and will be dearly missed by his wife of 61 years Barbara, sons Alan (Debbie), Brian (Trish), daughter Barbi (Russ), 9 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and his...
George Rigby
Jan 17, 2016
Passed away in Burnaby at the age of 95. Predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Skea, d.2007). George will be sadly missed by his children Glen (Janet), Linda Poelzer (Tom) and Sheldon (Wendy); grandchildren Carly-Ann, Craig, Mike, Steve, Jason and Christine; great-grandchildren Parker, Sadie and Hunter. He will be remembered by his extended family and friends. “We...
Ronald White
Jan 15, 2016
Passed away peacefully, January 15, 2016, in his home, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 67. Predeceased tragically by his beautiful daughter Melissa White in March 2006. He is survived by and greatly missed, and lovingly remembered by his son, Cody White, mother Myrna White, sisters, Judith White and Roxanne Bryant, and special friends Yoko...
Theresa Winkler
Jan 11, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, loving wife, and friend on January 11, 2016, after a seven-year battle with cancer, which she fought tenaciously and courageously. Survived by her husband George, of 48 years; daughters, Miriam (Andrew) and Natalie (Colin); grandchildren, Mikayla, Sarah, Isabella, and Connor; and sisters,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.
About Kearney Funeral Services Obituaries and Tributes
Kearney Funeral Services offers a collection of obituaries for local Vancouver, British Columbia and surrounding areas. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
