Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Nathaniel Krushel
Oct 11, 2015
A loving soul and talented free spirit, Nathaniel left his mark on so many of us. His bonding with friends, and his love of music and art are his legacy. Though parenting this feisty, red headed skateboarder was challenging from the beginning, we could see he was becoming a fine responsible young man. He graduated from Henry...
Paul Starek
Oct 7, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Paul Starek, on October 7, 2015, at Royal City Manor. He was born in Habovka, Czechoslovakia on December 26, 1926, the son of Thomas and Anna Starek. Paul and his parents travelled to Canada in 1936 and settled in...
Raymond Kosloski
Sep 28, 2015
Passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 28, 2015, aged 65 years. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Phyllis, daughters Shelley, Nicole (Jordan), Lauren (Cole), granddaughter Madelyn, and many family and friends. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 9387 Holmes St., Burnaby, on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at...
Colleen Fanning
Sep 25, 2015
Colleen is survived by her loving children, Amalia and Jeremy Daoussis, her mother, Irene Fanning, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She is predeceased by her father, Larry Fanning, and her brother, Steve.
Francis Donaldson
Sep 20, 2015
Francis Donaldson, Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (FRAIC) July 12, 1921 – September 20, 2015 With loving family by his side, Francis (Frank) Donaldson died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2015. Born in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland Frank attended the Glasgow School of Architecture. He served with the Royal Engineers during the...
Edwin Cyril Smith
Sep 17, 2015
Ted was born at the Royal Army Base in Woolwich, England and lived his early years in Shoeburyness on the English Channel near London. During the years of WWII, he moved up to Alyth, Scotland with his mother Patricia Smith and sister Patricia Zupan, nee Smith. After the war, the family moved back to Shoeburyness and was...
Frederic Koch
Sep 15, 2015
We are greatly saddened to announce the death of Fred Koch, age 68, from cancer on September 15, 2015 at Vancouver General Hospital. Fred grew up in the small town of Renata, B.C. on the Lower Arrow Lake. He went to Stanley Humphries High School in Castlegar where he excelled both academically and athletically. He also played...
Helen P. Cornwell
Sep 15, 2015
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Cornwell at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Stan, and is survived by her sister, Irene. She will be forever missed by her daughters Kathy and Barbara (Tom), grandchildren Andrea, John (Rachel), Jacqueline (Scott), and Matthew (Laura),...
Patrick Carl Borden
Sep 15, 2015
Our beloved son and brother Patrick died suddenly in Montreal on 15 September. He is survived by his parents, Edna and John, his brother Ian (Sarah), and his nephew Eduardo. Patrick was a scholar, author, athlete, and teacher. He spent his early days in Burnaby, except for a glorious year with his family in England when he...
James Paone
Sep 13, 2015
With heavy hearts and wonderful memories, we announce the passing of our much-loved Butch on September 13, 2015. He lived life to the fullest. His passions were his family, his partnership at Alfred Horie Construction (AHC), hunting, fishing, cooking and entertaining. His forever passion was sailing – he had just completed a 40 day sailing adventure, half...
Donna Catharine Herb
Sep 7, 2015
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Donna Herb who died peacefully in her home on September 7, 2015 at the age of 83. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack, her children Catharine (Peter), Nancy, Michael, and Ted (Jodi), grandsons JJ and Brett Wilson and Cole Herb, sisters Wendy Wright (Wayne)...
Regina Tobias
Aug 28, 2015
Regina Tobias passed away on August 28, 2015, at the age of 83. She will be loving remembered by her five children; Jozef, Terezia, Mary, Steve, and Annie along with their families. Regina was born in Slovakia, the oldest of nine siblings. She became a teacher, married Jozef and had five children. In 1968, she moved with...
Ronald Raymond Macdonald
Aug 24, 2015
Born at home to parents Alan and Mary Ann MacDonald in Cranbrook, BC on Christmas Day 1924, Dad completed his earthly journey more than 90 years later on August 24, 2015, peacefully passing away at home in Vancouver, BC. Dad is predeceased by his parents Alan and Mary Ann (nee McKenzie) and his older brother Alan. He...
Maria Olthoff
Aug 18, 2015
On August the 18th at 23:45 Maria Olthoff received her “Wings to Heaven” She left us peacefully, with her family at her bedside at Surrey Memorial Hospital We wish to say thank you to all the Nurses and Doctors at Surrey Hospital for all their kind care in her final hours, and we wish to say thank...
Brigida Medina
Aug 12, 2015
October 8, 1925 - August 12, 2015 On her 90th year, Brigida Ledesma Medina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Peace Arch Hospital on August 12. Born in Bolong, Zamboanga City, Philippines on October 8, 1925, she was the second of five children and the last survivor of her siblings. She was predeceased by her husband Enrique...
Peter James Cowhig
Aug 10, 2015
It is with deep sadness our family announces the passing of Peter Cowhig. Peter is survived by his daughter, Jasmine McNeil; grandchildren, Charley, Ben, and Georgia McNeil; as well as his mother, Jeannette Cowhig; sisters, Mary, Gemma, and Margaret; and brothers, John, Michael, and Paul. He revelled in the role of "Uncle Wonderful" to his many nieces...
Anne Lamont Curtis
Aug 9, 2015
Anne passed away peacefully August 9th at Chalmers Lodge, her home in Vancouver for the past 3 years. Anne was born in 1922 in Glasgow, Scotland, but grew up near Kitsilano Beach, a place she loved and visited often. Anne graduated from Kitsilano High School and worked with Vancouver City's planning and health departments for 31 years....
Elisabeth Schipizky
Aug 8, 2015
Elisabeth had a full life, being blessed with her family, a wide circle of friends and much travel, music and socializing. Her positive approach to life and her faith led to her living two memorable years beyond her initial cancer prognosis. Always caring for others, she continued to ask about and show great kindness towards family and...
Michael Corcoran
Aug 8, 2015
Michael, born January 8, 1926 in County Cork, Ireland was called Home to join his beloved wife Marie on August 8, 2015. Michael was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Johanna, sisters Nora, Maureen, Joan, and Margaret. He is missed dearly by his children Noreen (Scott) Weber, Kevin (Beverly), and Daniel (Brenda). Remembering him fondly are his...
Julie Avis Cowie
Aug 5, 2015
On August 5th, 2015, Julie passed away peacefully at the UBC Purdy Pavillon. She was born in Maroubra (Sydney), Australia, the eighth and youngest child of the late John and Julia Lace. Mother of Lisa (Oliver) Young and Sharon (Matthew) Sauder and the proud grandmother of Madeline, Alexandra, Lucy, Theodore, William, Nicolaus and Charlotte. Julie is also...
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