Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Maria Valenti
Feb 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Maria Valenti. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 81.
She will be forever remembered by her devoted husband of 58 years, Isidoro, son Francesco (Mirella), and...
Benjamin Lorne Hume
Feb 21, 2025
With faith and courage, Ben Hume has passed away at Vancouver General Hospital.
A loving husband, father, Pa, brother, friend, uncle and mentor to many, he is already missed by the many people who loved him.
Ben was born in Vancouver in 1948 to Janet and Lorne, grew up in North Vancouver, and as an adult lived in Nova Scotia and Massachusetts....
Calvin Richard Befus
Feb 21, 2025
We are heartbroken at the loss of Calvin Richard Befus. He was a man of integrity, kindness, and boundless energy. Calvin leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering devotion.
Survived by his wife Susan, sons Colin and Calvin Jr., stepsons Chris, and Jeff. grandchildren, Axel, Monty, and Levi, (their mother Lisa), Mimi and Ellie, (their mother Kara), and Nigel....
Marian Adeline Tompkins
Feb 20, 2025
Marian Tompkins, a beacon of selfless love and spirit, left us peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 96, due to natural causes in Coquitlam BC. Born on April 16, 1928, in Lucky Lake Saskatchewan, Marian’s life was a testament to her thoughtful nature and the deep bonds she nurtured with her family, community and church.
She was the...
Verona Edelstein
Feb 20, 2025
Born in Regina to Godfrey Edward (Ted) Edelstein and Irene Marie (Rene) Labossiere. Survived by her sisters Sharon Bell and Patricia Edelstein and much loved nieces and nephews.
She grew up in Regina, Calgary, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Vancouver, where she graduated from Delbrook Senior High School. She then Graduated from University Of British Columbia with Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring...
Donna Gradin Baker
Feb 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for the life she lived, we share the sudden passing of Donna Gradin Baker on February 19, 2025—just days before her 76th birthday. Her loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.
Donna was born on February 28, 1949, in Kamloops, BC, and raised in Revelstoke, where she...
Jessie (Justina Pacholuk) Topolewski
Feb 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Jessie Topolewski of New Westminster, B.C. on February 19, 2025.
Jessie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, whose warmth, generosity, kindness and love has left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Born in Sclater, Manitoba where she met her one and only...
Robert Garton Ward
Feb 18, 2025
“You have the sun, you have the moon, you have the air that you breathe - and you have the Rolling Stones!” Keith Richards
On February 18, 2025, our dear Bob (aka Robert/Rob) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob suffered from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a cruel disease with no treatment or cure. While we are heartbroken, we...
Roberta Sia Uy
Feb 18, 2025
Roberta Sia Uy passed away peacefully on February 18th, 2025 at the age of 85, at Burnaby General Hospital, BC. Roberta was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.
She was predeceased by her husband, Go Ka Bio and her eldest son, Wilson. Roberta is survived by her children, Hiyasmin (beloved wife of Wilson), Willie, Aida, William (Rosa), Justina,...
Michael Phillips
Feb 18, 2025
Predeceased by Wife Mary Jane, Brothers Steve, and Peter, and Sisters Jean and Mary. Survived by Sister Anne, numerous Nieces and Nephews, and Goddaughters Malinda Lee and Cathy Lo.
Michael was born and received his early education in Manitoba. He was employed by Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. in Business Administration and worked in the four provinces of Western Canada.
He retired in 1982...
John Arthur Mountain
Feb 17, 2025
John Arthur Mountain passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in New Westminster at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife Jill, children Mike, Jody and Ryan (Natasha) and grandchildren Josh, Thomas, Laura, David, Ethan, Aris and Nola. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 10th at 1:00 pm at The Neighbourhood Church...
Jean Jennie Klammer
Feb 15, 2025
On February 15, 2025 in Surrey, B.C. Jean (Jennie), 99 years, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus. Her loving family were at her side when she passed. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Predeceased by her husband Gilbert Gordon Klammer(2019) son Gordon Gilbert Klammer(1968)
March 6, 2025, Thursday 7-8pm, viewing and prayer service at Evergreen...
Vengezo (Jim) Jacoboni
Feb 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, that the family announces the passing of Vengezo (Jim) Jacoboni who passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 93 years old. Born in Vancouver, BC, Jim was an East End resident for over 80 years.
Jim was the beloved husband to Betty (Elizabeth) for 50 years till her passing in 2003. Jim...
Kevin Stuart Ballard
Feb 12, 2025
Kevin Stuart Ballard, born in Newmarket, Ontario on June 2, 1962, passed into the great unknown on Feb. 12, 2025, in Vancouver, BC. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Margot Isobel Smith (Wheeler) and Stuart Arnold Ballard. He is survived by sisters Jill and Karen Ballard, son James Smith and grandson Lincoln. Kevin enjoyed living in a variety of Ontario...
Maureen Carol Lewko
Feb 12, 2025
Born in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan on January 8, 1950, Maureen sadly passed away on February 12, 2025, following a courageous battle recovering from a surgical procedure. Maureen was predeceased by her husband Robert and younger brother Kevin. She is survived by her daughter Caroline Drover (Chad), son Ronald, grandchildren Charlene (Justis), Megan and James and great grandson Bennett, and her brother Michael...
Stephen Murrey Elkey
Feb 10, 2025
Murrey Elkey was born in Vernon BC on December 5, 1946 to Edna & Steve Elkey. He passed away peacefully at the age of 78 at Chilliwack General Hospital on February 10, 2025 with his family by his side. Murrey spent his early years in Summerland, BC, where he embraced the simple joys of life—picking wild asparagus along Trout Creek....
Rita Marguerite Dempsey
Feb 7, 2025
After a long and remarkable life, Rita Marguerite Dempsey (nee Woods) passed away suddenly on March 7, 2025, predeceased by her beloved husband Charles Stuart Dempsey and survived by her son Andrew, and devoted daughter Alison.
Rita was born in Carshalton Beeches, Surrey, England. She graduated from Wallington Grammar School and University College, London. Growing up near London, Rita embraced the...
Grant Earl Harris
Feb 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of Grant Earl Harris, a true gentleman whose kindness, love, and generous spirit will be forever cherished. On February 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his daughter Carol and son Allen at his bedside, and with his daughter Bonnie offering her support over the phone, Grant reunited with his beloved wife,...
Marie Jean D'Arc Yvonne Sloan
Feb 7, 2025
Jeanne Sloan / Jean D’Arc Sloan (nee Roy), age 89 years passed away at Magnolia Gardens on February 7, 2025, after a hard battle with cancer.
Jeanne was born February 23, 1935, to Lauria Martin and Leo Roy in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan. She was the fourth of ten children. At a young age she moved to BC, where she remained.
She is...
Denzel Timbol David
Feb 5, 2025
It’s with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Denzel Timbol David on February 5, 2025 at the age of 29. Born in Manila, Philippines on December 8, 1995 he later immigrated as an infant to Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada with his family. He is survived by his father Tyrone, mother...
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