Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
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.
Edward Nowak
May 11, 2016
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Edward. He is survived by his wife, Anna; daughter, Maria (Chris); grandchildren, Gregory and Katelynn; son, Richard; grandchildren, Alex and Thomas; son, Henry; grandchildren, Adam and Anthony. After the war, Edward came to Canada in 1948. He married his beloved wife in 1959 in...
Mary Wong
May 10, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at the age of 86 on May 10, 2016. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Stephen; sisters, Ruby and Iris; and brother, Richard. She is survived by her children, Michael (Valerie), Allan (Katy), Lorraine (Joseph), Francesca, Elizabeth (Archie), Jeanette (Tony)...
Dale Scott
May 9, 2016
On May 9, 2016, in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Dale Raymond Scott passed from this world and it is a little less bright because of it. Dale was born in Calgary, Alberta on August 24, 1959 to Martha (Meta) and Kenneth Scott. He lived most of his 56 years in Calgary, Alberta where he was the youngest brother...
James Fitzpatrick
May 8, 2016
It is with heavy Hearts that the family announces the sudden and unexpected death of their beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend on Sunday May 8th, 2016 at the age of 37. James was pre-deceased by his father James (2014). This beloved guy will be remembered for his infectious, constant smile, his amazing sense of humour...
Theresa Yim Wan
May 7, 2016
WAN - Theresa Shuk-Man (nee Yim ) passed away peacefully in God's embrace on May 7, 2016, at the age of 95, predeceased by her husband Wai-Yin WAN. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Jenny (Ichu); her grandchildren Chilwin (Lisa), Winsome (Michael), Wyatt and Aria, and her great-grandchildren Levi, Hannah, Charlotte, Audrey, River, Matthew, Kai,...
Lawrence Battle
May 5, 2016
Larry passed away unexpectedly on May 5 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Robert Battle and mother Patricia, he will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bernadette, children Mary Katherine and Robert, brothers Michael, Greg, Tim (Monique) and Brian (Sandy) and sister Mary, his mother-in-law Mary Nezil, sisters-in-law Frances (Rob) and Janine (Johnny), many...
Sharron Britton
May 2, 2016
There has never been a greater display of tremendous strength ever witnessed than that witnessed by Sharron's loving family. She was born June 29, 1947 and passed in the presence of family on May 2, 2016, far too quickly following a short and rapid decline resulting from pancreatic cancer. Our beloved Sharron is survived by the love...
Beryl Clarke
May 2, 2016
Beryl, at the age of 87, passed suddenly and peacefully on May 2, 2016, and joined her beloved Dick who called her to their Eternal Home - together once again! Born Ellen Beryl O’Hagan on February 20, 1929 in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Jim and Ellen “Nell“ O’Hagan. Beryl grew up on 8th and Trimble in...
John Harrigan M.D. K.C.S.G.
Apr 16, 2016
He is survived by his wife and best friend, MaryLou, 7 children, Nancy (Pierre), Denis (Josie), Meg (Ron), Arthur (Kath), David, Brian (Brenda), Richard (Kath), one stepson, Jason (Deb); 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur James and Margaret (Galvin), his first wife, Barbara, and one grandson, Patrick Lee. Raised in Prince Albert, Jack...
Raymond Bridger
Apr 11, 2016
Raymond passed away peacefully on April 11, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 72. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivienne; his daughters, Elaine and Tricia; his sons, Kirk (Alisa), Ian (Dawn) and Paul (Kimberly); and his nine grandchildren, Jade, Brianna, Jacob, Annastasia, Marley, Cohen, Jacob, Roxanne, and Lucas. Dad will also be...
Joveno Labandelo
Apr 3, 2016
A lifelong pilgrim, Joveno began his final journey to his true homeland on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2016. After a brief stay in Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, he returned to Our Lord. A native of the Philippines, he graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Law School and enjoyed a successful career in government...
Colleen Slack
Apr 1, 2016
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Colleen Theresa Slack (nee Carpenter) on April 1st, 2016 in Surrey, BC. A truly inspirational pillar in her parish and community, Colleen is cherished for her selfless, loving and generous spirit, with which she cared devotedly for her family and grandchildren. She is...
Richard Symes
Mar 23, 2016
Passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016 at age 77. He was at Vancouver General Hospital in B.C. with family by his side. Father, grandpa, uncle, brother, husband, friend, companion, dog-lover, artist, ad-guy, painter, sculptor, antique collector, golfer, cottage builder, realtor, Brit, Canadian-Brit, an unbelievably kind and generous soul! Richard will be missed by all for his...
Dr. William Brown
Mar 22, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. William (Bill) Theophlus Brown. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 with loved ones at his side. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Rosemary Brown; and survived by his children, Cleta, Gary, Jonathan; grandchildren; and great grandchild. Born and raised...
Daphne Power
Mar 22, 2016
Power (nee Thomas) Daphne Mary Fenton November 10, 1922 – March 22, 2016 Our loving Mother passed away peacefully in her sleep… exactly as she would have wished it! Daphne will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Angela (Martyn) Crowder of Edmonton; son, Sean Power of Phuket Thailand; grandchildren, Melissa Crowder, Byron (Mira) Crowder; great grandchildren, Fenton,...
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