Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Ruby Mellor
Jan 13, 2014
Ruby Mellor Ruby passed away on January 13, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Bernard; 3 sisters May, Audrey and Eileen. She is survived by her children Martin, Andrew, Ian, Anne, Barbie; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers Jack and Bob, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held on...
John Mackenzie
Jan 6, 2014
With loving family at his side, Jack passed away peacefully at the age of 80 after a lengthy and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by his wife Deloraine, his parents Alexander and Kristina, and son-in-law Robert, Jack is survived by his 5 children, Colleen (Gregg), Scott (Terri), Laura-Lynn (Scott), Jacqueline (Barry), and Rene, his eleven grandchildren; Curtis,...
Slavica Kos
Jan 5, 2014
Slavica Kos was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many of us that were blessed to have been touched by her kindness, generosity and spirit. She had many talents throughout her life but of the most important to her was her love and devotion to her family; her guidance and...
Marjorie Darrach
Jan 4, 2014
It is with love and sadness that the family of Marjorie Darrach (nee Payment) mark her passing on Saturday, January 4th. Marjorie was predeceased by her loving husband Bud in 1997. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Cindy (Neil), son Brent (Susan), grandchildren Jalal (Adrian), Kirsten (Sean), Kayla (Dennis) and great-grandchildren Mickelle, Katie, Makena and...
Barbara Brownell
Jan 3, 2014
Barbara Jacqueline Brownell (nee Wareham) passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014 in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Born on October 15, 1934 in Birch Grove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the daughter of the late Maude (Pickford)(Janes) and William Wareham Sr. Barbara served her country in the RCAF (1953-58) as a Fighter Control Operator and later with the Department...
Keian Blundell
Jan 1, 2014
It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of our forever hero, Keian Grainger Blundell. At 9:15 pm on New Years Day, Keian left our loving embrace to lead the stars and show them how to truly shine. Even the smallest star shines in darkness; this was especially evident during his courageous 18 month...
Rosie Helmink
Dec 30, 2013
Helmink, Rose Rose passed away suddenly on Monday December 30, 2013 at the age of 86 after struggling with lung cancer for over two years. She was predeceased by her father and mother Serafino and Clotilda Zazzara, brothers Gino, Tony and sister Mary. She is survived by her husband Syl, daugher Constance, three grandchildren Stefano (Caterina), Monica...
Ludvina Luterbach
Dec 28, 2013
LUTERBACH Lucy Elizabeth Lucy completed her earthly journey to the Lord on Dec 28, 2013 after a time of illness. Born March 8, 1919 in Browning Sask.;. She was predeceased by her husband Charles and son Peter in 1973. Survived by her children Msgr Dennis, Richard (Rita),Elaine, Leona and Joseph, also 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren....
William Fomich Jr "Billy"
Dec 27, 2013
With great sadness we announce the passing of Billy Fomich on December 27, 2013 at the age of 54. He was predeceased by his father William ("Bill"), mother Hazel and sister Debbie. He is survived by his sister Pam and nieces Natasha, Jasmine and Angie. The memory of his life and his spirit will live on in...
Ai-Lan Lou
Dec 22, 2013
Lou, Ai-Lan passed away peacefully on Saturday (December 22nd 2013) as her loved ones held her hands. She was a wonderful, loving sister, aunt, grand-aunt, and friend to many of us who have been touched by her sincerity, her kindness, and her generosity. She had a quirky chuckle one can never forget and a blunt truthfulness one...
Cyril Harke
Dec 18, 2013
Harke, Cyril(Cy)James Born November 26, 1921 in New Sarepta Alberta, Cy passed away peacefully at George Derby Centre on December 18, 2013 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by 8 brothers and a sister. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 67 years, Martha, daughter Heather(Larry), son Greg(Carol), sister Bonnie Brenner(Larry), sister-in-law Frieda...
Alfred Turton
Dec 15, 2013
With deep sadness, but peaceful hearts, we announce the passing of Ted (Alfred Edward) Turton on December 15th, 2013 in his 84th year. Born to Alfred and May in Brandon (Manitoba), Ted enjoyed his formative years there but left at an early age to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. They proved to be many and varied but early...
Lorna Persson
Dec 13, 2013
Lorna was born in Springwater, SK and passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver. Predeceased by her husband Willard, sisters Margaret and Eileen, and brother Albert. Survived by daughter Barbara (Richard, deceased), sons William (Lauren) and Brad (Linda); grandsons Michael and Derrick and sister Lois Covernton. Lorna lived a full and active life and was blessed with...
Krystyna Huitema
Dec 9, 2013
Known by her big smile and larger-than-life hairdo, Krystyna Huitema lived her life caring for others. An excellent cook, she won many hearts with her secret recipes. If she wasn't talking about food, she was sharing stories of passengers at YVR, where she worked for more than 18 years, or reading books to the grandchildren she adored....
Enrique Medina
Dec 1, 2013
Enrique Cheong Medina peacefully passed away on December 1, 2013 at the age of 92. Born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on July 15, 1921, he was the seventh of eight children and is the last survivor of his siblings. He is survived by his wife Brigida of 63 years; children Flordeliz, Noemi, and Gemma; and seven grandchildren....
Gemiliano Cara
Nov 29, 2013
Cara, Gemiliano “Jimmy” September 3, 1927 – November 29, 2013 It is with heart sorrow, that we announce the passing of Jimmy. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sandra; daughter Laura; grandchildren Natalie (Brian) and Robert (Charlene); 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister Maria and her children Renzo, Carmen (Doug), Mark (Arshia) and numerous...
Elizabeth Bendall
Nov 10, 2013
Passing peacefully at 83, Frances was the youngest of three girls born in Shanghai to Captain Tony Alexander Thomson Begg and Alys Maude Begg. Her father, serving with the British Army as a Captain in WW1, and a Major in WW2, had to send his wife and children back to Cambridge England in 1939. Frances studied and excelled at...
Lewis Wong
Nov 10, 2013
WONG, Lewis Ping Sum passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 78 after facing pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Betty Ping Hon (nee Chung), son, Andy, daughter, Barb, son-in-law, Roland Tanglao, grandson, Simon, brother, John, and sister-in-law, Philomena...
Robert Shinkle
Nov 9, 2013
SHINKLE, Robert Thomas ("Bob"). Born October 12, 1916, Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Clyde Earl Shinkle and Carolyn Mildred Nixon Shinkle. Died November 9, 2013, Vancouver, British Columbia. He married Margery Joan Kneip of Albany, New York, on June 13, 1944; she died on May 17, 1991. He married Ann Isabel Kirkpatrick Carson of Vancouver, British Columbia, on...
Everette Herbert
Nov 5, 2013
Herbert, Everette (Jackie) Passed away peacefully on November 5th 2013 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 63. He was predeceased by his Father Peter, Mother Sadie, brothers Billy, Denny, and Wesley, sisters Sarah and Barbara. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and love of his life, Rosemary. He will be missed...
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