Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Christopher Turner
Jul 30, 2013
Distinguished Byzantinist and Russianist Christopher John Godfrey Turner (B.A., M.A., Ph. D. Cantab., M.A., M. Phil. Oxon., F.R.S.C.) died rapidly and peacefully on Tuesday July 30th 2013 of complications of his Parkinson's Disease first diagnosed eleven years ago. He was spared both complete blindness from his advancing glaucoma, and any degree of senile dementia from his illness....
Leanne Williams
Jul 29, 2013
Leanne Mary Williams May 15, 1971 - July 29, 2013 On a lovely sunny afternoon our beautiful daughter was taken from us far too soon as a result of a tragic accident involving a bicycle and an automobile. Leanne attended Prince of Wales Secondary High School and Vancouver Comm-unity College where she obtained a Secretary Certificate Program,...
Roger Lafleche
Jul 27, 2013
Passed away suddenly in Vancouver, BC. Survived by his loving wife Sharon, children Bradley, Cindy (Shane), Tonii (Ken) and Blair (Sonja); grandchildren Danielle, Christian, Chaz, Jacob and other family members. Prayers will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 10460 – 139 Street Surrey, BC. Mass of...
Warner Wei
Jul 26, 2013
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, grandfather and Big Brother, Warner. Dad passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer for the past 4 years. He immigrated with his family to Canada in 1968 and resumed his medical career by becoming one of the first Asian male registered nurses...
Robert 'Bob' Elliott
Jul 24, 2013
Robert H. (Bob) Elliott passed away in Vancouver General Hospital on July 24th, 2013. He was greatly loved by his wife, Lucy Wilkinson, and his mother, Freda Elliott, as well as the many people and animals that enriched his life. Predeceased by his father, Earle W. Elliott. A private service will be held. “Don't let us get...
Gerald Hamilton
Jul 22, 2013
Gerald Patrick Hamilton Born Oct 27/1927, Omagh, Northern Ireland On July 22/13, Gerry/Dad/Pa, surrounded by his children, slipped from this world to meet with his beautiful wife, Theresa/Mum/Nana & sorely missed grandson Patrick. Not to be out done, canines Seamus, Bonnie & Geordie are there, waiting as well. Born and raised in Omagh, Northern Ireland, Gerry, left home at...
Rosemarie Murray Driver
Jul 19, 2013
It is with deep sadness we share the passing of Rose. Beloved wife to Peter of 53 years, mom to Janice (Paul), sons Douglas (Deneen) and Christopher (Tracey), and grandmother to Jenna, Jaime, Lia and Tyson. She lived her life caring for all of those around her. She will be sadly missed by her family and many...
Norman Will
Jul 13, 2013
On July 13th, 2013 Norman Ferguson (Fergie) Will passed away. Fergie is survived and lovingly remembered by Linda Taphorn, his life partner of twelve years, his daughter Elaine Weberg and Son Craig Will, step son Aaron Amberson (Jenny) and step daughter Amber (Lorin) Beer. The combined families provided Fergie with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The...
Jack Turner
Jul 10, 2013
Jack passed away July 10th after a lengthy battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his wife Ann (Belli-Bivar) children Don (Maggie), Stan, Jo-Ann (Tom), grandchildren Stacey (Jeff), Laura (James), Rebecca (Adam), Trevor, Lindsay, Kelly-Ann, Chris, and Sean, great-grandchildren Leah, Maya, Lynley, A.J., Ciara, sisters Dodie, Jane and cousin Anne, nieces and nephews. As a young man...
Brian Wright
Jul 7, 2013
Brian James Wright -- husband, dad, uncle, brother, cousin, friend and son -- died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7. These words fail our sadness. But the depth of our current grief is commensurate with the 50 years of joy, laughs, light and warmth he gave us. Brian loved life. And he showed us all how to do...
John Macintosh
Jul 7, 2013
It is with heartfelt sadness that we, his family, announce the passing of John Joseph MacIntosh of Vancouver, B.C. on July 7, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family, Lori, Lisa, and faithful canine buddy, Butler. He was 91. A proud Cape Bretoner, John was born on January 13, 1922 in Florence, Nova Scotia. A highly...
George Stekl
Jul 6, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Stekl on July 6, 2013 in Vancouver, BC. George was born to Arthur and Magdalena Stekl in 1934 in Brasov, Romania. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan, their children John (Monica) and Bob (Lorraine), and their grandchildren Alexander, Natasha, and...
Kenneth Fleming
Jul 1, 2013
Passed away suddenly on July 1st, 2013 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 78. Predeceased by daughter Betty, son Robert. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Ann; children Daryl, Kathy, Dorian, Debbie, Terri, Bonnie, Barry, Kenny, Elaine, and their spouses, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on July 6th, 2013...
Hugh Gaffney
Jun 30, 2013
The family of Hugh Gaffney, furniture salesman, student nurse, Irish Guards, bobby, probation officer, manager of Court Services, Judicial Justice for Traffic Court & Small Claims, proprietor of The Trophy Shoppe, Gaffney’s Christian Shoppe, Gaffney’s Christian Supplies, singer of Irish songs, Chair of the Employment Insurance Board of Referees, Panel Chair of the BC Employment Assistance Appeals...
Carmel Whelan
Jun 24, 2013
Now at rest, having struggled for the last few years. She has gone to God. Much loved wife of William (Bill). Devoted mother of Kathy, Carolyn, Patrick (deceased), Mark, Colin and Brian. Mother-in-law of Kathleen, Shelley, Claudia, and Stephen. Beloved grandmother of James, Sara, Luke, Sean, Joel, Matthew, Clayton, Emily, David, Rheann, MaryJo and Alexandra. A dedicated...
Deanna Carolei
Jun 23, 2013
CAROLEI, Deanna Anne (nee Nast) With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana, Aunt, Great Aunt and Wife. Deanna was born on January 26, 1931 in St. Michaels, Alberta, the oldest of five children. She was well known for her generosity, great sense of humor and amazing energy. Predeceased by her husband Victor...
Penelope Kennedy
Jun 21, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the beautiful Penelope after a long battle with respiratory disease. She was a loving soul and leaves behind her husband of fifty-two years John, her sons Chris (Liana), Dan (Giselle), her daughter Kate (Keith) and her son Paul (Krista), eight grandchildren (Monica, Natalie, Juliet, Frances, Carly,...
Yvonne Derepentigny
Jun 21, 2013
Passed away peacefully on Friday June 21, 2013 in Vancouver at the age of 78, following a courageous battle with cancer. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents, Marie and Joseph and daughter Patricia. She will be lovingly remembered always by her daughter, Cheri Niven nee Thorndyke (Bruce), son, Wayne Thorndyke, sister, Gladys Beaul (Peter Lonergan), brother, Henry...
Jean Kazun
Jun 20, 2013
Jean passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2013 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her sister Violet and brother Chester. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Walter, six children: Stanley (Sharon), Bernice (John), Teresa (Paul), Edward (Sharon), Mary (Jeff) and Barbara (Jai); twenty grandchildren: Trish (Ian) Gipson, Kathryn Kazun, Michael, Matthew(Emily), Genevieve Cabana, Tim (Stephanie) Dumas,...
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