Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Robert O'Neil
Feb 8, 2012
O’Neil, Robert Newton, born in Windsor, Ontario July 26th, 1921, passed away peacefully in Burnaby British Columbia, on February 8th, 2012 at 90 ½ years young after a brief stay at St. Michael’s Hospice. Bob is survived by his loving family, dear wife Elizabeth (Beth), two daughters Peggy, and Patricia (Bruce McBeath) and son Robert (Leslie), and...
Robert O'Neil
Feb 8, 2012
O’Neil, Robert Newton, born in Windsor, Ontario July 26th, 1921, passed away peacefully in Burnaby British Columbia, on February 8th, 2012 at 90 ½ years young after a brief stay at St. Michael’s Hospice. Bob is survived by his loving family, dear wife Elizabeth (Beth), two daughters Peggy, and Patricia (Bruce McBeath) and son Robert (Leslie), and grandchildren Kayla...
Anna Spangberg
Feb 7, 2012
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anna Mariatta Spangberg on February 7th, 8 days before her 83rd birthday, with her family by her side at Royal City Manor. Anna was the beloved wife of Kurt for almost 53 years, a devoted mother to her children Greg(Kim), Monica(Terry), Kim(Chris) and grandchildren Tawnya(Kevin), Tessa, Cole,...
Emma Forcier
Feb 6, 2012
With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Emma Forcier on February 6, 2012. Emma was born in Hants County, Nova Scotia and moved to Vancouver in 1946. She was predeceased by her husband Herb in 1991, and by her son-in-law Bruce Montgomery in 2002. She is survived by three daughters, Diane...
Jack Donnelly
Feb 5, 2012
Jack passed away after a courageous battle with COPD age 81 with his family at his side. Survived by loving wife Sylvia of 63 years. Children Gordon (Alison), Sandra (Dennis), Marnie (Nick). Grandchildren: Nathan, Beth, Laura (Adam), Kristina (Jud), Katelynd (Dave), Amanda and Chelsea. Brother Calvin (Jolene) and by many nieces, nephews and friends. Born and raised...
Mervyn Coffin
Feb 1, 2012
Mervyn passed away peacefully Feb. 1 at St. Paul’s Hospital. Beloved husband to Sandra, father to Terry (Marlene), Ian (Myra), David and Eric (Hilda), and Grandfather to Meredith, Gaelan, Emma, Ben, Eric, and Paul. Born and raised in Gaspé, Quebec, Mervyn served his country in WWII before marrying Sandra (nee MacDonald). Merv and Sandra enjoyed 66 wonderful...
Nicholas Van Der Zalm
Jan 29, 2012
Nick VanderZalm of Surrey BC, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, after suffering a massive stroke on Sunday, January 29th, 2012. He was born on August 17, 1929 in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands and left Holland with his parents and siblings in 1947, settling in Aldergrove, BC. With his 3 younger brothers they first set up a large, local...
Constance Priestly
Jan 28, 2012
Constance Marion Priestley ("Connie"), born November 28, 1913, passed away peacefully at Point Grey Private Hospital on January 28, 2012. Connie appreciated animals, spirituality, design and music. She and her devoted husband, Ron, made vases to hold the elegant floral arrangements she created. Connie enjoyed visits to the park to observe nature, people and dogs at play....
John Swift
Jan 24, 2012
Jack passed away with his family by his side in St. Paul’s Hospital. He leaves his wife, Pat and children Jack (Sarah), Shannon (Reg), Dean (Julie), Sean (Kathryn), and Dan (Shelley). Jack enjoyed visiting his 18 grandchildren and sisters Shirley (Tom) and Wendy, his brother Brian, nieces and nephews, and his Aunt Isy. Jack will be lovingly...
Helen Macdonald
Jan 22, 2012
MacDonald, Helen Colleen passed away in Delta View Care Home on Jan 22, 2012 in her 83rd year. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Clair, her children, Cameron (Nuch), Karen (Dean), Susan (Jim), Graham (Nicole), and Chris (Megan); 8 grandchildren; sister Marge Keary of New Westminster and other relatives and friends. Special thank you to...
Mildred Avonia Mcdonough
Jan 20, 2012
Born in Hedley, B.C., Avonia passed away at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband Buster (Wm.) McDonough, her daughter Joan Wright, and her sister and best friend Connie Walton. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Gail McDonough, grandchildren Diana (Gordie) Puhallo, Michael (Karen) Sherriff, Beverly (Scott) Nicholson, Kevin (Kathleen) Wright, brother-in-law...
Shelagh O'Dwyer
Jan 16, 2012
It is with sadness that Shelagh’s many friends announce her passing due to complications from viral pneumonia. Shelagh was the only daughter of Cecil “Sid” and Daisy (Shine) O’Dwyer. Born in Vancouver, Shelagh graduated from The Convent of the Sacred Heart, “Point Grey” in 1938 and supported her school and school friends every day since her graduation. Shelagh worked...
Isabella Wood
Jan 11, 2012
Passed away peacefully January 11, 2012 in Vancouver, BC in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband, Ian Wood in 1969, she is survived by her loving daughters, Georgia Wood, Vancouver and Margaret Wood (Herb Brown), Edmonton. Memorial donations gratefully acknowledged to St. Jude’s Companions in Care Fund, 810 27th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G7.
Clare Boggan
Jan 5, 2012
Clare Margaret Boggan passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2012. She was constantly surrounded by her loving parents Stephanie and Kevin, her nan Stella, her brother Caley and sister-in-law Caroline, all of her devoted family and friends, and the thoughts of everyone who's life she touched. Clare lived with hope and courage throughout, her smile was easy,...
Mary Landry
Jan 5, 2012
Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at the Windermere Care Centre in Vancouver on January 5, 2012. Loved by and left to celebrate a life well lived are her sisters Adeline (Ralph) Flanagan of Belledune, NB, Corinne Palser of Moncton, NB and Doris Beers of Dartmouth NS, nieces and nephews and their families, godchildren,...
Margaret Burton
Jan 5, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Margaret on January 5th, 2012 in Delta, British Columbia. She was born on the family homestead in Hargrave, Manitoba on October 24th, 1931. She is survived by her daughters; Carol Burton (Bruce) and Julie Einhorn (Denis);...
Louis Kaufmann
Dec 29, 2011
Louis was born Anton Luthwig Kaufmann, on the family farm near Engelfeld, Saskatchewan, the third of five children, to Robert and Angela, who had both emigrated from Switzerland. Lou's roots provided him with a strong life-long work ethic. As a young man, he relocated with his brothers to the West Coast and served his fellow workers on...
Michael Balanko
Dec 22, 2011
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mike Balanko on December 22 at George Derby Center in Burnaby. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Balanko in 2005. He is survived by his three children, Michael, Anita, and John, and his six grandchildren, Kelsey, Lauren, Jordan, Alex, Desiree, and Sam. He was...
Violet Zeswick
Dec 21, 2011
Violet Roberta Zeswick(Davidson), beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Aunt and Friend passed away on December 21, 2011 at the age of 89 years at home with her loving children by her side. Left to remember the rich legacy of her life is her daughter Nicoe, son David, grandchildren Jillian, Bryston, and Breanna, brother Gordon(Mary) as well as numerous nieces, nephews...
Margaret Stepler
Dec 18, 2011
Margaret passed away on December 18, 2011. Survived by son Michael in England, brother James (Rosalind), and nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Guardian Angels Catholic Church on Thursday, December 29, at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Gardens of Gethsemani.
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