Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Simeon Dee
Jun 2, 2012
Simeon passed away suddenly Saturday, June 2, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Marietta (neé Naval) and nine children: Marie Josine, Karen, Simeon Jr. (Annie), Stuart, Melanie (Larry), Scott (Pat), Stanley (Rani), Stephen (Julia), and Frances (Steven); and thirty grandchildren who were his delight. He was a man of strong faith and a magnanimous heart....
Michael Losty
May 31, 2012
Michael passed away suddenly and unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Vancouver on Friday, May 31st. He is survived by his son Stephen, daughter-in-law Michele (nee Gagne) and two grandsons, Benjamin (6) and Liam (4), who both adored him as much as he did them, as well as his brother Jerry and nephew Barry and their...
Beatrice Blackford
May 31, 2012
Bea passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012, in the Louis Brier Senior’s Home, Vancouver, at the age of 89. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Doug, Maury and Glenn, her sister, grandchildren and great grandchild, her nieces and nephews and many friends. The happiness and joy she created with her music will live forever....
Lucy Shoofey
May 29, 2012
In keeping with the Orthodox Church spiritual traditions, the 40th day memorial service to recognize the passing of Lucy Shoofey will be held on Sunday, July 15th at Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in Montreal, Quebec. Tribute to Mom By Liz Shoofey Stabler Read at Mount Royal Cemetery on June 15, 2012 We are here today to...
Isabelle Bougie
May 24, 2012
Isabelle passed away from complications arising during a hospital stay after years of striving to keep mobile despite mounting health challenges. She was predeceased by her husband Edmond and her children Bill and Adele, her brother Paul Cournoyer and his wife Minnie. She is survived by her son Richard Bougie (wife Kristine), daughter Elaine Bougie Gilligan (partner...
Catherine Malley
May 24, 2012
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Kay. Born in Liverpool, England on Aug. 12, 1919, Kay passed away on May 24, 2012 in Vancouver, B.C., with her son Laurence and daughter-in-law Marianne holding her hand. She is also survived by her brother John Byrne and his family in White...
Mark Banister
May 23, 2012
Cherished son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend died on May 23, 2012. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his untimely death and wish to remember and celebrate the love and kindness that he brought to all of us. Mark was born July 19, 1961, the second child of four in Victoria, BC. He started his...
George High
May 23, 2012
George passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, with family at his side on May 23 at Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 72 years. He was predeceased by his wife Pat High and his parents Bill and Mary High of Cumberland, BC. He is survived by his children Shauneen High of Vancouver and Jason (Judy)...
Douglas Dean
May 16, 2012
It is with great sadness that the family of Doug Dean announces his peaceful passing. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Anne; his sons Gary (Barb) and Bryan; grandsons Rob and Bill (Carol); two great granddaughters Claire and Maren; brother Bob (Norma) and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Doug was born...
Maria De Vuyst
May 11, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Maria Catherina DeVuyst. After a brief illness, Maria went to her eternal home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Joseph in 1974, her daughter-in-law Merrill in 1999, and her long time friend Oswald Strauss in 2012, she...
Helen Kyle
May 6, 2012
Predeceased by her parents Jane and Donald Macdonald, husband James, and brother Donald Macdonald. Survived by her loving children, Barbara (Bill) Hudspeth, Katherine Hayes, Sharon Kyle, Donald Kyle, Rosemary (Joe) Rogers, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Church (1430 W 38th Avenue) on Wednesday May 16, at...
Susan Toogood
May 6, 2012
Please visit http://susantoogood.inmemoriam.ca for Susan's personalized memorial website. Susan passed away peacefully on May 6th after a courageous struggle with cancer. Predeceased by her father John W. Toogood and nephew Fane Allen. She leaves her mother Audrey, brother’s Tom and Grant, nephews Jason and Aaron and niece Megan. As the Boundary Bay area was a big part...
Thomas Rust
May 6, 2012
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Tom Rust on May 6, 2012. Tom was predeceased by his wife Mary and is survived by his wife Hope, son James (Patty) Rust, daughter Anne (Ross) Kirkpatrick, and grandchildren; Timothy (Claudia) Rust and Bentley Rust; Jane (Mike) Stark; Andrea (Jonathon) Britton; Katie Kirkpatrick; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and...
Josef Kamensek
May 5, 2012
It is with great relief that we announce the passing of Josef Kamensek. He fought a valiant, yet short battle with cancer. Joe was born in Slovenia and came to Canada in 1950 with his twin brother Tony to start a new life. It was here that he married his bride of 60 years, Elisabeth, who he...
Fr. Joseph Swoboda
May 2, 2012
The Archdiocese of Vancouver announces the death of Fr. Joseph Swoboda, a well respected and loved priest. Fr. Swoboda was ordained to the priesthood in 1955 and retired in 1989. He was a faithful servant. He is survived by many family members and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers will be offered...
Michael Regush
May 2, 2012
Michael aged 89 years, of Surrey, BC passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on May 2, 2012. Michael was born in St. Denis, SK on June 12, 1922. His love for Evangeline brought him to BC where they married in 1950. Michael had a successful pulp & paper career working in both Ocean Falls & Prince...
Norman Purssell
Apr 28, 2012
Norman died peacefully after a full and active life on April 28, 2012 in Vancouver at the age of 92. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Roy (Lori), daughters Tanis and Eileen (Randy), seven grandchildren Andrew, Elizabeth, Duncan, David, Kaela, Liam and Alina, and many close friends and relatives. He was predeceased by Win, his...
Madeline Sjogren
Apr 23, 2012
Dene was born in Rivercourse, Alberta and passed away peacefully in New Westminster, B.C. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Dene is predeceased by her first husband Donald Roland, her second husband James Sjogren, brother Edward Cameron, sister Dorothy Mackinnon and son Jimmy Roland. She is survived by her daughter,Betty(Ron and Odie the dog).Grandson,Robbie(Petra and...
Mary Downey
Apr 18, 2012
Mary was born May 1, 1943 in Moncton, New Brunswick passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012 in Vancouver at the age of 68. She was thought by many to be a truly exceptional person and filled many lives with love, laughter, light and joy. She will be sadly missed by her children Anya (Andrew) Chris (Gail)...
Richard Herring
Apr 15, 2012
Passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the age of 80 in Vancouver, BC. The son of the late Frederick M. Herring and Constance Herring Harrison, Mr. Herring was a graduate of the University of Michigan, School of Forestry, saw combat service in the United States Marine Corps and in the Black Watch in Korea, and...
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