Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Apr 6, 2012

After a brave struggle with cancer and liver disease, Helen Minshull (nee Rogers) passed away at The North Shore Hospice on April 6, 2012.  Born and raised in Toronto, she lived in Vancouver since 1968 working on the North Shore first as a physiotherapist and then as an occupational therapist. Predeceased by her mother Catherine, father John,...

Apr 5, 2012

Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep following  a prolonged yet courageous battle with the deterioration of her health.  Predeceased in 2002 by Ron, her husband of over 60 years, Ruth leaves behind their three sons, Paul (Penny), Alan and Gordon.  Also missing her are nine granddaughters and two great grandsons, many nieces, nephews and extended family...

Apr 3, 2012

Louiselle Watson (nee Aquin) July 20, 1923 –April 3, 2012.  We are saddened to announce that Louiselle passed away April 3 at the Palliative Care Ward of Burnaby Hospital with her family by her side.  She will be missed by her children Arthur, Alma(Martin) Sollanych, and Mark(Heather), her grandchildren Rob Sollanych, Michael(Iris) Sollanych, Mary(Dale) Wagner, and Matthew...

Apr 2, 2012

Zink, Erna Maria (née: Rästatter) passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2012 in Coquitlam at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents, Adolf and Ida, and her brother Gerhardt. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Wolfgang; daughters Anita (Ross) Rafter and Lorraine (Henry) Christian; son Ronald (Fadwa) Zink and grandchildren Michael...

Mar 29, 2012

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Mar 28, 2012

Mar 26, 2012

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend on March 26, 2012 in Vancouver, BC. He is predeceased by his mother Lynne Mancini in 2002. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his father, Victor; his sisters Angela (Peter), Lisa (Emre), Teresa, and Dianna (Dave)....

Mar 26, 2012

On Monday, March 26th, Bill was released from the ravages of Alzheimer’s. He will be missed by his son David, his brother Alan, his nephew Drew Jones and wife Ellen Ashdown, his cousins and other members of his extended family as well as his many friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, J. Arthur (1990) and J....

Mar 24, 2012

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Al after a lengthy yet courageous battle through illness.  He was a good friend, husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him.  Al was born in New Westminster where he lived the majority of his life as an active member of the community.  ...

Mar 17, 2012

Sophie passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2012 at age 91. She is survived by a loving family: her son Ron ( Lucille ); by grandchildren Kevin ( Gayle ) and Nicole; great-grandchildren Eric, Taryn, and Paige. Sophie is also survived by her siblings Irene, Mary, Mildred, Len, Betty, and Beatrice. And by many...

Mar 12, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. J. Rennie Whitehead announces his passing after a brief illness, on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the age of 94 years. Rennie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Nesta and his son Michael, daughter-in-law Maureen, his grandchildren Tim, Natalie, Andrew, Katherine and Suzanne,...

Mar 11, 2012

Richard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marg (Payne) and his children Alison and spouse Ian Alldritt and  Andrew and his spouse Sara (Tietz).  He is also survived by his parents Ian and Doris Rodrigues, his sister Susan Pfieffer and husband Herman.    Also survived by his sister-in-law Jacki Barber and...

Mar 11, 2012

Sue left us too early on Sunday March 11 2012 and after only 59 years, giving up her beloved family and her worldly passions; skiing, gardening, golfing, painting, boating, music and her work with the BC Cancer Agency. After a challenging and brave fight with brain cancer, her husband Kerry of 32 years, her mother Mona, her...

Mar 10, 2012

Frances passed on peacefully at age 94, after a long, eventful, and extraordinary life. Pre-deceased by husband Bill in Winnipeg, she is survived by sons Brent (Tom) and Craig (Amyra) as well as sister Edna and favourite niece Signe. Despite many obstacles, she accomplished many things thanks to her intelligence, wit, perseverance, and “proactive stubbornness.” After a...

Mar 6, 2012

June McEWEN (Campbell) February 8, 1924 – March 5, 2012 William “Bill” McEWEN July 23, 1919 – March 6, 2012 After 67 years of marriage, June and Bill passed away peacefully within a day of each other, a fitting end to a true love story. June died at home after a lengthy illness, and Bill after only a few...

Mar 5, 2012

passed away peacefully on March 5, 2012  Born August 10 1929 in Hanna, Alberta. She moved to British Columbia in 1965. Dora was the matriarch of the family and gave her family strength, encouragement and love all in her kind and caring manner. Dora was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond of 49 years also by her...

Mar 2, 2012

With sadness we announce the passing of  Mrs. Johanna (Ann) Squire on March 2, 2012, beloved wife of Elwood Squire, predeceased.  Her son Gary was by her side when she passed away very peacefully.  She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law Gary & Jelena Squire, daughter Sharon Klebe, her sister Rose Wagner, her grandchildren, Torban,...

Mar 1, 2012

June passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 1, 2012. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Paul; daughters Susan, Janna, Ann, and Maureen; grandchildren Teresa (Jamie), James, Harry, Melody, and Mary Jessica; and sister Patricia (Bob). She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her adventurous spirit took her from...

Feb 28, 2012

With sadness we announce the passing of August on February 28th, 2012.   He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Erika; children, Herman (Cheryl), Monica (Jerry), Carole (Roy) and Patricia;   Grandchildren, Chrissy (Ryan), Jenny, Andrea, Steven, Jill, Taylor and Logan;  and Great Grandchild Griffin.   Opa lived for his family.  He was happiest at home...

Feb 23, 2012

With Great sadness and sorrow, I announce the passing away of my mother, Sumiye Sasaki, on February 23, 2012 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Shigetaka, daughter Takako, son Michitaka, and her brother, Seiki. She was born in Vancouver on October 5, 1918. She lived in Vancouver for most of her life...