Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
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.
Daniel Forsythe
Dec 17, 2011
Daniel Mclellan Forsythe passed away much too soon yet peacefully at the age of 60 on December 17th, 2011 with his wife Vanessa and his mother in-law Lorna by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Doreen and brother Jeff. Danny was born in Vancouver on Bastille Day, July 14th, 1951 and grew up...
Rose Campbell
Dec 16, 2011
Rose-Marie Campbell 1923-2011 In loving memory of our mother who passed away on Friday, December 16 at the age of 88 years. Rose will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was truly 'A women of beauty, strength and integrity'. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 30 at noon at 8046 11th...
Kathleen Lobdell
Dec 13, 2011
Kathleen (Kay) Lobdell (nee Kingsbury), born March 16, 1920, passed away December 13, 2011. Predeceased by her husband Rufus, sister Lottie, and brothers John and George. Survived and dearly missed by children Penny, Vicki, and Michael (Shemila), grandchildren Aili and Keira, extended family, and friends. She was an avid bridge player, appreciated the challenge of a crossword...
Ernest Beers
Dec 11, 2011
Beers, Ernest Robert (Ernie) Passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2011 at the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 91, predeceased by his wife of 57 years Jean. He will be sadly missed by sons Jim (Gisele), Doug (Susie) and Grandchildren Alison (Raymond), Shannon, Matthew, Cameron, Sadie, as well as Carson and a multitude of extended...
Joyce Sigurdson
Dec 6, 2011
After a brief illness, Joyce passed away peacefully on December 6, 2011 at the Windermere Care Centre with her son Kim & her niece Kathy by her side. She was 86 years old. Special thanks to the 8th Floor Windermere nurses & aides for the kindness & comforting care they gave to Joyce during her final hours....
Lucy Somerville
Dec 3, 2011
We are saddened to announce the passing of our much-loved Mom, Mom-in-law, Grandma and Great-grandma, Lucy Hope Somerville. Lucy was born in Chilliwack in 1921, the middle child of Alfred and Kate Tranmer. At twenty, during WW2, she travelled across the nation by train to marry her soldier, Ron Somerville, who was posted overseas three days later;...
Marion Clarke
Nov 18, 2011
Sadly on Friday November 18th at 3:15 am Marion lost her courageous fight against cancer. She fought a long and hard battle with a determination, dignity and bravery that can only be admired by everyone that knew her. There are no words to explain how she touched the hearts and lives of so many people and will never stop....
Clifford Lee
Nov 18, 2011
Passed Away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children. Survived by his wife of 55 years Vivianne. Children- George, Brenda, Bernice(Phil), Glenn(Christine),Brian(Elizabeth) 6 Grand Children and 3 Great Grand Children. Prayers to be held Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm Funeral Mass Thursday November 24th, at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima, 315 Walker Street, Coquitlam.
Dora Gilraine
Nov 16, 2011
Dora Kathleen Gilraine (Griggs) passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on November 16, 2011. Dora was born in Vancouver on August 20, 1913, in the family home at 8th & Yew in Kitsilano. She moved with her family into their new home in Dunbar in 1925, the year she joined Immaculate Conception Church where...
Hugh Lunn
Nov 15, 2011
Hugh died in Vancouver at the age of 96. Electrical engineer and WWII overseas veteran (RCAF officer). He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vinetta Mary (Burke), 3 children (Bridget, Anthony and Sarah), 5 grandchildren (Naomi, Isabelle, Anne-Mathilde, Catherine Bilodeau and Sebastian Relvas-Lunn) and 2 great-grandchildren (Arthur and Augustine Delisle), his brother David Lunn and...
Ross Lumb
Nov 13, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Ross. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marjorie Lumb. Ross will be greatly missed by his siblings, Judith (Stanley) Soon, Pamela (Tom) Perry, Dean (Sandra) Lumb, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, and his dog Tucker. Ross was a devoted family...
Lars Bach
Nov 10, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband and father, Lars/Far, at St. Michael’s Hospice in Burnaby, B.C. on November 10, 2011. He leaves behind his wife Doreen of 43 years, son John, daughter Jennifer (Martin), sisters Mette (Finn) and Grete of Denmark, and Lene of Finland, many nieces and nephews and...
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