Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Brian Owen Doyle
Jun 4, 2024
Sadly, we announce the passing of Brian at the Langley Hospice after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Brian was a man of profound integrity and dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his community.
Brian achieved a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and ended his career with the Township of...
Norma Farquhar
Jun 4, 2024
We are gathered here to travel together for a little while.
Then in diverse directions we have to go; but if we have divine love in our souls,
no matter where we go we shall meet again.
- Paramahansa Yogananda
Vivian Spangehl
Jun 4, 2024
Vivian Spangehl passed peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2024 at Melville Hospice in White Rock. She died of ovarian cancer, which she fought with strength, courage and grace.
Vivian Marie Spangehl (nee Barker) was born on May 21, 1961 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Vivian received her B.A and B.Ed from the University of Saskatchewan and...
Kenneth (Ken) Mccormack
Jun 3, 2024
Kenneth Peter McCormack passed away suddenly on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the age of 93.
He is predeceased by his brothers Duncan and George.
Ken is lovingly remembered and survived by his wife of 62 years Norma, son Gordon, daughter-in-law Susana, daughter Pamela and four grandchildren Connor, Jackson, Nicole and Kendra. He will be...
Raymond Daniel Zimmer
Jun 1, 2024
It’s with great sadness that we share that Raymond Daniel Zimmer, left us on June 1st, 2024 at the age of 97. His cheerful demeanor, smiling countenance, and warm heart will be missed by all whose lives he touched. He is survived by his four children: daughter Kathy (Terry); sons Dan (Debbie); Randy ( Lucia); John (Brenda), his beloved...
Patricia Connor (Nee Gilroy)
Jun 1, 2024
After a long illness, our beloved mother passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side in her 89th year. She is survived by her devoted husband Colin of 61years, her 4 children Christopher (Jane), Claire (Paul), Brendan, and Maureen (James), her 7 grandchildren John, Meredith, Matthew, Madeleine, Connor, Sean, Finley, her sister Lesley and...
Timothy Maurice Murphy
May 31, 2024
Timothy Maurice Murphy passed away on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 82 years old.
Tim is survived by his loving wife Evelyn and beloved son Theodore. He will be deeply mourned by his sister Merilyn, his daughter-in-law Sophia, and grandchildren Leander, Fenna, and Miriam, as well as his nieces Karla, Marni, Amber and nephew Joaquin. Tim is...
Brian Clark
May 28, 2024
Brian was our own kind, gentle, reliable, friendly Cookie Monster. Missing his unfailing love and support are Adrienne, children Alison and Andrew (wife Sarah, grandchildren Shavonne, Felicity and Matthew), brother George and family. Predeceased by parents John (Jack) and Bea, and sister Arlene.
Brian graduated from King Edward High and UBC Forestry. He progressed from an energetic,...
Phillip William George
May 28, 2024
Go softly now, On wings of wind With steps that leave No trail in the morning dew Drift quietly away, And join the light That burns my heart And sears my soul Lift up and fly! And tarry not But leave the pain And vanish from this heavy place Go softly now, On wings of wind Reach...
Amos Barnet (Shane) Hennan
May 28, 2024
We are grieved to announce that Shane Hennan, beloved son, father, husband, brother, uncle, "grampa" and friend, has passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 88.
Shane was born in Miami, Manitoba, the second of six children to Howard and Stella (Hoey) Hennan. He was predeceased by his first wife of 47 years, Joan (Thompson) and son...
Alan Fitterer
May 27, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Fitterer after a long and heroic battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Linda, his two children, Aaron (Miriam) and Jennine (Greg), his three grandchildren, Aidan, Avery and Jocelyn and his brother, Pete (Doe) as well as many other family and friends.
Colin Rankin Jones
May 27, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Colin Jones, who died peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 27th, at the age of 90. Colin was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Jackie, nee Cocker) in 1982.
Colin was born in Vancouver in 1934, the youngest of two boys, to parents Gordon and Edith (nee Russell), both immigrants,...
Akira Michael Tanaka
May 25, 2024
Akira passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 92. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Isabel of 60 years.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Holy Rosary Cathedral, located at 646 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3A3, Canada.
...Maureen Esler Louise Clare
May 25, 2024
Maureen (Mo) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 88. Maureen is predeceased by her husband, Barry. She leaves behind her loving family including sons Denny (Rena), Greg (Jeannine), Shawn (Angela), daughter Deanna (Rob), eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Maureen was born in and spent most of her life in...
Julia Eugenia Stashuk
May 25, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Julia Stashuk. She passed away peacefully at the Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam, just three weeks short of her 98th birthday. Julia was born in 1926 and spent her childhood in Winnipeg Manitoba. She met her husband John, and they were married in 1945. They moved...
Mary Patricia Ann Bonner
May 23, 2024
Patricia Bonner passed peacefully with family at her side on May 23, 2024 in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 91. Pre-deceased by her husband Chuck of 52 yrs, son-in-law John and granddaughter Ayla and sister Denise. She is survived and will be missed by her children
Marc (Diana), Karen (Jim), Sandra (John d-2012), Tim (Lisa), Catherine...
Ada Del Bianco
May 22, 2024
Ada Del Bianco passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, surrounded by her children and daughters-in-law.
Ada was born on October 18, 1939, in Morsano al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, to Oreste Toneguzzo and Rosa Gasparotto. She was the youngest of three sisters after Edda (Bigattin) and Vienda (Pettovello). Ada spent her youth working on...
Thomas Allen
May 20, 2024
After a five month courageous battle with Leukemia, Tom passed away with his dear and devoted companion, Barbara at his side--which made his last minutes so much more peaceful. He was predeceased by his father (1944), son (1990), sister (2012), and beloved dog, Shasta (2014). Tom leaves behind his grieving mother, Audrey Toogood, as well as his...
Phillip Richard Allen
May 19, 2024
Rick was what he preferred to be called, or Ricardo, since playing soccer was his passion. Born to Phillip and Ruth at VGH, in his early childhood years they chose to follow Phillip's passion and tour the world speaking about his years living with the Inuits.
They lived in many countries such as...
Alicia Wood
May 17, 2024
Alicia was born in Transcona, Manitoba on Sept 25, 1942, to Nicholas John and Emilia Marie (nee Kishensky) Hunchak. She was baptized Elisia Marie Geraldine Hunchak. Her earthly pilgrimage came to an end on May 17, 2024. The first of three children, she is survived by her brother John, and sister Marianne. Her Funeral and burial will...
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