Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 25, 2024

Lorry was born August 19, 1923 and graduated in nursing from PMH (Riverview), St. Paul's Hospital, and Public Health from UBC. Lorry was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Isabelle White, and by her husband, Neil, her sister Maxine, and her brother, Matthew (aka Lance Mcraine). Lorry was survived by various nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Cremation and...

Nov 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jin Rong Xu

(September 25, 1933-November 12, 2024)

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jin Rong Xu, 91, who peacefully departed this life on November 12th, 2024 at Vancouver Dogwood Lodge Hospice.

 Jin Rong was born on September 25th, 1933 in Zhejiang Jiashan, China to Gen De Xu and Zhu Ya...

Nov 21, 2024

With a heavy heart, we announce Bob Martz's passing at age 68. He died on Nov. 21, 2024, with family by his side. Bob was predeceased by his father, Bernie and is survived by his mother, Rosemarie (nee Gren); wife, Colleen (nee Bergman); three children, Natalie (Evan) Gilmore, Andrew (Sabine), and Patrick (Karen); three sisters, Karen (Larry) Leroux, Patricia (Brad)...

Nov 21, 2024

Helmut, or Henry as everyone knew him, passed away peacefully after his family got to say their goodbyes. He leaves behind his devoted wife Inge, and his cherished children Birgit and Norm (Marion), his beloved grandchildren Paige (Mike), Abby, Colton (Taylor) and Reid and his sisters Henni, Greti and Ursula. In 1956, after marrying the love of his life, Inge,...

Nov 21, 2024

Our kind sweet mother Gisele Marie Louise Noellie Elam nee Lacroix peacefully passed away Nov 21 after being diagnosed with pancreatic liver cancer in Aug. She was 88 yrs young. Gisele is survived by her husband of 65 yrs Ralph Elam, her sister Jeannine, predeceased by her brother Peewee, 4 children Linda(Keith),Sandy (Bert),Roger (Corine),Michelle, 10 grandchildren Blake(Stephanie),Kaitlin (Jeff),Lindsay (Carter),Brent (Janessa),Bill,...

Nov 20, 2024

Eileen Carmel Robertson passed away November 20th, 2024, at the age of 93. She probably would not want anyone to know since she often stated, “One should never ask a lady her age.”

Eileen was born to her parents, Peter and Mary Redmond ( Lennox ) on July 17th, 1931. They raised their family in the Clontarf neighborhood in Dublin, Ireland....

Nov 19, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our Dad, George L. Watt, on November 19, 2024. 

Dad was born in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. He grew up one of seven children and remained close to the last of his siblings to survive him, his twin sister, Elizabeth (Auntie Betty.) His love and pride of Scotland was evident...

Nov 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dwaine Allen Seminuk on November 17, 2024, in Vancouver after a lengthy illness.

Dwaine was predeceased by his loving mother Sarah, father Andrew, sister Sandra, and brother Marvin. He leaves behind his loving nephew Andy (Marie) and numerous other family and friends, near and far, who will deeply miss him.

Dwaine...

Nov 16, 2024

Miguel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 16, 2024. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Aida Maria, his children Patricia (Luigi), Lucia (Gianni), Roberto (Juliana), and Sandra (Robert), and his grandchildren Gabriel, Marko, Cassandra, Marina, Lucas, Breanna, Nathaniel, and Elijah.

Miguel was born in Povoação, São Miguel, Azores, and came to Canada in 1971 to join...

Nov 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Father and Nonno Domenico Di Marzo after a brief illness. 

He was born on March 16, 1944, in Bonefro, Campobasso, and passed away on November 14, 2024, at the age of 80. 

He is survived by his loving wife Lucia and children Amelia (Antonio), Pantusa, and Michele (Carla) Di...

Nov 11, 2024

Karl Ottokar Dech, born May 6, 1930, in Horocholina, Poland, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Langley, BC. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara, Karl is survived by his two sons, Mark (Laura) Dech and Gary (Liz) Dech, along with his cherished grandchildren, Kelsey, Jackson, and Alyssa. Karl was a dedicated accountant and was well respected in the conveyor...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband and father, Chong-Tai Terence Joseph Teng on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Vancouver General Hospital.

Soon after his birth in China on November 22, 1939, Dad moved to Hong Kong to live with his family. He was the fifth of seven children. Growing up in...

Nov 6, 2024

"William Thomas Stone, born February 9, 1933, was called home to the Lord on November 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Predeceased by the love of his life Emmeline and survived by his three children, Philip (Patricia), Brian and Lorraine (Dave) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always brought him joy. He was a loving brother, uncle and...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with Heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Evelyn Wayland Pinkerton, beloved sister, aunt, Godmother, partner, cherished friend and colleague to many.Evelyn retired as Professor Emeritus in Resource Management and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University. Her work focused on developing the theory and practice of power-sharing and stewardship through co-management agreements.As well as her many...

Nov 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carole Elizabeth Davison who was taken from us unexpectedly on November 5, 2024 at Peace Arch Hospital at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her parents Elsa Viola Davison (Kramer) and John Wellington Davison and by her brother Colin.

She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Nonno.

He was predeceased by his son Antony, brothers Vincenzo, Francesco, and sister Angelina. Survived by his loving wife Carmelina of 57 years, children Franco (Vivian), Alba (Attilio) and daughter-in-law Anne and cherished grandchildren Aidan, Lucas, Ivano, Marko, Carlo and Gabriella. He...

Nov 4, 2024

Allan was born and raised in East Vancouver. He graduated from UBC Law in 1968 and was called to the bar in 1969. After a few years in private practice, he joined the BC Crown Counsel office in 1974, where he found a home. He was designated Queen’s (now King’s) Counsel in 1984. In 1988 he was appointed to the...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Tyler Barclay Dunlap, who was born on April 15, 2008, in Vancouver and who left us far too soon on November 4, 2024. Tyler's radiant spirit and boundless enthusiasm for life touched everyone who had the privilege to know him....

Nov 2, 2024

Nienke Roukema Batterink was born in Hamilton, Ontario on February 7, 1958, the second of Job and Didy Roukema’s seven children. She finished elementary and high school in Hamilton, then left for Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she earned a degree in psychology. She married Len Batterink in 1979 and they would live in Ontario, on Vancouver...

Nov 1, 2024

Faye Leung, trailblazer, businesswoman and cultural pioneer, passed away peacefully in Vancouver at the age of 92.

Her legacy leaves an indelible mark. Energetic, colourful, and cheeky, “The Hat Lady” was the embodiment of innovation, resilience, and dedication to her community.

Born in Victoria and raised in the Chinatowns of Victoria and Vancouver, she became a fierce advocate for equality. Working tirelessly...