OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

James Craig

James Craig

Nov 10, 2011

Craig, B.A. LLB, James was born in Alberta, Oct. 17, 1924 and died Nov. 10, 2011. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Beverly, daughter Janine (Tim), sons William (Kathleen) and Patrick (Helen), and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Henry (Lorna). Jim worked for an optical company and then the shipyards before becoming an...

Goldie Rodgers

Goldie Rodgers

Nov 5, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Goldie Rodgers (nee Brill) after some years of failing health due to cancer.  She lost her loving husband, Gordon also to cancer and is survived by her brother Norman (Ruth) and nieces Linda (Bob), Caryn (Norm) and Robin (Lance) and 6 grand nieces and nephews and 2 great...

Cynthia Woodward

Cynthia Woodward

Nov 4, 2011

Cynthia passed away suddenly on November 4 at St Paul’s, Vancouver. She was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, daughter of Elizabeth and Bill Woodward. She is survived by her beloved husband George, her two boys Tom and Jerry, sister Cheryl and nephews Trevor and Jon. Anyone who had the great fortune to know Cynthia is blessed  with...

Merilyn Sproule

Merilyn Sproule

Oct 31, 2011

After a long and courageous battle with cancer Merilyn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband of 50 years, Tom, her children, daughter in-law and granddaughter. A loving wife, mother and grandmother will be missed by her children: Siobhan Drover (Larry), Jan (Christine), Mike (Jenn), Kevin (Ali) and Kerry (Richard) and her grandchildren: Amanda, Victoria, Aylisa,...

Gina Owen

Gina Owen

Oct 27, 2011

Gina Louisa Owen April 7, 1917- October 27, 2011 At the age of 94, Gina passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones. She is survived by her daughter Mary Anne Chu and her two grandchildren, Alexandra and Eric.  Gina (Kiki, Chickie) grew up in Trail, BC and later moved to Vancouver where she lived for the past...

Ricky Ursulak

Ricky Ursulak

Oct 27, 2011

URSULAK,   Ricky Martin, born April 11th, 1958 in Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at home in Langley BC.    He is survived by his loving wife Melanie, son Colby and daughter Brooke, his mother Iona and Carmen and father Martin Ursulak, one sister Wanda, many relatives and friends. You could always hear Rick’s infectious laugh from blocks away.  ...

Doris Kennett

Doris Kennett

Oct 27, 2011

Kennett, Doris Helen 1918 – 2011 Doris passed away peacefully on October 27, 2011 with her loving family by her side.  She had a full and cherished life filled with nurturing her children and their spouses - Joan and Herb, Bernice and Chuck, Rick and Jacquie, Lewis and Hazel, Laura and Ron, Don and Trudy, her grandchildren...

Elvira Rodrigues

Elvira Rodrigues

Oct 24, 2011

A gentle and loving lady suddenly left our world after a short battle with leukemia on October 24th at the age of 81.  Formerly of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, Elvira was predeceased by her beloved husband Francisco Rodrigues and brother Menino Soares. Left to cherish her life are her loving son, Ricardo and his wife Diane and son Xavier,...

Alfred Clarke

Alfred Clarke

Oct 24, 2011

With sadness the family announces that Alfred Clarke, born on July 14, 1927, died peacefully on October 24, 2011, at VGH after a short stay, surrounded by family. He is predeceased by parents, Olive and Dick; brothers, Alvin and Joe; and by his sister Elaine SJP. Survived by wife Anita; children Tom (Lora), Mary Anne, Nancy (Adrian)...

Marjorie Myton

Marjorie Myton

Oct 20, 2011

MYTON, Marjorie Eleanor – born on October 8, 1925 and passed away peacefully at RCH on October 20, 2011. Mom was small in stature but large in life and was loved dearly by all who met her. Marge was predeceased by her husband George in 1998. Mom is survived by her six sons – Len, Randy(Regis), Bernie(Lorraine), Larry(Andrea), Trevor...

Johanna Coll

Johanna Coll

Oct 19, 2011

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mom “Josie”. After a brief illness she passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family. Predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Eugene (1998). They emigrated from Ireland to Vancouver in 1957 with their large family of eight children. Teresa(Ray), Patrick(Kathie), Eugene(Carol), Maurice(Beth), Annette(Herve), Josephine(Larry), Eamon(Julie),...

Audrey Hughes

Audrey Hughes

Oct 16, 2011

Audrey Elizabeth Hughes passed away peacefully on October 16, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband James Henry Hughes. Audrey will forever be lovingly remembered by her eight children and their wives and husbands, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you to everyone, especially the staff of both Yaletown House and The German Canadian Care Home for...

Alva Hall

Alva Hall

Oct 15, 2011

Alva Hall passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2011 at the age of 87.  Alva will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her youngest son, Darrell and his wife, Anne, along with their children, Michael, Erin and Matthew, and Dora, wife of Donald, and their children Jonathan and Rachel.  Alva was predeceased by her husband, Gordon,...

Elizabeth Wong

Elizabeth Wong

Oct 11, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce Bea passed away suddenly, but peacefully, from complications of lung cancer on October 11, 2011. She is survived by her children; Angela (Andy), Adam (Ute) and Anthony; brothers Lem (Maureen) and Edward; and grandchildren Jessica, Taea, Rashaun, Jaedyn and Jaxon. Bea was born January 4, 1940 in Duncan, BC...

Michael Lawlor

Michael Lawlor

Oct 6, 2011

In one of the stars, I shall be living. In one of them, I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night. ~ The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery Michael Christopher Lawlor left us all much too soon after a year battle...

Esperanza Rickards Winternitz

Esperanza Rickards Winternitz

Oct 5, 2011

Esperanza Rickards Winternitz ‘Zitin’ Peacefully joined her Creator surrounded by her family on October 5th, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada Her children Leopold & Marisa, Christine, Peter & Margie, Johann, Mariel & Bob, Charles & Lorraine, grandchildren, and sister Monon Rickards Hernandez, request your prayers for the eternal repose of her soul. A mass will be held at the Chapel...

Wade Wagar

Wade Wagar

Oct 1, 2011

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of Wade Wagar. While surrounded by loved ones, and after a valiant battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 44, on Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Cindylee, and sons, Matthew and Scott. Please join us...

Rodney Kay

Rodney Kay

Sep 18, 2011

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rod after his battle with cancer. Rod will be greatly missed by his wife, Renee; children Reid and Ryan; brother Randy and sister Melody. Mass will be held at St Patrick’s on Saturday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Donations may be made in...

Richard Rowe

Richard Rowe

Sep 16, 2011

Rick left us unexpectedly on September 16, 2011 at R.C.H.  He will always be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother and uncle to his family. He was predeceased by his father, Edward and sister, Geraldine.  Left to mourn his passing is his beloved wife, Debbie, mother, Lenore, sisters Debbie (Ron) and Denise (Jim), brother, Norm, sister-in-law,...

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