Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

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...

Feb 22, 2012

Mary was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was born in Lamont, Alberta, and raised in Willingdon. Her nurse’s training took place at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. After seven happy years spent in Port Alberni, she moved to Vancouver. Pre-deceased by husband Arnie, son Ross, brothers Alex, John and sister Jean;...

Feb 21, 2012

Feb 17, 2012

Polly was an extraordinarily selfless and loving woman who influenced and brought great joy and comfort to those who shared her life. Born and raised on a farm near Mossbank, SK, Polly left to work in Edmonton where she met Leon, her devoted husband of 53 years. After living in Montreal and other areas of Canada, they...

Feb 16, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Luciano Del Rio of Surrey, BC announces his passing on February 16, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer.  Luciano was born to Rodolfo and Iole Del Rio on November 26, 1935 in Rome, Italy.  He is survived by his common-law wife Divina Parentela, her sons Ryan (Sheryl)...

Feb 15, 2012

David Coffin passed away unexpectedly on February 16th, 2012 at the young age of 56.   Predeceased by his father Mervyn Coffin.   He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother Sandra Coffin and by his brothers Terry (Marlene), Ian (Myra) and Eric (Hilda) and by Meredith, Gaelan, Emma, Ben, Eric and Paul – the nieces and nephews...

Feb 13, 2012

Noreen passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital. She was predeceased by her mother, Alice Mollard nee Bemister, her father Fred Mollard, her brother Lloyd Bemister Mollard, who died in battle in WWII, and her sister Ida Margaret Mollard. Noreen had a long career as a social worker, retiring in 1975. She will be missed by family and...

Feb 11, 2012

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on February 11, 2012 with her daughter, son, and daughter-in-law by her side. Predeceased by parents D’Arcy and Harriet; husband Wally, brother Bob. Survived by son Barry (Betty); daughter Shirley (Harley) Charlten; grandson Monti and granddaughter Alisen (Chad); Sharie Charlten, many nieces and nephews and their families,...

Feb 11, 2012

After a very long and intense struggle against a number of serious illnesses, Norm passed away at Evergreen House in North Vancouver.  He was born in Cranbrook, B.C., and at the age of 12 moved to "his" Vancouver - where he lived out his life. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, who has been very...

Feb 9, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce Mike’s passing. After a long battle he slipped away peacefully with Iona, his wife and soul mate of 26 years, at his side. He also leaves behind his brother Kenneth Evans (Kerry and Stephen) in England, brother-in-law John Corrie (Helen, David/Nina and Johnny, Marlo/Karl and Parker, Georgia,Britain) in B.C....

Feb 8, 2012

O’Neil, Robert Newton, born in Windsor, Ontario July 26th, 1921, passed away peacefully in Burnaby British Columbia, on February 8th, 2012 at 90 ½ years young after a brief stay at St. Michael’s Hospice. Bob is survived by his loving family, dear wife Elizabeth (Beth), two daughters Peggy, and Patricia (Bruce McBeath) and son Robert (Leslie), and...

Feb 8, 2012

O’Neil, Robert Newton, born in Windsor, Ontario July 26th, 1921, passed away peacefully in Burnaby British Columbia, on February 8th, 2012 at 90 ½ years young after a brief stay at St. Michael’s Hospice. Bob is survived by his loving family, dear wife Elizabeth (Beth), two daughters Peggy, and Patricia (Bruce McBeath) and son Robert (Leslie), and grandchildren Kayla...

Feb 7, 2012

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anna Mariatta Spangberg on February 7th, 8 days before her 83rd birthday, with her family by her side at Royal City Manor.  Anna was the beloved wife of Kurt for almost 53 years, a devoted mother to her children Greg(Kim), Monica(Terry), Kim(Chris) and grandchildren Tawnya(Kevin), Tessa, Cole,...

Feb 6, 2012

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Emma Forcier on February 6, 2012. Emma was born in Hants County, Nova Scotia and moved to Vancouver in 1946. She was predeceased by her husband Herb in 1991, and by her son-in-law Bruce Montgomery in 2002. She is survived by three daughters, Diane...

Feb 5, 2012

Jack passed away after a courageous battle with COPD age 81 with his family at his side.   Survived by loving wife Sylvia of 63 years.  Children Gordon (Alison), Sandra (Dennis), Marnie (Nick). Grandchildren: Nathan, Beth, Laura (Adam), Kristina (Jud), Katelynd (Dave), Amanda and Chelsea.  Brother Calvin (Jolene) and by many nieces, nephews and friends.   Born and raised...

Feb 1, 2012

Mervyn passed away peacefully Feb. 1 at St. Paul’s Hospital. Beloved husband to Sandra, father to Terry (Marlene), Ian (Myra), David and Eric (Hilda), and Grandfather to Meredith, Gaelan, Emma, Ben, Eric, and Paul. Born and raised in Gaspé, Quebec, Mervyn served his country in WWII before marrying Sandra (nee MacDonald). Merv and Sandra enjoyed 66 wonderful...

Jan 29, 2012

Nick VanderZalm of Surrey BC, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, after suffering a massive stroke on Sunday, January 29th, 2012. He was born on August 17, 1929 in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands and left Holland with his parents and siblings in 1947, settling in Aldergrove, BC.  With his 3 younger brothers they first set up a large, local...

Jan 28, 2012

Constance Marion Priestley ("Connie"), born November 28, 1913, passed away peacefully at Point Grey Private Hospital on January 28, 2012. Connie appreciated animals, spirituality, design and music.  She and her devoted husband, Ron, made vases to hold the elegant floral arrangements she created.  Connie enjoyed visits to the park to observe nature, people and dogs at play....

Jan 24, 2012

Jack passed away with his family by his side in St. Paul’s Hospital. He leaves his wife, Pat and children Jack (Sarah), Shannon (Reg), Dean (Julie), Sean (Kathryn), and Dan (Shelley). Jack enjoyed visiting his 18 grandchildren and sisters Shirley (Tom) and Wendy, his brother Brian, nieces and nephews, and his Aunt Isy. Jack will be lovingly...

Jan 22, 2012

MacDonald, Helen Colleen passed away in Delta View Care Home on Jan 22, 2012 in her 83rd year. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Clair, her children, Cameron (Nuch), Karen (Dean), Susan (Jim), Graham (Nicole), and Chris (Megan); 8 grandchildren; sister Marge Keary of New Westminster and other relatives and friends. Special thank you to...