Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jan 13, 2013

Miguel passed away suddenly January 13, 2013. He was predeceased by first wife Rosalina. Survived by his loving wife, Traudi, daughter Guida, son Michael, stepchildren Monica and Robert and grandchildren. Miguel was born in Parede de Coura, Portugal. His father took him out of school too soon, to work on the family farm and soon the young...

Jan 12, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected death of Frances Agnes LeRose (Karpiuk) (nee Schnell) at her home in White Rock, BC on January 12, 2013. She was born in Bromhead, SK on November 18, 1931.  Frances is survived by her husband Theodore LeRose, daughter Margo (Randy) of Victoria, BC, sister Marie of...

Jan 11, 2013

Peacefully in Vancouver, on January 11, 2013, at the age of 86. Loving mother of Dale (Robert) and Tracey (Dave). Born in Birmingham, England, Beryl came to Montreal in 1952 for a visit and ended up staying. Once married, she moved to Otterburn, Quebec and devoted herself to bringing up her two daughters. During this time Beryl...

Jan 8, 2013

Kay was born to Nicholas and Maria Zacopec on Nov. 22, 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Kay passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on January 8th. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John and daughter Maureen She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Judy Talas (Peter), nieces Vicki (Roger) Marce and Louise...

Jan 7, 2013

Mary passed away January 7th at the age of 93 years. She came to Canada from England in 1947 and was a resident of Kelowna for 30 years. Mary and Stan retired to Vancouver in 1980. She is survived by her devoted husband, Stan, daughters Jennifer, Suzan  and Sharon, and four grandchildren. Rest in peace, Mum. You...

Jan 6, 2013

Jerry died peacefully on Jan. 6th 2013. Born in Amsterdam on Nov. 8th 1931, he emigrated to Canada by joining the Calgary based PPCLI band. He co-founded the St. Albert Community band, was a music consultant at the UofA and later obtained a B.Ed in music and taught in both Edmonton and Burnaby, B.C. While proprietor of Tap Roots...

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Dec 17, 2012

Passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012 in Maple Ridge at the age of 87.  Predeceased by his granddaughter, Alayna Debono.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, his children; Sheila(James), Joseph, Michael(Jo), Mary-Ann(Brent), grandsons; John, Ryan, Sean, James, Kevin, Cory, Troy and Peter and great granddaughters, Lily and Danica.  Prayers will be said Thursday, December...

Dec 16, 2012

Luis Ronald Calderon Sanchez, 54, born August 1, 1958 in El Salvador, passed away suddenly on the night of December 16, 2012 in Delta, British Columbia. He is survived by his wife Ester, daughters Rita and Ursula, son Luis, and many loving friends and family. A viewing will be held Friday, December 21 at 1 pm  at  ...

Dec 8, 2012

John Stephen Welch passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the age of 80 years.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary, his brother Bill, his sister, Mary, his children Mike, Phil (Francine), Greg (Rhona), and Cathy (Jerry), and his grandkids Christina, Juliana, Nicholas, Brenna, Maddie, Ethan, and Sarah. Dad was...

Dec 5, 2012

From humble and hardworking beginnings on a family farm near St. Michael, Alberta to a successful business man, Michael became one of the longest actively serving pharmacists in Canada when he entered his 54th year of practice in early 2012. He was a creative thinker and a maverick amongst pharmacists. He continually challenged himself to improve the...

Dec 4, 2012

Estelle Mary Stevens (nee Heakes), MD, FRCP(C) September 19, 1926 to December 4, 2012 Shortly after midnight, on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Estelle Mary Stevens (nee Heakes), MD, FRCP(C) peacefully left us in Vancouver, BC. Surrounded by family in her last months, her love for life was the glue that bound us together. Born to Harold Harty...

Dec 4, 2012

Wai Yin Shum was born Wai Yin Cheung in Vietnam in 1927, the Year of the Rabbit, and passed away in Vancouver, Canada on December 4, 2012. She was the eldest of 8 siblings. She married in China in 1946 and in 1949, after having survived the KMT and Japanese occupation and escaping the Communists, moved to...

Dec 4, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear husband, beloved father and caring grandfather, Bill Stonier, at home early in the morning on Dec 4th 2012. Bill is survived by Maureen, his loving wife of 56 years, 2 children; Julie Christie (Randy), Jeffrey and 3 grandchildren; Dustin, Daniel and Brianne, sister Carol...

Nov 30, 2012

Azadouhie (Azad) Garabet Masardijian, 62,  passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Surrey Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer for the last 4 years with her loving family by her side.  She was born on March 15, 1950 in Beirut , Lebanon  to Garabet and Ghazalie (Manalouian) Tufenkjian. Azad grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and...

Nov 28, 2012

Passed away peacefully on 28 November 2012 at 92. Survived by wife Gillian Grasset, children Antoinette, Stephen, Sarah & Richard; grandchildren Rylan, Margaux and Elizabeth. Tony resided in West Vancouver, retired from active medical practice in 1995, was Honorary Staff at University Hospital and Shaughnessy Hospital, Staff Emeritus at Lions Gate Hospital and a senior member of the Canadian...

Nov 26, 2012

Vicky passed away in her sleep Nov. 26, 2012 at the age of 97 at St. Vincent’s Langara. Vicky was born Dec. 18, 1914 in Northern Valley, AB, one of 11 siblings of Casper and Rosalia Zarowny. She was predeceased by her husband Joe(1997), brothers Frank, Alec, Walter, Carl, Louie and Nick and sisters Geneva, Nancy, Nellie...

Nov 25, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, Bill Quinn. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home at the Jeffrey Ross Residence in Vancouver on November 25, 2012. Bill was a courageous and loving brother who had a very turmoiled life. He was very proud and although he struggled with...

Nov 24, 2012

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 58. He will be sadly missed by his wife Wendy, daughter Katherine, sister Oristeen, brother Joe (Janet), niece Julie, and nephew Jeff along with many, many friends. Pete was a football player (the only time in his life he was told he...