OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Ian Clements

Ian Clements

Jul 23, 2010

Ian G. C. Clements March 19, 1926 - July 23, 2010 Ian passed away peacefully in Vancouver General Hospital, deeply regretted by his: •Wife, Vera (nee Stevenson) and sons Michael of Vancouver and Stephen of Aliso Viejo, California •Brothers, Brian and family of Sydney, Australia, and Ronnie and family of Belfast, Northern Ireland •Brother-in-law Dereck Jeffers of...

Mabelle Chaple

Mabelle Chaple

Jul 22, 2010

We're sad to announce that our beloved wife and mother, Mabelle, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 22nd, 2010. "Pura Vida" or Pure Life is the best way we can describe her spirit. She was an amazing person and we were lucky to be in her presence as her husband, daughters, son-in-law, grandson and extended family and...

Pui Yung Shum

Pui Yung Shum

Jul 15, 2010

passed away July 15th, 2010, in Vancouver, B.C. Funeral Mass will be held from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 428 Great Northern Way, Vancouver. Interment to follow at Gardens of Gethsemani, South Surrey, B.C.

Ronald Lee

Ronald Lee

Jul 14, 2010

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Sydney Lee (Ronnie) on Wednesday, July 14th  2010 at Royal Columbian Hospital at the age of 70.  Ron was born in Vancouver on November 2, 1939, son of Arthur Lee and Marie (Joseph).  He leaves to mourn many family members, relatives and friends:  Sons; Paul/Tammy Lee,...

Dick Kok

Dick Kok

Jul 14, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nell; their five sons: Terry, Paul, Rick, Rob and Michael; daughters-in-law: Lori, Coral, Terri, Angie and Larissa; grandchildren: Krista, Cheryl, Julie, Beverly, Sarah, Douglas, Stephen, Elizabeth, Theo, David, Ethan and...

Patricia Cavell

Patricia Cavell

Jul 13, 2010

It is with shock and great sadness that we announce the sudden loss of a beloved wife, mother, friend and mentor -- a true gem. Patricia is survived by her husband of 50 years and scientific collaborator Ronald, her daughter Catherine (Douglas Bailey), her son Robert (Deborah Sigaty), her grandchildren Cole and Mikaeli Cavell, her sister Joan...

Michael O'Donnell

Michael O'Donnell

Jul 8, 2010

Michael passed away peacefully in St Michaels Centre Hospice on July 8, 2010 following a brave and lengthy battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his stepdaughter Christina, brothers Jack and Seamus; Michael leaves to mourn his wife of 37 years Anne, stepson Frank(Joyce), step-grandchildren Chad, Karen, Nicole, Shelley(Jeff); sisters Anne(Frank) and Mary(Anthony) in Ireland; brothers Donal( Maureen) and Joe(Nancy) in...

Donald Mckenzie

Donald Mckenzie

Jul 6, 2010

Don passed away peacefully at the Peace Arch Hospital.  Predeceased by his daughter Chyrele.  He leaves behind his wife of 65 years Fran, daughter Donna, son Dan and grand-daughter Meredith.  Don was born and raised in New Westminster.  He proudly served in the Navy in World War II.  For many years he was a businessman in the...

Gloria Groff

Gloria Groff

Jul 5, 2010

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of Louis at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Louis was born in Saskatchewan and leaves behind his loving wife, Maria, and many admiring nieces, nephews, grandchildren, stepsons and friends.  Before his passing, Louis mentioned that his eleven years with Maria were, without a doubt, the...

Louis Nofield

Louis Nofield

Jul 1, 2010

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of Louis at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Louis was born in Saskatchewan and leaves behind his loving wife, Maria, and many admiring nieces, nephews, grandchildren, stepsons and friends.  Before his passing, Louis mentioned that his eleven years with Maria were, without a doubt, the happiest years...

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Jun 27, 2010

It is with sad hearts that Mom and I announce the passing of Rob, our Son and Brother. Rob was the gentlest man I ever knew, full of love and kindness for his family and close friends. Rob passed away after a short, hard battle with cancer. Predeceased by his Father, Francis (Frank) in 1991, Rob leaves...

Gudrun Jorgensen

Gudrun Jorgensen

Jun 24, 2010

Mom left us behind to mourn our loss on June 24th, 2010 after having been the matriarch of a large and unruly family of strong, committed, family-oriented daughters, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, along with several partners who have been enfolded into our hearts by the rest of the family members, just as she taught us to do....

Olga Horvath

Olga Horvath

Jun 23, 2010

passed away peacefully on June 23, 2010. Predeceased by Dimitri, her beloved husband of 63 years. Survived by daughters Marina Horvath (Gary Steeves) and Lana Wise (Larry); grandchildren Nina Rohrer (Tom), Dimitri Wise (Shannon); great-grandchildren Ekaterina & Alexei Rohrer, and Nicholas & Matthew Wise.  Prayer Service will be held June 29, 7:00pm with Funeral Service June 30,...

Dominic Mancini

Dominic Mancini

Jun 13, 2010

Dominic Mancini passed away peacefully on June 13,2010 at the age of 65 years.  Predeceased by his wife Paulette, his father Orlando, mother Gina, brothers Mario and Sam.  He is survived by sisters Olga (John), Linda (Joe), Nisia (Les), many nieces and nephews.  Dominic will be missed for his generous nature, good sense of humor, devotion to...

Patricia Mackay

Patricia Mackay

Jun 13, 2010

PATRICIA JOSEPHINE MACKAY (CONWAY) “PADDY” Patricia “Paddy” passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief struggle with cancer, aged 79 years. Paddy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Wallace Bruce Mackay “Wally” and her children Elizabeth Armer(Douglas), Robert (Brenda), Brian (Christene), Fiona, Ellen (Stuart Cole) and James, and...

Michael Mercer

Michael Mercer

Jun 8, 2010

Playwright and screenwriter, died of renal failure at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, early Tuesday June 8, 2010.  He was 66.  Michael was predeceased by his wife, Jeani Read, the Province columnist, in 2007.  He is survived by his brother Peter Mercer of Newmarket, Ontario. Michael was born August 7, 1943 in Liverpool, England.  His mother Audrey was...

Charles Holmes

Charles Holmes

Jun 7, 2010

The end of an era… After more than 90 years, the tiller of the soil and caretaker for living creatures large and small, gently passed away on June 7th, 2010. Originally from Nova Scotia, Charlie served during WWII where in England he would woo his future wife, Edith, with his quiet charm. After marrying in England, they...

Aaron Ogrodnick

Aaron Ogrodnick

Jun 3, 2010

Aaron was born on July 8, 1975 in Port Alberni, BC and grew up in a loving and supportive home with his parents, Vern and Alice and big sister, Melissa.  As a young boy, Aaron enjoyed playing softball, playing video games and going on camping trips with his family and friends. Aaron’s childhood sports idol was major...

Frances Frass

Frances Frass

May 23, 2010

Frances was a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, a wife, a mother, a sister-in-law, a daughter-in-law, an aunt, a mother-in-law, a grandmother, a friend, a kind and caring person, and an inspiration of courage and strength to all. Frances will be missed by many people. “Francesca” (Frances) was born in Caramurat, Romania to Benjamin &...

V.N. Sanseverino

V.N. Sanseverino

May 17, 2010

Strangely enough, for a man who was so uncomplicated, he had a lot of names.  He was born Vito Nicola Sanseverino which at some point became Sanservino, signed his name Victor, but was most commonly known as just Nick.  He may have lived his life simply but he lived it fully and with heart.  Even into the final months...

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