OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Ernest Beers

Ernest Beers

Dec 11, 2011

Beers, Ernest Robert (Ernie) Passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2011 at the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 91, predeceased by his wife of 57 years Jean. He will be sadly missed by sons Jim (Gisele), Doug (Susie) and Grandchildren Alison (Raymond), Shannon, Matthew, Cameron, Sadie, as well as Carson and a multitude of extended...

Joyce Sigurdson

Joyce Sigurdson

Dec 6, 2011

After a brief illness, Joyce passed away peacefully on December 6, 2011 at the Windermere Care Centre with her son Kim & her niece Kathy by her side. She was 86 years old. Special thanks to the 8th Floor Windermere nurses & aides for the kindness & comforting care they gave to Joyce during her final hours....

Lucy Somerville

Lucy Somerville

Dec 3, 2011

We are saddened to announce the passing of our much-loved Mom, Mom-in-law, Grandma and Great-grandma, Lucy Hope Somerville. Lucy was born in Chilliwack in 1921, the middle child of Alfred and Kate Tranmer. At twenty, during WW2, she travelled across the nation by train to marry her soldier, Ron Somerville, who was posted overseas three days later;...

Marion Clarke

Marion Clarke

Nov 18, 2011

Sadly on Friday November 18th at 3:15 am Marion lost her courageous fight against cancer. She fought a long and hard battle with a determination, dignity and bravery that can only be admired by everyone that knew her. There are no words to explain how she touched the hearts and lives of so many people and will never stop....

Clifford Lee

Clifford Lee

Nov 18, 2011

Passed Away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children. Survived by his wife of 55 years Vivianne. Children- George, Brenda, Bernice(Phil), Glenn(Christine),Brian(Elizabeth) 6 Grand Children and 3 Great Grand Children. Prayers to be held Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm Funeral Mass Thursday November 24th, at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima, 315 Walker Street, Coquitlam.

Dora Gilraine

Dora Gilraine

Nov 16, 2011

Dora Kathleen Gilraine (Griggs) passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on November 16, 2011. Dora was born in Vancouver on August 20, 1913, in the family home at 8th & Yew in Kitsilano. She moved with her family into their new home in Dunbar in 1925, the year she joined Immaculate Conception Church where...

Hugh Lunn

Hugh Lunn

Nov 15, 2011

Hugh died in Vancouver at the age of 96. Electrical engineer and WWII overseas veteran (RCAF officer). He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vinetta Mary (Burke), 3 children (Bridget, Anthony and Sarah), 5 grandchildren (Naomi, Isabelle, Anne-Mathilde, Catherine Bilodeau and Sebastian Relvas-Lunn) and 2 great-grandchildren (Arthur and Augustine Delisle), his brother David Lunn and...

Ross Lumb

Ross Lumb

Nov 13, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Ross. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marjorie Lumb. Ross will be greatly missed by his siblings, Judith (Stanley) Soon, Pamela (Tom) Perry, Dean (Sandra) Lumb, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, and his dog Tucker. Ross was a devoted family...

Lars Bach

Lars Bach

Nov 10, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband and father, Lars/Far, at St. Michael’s Hospice in Burnaby, B.C. on November 10, 2011.  He leaves behind his wife Doreen of 43 years, son John, daughter Jennifer (Martin), sisters Mette (Finn) and Grete of Denmark, and Lene of Finland, many nieces and nephews and...

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),...

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