Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Morley Punshon
May 15, 2010
George William Morley Punshon February 13, 1923- May 15, 2010 Shut down the fryers, turn off the grill, send the pin-setters home. The last of the King Pins is gone. Our father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, mentor, business associate and citizen of the world put up a great fight and led an incredible life for 87 years....
George Mraz
May 13, 2010
On May 13, 2010 at Royal Columbian, George slipped away from this world with his wife Elaine at his side, to be with his Lord, after a brief battle with cancer. He fought the disease on his own terms, as those who know him can attest to was his usual way. He had made his peace with...
Gladys Macvicar
May 8, 2010
Gladys attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and married Dr. Archibald Allan MacVicar in 1942. Mother of Ronald, Joy, David and Brian, grandmother to Ben, Allan, Bruce and Esther, great-grandmother of Chloe, Ethan ,Maia, Kevin and Lukas, and sister of Bernard, she was predeceased by her husband Archie, her brother Bruce and her sister Violet. She...
Alice Hogman
May 6, 2010
Rev. Alice Hogman died at the Evergreen Care Home in North Vancouver on May 6, 2010. Ordained in 1948 in The United Church of Canada, Alice was a pioneer in the ministry of women. She served pastoral charges in Manitoba, Trinidad, and Northwestern Ontario. She was an extraordinary woman of spirit and vision and her husband, Bill,...
Harold Lind
May 5, 2010
born February 18, 1926, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 5, 2010, at age eighty-four. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Linda, sons Brian (Candace) and Gordon. He was predeceased by son Wayne and brothers Stanley and Lorin. He is survived by brother Fred (Nicole), sister Jenny (Peter),...
Diane Morissettie Sewagamoo Eskwew
May 1, 2010
On Saturday May 1st, Diane’s spirit was released while surrounded by the love and support of family and close friends at Burnaby Hospital. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. A ceremony to honour her life will take place on Saturday May 15th, at 3:30 pm, at Columbia-Bowell Chapel. 219 Sixth Street New Westminster, B.C.
Robert Thompson
Apr 30, 2010
We Will Always Love You Robert W (Bob) Thompson passed away after a long illness on April 30th, 2010. Bob was born in Vancouver, BC on April 5th, 1930 to Bud and Agnes Thompson. Living in Vancouver until the age of 30, he got restless and decided to move to California, following a career in selling printing...
Reinder Brongers
Apr 27, 2010
Born April 14, 1926 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Rein Brongers died on April 27, 2010 in Vancouver, B.C. Rein is survived by his beloved wife Lore, his son Jan (and daughter-in-law Ellen), his daughter Carina and his granddaughter Justine, all of whom reside in his adopted city, Vancouver. As a young Dutch anglophile, Rein left his native...
Regina Iverson
Apr 24, 2010
Passed away peacefully at RCH with her family by her side. Jane was born in Rowno, Poland and immigrated to Canada at the age of 2 with her parents and 3 siblings. When the family lived in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, 4 more siblings were born. The family moved to Port Mann, B.C. in 1936. Predeceased by her...
E. J. Boulter
Apr 24, 2010
Ron passed away peacefully Sat., April 24, 2010 at age 81 in Vancouver, B.C. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Olga, his daughter Cynthia (Mark), granddaughters Erin and Keaton, stepsons Mark and Kent (Ramona), sister Helen (Pegge) Gilley, and nephews, nieces, in-laws and many friends. Ron started out in the insurance...
Howard Miles
Apr 24, 2010
With much love and great sadness we announce that Howard passed away peacefully in his sleep at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his mother Pearl, father Wilfred, son Robert (Bob) and brothers in law Bob, Ken and Jack. Howard will be missed by his beloved wife of 56 years Vivian, his sons Mike (mary), Richard, Ron (Frances),...
James Christie
Apr 21, 2010
passed away at St. Michael’s Hospice on April 21, 2010. Predeceased by his Lola in 1999 and lovingly remembered by his children, Carol (Rod), Elaine (Harry), Jim (Joyce), seven grandchildren, two great-granddaughters, and sister-in-law Joyce Barr. Jim was born in Vancouver on October 26, 1916 and was raised in New Westminster. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force...
Christina Murphy
Apr 20, 2010
We sadly announce the passing of Chris on April 20 2010. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Frank and her husband Shane. She is loved and missed by her son Chad, mother Anne (Mike), brother Frank (Joyce) , mother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Suzanne, stepchildren Joel (Xinh) and Shannon (Vincent) and their children, nieces...
Ralph Kerr
Apr 16, 2010
He died suddenly on a warm sunny day doing what he loved - GARDENING. Born in Liverpool, October 5, 1928 and moved to Canada as a young boy. His love of life and people were an inspiration to all of us and left an indelible mark on our hearts. He was Dean of Career programs, Founding Father of the...
Mary Rogan
Apr 15, 2010
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Mary Rogan, born May 12, 1920, died peacefully on April 15, 2010. Predeceased by her loving husband George Rogan, survived by her 6 sons; Paul, Gabriel, Sean, George, Anthony, Jim, 5 daughters; Theresa, Marcella, Eileen, Monica and Frances, 32 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Prayers...
Teresina Scali
Apr 6, 2010
Passed away peacefully on April 6th at 100 years young. Predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Joe and her 8 siblings. Survived by her family Rosa Maria and Grant Firth, Juanita and Brian Cook, Nola and Bob Smith. 9 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, Peter and Dianne Cook (Jesse and Cassidy), Laurie and Bruce Sutterlin (Tamara, Jessica, Jayme...
Bettie Ames
Apr 6, 2010
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba July 23, 1921 and died in Tsawwassen, BC on April 6, 2010. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John of 64 years (September 2006) and elder son Randy (August 2000). She is survived by her younger son Jeffrey (Claudette) and grandchildren Michael and Christine. She also leaves to mourn niece Janie Randolph of Ottawa...
William Irwin
Apr 2, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce that Bill Irwin passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver on April 2nd, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Bill was born June 23, 1950 in Campbell River, BC and was the youngest of 6 children. He is survived by his loving...
Janet Castillo
Mar 29, 2010
Janet Castillo passed away peacefully on March 29, 2010. She is a very special person. Despite having a long battle with chronic kidney failure, she was able to overcome that obstacle and turn it into a positive experience. She has been the Sun Run team leader for the Renal Runners for several years encouraging fellow patients to have a...
Irene Gout
Mar 28, 2010
With great sadness we announce the passing of Irene Gout (nee Cohen) after a sudden devastating illness. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She will be thoroughly missed by her husband of almost 47 years, Peter, her daughter Denise (Greg; Ryan and Aimee), her daughter Michele, brothers Rene and Ferry, and sisters Ilse (Ruud) and Monique, her...
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