OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Anne Hanson

Anne Hanson

Jan 11, 2009

Anne Hanson was born on June 23, 1936.  Mom grew up on a farm in Burnaby.  She married her loving husband, Fred in 1956 and took on a life long carrier as Domestic Engineer.  She was blessed with three daughters, Brenda, Pauline and Lorna and lived in Kitsilano all her married life.  She loved this area.  She thought it...

Zena Loretto

Zena Loretto

Jan 8, 2009

Zena passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Vancouver General Hospital in the early evening of January 8, 2009. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack of 54 years and her son Peter (Tanya), grandsons David and Michael and granddaughter Nicola. Zena was born in Kelowna, British Columbia to Carmen and...

Aurore Briere

Aurore Briere

Jan 1, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Aura. Born in Vonda, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her siblings Helen, Leo, Harvey, Irene and Rene, grandson Shane and husband Leonard. Survived by her sisters Bertha (Gerry), Dora (Ed), Rita (Mel), Lil (Bill), Blanche (Roger). Also Walter, Terry, Rose and Pierette and many nieces and...

Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor

Dec 27, 2008

Marie Bernice Taylor passed away peacefully in her sleep December 27th, 2008 aged 85 years.  She courageously battled debilitating arthritis for many years.  She is survived by her son David and wife Jacqueline, daughter Patricia Lloyd and husband David, 6 grandchildren, Tristan and Chelsea, Tara, Timothy, Tiffany, and Tammy, and many other relatives and friends in Canada and overseas.  ...

Dorothy Yamasaki

Dorothy Yamasaki

Dec 25, 2008

Dorothy Yamasaki was born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia on January 12, 1926 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2008. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Sam, brother Ken and sister Gertie (Yosh). Dorothy, a loving mother and grandmother will be deeply missed by sons Brian (Kathy), Gary (April), Warren (Sheri); grandchildren Jason, Jennifer...

Kevin Rooney

Kevin Rooney

Dec 21, 2008

ROONEY, Kevin Joseph �" Kevin’s heartbroken family announces his death on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 from cancer at the young age of 58.  He was born on June 15, 1950 in Montreal to Julian and Teresa (nee Murphy), who predeceased him.  Kevin will be forever loved by his wife of almost 29 years, Anna (nee Scharing), his daughter Caroline,...

Zachary Florendo

Zachary Florendo

Dec 19, 2008

Zachary Collin Florendo died unexpectedly during birth on December 19, 2008. Loved and cherished by his parents Angela and Raymond, he is survived by his twin brother, Lucas and all his aunts, uncles and cousins from the Dong and Florendo families. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, 2881 Main Street, Vancouver on Tuesday, December...

Louise Morton-Molenaar

Louise Morton-Molenaar

Dec 18, 2008

After a full and eventful life, Louise succumbed to cancer.  She leaves behind her husband of 34 years,  Jim of Vancouver, her daughter Hugoline (Vern) of Calgary, her son Patrick of London, her brothers Piet (Jenny),  Bert (Maike), Jos (Georgette), Vital (Lilian), nieces and nephews Frank, Constance, Tobias, Esther, David and Vera, all of the Netherlands. Her loss is...

Donald Bittorf

Donald Bittorf

Dec 4, 2008

BITTORF, DONALD GEORGE (1926-2008) B. Arch. Cum Laude, M. Arch., FRAIC, RCA. Don left with the glorious Vancouver sunset, on Dec. 4th, 2008. Don will be lovingly remembered and honored by his wife Rae of 52 years, his children Blair (Holly), Graeme (Loretta) all of Vancouver, Wiz Wensel (Keith), and Marin Forsberg, all of Edmonton and his grandchildren Mackenzie,...

David Fox

David Fox

Dec 1, 2008

Dave, born on April 27, 1945, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on December 1, 2008.  He was predeceased by his father Arthur Fox.  Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife Beverly of 36 years, daughter Christine (Randy) son Michael (Anna), mother Evelyn, sister Joyce (Dennis) and many more family members and friends. Dave...

Zena Matijiw

Zena Matijiw

Nov 29, 2008

Zena S. Matijiw passed away peacefully on November 29, 2008 with family at her side.  Zena was born in The Ukraine on August 18, 1920.  She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas.  Survived by her children William, Marilyn (Richard), Sally, Ron (Maureen); grandchildren Eugene, Tony, Johnny, Natalie, Michael, Alan, Daniel, sister Nadia in The Ukraine.  Zena immigrated to Canada...

Hon. Raymond Perrault, P.C.

Hon. Raymond Perrault, P.C.

Nov 24, 2008

Hon. Ray Perrault P.C., beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on November 24th 2008 in North Vancouver.  He is predeceased by his father, Ernest Alphonse Perreault, his mother, Floss, (nee Rieble), and his sister, Marjorie Lindsay.  He will be remembered lovingly by his wife Barbara, brothers, Ernie and Gordon, children, Yvonne, Mark and Robert as well as by...

Lee Breier

Lee Breier

Nov 19, 2008

Lee died at Haro Park Centre in Vancouver on Wednesday, November  19th, 2008 at 80 years of age. Lee was born in Powell River in 1928 to her parents, Luigi Callegari and Uliria Lionello, who immigrated to Canada from Trevignano, Italy in 1927. Lee was predeceased by her husband, Edmund, her son Patrick and her daughter Joanne. She is...

Isabelle Tonolli

Isabelle Tonolli

Nov 16, 2008

Tonolli, Isabelle passed away peacefully after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis on November 16, 2008 just 3 weeks short of her 16th Birthday. She is survived by her loving parents Michael and France, her sister Sabrina, her grandparents and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00am at St. Francis...

Marilyn Gray

Marilyn Gray

Nov 5, 2008

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marilyn, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Full of love and kindness to all she knew, she was a devoted servant of God and will be greatly missed by all. Marilyn now has her arms around her 2 oldest children who predeceased her, Nelson Jr. (1973) &...

Brother William Martin

Brother William Martin

Nov 4, 2008

Martin: Brother William John, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2008 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 86. Predeceased by his sisters Florence Larter and Mary Martin and brothers Charles and Robert. Brother Bill leaves to mourn the members of the Christian Brothers Community and his nieces Jan Ticknor, Lori Village, Carol Martin, Julie Crook and Lisa...

Edward Akhurst

Edward Akhurst

Oct 21, 2008

Akhurst, Edward David passed away peacefully on October 21, 2008 in North Vancouver at the age of 58. Predeceased by his parents, Carden and Wilma, he is lovingly remembered by his wife, Catherine; children, Stephen (Betsy), Kate (Matt), Nicholas and John; grandchildren, Charlie, Isabella and Sebastian; siblings, Kent (Danielle) and Jane (Chris); and, nephew Michael and niece Jennifer. He...

Peter Makelke

Peter Makelke

Oct 13, 2008

Makelke, Peter passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2008 surrounded by his family at the age of 87. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his devoted wife, Inge, his eldest daughter Renate (Paul), son Peter (Barb) and daughter Irene (Curt), and grandchildren: Denise, Rodney, Brian, Michael, Colin, Lauren, Jordane and many great grandchildren. Peter was born...

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