Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Adam Kwan, 38, passed away on June 6, 2023.

Adam spent his early years in Port Coquitlam, B.C., where he developed a deep passion for sports, specifically hockey and lacrosse. He excelled athletically, earning a reputation as a tenacious competitor who never backed down from a challenge. Adam found solace in his fandom (Lakers, Yankees, Dodgers), regularly...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of William John Dupuis surrounded by his family at home. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Jeanette, his son Michael, daughter Niki and son-in-law James. Bill was born in Estevan, SK, attended High School in Bienfait, SK, before moving to Regina, Calgary and then finally settling in B.C. Bill’s professional...

Maria passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023 at the age of 83 in Vancouver, BC. She was reunited with her beloved husband Manuel. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Jose and Lano (Gwilanne), her much loved grandchildren Elizabeth and Nathan, her godchild and beloved niece Zelia Ventura, her husband Augie and her great nieces Elizabeth (Cameron)...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gilberte (Jill) Marie Madeleine Kachur (nee Durette) at the age of 93, beloved mother of Andrew (Andy). Predeceased by her beloved husband, Elmer, parents Antoine and Marie-Louise Durette, siblings: Rose-Anna, Antonio, Lucien, Bertrand, Cecile, Germaine and Aline.

Jill is survived by her son, Andrew, her sister,...

Chantal Koppe passed away on March 23, 2023 at her home in Burnaby surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Mauritius on June 2nd 1945 to Chat Kwong & Kok Chin Wan, with an intrepid sense of adventure Chantal led a colourful life that took her first to Montréal and then to Vancouver, followed by many trips around...

Antonio passed away on March 25th in Vancouver, BC at the age of 90.

Predeceased by his wife Carmela and daughter Manuela. He is survived by his daughter Silveria [David], and son Marco [Karen], grandchildren Nico, Chiara, and Antonio, as well as many extended family and friends.

Antonio was a devoted husband, Father,...

Francisco Dante Marpuri, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, in Vancouver at the age of 85.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years - Angelita, son Joseph, daughter Carmela and son-in-law William, and grandchildren Tinn/Hannah and Clara. Dante worked as a lab technician in the Philippines and South Carolina, USA, before immigrating...

On February 8, 2023 Ian slipped from the loving arms of his wife into the waiting arms of his God after spending  7 weeks in Royal Columbian Hospital.

Ian was predeceased by his first wife Cynthia, his parents George A. and Georgiana and his 11 brothers and sisters of which Ian was the youngest.

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Ronnie (Boxcar) passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2023, at home at the age of 81.  He will be lovingly remembered by Beverly (wife of 57 yrs.), Joelle (daughter), Brenda (daughter) Roman (grandson), Vilma (sister), and many families, neighbours and friends.

Ronnie was a teacher for 33 years at John Oliver Secondary, an avid gardener, traveler extraordinaire,...

Janina Romanowska passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 at Vancouver General Hospital, with her daughter by her side, after a short battle with an unexpected illness.

Janina is predeceased by her sister, Lucja, and brothers, Edward and Kazimierz. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Joanna (Adam), and brother, Marian.

Janina was born...

Maria Custodia Almeida was born April 20th, 1935, in Mira de Aire, Portugal and passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

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Helen Lew of Coquitlam, BC, passed away peacefully at the age of 56 on Friday, December 30, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Helen will be fondly remembered as a gentle soul who had time for everyone, especially family. She always made an effort to talk with you, was genuinely interested in what you had to...

Moro, Giancarlo died peacefully at home on December 26, 2022, in Vancouver at the age of 68.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Myrne and his son Luca; close family Roberto, Elisabeth and son Dante, cara famiglia in Italia and many dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Byron Jay “BJ” Manliclic on Friday December 9, 2022.

BJ enjoyed singing as a young boy and started to learn to play the guitar as a teenager. His talent for music continued on as he taught himself to play other musical instruments...

Our family is deeply saddened with the passing of John Suranyi on December 4, 2022 at the age of 82. He was at peace in his final days, surrounded by his wife and children.

John leaves behind his beloved wife Yolanda (nee Maniquis); children Teresa (Sten), Karen (Ken), Vera and Jonathan; and grandchildren Kevin, Sarah and Henry....

Born in Saskatoon, William lived much of his life in Vancouver, obtaining a BA in English from UBC, although he lived in Phoenix, AZ and Seattle, WA, as well. In Seattle, he published a newspaper, LISTENIN’, with extensive radio listings, as well as writing scripts for THE BEST OF BRITAIN and THE BRITISH HOUR and doing some on-air work....

It is with much sadness that we announce the loss of my dad known to all as Al. Widowed for nine years from my mother Mary after 57 years of marriage and the most wonderful father, father-in-law, and grandfather to both Michael and Vanessa, he will be remembered for his gentle nature, his lighthearted sense of humour, and his...

On November 13th our beloved mother, nonna, Filomena Lemmo was called by our Lord.

Filomena was predeceased by her husband Michelangelo and her cognati Urbano and Immacolata Lemmo.  She leaves behind two daughters and a son: Ernestina (predeceased son-in-law Camillo), Marita (predeceased son-in-law Antonio) and Alberto (Anna). Her beloved grandchildren: Letizia Bugno, Gabriella Bugno (Harry Whitter), Sabrina...

Sandra Lorraine Shier passed away peacefully October 31, 2022, in Burnaby, BC at the age of 78.

Predeceased by her mother Janet Shier and father Philip Shier.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Richard (Kim) Winikoff; daughters Randa Winikoff (Perry Mattes) and Rochelle Lann; and sister Avria Shier.

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John Shaw passed away on September 21, 2022, at the age of 91 years.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Evelyn Brisbois and Shirley Forsyth, and by his former spouse, Dierdre Shaw. He is survived by his sons, Craig (Debbie Shaw) and Blair (Tiziana Zamprogno), by his sister, Charlotte Scott, and by his grandchildren, Paige, Austin, Lauren...