Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Michelantonio "Michele" Colombo died peacefully in Eagle Ridge Hospital on October 23, 2021, in Port Moody, B.C. at the age of 90.

Michele is survived by his wife, Maria; daughter Lucia Bevacqua; grandchildren Giovanni (Megan) Bevacqua, Angela (Anthony) Pezzolla, Carina (Curtis) Chartier, and brother Mario (Maria), 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded...

Francesco (Frank) Ghilarducci passed away peacefully in Surrey, BC on October 9, 2021 at the age of 81.

Frank is survived by his loving wife Irene, son Paul (Amanda), daughter Diana (Jason); grandchildren Aidan, Mackenzie and Brooklyn; sister Annunziata, brother Mario and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Argene, father...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Ryan on Sept. 23, 2021, at the age of 42. Predeceased by his grandparents Englund and Benson and his uncle Mike Benson. Left to mourn are his Father Neil Englund, stepsiblings Stephen and Jamie Mara, Mother Sharon Gregus (Frank) and sister Kelsey Gregus. Also, special...

Dolena (Dolly) Frances Llewellyn, born in Alliston PEI, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 98 at Yaletown House, Vancouver.  Dolly was the youngest child of parents Hiram & Minnie MacKenzie Leeco.   She was predeceased by her brother Malcolm (1944 WWII), her partner John (2010), grandson Benjamin (2014), and son-in-law David (2016).  She was also the...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Carmela Santavenere at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with deteriorating health.

Born in Ponza, Italy to Arturo and Vincenza Pisani. Predeceased by her loving brother Tony, and beautiful daughter Manuela. Carmela is affectionately survived by her husband of...

Of Vancouver, BC, passed away on August 30, 2021.  Born on March 21, 1928, in Anyox, BC.  Jean is survived by her loving family, son John (Catherine), granddaughters Marie (David) and Sarah (Mason), great granddaughter Sophia and sisters Elda (Peter) and Norina. Predeceased by loving husband John (of 55 years) in 2008, brothers Erminio, Romano, Albert, and sisters Roma...

Paul Jean-Guy Denis Morin-Menard died unexpectedly on August 17, 2021, in Surrey, BC at the age of 30.

Paul is survived by his mother, Michele, stepfather, Douglas, and his brother, Brett.

A funeral is scheduled for September 1, 2021, at 12:30 pm at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Burnaby. All are welcome to...

Born and raised in the Bulkley Valley, Dan Small spent much of his youth running, hunting, fishing, exploring, and working on green chains. After a particularly wet year, he abandoned his plan to open a sawmill and went to Vancouver to study commerce and law at UBC. He met his wife there in 1958 and they married four years...

Siu Chung Chong died peacefully with his family by his side in Royal Columbian on August, 6, 2021 in New Westminister, BC at the age of 83.

Siu Chung Chong is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his children, Virginia, Georgina, Patricia (Henry), and Francis (Kul). Siu Chung Chong was born on November 5, 1938 in Canton,...

Ming was born in Sandakan, Malaysia to Ka Yik Chan and Yim Chu Lo Chan. She immigrated with her family to Vancouver, British Columbia when she was 12 years old. She attended Sir Winston Churchill High School where friends recall her helpful and caring nature. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1976 with a Bachelor in...

Mrs. Valerie (Val) Fisher died after a short battle with cancer in the Crossroads Hospice on August 6 in Port Moody, B.C. at the age of 88. Val is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Carrie (San Francisco) and son Scott (Powell River). She was preceded in death by her brother Neil (Surrey). Valerie was born on February 14,...

Margaret entered into rest at the age of 98.  Predeceased by her parents Edward and Katherine, brother George and beloved companion Frances Hurley, Margaret is survived by cousin Jean Dayne, nephew Leonard Fritz, and nieces Joanne Vidulich (Lyle), Louise Fogg (Thomas) and Frances Fisher (Terry).  Remembered for her sense of humour, independent spirit and no-nonsense approach to life, Margaret...

Ralph Charles Folino (Raffaele Carmine Folino) died peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC Canada on July 12th, 2021 at the age of 85.

Ralph is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth; children Bernard (Ellen), Marcus (Mercedes), Richard (Yien), and Gregory; grandchildren Gabrielle, Josephine, Kai, Paolo, Jett, Isabella, and Luca; and sister Maria DeMare.  Ralph...

Born in The Pas, MB, to John and Mary Krezeski (nee Skulimowski). The family moved to Flin Flon, MB, during the Depression. Growing up North of the 54th, Fub braved minus 40 degree winters and was an avid curler and skier. He played junior hockey for the Bombers and worked at HBM&S. In 1959 he married the love of...

Thomas C. Berryhill, gracefully and peacefully, passed away on June 7, 2021, in his Vancouver home at the close of his courageous battle with Leukemia.  A beautiful soul is lost from our lives.  We are grateful he found freedom and quiet peace.

Born in Kansas City Missouri in 1944, raised in Niagara Falls New York, and educated...

He slipped quietly away after a long and hard-fought battle with Amyloidosis.  He never was one for fanfare.  As was his wish, he was at home and able to spend his final days with the love of his life, his wife Trixie Yvonne and generations of his cherished family.

Bill was born in Vancouver, BC in 1937...

Sandy will be missed by his wife Eva; his daughters Kitty and Robyn; and his three grandsons, David and Andrew Hass and Ian Thompson.

Sandy graduated with highest standing from University of British Columbia (UBC) medicine in 1956 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at UBC. Following fellowship training in endocrinology in Toronto, Boston and Cleveland...

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Harald (Harry) Walter Gaber peacefully passed away at the age of 62 after a two year battle with cancer. Harry was known for his love and adoration for his wife, Cathy, and children Jackson and Sophia. They were his world, and he theirs. Harry’s smile was infectious and would brighten any room. His warmth...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Phyllis Amy Thompson (née Terry) on Feb 10, 2021 at the age of 95.  Predeceased by her husband Alfred and grandson Matthew.  Survived by daughter Tracy (Dave), son Brent, 3 grandchildren, Amanda (Matt), Celeste and Adam(Sam) as well as 3 great grandchildren, Ash, Eli, Reed and soon to be baby...

Our beloved Patrizia (Patricia) lost her courageous three year battle with ovarian cancer on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving husband and family.  Her will to overcome this terrible illness reflected her enormous strength in the face of the most difficult challenge in life and her devotion to her family.  She was a loving wife,...