Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

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...

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...

Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Eagle Ridge Hospital, Port Moody, BC, at the age of 87, with her surviving siblings at her side, God called Yvette home.  Yvette Emilia Regnier was born June 6, 1935, to Noéma Nadon and Henri Regnier in Paradise Hill, SK; the third of 11 children.  Yvette entered the Sisters of the Child...

Mickey Spencer passed away on August 29, 2022, in New Westminster, BC at the age of 88 years.  Predeceased by her husband James Earl Spencer, father Timothy McCarthy, Mother Gladys McCarthy, sisters Joan Belland and Patricia Gibson.  She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children: Len (Angie) Spencer, Lyle Spencer, Wanda MacKenzie; her grandchildren: Tim (Melissa)...

We mourn the death of our beloved mother and grandmother Milica Petrovic (nee Dimic). She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Aug 5. She leaves behind her son and daughter and 3 beloved grandchildren.

Those who knew her will remember her love of conversation, walks, and most importantly her love of feeding others. In...

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Berna. She battled hard for seven years against ovarian cancer using her personal strength of will, the strength of her Precious Blood Faith Community, and especially the Love of her Saviour & Friend, Jesus. She leaves behind a devoted Husband of 47 years – Pat, Sisters...

It is with profound sadness that the Ceraldi and Smith families announce the passing of Loretta Carmela Ceraldi on July 11, 2022. Known for her beautiful smile, engaging personality, caring heart, and generous spirit, Loretta lived her life with abounding grace and a deep abiding faith.

Born in Vancouver, BC, Loretta worked for the North Vancouver School...

In Memory of:

Dwayne Clark Hughston

July 27, 1950 to July 18, 2021

We think of you always. We talk about you still. You have never been forgotten. And you never will.

Esperance D’Souza passed away peacefully at age 97 on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022.  Loving wife of late Luis D’Souza, mother of late Cyril & Coral (Mumbai), Tony & Teresa (Goa), Benny & Bridgit (Mumbai), Henry & Susanna (New West, BC), Teresa & Melwyn (Burnaby, BC), Bosco & Ngoc (Auburn, US), Esperance had 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

With great sadness we announce the death of our sister Selma Simonett, formerly of Port of Spain, Trinidad, then of Langley BC Canada, on the Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday June 24th last.  Selma was pre-deceased by her husband Arthur, her parents Ernest and Thelma Vieira and her older brother Ernie and his wife Gilma (nee...

With heavy hearts, Mary's family announces she passed away at home on June 19, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Arrigo. She is survived by her children Alisa, Dino, Liann (Jamie), Sandra (Mike), her grandchildren, Clayton, David, Cheyanne, Michael, Curtis, Natasha, Isabella, Sarah, and great-granddaughters Gracie and Ginny. She leaves behind...

Katherine DeVos (Nee Krull) went to her eternal home on Saturday April 16, 2022, two months short of her 104th birthday to be with her precious Lord and Saviour and all her loved ones who have gone before.

Katherine was predeceased by her 1st husband Michael Koshlay 1969, and her 2nd husband Johann DeVos 2000, her parents...

Elsie passed away peacefully, ready for bed, pyjamas on sitting, reading the newspaper; one of her favorite things to do.

Predeceased by her husband Robert, son Bob, and son-in-law Gary McCann. Survived by her daughter Janice, sons Doug (Annette) and Kelly, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Born in Birmingham, England,...

Jessica passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Burnaby B.C. at the age of 48. She is predeceased by her father Josip.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Steve, daughter Olivia, mother Marica, sisters Smiljana (Jozo), Sonja (Ivano), Veronica (Frank), nephews Lucas, Philip, Anthony and Joseph, nieces Klaudia and Sophia.

Mass...