Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Sarah Biccum
Apr 30, 2009
The family sadly announces her passing 3 days short of her 96th birthday. Predeceased by husband Tom Gibbons and 2nd husband Bob Biccum. She is survived by 1 brother Ken Robbins. She leaves behind 4 generations of nieces and nephews. She will be in our hearts forever. Memorial Service will be held at Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219 6th Street, New...
Kurt Norton
Apr 30, 2009
Kurt Norton was born on May 21, 1984 in New Westminster, British Columbia and passed away on April 30, 2009 in Suffield, Alberta. He is survived by his wife Sarah Dale, mother Kari (John) Evasiuk, Father Gerry (Adrienne) Norton, sister Sonja, brother Tyler, stepbrothers Ryan and John, stepsisters Nicole, Cathy, Maggie and Caroline, grandmothers Loretta Norton and Isabelle O’Shea...
Brown Cheung
Apr 30, 2009
Brown A.J. Cheung passed away peacefully at the Vancouver General Hospital on April 30, 2009. Born in Suva, Fiji Islands, March 16, 1915. Immigrated with his family to Vancouver, B.C. October 3, 1963. Resided in the Lower Mainland during this time until his death. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Ethel, three brothers and one sister. Survived by his four...
Charles Schwerdtfeger
Apr 28, 2009
Charles passed away peacefully April 28, 2009 at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elisabeth, daughters Annette (Clément), Denise (Christian), sons Thomas (Jennifer) and Patrick, grandchildren Marie-Jöelle, Alexandrine, Renaud and Eric. Charles was a retired U.B.C. physics professor. He has maintained his keen interest in astronomy and enjoyed looking at the night...
Glenn Nelitz
Apr 21, 2009
1925 ~ 2009 Lost: A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Found: Peace at last for a quiet and loving man. God bless, your loving wife Ann and family.
Tebor Kocsis
Apr 21, 2009
Tebor "Ted" Kocsis was born in Miskolc, Hungary on Oct 31, 1945. He passed away on Apr 21, 2009. He is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Elvira, his three children: Kelly (Carmen), Annette (Bill & granddaughter Kaleigh), & Zophie; Denise, Shirley, Suejee & Pierre, Joan & Chris, his two sisters: Irene & family, Edith & family, his mother...
Linda Rogers
Apr 16, 2009
Loving wife to Frank, amazing Mum to Matthew, Shellee, Jon and Holly. Dog Mum to Sundae, Jesse (x2), Daisy and Rumpole. Grandmother “Nanny” to Ethan, Emma, Samantha and Nico. Godmother to namesake Linda Joyce Badua and “Aunty” to many. Co-owner and founder of “Able Nannies and Caregivers”. Born in Birmingham, England - Long time resident of New Westminster and...
Diane Bergeron
Mar 29, 2009
Diane passed away peacefully on March 29, 2009. She is survived by her Mother, Henriette, brother, Pierre (France), nieces and nephew Claudine, Veronique, Mathieu and friend John. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 10:00 am �" 12:00 pm at Columbia-Bowel Funeral Chapel, 219 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C. Funeral Services will follow at a later...
Wilfrid Olson
Mar 29, 2009
“And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking...” Dad lowered his sails after a wonderful long healthy happy life spent on the high seas following his retirement as a well-respected business executive on both coastlines. After a very brief...
Ella Dupont Bedassie
Mar 27, 2009
On March 27, 2009 at 8:07am at BC Children’s Hospital, Ella sang her final song after a lifelong illness. Our little Angel was surrounded by her family, her favorite stuffed toys Ralf, Mula Visa and Pinky and caregivers who love her. Ella leaves behind her Mama, Yolaine Dupont and her Papa, Chris Bedassie; her grand-parents Kamla and Kumar Bedassie,...
Gerald Coursley
Mar 23, 2009
Gerry passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 23rd, 2009 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, a cherished friend and colleague. Gerry is survived by his wife Gloria, children Judy (Gary), Connie (Jerry), Jill (Joe), Geoff, Janice (Steve), and eight grandchildren, Laura, Jenna, James, Maggie, Sarah, Kellie, Stephanie, and...
Daniel Besel
Mar 17, 2009
Daniel passed away on March 17th, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Dan was born in Winnipeg on May 13th, 1944 to Waldemar and Wanda Besel. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 38 years, Shiela (nee Hanson); his children Esther (Ted) and Lana (Patrick); and his two beloved grandchildren, Danica and Elyse....
Wayne Ridgeway
Mar 13, 2009
Whatever we are to each other, that we will always be I am only out of your sight, not out of your heart. Wayne, best friend and soul mate to Sharlene, proud and loving father to Mark and Kristen, beloved son of Billie Hennessey and step mother Elizabeth DeVries cherished brother of Katrina Marciano, George, Gigi and Andrei Ridgeway,...
Melvin Lee
Mar 11, 2009
LEE-Melvin Died March 11, 2009. Melvin Lee, scientist, professor, clinical nutritionist, researcher, world traveler and above all a grand husband, father, grandfather and brother, died on March 11, 2009 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 83. Mel marked many milestones in a life packed full of living. He was born in New York on Jan 5, 1926, the...
Brent Butler
Mar 9, 2009
BUTLER -Brent Russell September 2,1967 - March 9, 2009 Brent Butler died driving impressively fast on the forbidden highway of danger, showing a clear disregard for the status quo in an inspiring act of sheer, fearless bravado. He looked thin. Brent is survived by his loving parents. Patrick and Barbara, his younger brother, Bryce as well as his many...
Uno Igav
Mar 7, 2009
Igav, Uno passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2009 at the age of 64. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Irene, Sister Tina Rodgers, mother Nellie Igav, daughter Melissa, granddaughters Ruby and Sophie, mother-in-law Mary Chernoff, sister-in-law Linda, brother-in-law Gordon Chernoff, father-in-law Bill Chernoff, Tina’s husband Jim and children Christopher, Becky and Emily. Uno loved his life and...
Frances Pearson
Mar 3, 2009
PEARSON Frances Barbara Born January 28, 1918 and passed away peacefully at VGH March 3, 2009, with her daughter at her side. Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband Norman. She is survived by her son William, daughter Audrey, grandson Sebastian, granddaughter Adriana, many nieces and nephews and her many wonderful neighbours and friends. Visitation will be held Monday,...
Amelia Mainardi
Feb 24, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amelia Mainardi on February 24, 2009.Our beloved mother died peacefully at 82 years of age. Predeceased by husband, Peter Mainardi, in 1979 and survived by her loving family, daughters, Nicolette (Patrick) and Angela (Andrew), grandchildren Tamara, Christopher and Aiden, sister Jenny, nephews, John and Lloyd and niece, Joanne....
Yasuko Torok
Feb 19, 2009
Yasuko passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 19, 2009 at Surrey Memorial Hospital with her mother at her side. She is sadly missed by her father, Dr. Charles Hamori-Torok, Chilliwack, mother, D. Joy Sagara and stepfather, Flemming Seyler, both of Sidney, as well as Vinnie, her mini dachshund. Yasuko was born in Peterborough, Ontario on March...
Marjorie Downie
Feb 17, 2009
Marjorie Antoinette Scott Downie (nee Donald) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas (Tony), daughters Lorna (Ken) and Alison (Larry), sons Glenn and Kevin (Donna), and grandchildren Devon, Kendall and Keegan. The family wishes to thank the staff at Purdy Pavilion for their care and compassion. A memorial service will be...
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