Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Jeanne Comesotti, loved by her family with all their hearts, has died unexpectedly. Jeanne had rare warmth and sparkling intelligence: she was a clear and logical thinker, a brilliant raconteur who appreciated all things witty, loved a clever gadget, and never resisted a pun. She never met a green candy she didn’t like. Jeanne graduated from Little...

Jorge passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on March 20, 2017. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elisa, mother of his two sons, George and Claudio. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Cooney; his sons, George and Claudio; his daughter-in-law, Rosemarie; and, in Chile, by his sister, Elena (Ninette); his nieces, nephew, extended family...

Mary passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her husband, Gibson Peter Yee in 2007. Mary is survived by her children, Freeman, Richard (Judy), Cecilia (Lorne), Connal (June), Daniel (Sai), and Ronald. She is also missed by many grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers, Norman and Ernest;...

Marie passed away peacefully on January 26, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial  will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 11:00 a.m. February 1, 2017, Fr. Babou as Celebrant. Interment to follow at Gardens of Gethsemani. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House.

Born in 1919 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Edith passed away peacefully at VGH on 15 January, 2017 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband, Ted; and brothers, Jack and Roy. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Jim; son, Doug (Joanne); daughter, Beth (Tom); and grandchildren, Gary, Joel, Nick, and Katie; as well as...

Gus passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 in Delta, BC at the age of 91 with his wife, Suzanne of 36 years at his side. He was predeceased by his sister, Anne Butler. He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Suzanne (Joseph) and Anastasia (Kevin); his granddaughter, Daphne; and his two siblings, Demetria Nickolatos...

Sheila passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 4, 2017 in Vancouver at the age of 97. Sheila will be dearly missed by the many people who were touched by her charitable deeds, especially the Sisters of Atonement, Missionaries of Charity, and our newly ordained Priests and Catholics having difficulty getting to Mass. In lieu of...

Stephen died peacefully on January 4, 2017 in Vancouver at age 65. He was predeceased by his parents, Barbara Conde and Jonathan (Jack) Heming Hopkins. Steve will be lovingly remembered by wife, Shirley Chan; son, Heming (Kristin); daughter, Emma; and grandchildren, Avery and Van. He will be missed by in-laws, Fran and Joe Montgomery; Dr. Larry Chan (Suelina) and...

Shirley passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016 in Vancouver at the age of 78. Predeceased by her father, Thomas Charles Wotton; mother, May Adelia (Brau); and husband, John Stark. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Roger and Wayne; her brother, Thomas; her sisters, Phyllis and Mary (Richard); sister–in-law, Glenna; as well...

Ken passed away suddenly on December 18, 2016 at his home in Vancouver surrounded by his friends at the age of 81. He is survived by his children, Kirstin and Kenan; wife and friend, Helen; and his five grandchildren, Romany, Kyle, Robin, Katie and Molly. Ken lived a well-rounded life that began in Red Lodge Park, Alberta....

Died peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital aged 87 after a brief illness. Survived by son, Frederick; predeceased by husband Lenard in 1996. Elsie was born at RCH in New Westminster to naturalized Finnish immigrants, the youngest of the five vivacious Ojala girls. Growing up during the Great Depression, she learned the values of hard work and kindness...

Vera passed away peacefully on November 10, 2016 in Vancouver at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years Dr. John E. (Jack) Nixon and her treasured daughter, Mary (David). She is survived by her children, John (Suzanne), David (Debbie), Timothy (Monique), Norry (Jerry), Nancy (Ken) and Ann (Darcy). Grandchildren, John...

Gail passed away peacefully October 29, 2016 at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, Vancouver. She was predeceased by her loving husband Michael (May 2016) and mother Pauline (1997). She is survived by her cousin, Joanne (John) Estok; relatives and devoted friends. Gail graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Education Degree and a Masters Degree in School Administration...

Erika, 93, peacefully passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at the German-Canadian Care Home in Vancouver, BC. She is survived by Renate Ingrid Rosalie Naujoks.

Ellen passed away peacefully on October 5, 2016, shortly after her 87th birthday, in Vancouver, Canada. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Joseph Kenkel (Ann Klug); and grand-daughters, Ursula, Heidi, and Anneliese in Ontario; daughter, Eileen Kenkel (Ed Lee); grandson, Michael in Vancouver; daughter and daughter-in-law, Lisa Kenkel and Melanie Mahtani in California; and family...

Effa was born in Cinto Caomaggiore, Italy on August 20, 1926 and passed away in Vancouver on September 29, 2016. Survived by son, Danny (Ellen); grandchildren, Rose, Sophia, Franco, Damion, and Jennifer; sisters, Noemi in Sudbury, and Maurucci and Marcelina in Italy. Pre-deceased by husband, Italo in 1989; daughter, Carla in 2013; and brothers in Italy, Mario,...

We are sad to announce that Denis of North Vancouver passed on September 20, 2016 at Lions Gate Hospital after a year long battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father, Walter, Denis is survived by his mother, Sally; sisters, Audrey (Reg) Pirie, and Chris Harle; his niece, Samantha Harle; and his cousins. Denis had an avid love...

Beverly died peacefully in the early morning of September 15th, 2016. Living into her eighth decade, Bev is predeceased by her husband Thomas Hilton and her brother Wade Hanson. Bev is survived by her sister Naomi Hanson, niece Lori Hanson, nephew Todd Hanson, niece Christine D'arcano and Christine's children Pietro, Luca, Giorgia and Gemma D'arcano and sister...

Born in Greenwood, B.C. October 18, 1921 to a farming family in Rock Creek, B.C. Predeceased by her parents, Isaac and Leontine; sisters, Catherine and Irma; brother, Clifford Fillmore; and sons, Myles and Joseph Power. She is survived by her sixteen children, dozens of grandchildren, great grandchildren and all their respective spouses. As a young lady of sixteen years...

Passed away peacefully in Vancouver on August 21, 2016 at the age of 93. Although there is sadness at her death, family and friends are able to take comfort from contemplating the riches of her life. Her husband Mike, and son David predeceased her. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Boris (Agnes) of Regina, Leonard...