Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Colin Rankin Jones
May 27, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Colin Jones, who died peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 27th, at the age of 90. Colin was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Jackie, nee Cocker) in 1982.
Colin was born in Vancouver in 1934, the youngest of two boys, to parents Gordon and Edith (nee Russell), both immigrants,...
Akira Michael Tanaka
May 25, 2024
Akira passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 92. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Isabel of 60 years.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Holy Rosary Cathedral, located at 646 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3A3, Canada.
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Maureen Esler Louise Clare
May 25, 2024
Maureen (Mo) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Vancouver, BC at the age of 88. Maureen is predeceased by her husband, Barry. She leaves behind her loving family including sons Denny (Rena), Greg (Jeannine), Shawn (Angela), daughter Deanna (Rob), eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Maureen was born in and spent most of her life in...
Julia Eugenia Stashuk
May 25, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Julia Stashuk. She passed away peacefully at the Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam, just three weeks short of her 98th birthday. Julia was born in 1926 and spent her childhood in Winnipeg Manitoba. She met her husband John, and they were married in 1945. They moved...
Mary Patricia Ann Bonner
May 23, 2024
Patricia Bonner passed peacefully with family at her side on May 23, 2024 in Surrey, B.C. at the age of 91. Pre-deceased by her husband Chuck of 52 yrs, son-in-law John and granddaughter Ayla and sister Denise. She is survived and will be missed by her children
Marc (Diana), Karen (Jim), Sandra (John d-2012), Tim (Lisa), Catherine...
Ada Del Bianco
May 22, 2024
Ada Del Bianco passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, surrounded by her children and daughters-in-law.
Ada was born on October 18, 1939, in Morsano al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, to Oreste Toneguzzo and Rosa Gasparotto. She was the youngest of three sisters after Edda (Bigattin) and Vienda (Pettovello). Ada spent her youth working on...
Thomas Allen
May 20, 2024
After a five month courageous battle with Leukemia, Tom passed away with his dear and devoted companion, Barbara at his side--which made his last minutes so much more peaceful. He was predeceased by his father (1944), son (1990), sister (2012), and beloved dog, Shasta (2014). Tom leaves behind his grieving mother, Audrey Toogood, as well as his...
Phillip Richard Allen
May 19, 2024
Rick was what he preferred to be called, or Ricardo, since playing soccer was his passion. Born to Phillip and Ruth at VGH, in his early childhood years they chose to follow Phillip's passion and tour the world speaking about his years living with the Inuits.
They lived in many countries such as...
Alicia Wood
May 17, 2024
Alicia was born in Transcona, Manitoba on Sept 25, 1942, to Nicholas John and Emilia Marie (nee Kishensky) Hunchak. She was baptized Elisia Marie Geraldine Hunchak. Her earthly pilgrimage came to an end on May 17, 2024. The first of three children, she is survived by her brother John, and sister Marianne. Her Funeral and burial will...
Meirong Yao
May 16, 2024
Meirong was born on May 11, 1947, to Ernü Tian and Guangbao Yao, a hardworking couple who together raised four beautiful daughters and one son, and helped take care of 14 grandchildren, while showering them with love. Meirong grew up in a small village named Dai County, near the famous Yanmen Pass, one of the three fortified gatehouses along...
Donna Carson Read
May 15, 2024
The Honourable Donna Carson Read February 13, 1946, Edmonton, Alberta - May 15, 2024, Vancouver, British Columbia
The family of Donna Carson Read is heartbroken to announce her sudden passing from unexpected complications following elective heart surgery. Donna is loved and remembered by her large family and extensive circle...
Denise Marie Cordelia Hogg
May 13, 2024
In loving memory of Denise Marie Cordelia Hogg, who passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the age of 95.
She is survived by her loving family: her two children, Robert (Cari) and Karen; five grandchildren, Erin (Norbert), Sam (Jamie), Roo (Chiara), Lucy (Ryan), and Darwin; and two great-grandchildren, Fynn and Eleanor. She is predeceased by...
James Hamilton Charles
May 11, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of James Hamilton Charles, who died peacefully on May 11, just two days after celebrating his 88th birthday. He was predeceased by his son, James Marcus, in 1982, and his beloved wife, Margaret (Maggie) Illingworth, in 2011. James was born in Shepherd’s Bush, London, England. He arrived in Canada at the age...
Fred Hanson
May 10, 2024
Fred passed away peacefully at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his wife Anne and his daughter Brenda. He leaves behind his two daughters Lorna (Jack) and Pauline (Mark), along with grandchildren Mike (Madi), Lisa (Shane), Curtis (Markayla), Julia (Mattias) and great-grandchildren Berkley, Gage, Tate, Warren, Elias and twins on the way (soon)!
Fred was...
Ross, Glenville (Glen) Joseph
May 9, 2024
Melville, Saskatchewan – Vancouver, British Columbia
Passed away peacefully, leaving behind many whose lives he touched. The eldest son of Godfrey Louis Ross and Barbara Teresa Ross.
Glen is survived by his cherished wife Gloria Patricia Ross (McAvoy) and business partner of 55 plus years who encouraged...
Stanislawa Janiczek
May 9, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death and peaceful passing of Stanislawa (Stella) Janiczek, our beloved “Ciocia” (auntie), on May 9th at the age of 97 years. She took a sudden turn for the worse and died at Kopernik nursing home. Stanislawa was born on March 3, 1927 in the small village of...
Dr. Billie Eleanor Jean Housego
May 9, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, Dr. Billie Eleanor Jean Housego passed away swiftly and painlessly at the age of 89, at Vancouver General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 8, 1935, and grew up in Edgerton, Alberta, beloved daughter of adoptive parents Margaret and William McBride, whom she cherished. When she lost them...
Robert Thomas Farmer
May 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Rob) Farmer announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Surrey, BC at the age of 79.
Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Jo-Anne; children, Jason (Pamela) and Robyn (Jesse); grandchildren, Erin, Santokh, Marcus, Kerry, Nishant, and Sukhleen; and numerous...
Jeanne Elizabeth Mckelvie
May 5, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jeanne McKelvie, a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loyal friend. She was born in Ocean Falls, B.C., the second child of Gladys and Jack Witten. Jeanne attended school in Ocean Falls until the family moved to Vancouver in 1941. She graduated from Lord Byng High School in...
Glenn Dodge
May 5, 2024
We are sad to announce Glenn (Will) Erin Dodge, passed away on May 5th, 2024. Glenn was born on December 3rd, 1977, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Bernice Fleury and Patrick Dodge.
Growing up Glenn found he had a natural talent for art, he was an exceptional artist and creative mind. He was a beloved father, uncle, brother,...
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