Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Paolina (Paula) Borean
Oct 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful Mamma, Paolina Borean, on October 24, 2025.
Paolina was born on March 5, 1935, in Albano di Lucania, Italy, the beloved daughter of Gelsomino and Domenica Colonna, and dear sister to Maria, Anna, Giuseppina, and brother Joe.
Paolina lived a full life of grace, kindness, and unwavering love. A devoted mother,...
Bohuslav Vido
Oct 23, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Bohuslav (Bob) Vido on October 23, 2025, at the age of 84. He faced a courageous battle with cancer with quiet strength and optimism. He is survived by his loving wife Emilia (Emily) of 57 years, 2 sons Roman and Patrick, his daughter in laws Klara and...
Francesco Perozzo
Oct 21, 2025
Francesco passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 55 years.
He is predeceased by, sister Lorella, nieces Kianna and Tatiyana, and father Elio. Francesco will be lovingly remembered by his wife Michele, son Elijah, daughter Lily, brother Paolo (Luisa), and mother Maria. He is also survived by father-in-law Giovanni, brothers-in-law David (Paola) and Jason (Enza), many...
Anna Maria Dall'Antonia (Pavan)
Oct 21, 2025
Anna passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones October 21, 2025.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Adrienne Dall’Antonia, three grandchildren, Aliya, Lianna, and Noah Dall’Antonia, along with nephews and nieces, Massimo Dall’Antonia, Loretta Dall’Antonia, Diana Dall’Antonia, and Emilio Mondani and their extended families, both in Canada and Italy.
While we are experiencing immense sadness for our loss,...
Alexander Mildenberger
Oct 20, 2025
It is with sadness to announce the passing of Alexander Mildenberger, on October 20, 2025, at the age of 90.
He was predeceased by his mother Anna Mildenberger (nee Schenfeldt), father Adam Mildenberger, Brothers: Ray, Joe, Leo as well as sisters: Edie, Daisy, Caroline and Emma. Alex leaves behind his sisters Rosie, Margie as well as numerous niece's nephews and other...
Mo Yin Chan
Oct 20, 2025
Chan, Mo Yin - Passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 93 and will be fondly remembered. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, October 28, 10 a.m., at St. John the Apostle, 5457 Trafalgar St, Vancouver; burial on Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m., at Ocean View Funeral Home & Burial Park, 4000 Imperial St,...
Tena Lorraine Gibb
Oct 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tena Lorraine Gibb, who passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Langley, British Columbia, at the age of 89.
Born in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan, Tena lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth touched all who knew...
Theodorus (Ted) Josephus Vanderbyl
2025
Ted Vanderbyl passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, enveloped by the love that defined his extraordinary life. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he embarked on a bold adventure as a young man, crossing oceans to Canada and planting roots in the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, where he rolled up his sleeves for honest farmwork. He eventually transitioned into construction, and...
Elinor "Joan" Dumaresq
Oct 18, 2025
Elinor “Joan” Dumaresq, 87, of Vancouver, BC, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 66 years, David; her children Shelly (Ken), Joel (Marousa), Jason, Stefanie (Chris); and her beloved grandchildren, who affectionately called her Nanu - Josh (Laeti), Elijah, Nicholas, and Riley - along with her...
Nancy Gayle Kennedy
Oct 14, 2025
Our beautiful friend Nancy Gayle Kennedy passed away in the early hours of the morning, Tuesday October 14th, at the Vancouver Hospice Society hospice on Granville Street, in Shaughnessy. Born and raised in Alberta, Nancy loved living in BC, near the ocean, where she stayed for the remainder of her life.
Nancy was diagnosed with advanced endometrial cancer shortly after retiring...
Kenneth Bargewell
Oct 13, 2025
Kenneth Bargewell was born in Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom. After completing his A-levels, Ken studied Education and History at Edge Hill University in northwest England. HIs spirit of adventure took him to the prairie provinces of Canada in 1969, where he had his first teaching assignment in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan. Always interested in learning, Ken later attended the University...
Ferdinand Bodegom
Oct 11, 2025
Ferdinand (Fred) Bodegom, husband, father, landscape nurseryman, and long-term Fort Langley resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 11th, 2025.
Fred will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Liz (Eric), brother Edouard (Julia), sister in-law Els, as well as by cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his friends, neighbors and former clients. Fred was...
Donald "Don" Smith
Oct 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Don Smith on October 11, 2025.
Don leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Sandra; son Terry (Bobbi); daughter-in-law Sandra Brazeau (wife of late son Todd, 1975–2015); sister Doreen Sellers; and extended family.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Don attended Britannia High School, where he made lifelong friends. In his...
Connie Fontana
2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Fontana on October 8th, 2025, two days before her 76th birthday.
Connie will be deeply missed by her loving family. She is survived by her siblings, Lina Dente, Stella, and Francesco (Maria). She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carmela, and her many nieces and nephews.
She was...
Theodore Albert Geernaert
Oct 7, 2025
Theodore Albert Geernaert, 83, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born December 12, 1941, in New Westminster, BC, Ted grew up in Vancouver and made Coquitlam his home for over 50 years. A lifelong Catholic, Ted found joy in both the earthly and the intellectual. He was happiest with his shovel in the soil of his garden, discovering treasures...
Jacqueline Allen
Oct 6, 2025
Jacqueline Allen (nee Bend)
Jacquie passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 96. She was pre-deceased by her husband Ian, and her son Tim, in 2009. Jacquie is survived by her daughter Susan Ferguson, grandchildren Chris, Andrew, Ellen and Travis, son-in-law Peter Ferguson and daughter-in-law Patti Allen. The family wants to thank Dr. Karon and the wonderful staff...
Patricia Caroline Ward
Oct 5, 2025
Patricia Ward (Pat or Patsy to those who knew and loved her) succumbed to dementia on October 5th, a week before her 82nd birthday. She died in Vancouver in the loving embrace of her family: husband Peter, daughters Katie and Anna, and granddaughter Margot.
The daughter of Warren and Jean Suitor, Pat was a child of the prairies, born in Calgary...
Janet Mary Thomas
Oct 4, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Mary Thomas, age 79, on October 4th, 2025 - exactly twenty years to the day after the passing of her beloved husband - Gerrard Thomas (October 4th, 2005). She faced her long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease with quiet strength and grace. Her warmth and...
Alan Buckingham Welch
Oct 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Alan (Al) Welch at his home in Vancouver on October 3, 2025, at the age of 65.
Al is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Tanis, and their three children whom he loved and adored: Taylor (Adam), Madeleine, and Robert. He will be dearly missed...
Dorothy (Dot) Maureen Nash
Oct 3, 2025
After nearly nine decades on earth, Dot has left us to be reunited with her parents Adam and Ernestine and her sister Norma in the arms of her Heavenly Father. Dot will be mourned by her brother Don (Claire), her nieces, nephews and the many beloved friends that she made throughout her life. Dot’s artistic talents had her enjoying varied interests in...
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