Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Giuseppina Lucarino
Jul 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Giuseppina Lucarino on July 16, 2025.
Giuseppina will be dearly missed by her loving children, Maria (Peter), Leo (Dorita), Anna ( Gerry) and Step-Son Domenic (Tina); all of her 9 Grandchildren, Daniela, Adam, Jessica, Vanessa, Anthony, Mikayla, Michael, Samantha, Anisa, as well as her five Great-Grandchildren Stefano, Alessandra, Mateo, Celia,...
Artur Henriques Tomas
Jul 15, 2025
Artur passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2025, in Vancouver at the age of 83.
Predeceased by his parents, Manuel Tomas and Clotilde Henriques. He will be sadly missed by his wife Maria da Luz, his daughter Fatima, his son Paulo, and his daughter-in-law Nina.
Viewing will be held at Kearney Burnaby Chapel, 4715 Hastings Street, Burnaby, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025,...
Gary Martin MacLaughlin
Jul 13, 2025
MacLAUGHLIN, Gary Martin - formerly of Simcoe; passed away in Vancouver, B.C. on Sunday, July 13th, 2025 in his 70th year.
Predeceased by his parents Kenneth (2001) and Betty (nee Cornell - 2020) MacLaughlin. Dear brother to MaryLou MacLaughlin (late Frank VanHee - 2021) of Port Dover, Judy Sinden (late Rob - 2020) of Simcoe and the late Doug MacLaughlin (2025),...
Gary Karl Zwar
Jul 13, 2025
Gary Karl Zwar passed away at the age of 68 on July 13, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Karl and Gertrud Zwar. He is survived by his three sisters, Lydia (Melay), Linda (Kelvin), Rita (Ron), niece Katherine, nephews Graeme (Dana), Adam (Ashleigh), Matt (Shannon), great-nephew Noah, great-niece Austen, and a large extended family. Gary will also be missed...
Patricia Lynne Connell (Mercer)
Jul 11, 2025
Passed away with family by her side. Born in Vancouver, Lynne was a proud Crofton House girl from Grades 1 through 12, where she served as House Captain of Wallace and made many lifelong friends. She went on to graduate from UBC with a dual Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education.
Lynne leaves behind her loving husband Gavin, daughters Mary...
Pierre-André Santin
2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Pierre-André Santin announce his passing on July 11, 2025 at the age of 57 years. Pierre-André will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 19 years, Susan Tomihiro, his sister, Marie-Hélène Auffret and her husband Yves, his godmother, Christine Cabanne-Latapy and her husband Jean-Marie, his in-laws (Masako Betty Tomihiro, Lynda...
Harold Ricardo Persad
Jul 8, 2025
Harold Ricardo ‘Rick’ Persad, age 70, of Vancouver, went peacefully to be with the Lord whom he loved and served on July 8, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Ansel Persad and Monica Theresa (Douglass), and his stepfather Cephas Moe.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ May (McAvoy). One son, Philip Joseph...
In Loving Memory of Serafim Costa Melo
Jul 7, 2025
“My Father was there for my first breath, and I was there for his last”.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved pai, avô, and bisavô at the age of 92. He passed away surrounded by those he loved as he took his last breath.
He is survived by his children, Elisabete (Drew), Manuel, Maria (David),...
Michael James Shepherd
2025
After a courageous fight, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael James Shepherd on July 5, 2025. Michael (Mike) will be forever missed by his loving wife Regan and two daughters Victoria and Addison. Also left to cherish Mike's memory are his loving parents Jim and Joanne, sister Jill (husband Chris), brother Daniel (wife Jenna)....
Bernice Pearl Roberts
Jul 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that the Roberts family announces the passing of Bernice P. Roberts (nee Adams), who left us peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 3, 2025.
Bernice was born and raised in Fort St. John, British Columbia. She attended North Peace Senior Secondary School and, in 1967, moved to Vancouver to pursue her studies at...
Dr. James Russell - Professor Emeritus UBC
Jul 3, 2025
James lived his life well; he was an engaging storyteller and was known to hold court with an attentive audience and a glass in his hand often filled with his favourite tipple: single malt scotch. He loved adventures and a ‘wee’ walk would frequently entail cross country treks well off the beaten track. He loved the craic and a good...
Yvonne Laurette Marie Lemieux
Jul 2, 2025
Yvonne Laurette Marie Lemiuex, 63, of New Westminster BC, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2025, at St. Michaels Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born at St Mary’s Hospital on April 12, 1962, Yvonne was one of nine children. She was the beloved daughter of Mush and Laurette Lemieux and a devoted partner to Fred Withers for a number...
Sheila Farrington (McGiverin) Bentley
Jun 29, 2025
Sheila Farrington (McGiverin) Bentley died peacefully in her sleep at home on June 29, 2025 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband Peter in 2021. She is survived by her 5 children, Barbara Hislop (John), Susan Kololian (Vahan), Joanie Ball (Mik), Michael Bentley (Lesley) and Lisa Turner (Terrence), 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Sheila was born...
William Bill (Billy) Gilder
Jun 28, 2025
Billy passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025, at his home in East Vancouver at the age of 74.
He is predeceased by stepmother Lillian, father Bill, sister-in-law Gay, great-nephew Jesse, and mother Margaret. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Mistique, cousin Shannon, nieces Chantal and Kristin, great-niece Sonia, great-nephew Elijiah, great great-nieces Aubriella, Audrianna, Aleyah, and great great-nephews...
Edward Zarchynski
Jun 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Zarchynski on June 25, 2025, at the age of 87.
Ed began his lifelong career in the grain industry in 1956 at just 18 years old, starting with Pacific Elevators. In 1975, he rose to the position of Foreman, and by 1980, he transitioned to Pioneer Grain Elevator as Superintendent. He...
Margaret Christine Cuffy
Jun 24, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearest Margaret Cuffy (Chambers), who suffered death and went home to our Lord on June 24, 2025, at the age of 78. Affectionately known as “Granny” to many, she departed from this life peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Margaret was a devoted wife to Ronald Cuffy (deceased) and exceptional...
Antonio DiTommaso
Jun 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin. He fought a long and brave battle with cancer, but cancer won and on June 23rd, 2025, he took his last breath surrounded by his loving family.
A heart as big as the sky, a laugh that warmed...
Darren Florie Kucheran
Jun 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Darren who left us peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 56.
Darren was born in New Westminster, B.C., on May 21, 1969, to Max and Bev Kucheran. He grew up surrounded by a strong and loving family, alongside his brother Brian (Vicky), and sisters Sherry, & Sandra...
Bernadetta Marie Gerson
Jun 22, 2025
GERSON, Bernadetta (Bernice) Marie of Langley, BC passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22nd 2025 at the age of 89 years, 10 months. Bernice was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Annie Gorski; brother Conrad and twin siblings; sisters Lillian (Mike) Muhr; Agnes (Henry) Muhr; Lenora Sebastian and Marian Gorski.
She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband Michael...
Julian Douglas Sean Scott
Jun 22, 2025
Julian Douglas Sean Scott came into this world on September 25, 1990, with a curious look and a big smile. His gramma cut his umbilical cord and a real enigma was born.
Growing up, we found Julian to be very intelligent, even coming third in a provincial wide math contest at a year over his grade. He auditioned for and was...
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