Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Erich Lange
May 4, 2023
Erich Lange, was called home into the presence of Jesus, at the age of 81, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The son of Emanuel and Ida Lange, Erich was born on October 10, 1941, in Germany. He immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada with his sister and younger brother in 1959 where he worked in various jobs, but mostly in the...
Maria Francesca Bevilacqua
May 4, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Maria Francesca Bevilacqua.
Maria Francesca, born in Maione, Cosenza, Italy October 9, 1934, passed away peacefully in Vancouver, on May 4, 2023, at the age of 88 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Giuseppe and stepchildren, Carmelina, Donato, Lina, Fred and...
Derrick Irving Gorrill
May 4, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Derrick Gorrill on May 4th, 2023 at the age of 62.
Derrick is predeceased by his parents George and Maryanne, sister Cathy and infant brother Brian. He will be deeply missed by his sons Shane (Carly), Dylan (Lauren), Kyle (Jaslyn), Blake (Rima); grandchildren Skylar and Landon;...
Yvonne Alice Carlson
May 2, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Alice Carlson on May 2,2023. Yvonne is survived by son Lance (Debbie), husband Bob Girardo, sister Sylvia Anderson, brother Glenn (Melinda) Ponto, niece Shirley Anderson, nephew Scott Anderson, niece Denis, Jackie, Shelly and nephews Gibby and Manuel and many relatives and friends. Memorial services to be held...
Caterina Elsa Canil
May 1, 2023
Caterina Elsa Canil, nee Sebellin, the pillar of our family, passed away on May 1st at the age of 97. She is survived by three loving sons, Jimmy (Joan), Norio (Debra) and Roy (Brigid). She treasured her twelve grandchildren, and in turn is treasured by them – Trevor, Maria, Roberto, Vincent, John, Catherine, Anna, Marco, Emma, John-Paul, Andrew, and...
Sashi Lata Sen
May 1, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sashi Lata Sen on May 1, 2023. Born in Nasouri, Fiji, on January 5, 1952, she immigrated to Canada in January of 1980. She was a devoted single mother who faced many challenges in life, but her resilience, strength, and kindness always shone through. She leaves behind...
Lamberta Zaleta Goyarzu
May 1, 2023
Lamberta born in Panuco, Veracruz, Mexico on July 6, 1923, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on May 1, 2023, in West Vancouver, BC.
Predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Jose Manuel Goyarzu. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, her many relatives and good...
Diane Margaret Durand
Apr 30, 2023
With regret, the family of Diane Margaret Durand announces her sudden passing after an unexpected and brief struggle with cancer. Born in Corvallis, Oregon to Charles and Barbara (Abel) Hampton, she was married and later divorced to Dennis Durand. They had three children Lucas (wife Jessica, son Peter), Matthew (wife Hyejin Lee, daughter Yena) and Evan Durand.
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Kenneth Lee Murray
Apr 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ken Murray. Earlier this year Ken got sick and unfortunately suffered a stroke. He had complication after complication and after fighting for 50 long days in the ICU. Ken sadly passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side. Ken was an only child to Kenneth and...
Maria Do Rosario Monteiro
Apr 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, daughter, granddaughter, aunt and sister-in-law, Maria Monteiro.
Maria is predeceased by her husband, Augusto (2002), mother, Isaura (2009), brother, Fernando (2005), father-in-law, Antonio (2013) and mother-in-law, Irene (2022).
Maria leaves behind her loving family; father, Antonio, daughter, Marlene (Tony), grandchildren, Briana,...
Donna Marie Simmer
Apr 29, 2023
The world lost a beautiful soul on April 29, 2023, with the passing of Donna Marie Simmer, aged 72. Born on April 22, 1951, in Vancouver, BC, Donna embodied grace and compassion throughout her life. Her kind and fun-loving nature was a beacon of light to all who knew her, and her legacy will be forever etched in the...
Jadwiga Maka
Apr 27, 2023
Jadwiga passes away peacefully on April 27, 2023, in Burnaby BC, at the age of 83.
Predeceased by her husband Jan. She will be sadly missed and was a loving mother of Grazyna (Jerzy), Wojciech (Beata), a much-loved grandmother of Karol, Hubert, Patrick, Oscar, and Victoria.
Prayers will be offered on Friday, May 12, 2023,...
Paul Francis Burns
Apr 26, 2023
Paul passed peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2023. He was predeceased in 2012 by his wife of 60 years June Irene. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Susan, Janna, Ann and Maureen: grandchildren Teresa, James, Harry, Melody and Mary Jessica: great grandchildren Gunnar and Olive. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother...
Margaret Dale
Apr 22, 2023
Margaret passed away peacefully on April 22 at her home in North Vancouver, at the age of 94, predeceased by her husband Peter in 1991, her sister Hilda, and her brother Vincent. She will be sadly missed by her two sons, Martin and Michael (Anna), and her grandsons, Nicholas, Matthew, and Jacob, as well as many friends and acquaintances,...
Johnstone, Robert (Bob)
Apr 21, 2023
We are sad to announce the death of our Dad, Bob Johnstone. The only child of Robert and Allie (nee Cameron) born at Vancouver General Hospital and predeceased by his wife Louise (nee Collister) in 2007 and his daughter-in-law Ann in 1995. He will be sorely missed by his son Doug, daughter-in-law Carmen, daughter Cathy, son Rob (Lori) and...
Claude Lawrence Morrison
Apr 20, 2023
Claude Lawrence Morrison, known to friends and family simply as “Larry,” died April 20, 2023 at the age of 78, following a short battle with cancer. Born in Vancouver, Larry moved to Richmond in 1974 with his wife, Pat, where they raised two daughters, Samantha and Michelle (Jason). Larry was known for his love of baseball as an athlete,...
Betty Jane Hillaby
Apr 19, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Betty Jane Hillaby, daughter of Walter and Katherine Hillaby. Born February 6th, 1959, Betty was taken too early on April 19, 2023, by cancer. She is survived by her mother, Katharine, sister Karen, and brother Stanley. She was predeceased by her father, Walter, and brothers, Duane and Larry. She...
Fred Lanz
Apr 18, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
2465 Crown St. at 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Obituary:
LANZ Fred passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 in his 100th year, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased...
Ionel Rusu
Apr 17, 2023
Born on 19th of September 1931, Ionel was the second child of Gheorghe and Zina Rusu, a modest family from Lunca, a village in Southern Romania. He grew up during the Second World War, together with his brother and sister, and attending the local school. His dream was to become a medical doctor, but life had other plans for...
Rev. Terence John Conway, Omi
Apr 16, 2023
Father Terry Conway was born in Pembroke, ON to parents Michael and Mary (nee Harrington) Conway. He is survived by his only sibling, brother Leonard (Maureen) Conway of Stittsville ON.
Fr. Conway received his primary and secondary education in Barry’s Bay ON. He entered the Novitiate in Arnprior ON in 1961. He studied Philosophy at Holy Rosary...
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