OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Betty Jane Hillaby

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

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

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

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...

Brian Spencer

Brian Spencer

Apr 15, 2023

Spencer, Brian Clifford passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on April 15, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Brian was born May 8, 1946 in Vancouver, B.C.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years Annmari, his loving son Jason, loving daughter Julia, her husband Rick and two cherished grandchildren, Levi and Jenna, also...

Donna Jean Cassidy

Donna Jean Cassidy

Apr 14, 2023

Donna Cassidy (nee Reed) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Donna, on April 14th, 2023. Donna is survived by her three brothers Bill, David and Danny (Norma) and her three daughters, Kim (Mark), Jodeen (Dave), and Maureen (Gord). She also had five grandchildren, Jonathan (Amy), Carly (Sam), Patrick (Emily), Jackson and Kate and...

Lorenzo Mark Iameo

Lorenzo Mark Iameo

Apr 14, 2023

Lorenzo Mark Iameo, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, teacher and friend to so many; passed away on April 14, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by the love of his life, Sandra and his sons, Spencer and Mitchell. He is survived by his parents, Rosa and Salvatore, sister Mary...

Giuseppe (Gianni) Cerantola

Giuseppe (Gianni) Cerantola

Apr 13, 2023

Giuseppe (Gianni) passed away on April 13, 2023, after a short, hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 83.

Born on November 6, 1939, in Tezze Sul Brenta, Italy. Predeceased by his Son, David; Parents, Anacleto & Luigia; Brother, Sante; and Sisters Lina (Giovanni) & Sr. Maria. Survived by his Wife of 54 years, Teresa;...

Mary Zajac

Mary Zajac

Apr 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Zajac.

Mary is predeceased by her husband, Ivan Stoev and her sister, Nadia Zajac. She will be missed by her family and friends including her sister Helen Kachka and her nieces and nephews: Leah, Adam, Philip, Eric and Isabel.

Mary brought about a...

Patricia Ann Philley (Née Shannon)

Patricia Ann Philley (Née Shannon)

Apr 11, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of matriarch, Patricia Anne Philley (Pat) at the age of 94.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Homer Patrick Philley (Pat) (April 24, 1929 – November 22, 2019), grandson Matthew, and daughter-in-law Lisa Philley (neé Ho).

Left to mourn are her children Kevin (Carmen), Shannon,...

Amado Salazar Reyes

Amado Salazar Reyes

Apr 11, 2023

Our father Amado S. Reyes died on April 11th, 2023, after a long and full life. He passed away peacefully at the age of 91, surrounded by friends and family. Our dad enjoyed watching TV and was always reading the Bible. He leaves behind 3 sons, 2 daughters and 12 grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and will always...

Ophelia Rosalie Risk

Ophelia Rosalie Risk

Apr 11, 2023

A beautiful soul, extraordinary woman, loving mother - Lee lived a remarkable life and was an inspiration to those she met for her accomplishments, perseverance and compassion. Born and raised in Saskatchewan to a Ukrainian family, Lee was a pioneer graduating from Dentistry in 1955. She put her all into whatever she did, and she did a...

Diana Frances Cook

Diana Frances Cook

Apr 9, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce that Di passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2023, with her sister Kathy and friends at her side.

She is survived by her family, Christine (John), Jan (Malcolm), Andrew (Sally), Kathy (Phil), her niece and nephews, her Canadian family, Sherry (Damon) and her many, many friends everywhere.

Di...

Robert William Lowe

Robert William Lowe

Apr 8, 2023

LOWE, Robert William (1931- 2023) Bob was born in his family home on Rupert Street, in Vancouver on July 22, 1931, and died at the Burnaby Hospital on April 8, 2023 after a brief stay. He was predeceased by his older sister, Berta, and his younger brother, Charlie. He is survived by his loving wife of over 70 years,...

Marisa Marchioni

Marisa Marchioni

Apr 7, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our caring and loving Mom, Marisa Marchioni (nee Corsi).  Marisa passed away with her family by her side and comforted in the knowledge that she is now free of the bondage that is dementia. Beloved Wife, Mother, Nonna and Grand Nonna is survived by her loving husband Francesco...

Leif Steve Nordahl

Leif Steve Nordahl

Apr 7, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden yet peaceful passing of Leif Nordahl in the early morning hours of Friday April 7, 2023.

Leif is survived by his loving family including his wife Olga, his daughters Karen, Janet (Ron), Kristine and Jennifer (Ryan), and his much loved grandchildren, Claire, Emily, Holden and Anya.  Leif was pre-deceased by...

Edward "Ted" Duncan

Edward "Ted" Duncan

Apr 7, 2023

It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward (Ted) Duncan. Ted was born on September 26, 1933 to Jean and William in Barrie, Ontario, and passed away at Royal Arch Masonic Home in Vancouver on April 7, 2023 after a long illness.

Ted attended UBC where he played Thunderbirds football while obtaining his BA...

James "Jimmy" O’Connell

James "Jimmy" O’Connell

Apr 6, 2023

Vancouver, formerly of Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Passed away peacefully on April 6th 2023 in Vancouver at the age of 92. Predeceased by his brothers Thomas, Richard (sonny) and John. Sisters Nora, Margaret, Celia, Delia and Anne. Also, Anne-Marie O'Connell (nee McGivern)

He will be sadly missed by his Sister-in-law Phyllis in Ireland, Nieces and...

Sirn Morris Michelsen

Sirn Morris Michelsen

Apr 5, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Sirn Morris Michelsen, fondly known as Mitch. He passed into the loving arms of our Lord on April 5, 2023 at the age of 85 at Langley Memorial Hospital. He had been battling several illnesses in the past few years but faced them all with courage, a smile, and...

Alice Jeanne Elizabeth Mcgowan

Alice Jeanne Elizabeth Mcgowan

Apr 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother on April 5th, 2023.   She passed away peacefully at the Peace Arch Foundation Lodge in Surrey.

Alice was predeceased by her son, Allan Dupasquier and the father of her children, Rene Dupasquier.

Alice was survived by her husband, Lauria (Lu) McGowan; son,...

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