OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Lamberta Zaleta Goyarzu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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,...

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