Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Margaret Dmytryshyn
Sep 12, 2022
Our beloved mother Margaret passed away on September 12, 2022 at the age of 101.
She was predeceased by her husband John, daughters Shirley and Connie.
Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Darlene (David) Whitehead, son David (Michelle), her 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, her sister Gertrude Meier and many other family members....
Francesco Michielli
Sep 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francesco Michielli on September 10, 2022, at the age of 83.
Francesco was a devoted husband to Rosa, a loving father to Mara (Tom) and Franco (Marta), and an adoring Nonno to Alessandro, Isabella, Luca, and Lorenzo.
Francesco was born in Sannicandro di Bari,...
Catherine Mary Crocock
Sep 9, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine (Kay) Crocock.
Kay slipped away peacefully on Friday, September 9th at the Normanna Care Home in Burnaby.
Born in beautiful Goderich, Ontario, Kay met her future husband Ernie there. She was married to Ernie for over 51 years until he predeceased her in...
Emma Giovanna Oriecuia (Nee Collerusso)
Sep 9, 2022
Emma Giovanna was born March 31, 1932, in Bagnoli Del Trigno, Italy, and passed away September 9, 2022, in Burnaby, BC. Devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Emma was predeceased by her husband Luigi; brothers Ferruccio and Joe; sisters Lucia, Irene, Maria, and Elena—she is survived by her sister Delfina Sartori, and extended family. She leaves behind her children:...
Joseph Harold Robertson
Sep 7, 2022
JOSEPH HAROLD ROBERTSON born on November 27th, 1954 and was a long-time resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He moved to Vancouver to spend time with his son Jeremy, daughter Jade, grandkids Lily and Mia and son-in-law Lawrence. Joseph Robertson succumbed to cancer at the Lions Gate hospital in North Vancouver, BC on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. A priest was at...
Dorothy Maralyn Wilson
Sep 6, 2022
It is with deep sadness that our family shares the passing of Dorothy Wilson on September 6, 2022. Dorothy Leaves to mourn her loss, siblings Shirley (Mike), Bill (Darlene), Carol (Bud) and Barbara; sister in law Jeananne; children John (Lori), Robert (Tracey), and Shannon (Ed); Grandchildren Christopher, Sean, Kiralyn (Douglas), Darren (Shania), Scott (Julianna), Rebecca (Daniel), Paul (Jaiden), Andrew,...
Patricia Evina Fisher
Sep 5, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Fisher, wife of Eric Neville Fisher, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022.
Pat and Eric had a wonderful life together in Toronto. Retiring to Sidney BC, they enjoyed the boating life from Vancouver Island through the San Juan Islands.
Surrounded by family and many dear friends, Pat and Eric led an exuberant...
Gordon Imlah
Sep 5, 2022
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gordon. He was a wonderful husband to Brigitte, father to Greg (Lisa) and Patricia (Mike) and grandfather to Ella, Isaac, and Evie.
Gordon was born in Vancouver and lived most of his life in Delta. He was a devoted sports fan, who particularly loved soccer...
Julius Gyula Tóth
Aug 31, 2022
Julius passed away on August 31, 2022, at Burnaby Hospital at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Helen and his sister Erzsébet Tóth. He is survived by his children: Bernard, Cece (Joe), Vince (Joan); his grandchildren who he was immensely proud of: Mattea, Alex, Mark, Julia, Grace, Madeline; his family in Europe,...
Kuniko "Connie" Yamauchi
Aug 30, 2022
Kuniko “Connie” Yamauchi passed away peacefully on the afternoon of August 30, 2022.
Kuniko was the youngest child of Takao Horiuchi, a railway foreman, and Yuki Horiuchi, homemaker. They lived on Clark Drive in Vancouver, where Kuniko was born on May 26, 1930.
In the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Canadians...
James E. Wing (Jim)
Aug 26, 2022
James E. Wing, age 97, of Vancouver, BC, died Aug. 26, 2022 at home in Vancouver, overlooking the bay he loved to sail in, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 4, 1925, to Eng Wing Him and Wing Leung Lin in Kamloops, BC.
Jim is survived by his wife Christine June...
J. Vaughan Marshall
Aug 26, 2022
Vaughan was the eldest of 5 children born to Elsie and L.N. (Pudge) Marshall. As Dad was in the Air Force, she was born in Trenton ON, and spent her early years being stationed around Europe. While living in Cold Lake AB, at the age of 10, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. In those days, doctors did...
Dr. Jennifer A. Tong
Aug 24, 2022
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Jennifer Tong after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jennifer was born in Nanaimo and grew up in Vancouver. Inspired by her hard-working parents, she strove to excel academically and received her B.Ed., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of British...
Gloria Elaine Virgil
Aug 24, 2022
We regret to announce the passing of Gloria Elaine Virgil (Smith) in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Dr. Lefroy David Virgil, loving mother of Myra Lee Virgil (Marc Quig), Muriel Diane Virgil, Malcolm Alfred Virgil and Melissa Joanne Virgil (Rene George).
Daughter of the late Johnny B. Smith and Dosia Smith, sister...
James Peter Shumka
Aug 23, 2022
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of James Peter Shumka just shy of his 59th birthday.
James is dearly missed by his wife and best friend, Susan, his sons Trevor and Adam (Emily), his mother Rosemary, brother Dave (Josephine), sister Beth and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by...

William Mcmahon (Bill) Pallot
Aug 21, 2022
Born in Duncan, B.C. on April 5, 1936, passed away in Langley, B.C. August 21, 2022 Predeceased by his daughter Christine, his parents Fred and Lillian Pallot.
Survived by his wife of 66 years, Loretta, son Barry (Shelley), daughter Colleen (Gary) grandchildren Hayley, Eric, Eli, Great-grandchildren Owen and Aubrey.
Bill worked at Safeway for 38...
Antonio Di Tomaso
Aug 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Nonno, Antonio (Tony) DiTomaso. Born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, Tony passed away peacefully at UBC hospital, one month shy of his 94th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Felicetta. He leaves behind his children Vince (Laurie) and Marisa...
Jose (Joe) Antonio Baptista Vaz
Aug 20, 2022
Jose (Joe) Antonio Baptista Vaz was an extraordinary man. Born on March 31, 1949 the only child to Franklin and Maria Vaz, he enjoyed a charmed childhood of swimming pools and beaches in Alges, Portugal.
At 17, Joe moved to London, England to further his education. Enrolled in Art School, Joe found himself ensconced in the 60’s...
Richard Gaudreau
Aug 20, 2022
Richard Gaudreau lived a passionate, determined life, highly respected and loved by family, friends and colleagues.
Born Hull, Quebec. Survived by wife Allyson Nelson, sister Suzanne Davey, and many cousins, nephews and nieces. Nephew Luc Bordeleau (Christina Hagberg), his Vancouver-based family, provided invaluable assistance. Affectionately “Crazy Uncle Richard” to their twins Victoria and Danielle. Predeceased by his...
Donna Marie Douillard (Nee Morin)
Aug 19, 2022
We are sad to announce the death of Donna Marie Douillard (nee Morin).
Donna passed away suddenly on August 19, 2022 at Royal Colombian Hospital after a brief illness.
Donna will be sadly missed by her 3 children Danny, Robert, and Debbie, their spouses and her grandchildren.
Also missing her deeply are her...
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