Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Teresa Mary Gares
Sep 15, 2025
Teresa Mary Gares passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept 15, 2025, surrounded by her husband and children. She was born and raised in Vancouver, BC to parents John and Lucille (deceased).
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, Jim; her children, Cara (Derek); Rebecca (Cris); Marita (Ryan); Jonathan (Kelsey); Liam (Brettney) Amanda (Jesse); Patrick (Marleis); Michael (Jordan);...
Virginia Marion Dudley
2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia Marion Dudley (née Pollock) on September 14, 2025, in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 71.
Virginia was born in Dublin, Ireland, to parents Ethel and Tony Pollock. She moved with her family to Vancouver, Canada, in 1957, at the age of three. Virginia attended St. Augustine’s...
William Martin Beaton
Sep 12, 2025
William Martin Beaton (Bill) was born on June 6, 1938, in Flin Flon, Manitoba. He spent much of his early life in the North, where he worked for Hudson’s Bay Mining as a Hooper. After mining, he became a pioneer in the computer industry, creating groundbreaking software in Manitoba.
While studying at the University of Manitoba he married his first wife,...
Kiayla Marie Violet Paquette
Sep 11, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest sorrow that our family announces the passing of our beloved Kiayla Marie Violet Paquette, 33 on Thursday September 11th, 2025.
Born on October 2nd, 1991 at 4:19 am in Vancouver, B.C. to Deborah Anne Butler and the Late Peter Ambrose Paquette.
Kiayla was a great kid, was involved in her community through Sparks,...
Manuel Cabral Vigario
Sep 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Cabral Vigario on September 10, 2025, at the age of 89.
Manuel will be dearly missed by his loving children, Margarida (Rod), Rick (Nancy), and his 4 grandchildren, Ashley, Keith, Cole and Savannah. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Silvania Melo Vigario in August 2000.
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Angela Marie Prost
Sep 9, 2025
Angela Marie Prost passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age of 56, surrounded by her loving family.
Angela was a beloved wife, the devoted and loving mother of two, and the cherished big sister to three siblings. She dedicated her life to teaching, spending over 25 years inspiring, guiding, and leaving a lasting impact on the students and...
Walter Terrance Toomey
Sep 6, 2025
In loving memory of Walter Terrance Toomey, who passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025.
Walter is predeceased by his wife Donna and son Michael. He is survived by his son Kevin and daughter Sherri. He is also lovingly survived by the Toledo Family in Texas.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. We take comfort in knowing...
Ivanka Matić
Sep 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved ‘Baba’, Ivanka Matić, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born on February 24, 1931, in Dren, Serbia, Ivanka married Svetomir in 1953 and began raising her family before bravely immigrating to Canada in 1973. Though she built a new life here, she maintained a strong connection...
William (Bill) J. Sullivan, K. C.
Sep 5, 2025
On September 5, 2025, Bill “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” (From High Flight by John G McGee, Jr., one of Bill’s favourite poems) to join his Creator. Born in Trail, B.C. on March 2, 1934, he left his beloved family: Wife Joanne, sons Matthew (Sheila), Mark (Meredith), and grandchildren Erin, Sarah and Liam, to mourn him.
The following was written...
Michele Fronzo
Sep 5, 2025
In loving memory of Michele Fronzo, who passed away peacefully in the comfort of his family on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Burnaby, BC, at the age of 65.
Predeceased by his father, Vito Fronzo, father-in-law Salvatore, and mother-in-law Giuseppina Vitullo.
He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife of 39 years, Lina, son Vito, and dog Kobe.
He also...
Jonathon Mark Capricci
Sep 3, 2025
“Rounding third and headed for home, is a brown-eyed handsome man…”
From “Centre Field” by John Fogerty
Jon’s life ended with an accidental carfentinyl drug overdose on September 3rd, 2025 - two months short of his 50th birthday.
Jon leaves behind his son, Kyle Naugle, 23 years old. He loved Kyle so much and his greatest wish-come-true was having Kyle in his life....
Laura Alcantara Robinson
Sep 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Alcantara Robinson who passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 2, 2025. Laura was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She fought a lifelong and courageous battle against cancer and we take comfort in knowing that she is now resting in peace. Laura is survived...
Trevor Anthony Legge
Sep 1, 2025
Trevor passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 1, 2025, at the age of 97. Trevor is survived by his sons Rupert (Helen) and Gerry, and grandchildren Andrew (Frances), Christine and Alison.
Trevor was born in Brighton, Trinidad on February 21, 1928, the youngest of four boys. He graduated from St. Mary’s College in Port of Spain, then began his...
Jonathan To Fung Chan (陳道豐)
2025
Jonathan passed away peacefully in St. Michael’s Hospice in Burnaby, BC, on August 31, 2025, at the age of 87. He now rests in the arms of our Lord.
Jonathan was a free-spirited adventurer that viewed the world with optimism. He had a joyful sense of humor and liked to joke often. His passion for painting with watercolor and acrylics led...
Maanus Pikker
2025
Maanus passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Vancouver at the age of 83.
He is survived and will lovingly be remembered by his son David, daughter-in-law Amber, the Pikker/Pikner family, the Atherton/Chaykowsky family, friend Shawney Brown-John, friend Wai Ling Poon, and his beloved cat Junior.
His accomplishments and interests in construction management, world travel, woodworking, gardening, wildlife care, and helping...
Giovanna Maria Piovesan
Aug 30, 2025
Giovanna Maria Piovesan born June 8, 1933 - August 30, 2025, passed peacefully at the age of 92. She is survived by her 3 daughters Anna Maria, partner Germiano, Marisa, Silvia and grandson Daniele. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Francis de Sales, 6610 Balmoral St, Burnaby, at 11:00 am on September 12, 2025. Entombment to...
Michael Patrick Lawler
2025
Michael Patrick Lawler, born in Kilkenny, Ireland, lived a life defined by adventure, love, and community. As a young man, he served as an officer with Irish Shipping, traveling the world by sea. On one of those journeys, sailing into Burrard Inlet, he resolved that one day Vancouver would become his home.
It was in Vancouver that Michael met the love...
James Fort Colistro
Aug 24, 2025
Show Business and Hospitality Executive James Colistro Dies in Vancouver
A man who spent more than fifty years as a publisher, producer, director and performer in a brilliant stage, television and hospitality career, has died in Vancouver.
Born in Winnipeg, Jim’s theatrical interest started at the age of 8, attending dance classes, in his to be, first hometown of Kamloops, BC. From...
Jenny Russell (nee Todd)
Aug 23, 2025
Jenny lived her life in the service of others. She was a wonderful mother, and supportive wife. She was athletic, loved to cook and entertain, and she volunteered for many causes in many different ways. She was an Akela for the Cubs, a Brown Owl for the Brownies, an elder in the church and she helped collect funds for the...
Barbara Anne Pain
Aug 22, 2025
With great sadness we announce that Barbara Anne Pain (née Stewart) passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was diagnosed with acute leukemia on July 8, 2025. During her swift journey with the illness, Barbara’s family was by her side every day until the end.
Born to Canadian parents on April 26, 1940, in Mufulira,...
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