Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Rita Marguerite Dempsey
Feb 7, 2025
After a long and remarkable life, Rita Marguerite Dempsey (nee Woods) passed away suddenly on March 7, 2025, predeceased by her beloved husband Charles Stuart Dempsey and survived by her son Andrew, and devoted daughter Alison.
Rita was born in Carshalton Beeches, Surrey, England. She graduated from Wallington Grammar School and University College, London. Growing up near London, Rita embraced the...
Grant Earl Harris
Feb 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of Grant Earl Harris, a true gentleman whose kindness, love, and generous spirit will be forever cherished. On February 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his daughter Carol and son Allen at his bedside, and with his daughter Bonnie offering her support over the phone, Grant reunited with his beloved wife,...
Marie Jean D'Arc Yvonne Sloan
Feb 7, 2025
Jeanne Sloan / Jean D’Arc Sloan (nee Roy), age 89 years passed away at Magnolia Gardens on February 7, 2025, after a hard battle with cancer.
Jeanne was born February 23, 1935, to Lauria Martin and Leo Roy in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan. She was the fourth of ten children. At a young age she moved to BC, where she remained.
She is...
Denzel Timbol David
Feb 5, 2025
It’s with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Denzel Timbol David on February 5, 2025 at the age of 29. Born in Manila, Philippines on December 8, 1995 he later immigrated as an infant to Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada with his family. He is survived by his father Tyrone, mother...
Tanis Matheson
2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother Tanis Matheson at the age of 84.
Tanis touched the lives of all that knew her with her kindness, warmth, and generosity. She was the touchstone of her family, always there to lend a hand or provide sage advice. She enjoyed travel, music, gardening, and the...
Irene Kubot Larochelle Bystrowski
Feb 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Irene Kubot Larochelle Bystrowski on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at the age of sixty-four. Beloved daughter of Zofia Kubot and the late Mieczyslaw Kubot. Cherished wife of Stanislaw Bystrowski. Dear mother of Paul (Jocelyn) and Neil Bystrowski. Beloved sister of Andy Kubot (Precious). Proud grandmother of Riley, Abbegale,...
Carl "Charly" Tyndall
Feb 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl (Charly) Tyndall, age 73, at Peace Arch Hospital on February 3, 2025, from complications related to cancer.
Charly was born Carl Arthur Tyndall in Kenora, Ontario, on Sept. 27, 1951. He grew up in Kenora and later moved to Winnipeg, where he attended the University of Winnipeg and worked...
Peter Wei Kee Loo
Feb 2, 2025
Peter Wei Kee Loo joined our Lord on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Peter was born on February 15th, 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii and later settled in Surrey, B.C. The short time that he was with all of us was well spent and exceptional. Those that knew him, always found engaging conversations and an amazing sense of humour. Peter was artistic,...
Argia Zecchel
Feb 2, 2025
Argia passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the Royal Columbian Hospital. Born in Camalo, Treviso, Italy on September 14, 1936, Argia spent most of her youth not exploring further than Treviso when she rode her bike to work. She was also a nanny to three children. It was during this time that she met the love of her...
Henrich Slivarich
Feb 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, uncle, and step son.
Henrich Slivarich was born in Bratislava, Slovakia on February 4, 1966 and passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 1, 2025.
Henrich is predeceased by his mother Sylvia Slivarich and his father Juraj Slivarich.
Henrich is survived by his sister Kristina...
Laurel Denise Jones
Feb 1, 2025
Laurel Denise Jones (née Closkey), passed away February 1, 2025 in Langley. Denny was born in High River, Alberta on August 22, 1938 to father Daniel John Closkey and mother Florence Eva. She moved to B.C. as a child, along with her two younger brothers Jack and Clark. Denny was an excellent student and excelled in all grades in school. In...
Jason "Spilly" Spilchak
Jan 31, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the passing of a beloved brother, son, and friend. Jason passed suddenly, but peacefully, in Vancouver of natural causes. He is survived by his father John, sister Tanya Fears (Tom), and many good friends around the world. He was predeceased by his mother Donna in 2012. Many knew him as "Spilly".
Jason grew up in the...
Donald Leroy Nelson
Jan 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Leroy Nelson, a man whose warmth, wisdom, and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was a devoted husband to Lorraine, a loving father to Brenda Phelan (Keith) and Corlynn O’Brien (Barry), and a cherished Poppa to Sydney and Aidan. He is also...
Billy Haraga
Jan 28, 2025
Surrounded by laughter, chatter, and song, Bill took his last breath, with his wife of 57 years, Irene, by his side - just as she always had been. His two daughters, three grandkids, and son-in-law celebrated and honored him until he was ready to ride off into the sunset.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Instead,...
Jae Woon Kim
Jan 26, 2025
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Jae Woon Kim. He died peacefully after a short hospital stay at the age of 89. Jae is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Myung Hi Kim and his daughter, Mijin Kim, son in law Rob Holmes and his beloved grandchildren Oscar and Eloise. He is also survived...
Bartolome Torres Serrano
Jan 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bartolome Serrano, at the age of 61, on January 26th, 2025.
Born on August 24th, 1963, in the Philippines, he moved his family to Canada in 1995 with the determination to give his wife and daughters the best life he could provide.
Bart is predeceased by his beloved daughter, Princess Serrano....
Jae Woon Kim
Jan 26, 2025
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Jae Woon Kim. He died peacefully after a short hospital stay at the age of 89. Jae is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Myung Hi Kim and his daughter, Mijin Kim, son in law Rob Holmes and his beloved grandchildren Oscar and Eloise. He is also survived...
Ian Scott Wright
Jan 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we let you know of the passing of Ian Scott Wright.
Ian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
So many people have expressed that Ian was a gentleman with a winning smile and a great sense of humour. Ian was also a talented carpenter and wonderful with woodcarving. Ian was predeceased...
Ken Abramson
Jan 25, 2025
Ken Abramson passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of eighty-three. Son of the late Morris and Rebecca Abramson. Cherished husband of Jana Abramson. Beloved brother of Bev Peled and Faye Cohen. Dear father and father-in-law of Claire & Jeremy Sicherman and Leah Abramson & Ryan Huizing. Proud grandfather of Ben & Alma. He will be deeply...
Maureen Burns-Lyons
Jan 24, 2025
Maureen Lyons died peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Vancouver at the age of 79.
She was predeceased by her mother, father and brother in London England. She is survived by her husband, Paul Burns and by sisters-in-law (Julie Soden, Mary Smart, Anne Wiley) and brothers-in-law (Jim Burns, Peter Burns), numerous nieces and nephews-in-law) and her pet cat, “Monster”. Maureen approached...
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