OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Kim Rachelle Eadie

Kim Rachelle Eadie

May 11, 2022

Kim Rachelle Eadie, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, she was 60 years old.

She will be remembered by her two sisters, Raye (Curt) Fraser, and Leslie (Larry) West, nieces, and nephews.  She was predeceased by her father, Claren Eadie, and mother, Arlene Eadie.

Kim was born on October 9th, 1961, in North Vancouver,...

Elsa Zavarise

Elsa Zavarise

May 10, 2022

Elsa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 90.

She was predeceased by her husband Alfonso.  She will be lovingly remembered by her son Carlo (Ingrid), daughter Loretta (Andrew), grandchildren GianLuca (Samantha), Isabella (Cody), Elizabeth and Luke, sister Dina (Bruno), nieces and nephews in Italy, and close friend Alan....

Estelita Tullao Sanchez

Estelita Tullao Sanchez

May 10, 2022

Estelita Tullao Sanchez went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2022 in Vancouver, BC. She was born on September 2, 1933 in Inayauan, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines. The second oldest daughter in her family, she is survived by her younger sister Ligaya (Andrea).

To pursue better educational opportunities for their children,...

Rev. Otto Benedicte Rollheiser, O.M.I.

Rev. Otto Benedicte Rollheiser, O.M.I.

May 9, 2022

Fr. Otto passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022 at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver BC.

Fr. Otto was born March 21, 1938 in Fusilier,  SK to parents Peter and Mary Rollheiser (nee Kress) both from Saratov, Russia. There were 11 children in the family.  He is predeceased by siblings:  Elizabeth Rollheiser, Pete Rollheiser, Rose Jarabek,...

Marcia Mae Batie

Marcia Mae Batie

May 8, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 9th, 2022 at 1:30 pm, at the Penticton United Church in Penticton, BC. Tea to follow.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 11:00 am, in Stenen, Saskatchewan. Lunch to follow.

Marcia Batie died on Mother’s Day, May 8th,...

Barry (Roger) De La Giroday

Barry (Roger) De La Giroday

May 8, 2022

Predeceased by his father Armand, mother Kathleen and sister Rosemary.

Leaving behind his brother Armand (Mavis), sisters Jeanette (Bill), Michelle, Denise (Kerry), Carol-Ann (Rick) and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Barry played basketball and football and graduated from Vancouver College in 1959.  He worked in the sawmill industry for many years.

Memorial...

Betty Jean Davies

Betty Jean Davies

May 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Davies on May 7, 2022. Betty was born in Vancouver on June 17, 1931. She was the oldest daughter born to Ed and Jean Olson. She spent her early childhood in the Queen Charlotte Islands and her teenage years schooling in California. Her family settled in the...

David C.W. Reid

David C.W. Reid

May 4, 2022

David passed away peacefully at home in his 92nd year with his loving family by his side. He lived the first 90 years of his life with a twinkle in his eye, a glass of wine in his hand, abundant health, love, and happiness, only succumbing to ill health the last two years of his life. David enjoyed life...

William (Bill Sr.) Vincent Welch

William (Bill Sr.) Vincent Welch

May 2, 2022

We are broken hearted to acknowledge the passing of our loving father William Vincent Welch on May 2, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

He was predeceased by his wife Theresa, and his brother John. Dad's loving and genuine kindness, towards all, will perpetually endure through his blessed family and all his exceptional friends.

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Emmy Katzberg

Emmy Katzberg

May 2, 2022

Emmy passed away peacefully, with her family around her, on Monday, May 2, 2022, after a short illness. Born in Utrecht, The Netherlands on November 30, 1940. Predeceased by her son, Daniel in 1984. Lovingly survived by her daughter Cindy and son Bradley (Jenn), grandchildren Jonathan, Tyler (Clara Jane), Christian (Krissy), Chaz (Corra) and Danielle. Predeceased by her older...

Caroline Clasina Diana Schellekens

Caroline Clasina Diana Schellekens

Apr 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline Clasina Diana Schellekens. Caroline was born October 2, 1968, in Richmond B.C. and passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022, after a very courageous battle with cancer.

Caroline is survived by her loving husband Craig, son Kyle, mother Clasina and brother Harold (Cynthia) as well...

Michael John Welch

Michael John Welch

Apr 25, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Michael John Welch on Monday, April 25th at the age of 60 years.  He was predeceased by his parents, Rosemary and John, who he loved dearly and was extremely close to. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his Aunt Mary, his brothers Phil (Francine), Greg (Rhona),...

Donna Louise Hossack

Donna Louise Hossack

Apr 25, 2022

Donna Louise Hossack, age 91, died at Vancouver General Hospital on April 25, 2022.

Beloved mother of Anne and Carl Rosenberg, Donna is predeceased by her parents, Donald Ross Hossack and Florence Elvena Hossack, her sister Joan Bernd, and her brother William R. Hossack. Also left to cherish her memory are her sister Anne Churchley; her daughter-in-law...

Nellie O'Hara

Nellie O'Hara

Apr 21, 2022

The O’Hara/Dean families regret to announce the passing of their mother, Nellie O’Hara (Moufarrege) who went to the Lord on April 21st, 2022.

Nellie was born on December 18th, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec and was the youngest of 7 children, all of whom pre-deceased her. Her mother was from Lebanon and her father from Syria. Nellie lived...

Margot Talney

Margot Talney

Apr 21, 2022

On April 21, 2022 we said goodbye to our beautiful Mom, Grandma, sister, aunt, friend and neighbour, Margot Talney. She was a very unique, humble and unassuming person who touched so many people with her kindness, generosity, her edgy sense of humour and fun-loving nature, her integrity, her devotion, and her extraordinary talent and skill as a violinist. She...

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams

Apr 20, 2022

Joyce (Sokalski) Williams

Joyce Williams passed away peacefully in her home at 2:15 pm on April 20, 2022 at the age of 92, surrounded by loved ones. She was married to Daniel Williams who passed more than 30 years ago.

Following Dan's death, Joyce dedicated her life to her 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren,...

Adelina Cardarelli

Adelina Cardarelli

Apr 19, 2022

Adelina born October 31,1929, in Civitanova Del Sannio, Italy, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022.

She is predeceased by her husband Antonio, sisters Ida, Maria, and Pasqualina, brothers Francesco and Luigi.  Adelina will be deeply missed by her devoted daughter Linda, her most treasured grandsons Joey, Tony and Giuliano, her sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, extended family...

Dr George William Keith Donaldson

Dr George William Keith Donaldson

Apr 19, 2022

Keith died peacefully on 19 April in Vancouver of cancer of the prostate, with Gay and their girls by his side.

Born at Althash farm in North-East Scotland on March 20, 1937, Keith grew up in the Orkney Islands and Grantown-on-Spey before studying medicine at Edinburgh University. While working at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary he met and...

Joseph Andrew Garisto

Joseph Andrew Garisto

Apr 17, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joey at Canuck Place surrounded by the love of his family.

Joey is survived by his parents Andrew and Brittany, his big sister Isabella, his paternal grandparents Mike and Nancy and his maternal grandparents Jim and Carol Vukets.

Joey was born on June...

Morris Dubois

Morris Dubois

Apr 15, 2022

“… I’d trade all my tomorrows, for a single yesterday …”

Morris (Maurice Walter Joseph) Dubois died on April 15, 2022. He is survived by his husband, Rick; sisters-in-law Arlene and Karen; brother-in-law Allan; brothers Victor and Aime; cousin Anita; and nieces Joanne, Kelly and Kimberly. He was predeceased by his father (Alfred), mother (Yvonne),...

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