OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Oriender Nombuyiselo Mbundu

Oriender Nombuyiselo Mbundu

Oct 20, 2022

Oriender Nombuyiselo Mbundu, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20th, 2022, at Louis Brier Home & Hospital, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She will be mourned by many who loved her and those touched by her compassion and generosity. Above all, she'll be sorely missed in particular, by her close-knit community of Windgate Choklit Park, where she lived for decades....

Carmen Maria Simion

Carmen Maria Simion

Oct 17, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and immense sadness that we announce that our Carmen, beloved wife of Eugen, beloved mother of Andrei and Lisa, and friend of many people who had the privilege to know her, passed away peacefully after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.

A smart and peace-loving human, she had endless wisdom...

Darren Lenard Klingbeil

Darren Lenard Klingbeil

Oct 16, 2022

Darren passed away in the early hours of Sunday October 16, 2022.

Darren is predeceased by his father and his first faithful canine companion, Mavis.

He is survived by his Mother Ann, Sister Lori Seebach (Steve), Brother Rick and his partner Kathy, Nieces Lisa Alyward (Shawn), and Leanne Irvine (Scott), and his second canine companion...

Susan M. Martin

Susan M. Martin

Oct 15, 2022

Susan M. Martin, who died Oct. 15, was an all-round artist. She painted, drew, sculpted, worked in clay and pursued photography, and after multiple sclerosis damaged her fine motor control, she put her camera on a tripod. Some of her work can be seen on the website MartinPrairies.com.

She was born in Calgary and with her husband,...

Simon Peter Yao

Simon Peter Yao

Oct 14, 2022

Simon Peter Yao passed away in Vancouver, BC, on October 14, 2022, a few days shy of his 69th birthday. He joins his sister, Prisca, and parents, Che Sun and Lee Chung Yao. He is survived by his sister Mary; brothers-in-law, Henry Quan and Henry Lee; nieces and nephews, Jane (Stefan), James (Jenn), Adam, Elizabeth (Brad); grandnephew Alexander; grandniece...

Antonio (Tony) Cusano

Antonio (Tony) Cusano

Oct 12, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Antonio Cusano on October 12, 2022.

Tony passed away peacefully at the age of 72, born in Amorosi, Italy on September 11, 1950.

Survived by his brothers Angelo in Torino and Nicola in Napoli, his children Rick (Alissa), Dave (Sarah), Marcello (Marcela), and Loredana (Armando), grandchildren Carenna,...

Irene Ingram

Irene Ingram

Oct 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Ingram on October 11, 2022, at the age of 88. She will forever be missed by her family and friends. She was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. Our Energizer Bunny’s battery finally gave out.

Irene was predeceased by her...

Gino Michielin

Gino Michielin

Oct 10, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gino Michielin on October 10, 2022, in Vancouver, at the age of 90.

Gino was born in Montebelluna, Treviso, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1952.

He was predeceased by his parents, 1 sister and 4 brothers.  He is survived by his wife of...

Gary Levangie

Gary Levangie

Oct 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Gary passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Janet, father of Dean (Julie), Daniel (Shelagh) and Martin (Julie), brother of Tanis (Nigel) and grandfather of Elise, Jerome, Felix, Elijah, Hugo, Emma, Charlotte, Quentin, Owen and Simon. He will be missed...

Moises Abubo

Moises Abubo

Oct 9, 2022

Sharing his final moments with family, Moises passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022, at the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Lodge at the age of 94. He joins his wife Anastacia who predeceased him 9 years ago on October 23, 2013.

He will be lovingly remembered by daughters Annabelle (Rodolfo Bautista), Cherie (Brainard de Guzman); 4 grandchildren...

Craig Sabasch

Craig Sabasch

Oct 9, 2022

November 3rd, 1961 to October 9, 2022 - 60 years young

Craig left us on October 9th in the early morning at Vancouver General Hospital. There he lost his battle with Acute Pancreatitis. He was born and raised in Calgary, but was a Vancouver resident by his early twenties.

Craig was one of a kind;...

Paulette Carmelle Bonneau

Paulette Carmelle Bonneau

Oct 8, 2022

Died in her Maple Ridge home at the age of 85 surrounded with the affection and grace she embodied.

She will be lovingly remembered by:

Her children: Carmen, Norman, Neil, Celine and Michelle

Her grandchildren: Amy, Jennifer, Kaitlynn, Rae-Leigh, Aaron, Elysia, Danielle, Julien and Joel

Her great grandchildren: Amelie, Soleil, Olivia,...

Michael Ellwood Otte

Michael Ellwood Otte

Oct 6, 2022

Michael was a kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was born in New Westminster and grew up in Burnaby, where he later raised his own family and worked as an instructor at BCIT. He enjoyed music, theatre, and literature. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Michael was predeceased by...

Robert H. Sexsmith

Robert H. Sexsmith

Oct 6, 2022

On October 6, 2022 Robert (Bob) H. Sexsmith of Burnaby, BC passed away at the age of 93 years.

Bob is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Lorraine of 71 years.  Together they had 5 daughters, Dianne DesRosiers, Margaret (Rob) Neilson, Gladys (Mike) Holley, Vivian (Mike) Neilson, Louise (Ken) Eckert and 1 son, Harvey Sexsmith (Janet Shimizu),...

Stella Catherine Mumford (Nee Roach)

Stella Catherine Mumford (Nee Roach)

Oct 4, 2022

Stella Catherine Mumford, passed peacefully at Evergreen Care, White Rock, British Columbia with family at her side – in her 100th year of living through a century of great joy and wonder, as well as many hardships, always supporting and being supported by family and friends. Stella was born to a close farming family. Homesteading in McGee, Saskatchewan. Graduating...

Gladys Dunn

Gladys Dunn

Oct 3, 2022

Gladys Helen Dunn passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2022. Predeceased by her brothers Bruce Dunn and Gordon Dunn, both of Vancouver. Lovingly survived by her nephews and nieces Kathy (Barry), David (Heather), Richard (Bev), Alan (Diane), Douglas (Jan), Janice (Wayne) and her sister-in-law, Colleen Miller Dunn.

Gladys was born in Toronto on October 14th, 1921.

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Janis Patricia Mercer (Nee Osadczuk)

Janis Patricia Mercer (Nee Osadczuk)

Oct 3, 2022

Janis died far too soon and will forever be missed by her family and friends. A proud Ukrainian Canadian with a memorable laugh, she was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend.

She was born in New Westminster and grew up in Burnaby in a house her father built. She played accordion and baseball...

Jose Luis Soria

Jose Luis Soria

Oct 3, 2022

SORIA, Jose Luis (Fr. Joe), passed away peacefully at home on October 3rd, 2022, in Vancouver, at the age of 90. He received the last rites. Predeceased by his father Gregorio Soria Rodriguez, his mother Maria Dolores Saiz Ascarate-Ascasua, and his sister Maria Teresa. He is survived and will be missed by his sisters Maria Dolores and Maria Isabel...

Joyce Ramsay

Joyce Ramsay

Oct 1, 2022

We are deeply saddened to announce that our mother, Joyce Ramsay, passed away at the Purdy Pavilion care home at the University of British Columbia in the early hours of October 1, 2022. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Geoff, on February 3rd, 2022, and her sister Peg (Marguerite) on July 6th, 2020. She died peacefully in her sleep...

Richard Westley (West) Graydon

Richard Westley (West) Graydon

Sep 28, 2022

Graydon, Richard Westley (West) passed away on September 28th in West Vancouver at the age of 92. He was predeceased by Norma, his wife of 69 years, and eldest daughter, Sally Christine Soroka, and survived by daughters Sue and Shari (David), son Patrick (Jennifer), six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Born in Montreal in 1930, he spent...

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