OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Rose Marie Hardinge (Nee Forrest)

Rose Marie Hardinge (Nee Forrest)

May 12, 2022

Rose passed away quietly in the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster on 12 May, at the age of 96.

Rose was born in her family home on Mathers Avenue in West Vancouver on 22 July 1925. She was the daughter of Rose Anne and Walter A. Forrest. She was always very proud of her West Van...

Maureen Ellen Anne-Elizabeth Robinson

Maureen Ellen Anne-Elizabeth Robinson

May 12, 2022

Maureen was born in Toronto, Ontario, the youngest and only daughter of William Robinson and Jean Robinson (nee McCauley). Parents are deceased and survivors include two brothers, Brian Robinson, Bill (William) Robinson, and families, as well as extended family and friends in Canada, Ireland, and Australia. The family moved to Vancouver when Maureen was a child. She attended John...

Ethel Agema

Ethel Agema

May 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Ethel on May 12, 2022. She passed away peacefully, after expressing readiness to rejoin her husband Charles, and children, Michael and Christine. She will always be remembered for her stories of being a war bride, traveling from London, England to Canada, her love of family, and of...

Bozena Wodzianek

Bozena Wodzianek

May 12, 2022

Wodzianek, Bozena passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022, in Port Coquitlam. She will be missed by her son Richard (Laurie), her daughter Isabela (Jeff), her grandsons Nicholas (Emily) and Tom (Hannah), and the many friends she made in Poland and Canada. Her cremated remains will be interned at The Gardens of Gethsemeni, alongside her predeceased husband Wladyslaw.

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Florence Odette Botham (Née Toupin)

Florence Odette Botham (Née Toupin)

May 11, 2022

Florence passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022.

She leaves behind her beloved husband Grant, her children Louise (John) and Richard (Missy) as well as her grandchildren, David, Isaac and Maeve. Blessed with innate commonsense, she was an unfailing source of support for all of us.

Born July 1934 in Saskatchewan, Florence married Grant in...

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...

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