Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Mary Ferguson (Nee Currie)
Mar 25, 2022
Mary passed away suddenly on March 25th in her 73rd year. Mary leaves behind her twin sister Frances, 2 brothers Michael and Roger, 3 children Guye (Kim), Melodie (Steve), and Teeka, 5 grandchildren Dani, Ty, Marek, Rajka and Jett, her 2 beloved cats Neko and Chester, 1 nephew Chris (Erin), 2 nieces Melissa and Merina, 2 great nieces Makenna...
Helen Maria Matousek
Mar 23, 2022
It is with great sadness that we share the news of our beloved Helen Maria Matousek - born October 31,1936 and passed on March 23, 2022.
It is with great happiness that we had the privilege to know her, love her and share some of her 85 wonderful years of life.
Helen lived in New...
Patricia Mae Smith (Nee Lynch)
Mar 23, 2022
Born in Montreal, Quebec. Passed away peacefully in Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Neville (2015). Patricia is survived by her children Desmond (Nataliya); Owen (Tin Tin); Pamela (Jennifer) and Neil (Jacqueline); grandchildren Andrew, Scott, Alexis, Blair, Svyatoslav, Taylor, Natalie, Spencer and Craig.
Patricia was of Ottawa Valley Irish and Scottish...
Leo Patrick Ruskey
Mar 22, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Leo Patrick Ruskey, of Vancouver, BC on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Leo passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 94 years. He will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 59 years, three sons (including three daughter-in-laws) four grandchildren, and a...
Lucy Phang
Mar 18, 2022
OBITUARIES TO AUNTY LUCY FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS
Lucy was born on 29 February 1923, in Singapore, one of 8 siblings – these were John, Mike, Vincent, Aloysius, Augustine, Catherine, Lucy and Anna (my mother). They were raised in the Catholic religion. Tragically only four siblings survived WW2, these being Mike, Catherine, Lucy and Anna. Mike and...
Roger Graham Chilton
Mar 17, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the inimitable Roger Graham Chilton, in his 83rd year, on Thursday March 17, 2022, in Vancouver B.C. A hugely popular citizen of Vancouver, Roger was born in Croyden England on January 26, 1940, to Christopher and Evelyn Chilton.
Roger will be dearly missed by his children...
Pauline Lee
Mar 17, 2022
Pauline Lee passed away peacefully in a warm and happy place for her. She lived a full life and was dedicated to her profession as a nurse. Pauline worked in acute care nursing at Hong Kong Government General Hospital and then Vancouver General Hospital when she first immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1962, home care nursing with...
Mary Jasmim "Mj" Gomes Mcdonall
Mar 16, 2022
It is with tremendous sadness we mark the passing of our angelic little girl, MJ.
Born 10 weeks early, MJ battled her way out of the NICU ahead of schedule, as she was excited to be home with her family. Then, tragically, in late May of 2021, she was diagnosed with leukemia.
MJ underwent intense...

Bertha Mary Kobetitch
Mar 15, 2022
Bertha Mary Kobetitch passed away on March 16, 2022 in Surrey BC at the age of 88
Predeceased by her brothers Ernest, Walter and Herbert, and her sister Helen. She is survived by her extended family including numerous nieces and nephews.
Bertha was the family historian. She loved golfing, solving the daily crosswords, reading mystery...
David (Lok Kok Hua) Lukita
Mar 14, 2022
David (Lok Kok Hua) Lukita left his temporal home on earth to be eternally with his lord and saviour Jesus Christ on March 14, 2022. David was born in Bandung, Indonesia on February 2, 1949 and spent his childhood in both Indonesia and Singapore with his parents and 4 siblings. After high school David moved to Edmonton, Alberta for...
Murray Kinley Morrison B.Sc/Ll.B
Mar 14, 2022
Murray passed away on March 14, 2022, at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Karin; son Aaron (Kimberley), granddaughter Kayleigh and many friends. Murray had careers as a marine biologist and a lawyer. He had many interests throughout his life including nature, photography, traveling, hunting, flying, boating, and playing bass guitar in...
Yvonne Loraine Holbrook (Nee Thacker)
Mar 11, 2022
Yvonne passed away peacefully at Buchanan Lodge at the age of 92. She was born in Ochre River Manitoba at the beginning of the great depression. She is the second eldest child born to Bob and Eva Thacker after her oldest sister Elvie and followed by Darlene and Bill her younger siblings. Yvonne described a wonderful childhood growing up...
Joanna Lynne Lessels
Mar 11, 2022
Joanna Lynne Lessels was welcomed into this world by parents Robert and Lynne (Goddard) Lessels and big sisters Kate and Christina (Tim) in North Vancouver on February 10, 1976. It is with broken hearts that we have had to say goodbye to her far too early, following her death on March 11, 2022. Joanna spent much of her childhood...
Ellen Leone Theresa Riley
Mar 7, 2022
Ellen Leone Theresa Riley (nee: O’Malley) passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022. Ellen is predeceased by her husband Bryan, Brothers Earl, Bill, Mike, Tim, Barry and sisters Maureen, Geraldine and Mary. She is survived by brother Kevin (Audrey), Sisters Pat and Sharon (Gerald), Sisters in law Judy and Norma, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass...
Ronald Bruce Brown
Mar 6, 2022
Ronald (Ron) Brown passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022 at Chartwell Willow Manor Care Centre in Maple Ridge, BC.
Born on May 18, 1930 in Trail, BC, Ron spent most of his life in Vancouver and later Burnaby.
He was predeceased by his sister May (Ernie) and brothers Archie and Bob, and is survived...
Tommy Cheong Wong
Mar 5, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Cheong Wong on March 5, 2022. He is lovingly remembered by his 3 children: Trevan, Cylia, and Ian. He will be dearly missed by his 2 grandchildren: Sarah and David.
Tommy was born in Cumberland, BC Canada in 1924. He survived the great depression and...
Dorothea Gwendolyn (Gwen) Urquhart
Mar 4, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, and grandmother, just five days shy of her 90th birthday.
Predeceased by her husband John (Jack), she is survived and will be missed by daughters Sharon (Graeme), Wendy, sister Patricia (Pat), and grandchildren Wendy, Devon, Kylie and Sarah, as well as many...
Helen Mary Shelford
Mar 3, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Mary Shelford announces her passing. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Rosalia Curylo and beloved husband, Jim Shelford (2002). Survived by dear sons, Timothy (Stephanie), Jeremy (Andrea) and Mark (Marie Eve); brother Edward (Rose Marie) and sister Valerie (Rick); her sister-in-law Bee Palmer (Larry); and not least, her six...
James "Jim" Speiran
Mar 1, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James (Jim) Speiran, born Dublin Ireland.
He was preceded by his father Gerard, mother Mary, sisters Mona and Marie, brothers Dick and Bill.
He is survived by his wife Maureen of 55 years, daughter Nicola, son Conor (Tamara), grandchildren Sadie and Declan, sisters Anne (Gordon),...
David Lawrence Wilson
Feb 26, 2022
Sadly David Wilson passed away at home on February 26th at the age of 85 after a difficult battle with mesothelioma. His loving wife and family were at his side.
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and as a youngster was involved in a number of sports: the school swim team, soccer, tennis and badminton. He enjoyed...
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