Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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...
Rene Schmidt
Sep 28, 2022
Short and sweet like you were.
It is with tremendous grief and sadness we announce the passing of Rene at his home, in his bed with his woman Cheryle and his two other girls Ruby and Baby (his cats) by his side.
One thing we all relate to is Rene’s gentle face and gentle soul....
Sechai “Nestor” Si Chua
Sep 27, 2022
SECHAI NESTOR SI CHUA passed away peacefully under the gentle and loving care of families, friends and staff of Vancouver General Hospital, in the Emergency and Palliative Care Unit. He battled pancreatic cancer and underwent Chemotherapy treatment at CCABC. On September 26th , he collapsed due to general weakness and obtained head injury, which then caused his death on...
Angela Rosa Zepedeo
Sep 26, 2022
Surrounded by her son and daughters our beautiful mom, went to be with Jesus at 1:43 am. Sept. 26, 2022.
Rosa was born February 28, 1931, to Domenico and Angiolina Brini in Sepino Campobasso Italy. On May 29, 1952, she married the love of her life Giovanni Zepedeo.
Rosa is survived by her son Tony...
Cherng Han (Amy) Ling
Sep 26, 2022
On September 26, 2022, the Gracious Lord accompanied Cherng Han (Amy) Ling to rest.
For all who knew her can tell you that she was a very gentle woman. She was a caring and an adoring mother, loyal wife, wonderful sister and filial daughter.
She is survived by her son Simon, daughter-in-law Thereza, her sisters...
Carmela Giovanna Parente
Sep 25, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Carmela.
Predeceased by her husband Antonio, she will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Nick (Karen), Libero (Arlaena), Emilio and daughters Luisa, Rosetta (Shawn); grandchildren Angelica, Nicholas, Antonio, Sabrina, Kristyna (Luke), Katerina (Evan), Olivia, Anthony; great-grandchildren Aleena, Theo; sisters Italia,...
Keith Marnell Arnold
Sep 25, 2022
Keith Arnold passed away after a year of health complications in New Westminster, BC on September 25, 2022, at the age of 82. He proudly served as a New Westminster fire fighter for 30 years. In his early years Keith, led by his dad as coach, was an avid baseball player. Later, as an adult, moving that passion to...
Gary Kingman
Sep 24, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Gary Kingman. Sadly, Gary passed away on the morning of September 24th, 2022, at the age of 79.
He was born in Victoria, BC in 1943, and grew up in New Westminster with three younger brothers. A sports fan from the beginning, Gary played basketball, baseball, and...
Tristan Dixon
Sep 24, 2022
Tristan “Cheetos” Dixon, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend to many, died on September 24, 2022, at the age of 20. Tristan was a member of the Liard First Nation.
Tristan was born on September 21, 2002, in New Westminster B.C., and grew up in South Burnaby. As a child, Tristan spent time playing soccer, bike...
Carlo Antonio Argentin
Sep 23, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carlo Argentin on September 23, 2022, in Burnaby, at the age of 89 years.
Carlo was born in Villorba, Treviso, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1952.
He was predeceased by his 3 sisters and 1 brother in Italy. He is survived by his...
Charity Anne Lorraine Tait
Sep 23, 2022
Charity Tait, age 43, loving mother and adoring wife to husband Glenn Tait, passed away early September 23th, 2022, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Charity was born on November 18th, 1978, in Calgary, Alberta, but later moved with her family to Cloverdale, BC in 2004. Charity was an extremely hard-working woman, ranging from accountant, safety officer to...
Gertrudes Lourdes Dos Remedios (Nee Vieira)
Sep 23, 2022
Gertrudes (Gertie) Lourdes Dos Remedios (nee Vieira), 90, of Vancouver, BC passed away peacefully on Sept 23, 2022.
Born in Hong Kong on January 10, 1932, Gertie, or Mae to her family, had experienced war and harsh times in her youth, but she had also lived a full life with positivity, kindness and enthusiasm. Gertie was married...
Katrina Costello
Sep 22, 2022
Throughout her life, Katrina was surrounded by a community filled with love and support.
Our family is grateful to all of our family members and friends who always made space and time for Katrina, for not shying away from her and embracing her as she was – a quiet and joyful observer – except when she was...
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