Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Robert Smith
Nov 14, 2022
Robert Kenneth (Bob) Smith, 74 of Langley, BC passed away on November 14,2022 after a long and arduous fight with cancer, heart failure, and a rare virulent infection.
Bob was born on March 28, 1948, to Montague Sladen Smith Jr. and Maria (Mary) Smith in Vancouver, BC. After Bob graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1966,...
Edward James Linstead
Nov 14, 2022
Linstead, Edward James (85), passed away peacefully on Nov 14th, 2022, at Rosemary Heights Senior’s Home, in Surrey, BC, after struggling with stroke, kidney cancer and a fractured hip. Sharing his final moments with his wife Freda, he is also survived by his children, David Linstead and son-in-law Steve Lam (Salt Spring Is, BC), Lorraine Linstead (Newcastle, Australia), Sean...
James Thomas Rust, L.L.B
Nov 13, 2022
James (Jim), J.T.R. as he was affectionately known by his two sons, will be sorely missed and forever leave a hole in the hearts of those whom had the pleasure of knowing him. Jim is survived by his loving and graceful wife Patricia of 40 years, his two sons Timothy (Claudia) and Bentley (Joaly) and two grandchildren Conrad and...
Marguerite Dumont
Nov 13, 2022
Marguerite DuMont (nee Doiron) passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022. In March of this year, Marguerite was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Alfred. Her spirit is carried on by her children Denise (Gim), Lisa (Ken), Alison (Scott) and Marc; eight grandchildren: Kristina, Bryce, Lucas, Christian, Jenny, Sarah, Kate and Noah, great grandchild Vera and an extended...
Werner Erwin Berger (Joe)
Nov 13, 2022
Joe passed away peacefully May 2, 2022 at St. Michael’s Hospice. Joe was born in Rothenburg ob der tauber, Germany in 1941 and immigrated to Canada in the late 1950’s.
Joe was predeceased by his daughter Maria, his sister Edith and parents Frieda and Erwin and will be deeply missed by his family. Joe leaves behind his...
Jovita L. Laraya
Nov 13, 2022
It was 93 years ago when Jovita was born in Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines. The town is on one of the Visayan Islands. She is the youngest of a farming family of six.
Years before the second world war, Pelagia, the eldest sister, decided to venture out to Manila. She survived the war and while working for a...
Thoai Truong
Nov 13, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Thoai Truong announces his death on December 2nd, 2022 at the age of 92 in Vancouver General Hospital. Thoai lived a full life and was able to be with his family in his final days. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Xieu, children Becky, Diane, Ken,...
Vincenzo Di Tomaso
Nov 12, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Nonno & Bisnonno, Vincenzo Di Tomaso.
Born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, Vincenzo came to Canada in December 1951, and he passed away peacefully 3 weeks shy of his 98th birthday.
He leaves his loving wife of 71 years, Palma,...
Giovanni Comuzzi
Nov 12, 2022
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of John, aged 82.
He passed into the arms of God on November 12, 2022. As a husband, son, father, brother and Nonno, he is pre-deceased by his wife Grace, parents Beppi and Catarina and brother Luigino. He is survived by children Laura (Shane), Paula,...
Ryszard (Richard) Jozef Dabrowski
Nov 9, 2022
Funeral Mass:
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM
St. Casimir's Church - 1187 E 27th Ave, Vancouver, V5V 2L7
Interment:
Gardens of Gethsemani
Obituary:
DABROWSKI, Ryszard Jozef (Richard Joseph), passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2022. Ryszard was...
Eduarda Cabral
Nov 8, 2022
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of an incredibly special and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Eduarda Cabral.
Our family was blessed to have her for 93 years and she will be eternally missed beyond words.
She can now rest in comfort and peace in...
William (Bill) John Little
Nov 7, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce Bill’s passing. He is survived by his loving wife, two children and five grandchildren. Bill had a long and successful career in business as a Chartered Accountant. He will be missed by his many long-time friends and family. He always said – “Have Fun!” “Count your Blessings.” We will.
John Lawrence Sullivan
Nov 6, 2022
John Lawrence Sullivan passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, in Surrey, BC at the age of 86.
John is predeceased by his parents Alfred and Mildred Sullivan, his late wife Carol Sullivan, and his son Brian Sullivan. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his sisters Margery (Moulton), Donna (Porteous), Brother Robert (Sullivan) and...
Dr. Oliver, Ruthilda (Ruth) Dean
Nov 3, 2022
Ruth passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 76. Her deep love of her family and her steadfast faith were maintained until the end.
Born in Durban, South Africa, she was predeceased by her father James in 1967 and her mother Mary in 2008.
She is survived by her daughters Tamara (Damian) and Adrienne...
Donna Patricia Young
Oct 31, 2022
Young, Donna Patricia (Gauthier), age 71, passed away peacefully on October 31st at Youville Residence in Vancouver, B.C. Donna was born February 17, 1951 at St Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon to Arthur and Catherine Gauthier. She was the second youngest of a large family where she learned early on about the benefits of strong values, hard work and support...
Irma Nowarre (Née Bachmeier)
Oct 29, 2022
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law Irma Nowarre on the 29th of October, 2022. Irma passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Irma is predeceased by the love of her life Josef. She is survived by her three...
Carmelo Ludovico Renzullo
Oct 26, 2022
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Carmelo Ludovico Renzullo, who passed away peacefully in his family home on October 26, 2022, in his 89th year.
He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 62 years, Raffaela, (née Crescenzo), daughter Frances (Joe) children...
Joan Elizabeth Vanderzalm
Oct 26, 2022
Joan was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, and great-grandmother.
She was born in New Westminster, the 5th of 10 children, growing up on “Douglas Road”. She regaled to her children on how tough her and her siblings were – all with a twinkle in her eye. On September 5, 1956, she married her beloved husband, Nick, and...
Michael Kirk Thomas Harvilla (Watkins)
Oct 25, 2022
Michael Kirk Thomas Harvilla (Watkins) passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 25, 2022, in Coquitlam, BC at the young age of 40 years old.
He was predeceased by his Grandma Joan and Grandpa Bill.
Lovingly survived by his mom, MaryAnne Dubose (Sammy); sisters Jenny Worth, Megan Harvilla, and Erin Froese (Joshua); and five nieces and nephews,...
Joseph Wulmaro D'Mello
Oct 25, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph Wulmaro D’Mello, husband, father, and grandfather.
Joseph (Joe) will be greatly missed by his wife Blanche, his children, Michelle (Nelson), Sidney, Bruce (Anushka), and his grandson, Shane.
All through his life Joe put his family first and left no stone unturned to...
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