OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Dr. Prafulla Margaret Tellis Coelho

Dr. Prafulla Margaret Tellis Coelho

Jan 22, 2025

Dr. Prafulla Margaret Tellis Coelho died peacefully on January 22, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was 88 years old. She is survived by her daughter Trudy Ann, sons Roy and Glen. Grandmother of Trevor, Rowan, Daniel, Sydney, Sophia and Luke. 

Prafulla was born in India into a Hindu family. 

Her Indian name means : Ever Blooming

She grew up in Goa, when...

Pauline Teglasi

Pauline Teglasi

Jan 21, 2025

Pauline Teglasi (née Bouchard) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 21, 2025, at the age of 79. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Martin and her sister Muriel.

Born in Chicoutimi, Québec, Pauline was the youngest of seven children, sharing a special bond with her twin sister Jeannine. The family later moved to the Eastern Townships,...

Madeleine Aimee Bourgouin, Wife of Peter Reimer

Madeleine Aimee Bourgouin, Wife of Peter Reimer

Jan 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Madeleine Aimee Bourgouin of MSA. She was born and raised in Winnipeg to Madeline Mooney and Dr. Jean Bourgouin. 

Madeleine went to school in St. Boniface and then to St. Paul’s College. She then went to Toronto to get her teacher’s certificate. She taught French for 35 years and retired...

Rosemary Harkins

Rosemary Harkins

Jan 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Rosemary Harkins on January 20, 2025 at Vancouver General Hospital. She died peacefully surrounded by love. Rosemary was born April 17, 1937 in Gainsborough, England. She was a very strong woman who fought through illness and physical disability as a result of childhood...

Fouad (Fred) Krayem

Fouad (Fred) Krayem

Jan 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fouad Krayem, who peacefully left us on Jan 19, 2025. A loving husband and father, Fred touched many lives and will be greatly missed. In Honor of Fred, and In lieu of flowers, the Krayem Family would like to invite you to make a donation to the Saint John Paul II Academy. Fred...

Gabriele Cocco

Gabriele Cocco

Jan 18, 2025

Gabriele Cocco passed away peacefully on January 18 in Burnaby at the age of 75.

Predeceased by Raffiel, Elenora, and Rosemary He will be sadly missed and is survived by the ones he loved.

Memorial Service February 7th, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Columbia-Bowell Chapel at 219 6th street, New Westminster, BC*Reception to follow Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Burnaby.

In lieu of flowers,...

Darryl Franklin Staples

Darryl Franklin Staples

Jan 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Darryl Franklin Staples on January 17th, 2025. He was an accomplished and dedicated businessman owning a successful employee benefits consulting company in Vancouver for over 40 years. Darryl loved his business, especially his personal connections with his long-term clients and insurance representatives.

Darryl was guided by loyalty and business...

Jamie Boughen

Jamie Boughen

Jan 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that Jamie took his last breath with his wife of 32 years, Jennifer by his side after health struggles over the last couple of years. Predeceased by his Mum and Dad, Mary & Jim Boughen and sister-in-law, Jane Carson, Jamie leaves behind his treasured children, son Daimien Boughen (Barbara Strougal) and grandchildren, Verana, Thorin &...

Michael Allan Talbot

Michael Allan Talbot

Jan 14, 2025

Michael (Mike) Allan Talbot passed away unexpectedly on January 14th, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born on October 1st, 1943 in St. Alban’s, England, to Edwin and Margaret (née Dewdney) Talbot. He was later joined by his younger sister, Catherine. He was a steadfast father, doting grandfather, beloved brother, and dear friend. He will be greatly missed...

Dr. Brigitta O’Regan

Dr. Brigitta O’Regan

Jan 14, 2025

“Death . . . brings us into absolute and passionate presence with all that is here, that is natural, that is love. Death stands before eternity and says YES.” — Rainer Maria Rilke 

Our mother, Dr. Brigitta O’Regan, passed away embraced by loved ones on January 14th, 2025. Mum, Grandma, we thank you for all you have given to our family:...

Harold J. Phillips

Harold J. Phillips

Jan 14, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Harold James Phillips on 14 January 2025.

Harold was born in Liverpool, England on 29 June 1934 to Harold and Lilian Phillips, the eldest of their four children. After passing the infamous eleven-plus exam, he attended Bootle Grammar School for Boys, where he excelled in his studies. Awarded a state scholarship in 1952,...

Lee Peng Tan

Lee Peng Tan

Jan 13, 2025

Tan Lee Peng 

Passed away peacefully on the 13th of January 2025 at the age of 95, 

Tan Lee Peng came from humble beginnings in Alor Setar, Malaysia. She was the third daughter of a family of ten and was determined to establish herself in the small town she grew up in. 

A woman ahead of her time, Lee Ping dreamed of being...

Phyllis Jeanne Plenderleith

Phyllis Jeanne Plenderleith

Jan 13, 2025

Phyllis was born in Washington DC to Ruby and George Phillip Johnson. She graduated from Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College and completed training as a medical laboratory technologist at George Washington University Hospital. It was there that she met Ian, a medical student entering his final year of medical school. They married in 1958, after Ian’s graduation before friends and...

Alido Cividino

Alido Cividino

Jan 12, 2025

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alido Cividino, loving husband to Angela Cividino, father to Carlo (Dorothy), Ben (Margaret) and Lia (Grant), and Nonno to Karli, Kira, Cameron, Jaelyn, Brady, and Anya. Born in Flaibano, Udine, Italy on March 18th, 1952, he immigrated to Canada in 1975. Alido loved working with his hands and was...

Peter Donald Collinson

Peter Donald Collinson

Jan 11, 2025

Peter Donald Collinson, 89, of Cloverdale, British Columbia, passed into eternity on January 11, 2025 at the Czorny Alzheimer Centre, where he had lived for the past 8 years. 

He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Alice and wife Marjorie. 

Peter is survived by his daughters Sharon (Andreas), Linda, Patricia (Michael) and Diane, as well as his grandchildren Kevin, Michael, Sebastian,...

Dr. Raja Theodore Abboud

Dr. Raja Theodore Abboud

2025

In memory of my beloved father Dr. Raja Theodore Abboud.

A Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm at St Joseph the Damascene Antiochian Orthodox Church 11706 96 Ave, Delta, BC, V4C 3W7 Canada.

My mother Afifi Obeid Abboud and I, Theodore Raja Abboud and the family invite friends and loved ones to join us in prayers. 

In lieu...

Donald Weylie Hudspeth

Donald Weylie Hudspeth

2025

A good man, Donald Weylie Hudspeth (Don) passed away Jan 7, 2025. Don was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents, and by his older brothers Ted and Robert; survived by his brother Murray (Arlene) and his sister Lynne (William) and cousins Bev, Bruce and Brian (Ellen).

Grieving his loss is his wife of thirty-four years Chantal, along...

Jean Patricia Matthews

Jean Patricia Matthews

Jan 7, 2025

Our beloved Mum and Gran, Jean Patricia Matthews (nee Mills) passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on January 7, 2025 at the age of 93. 

 A long-time resident of White Rock, Jean was born in Brigg, England and emigrated to Canada in 1963 with her husband and young son. Jean was predeceased by her husband Geoff, and early widowhood at...

Paul Martin Pelletreau

Paul Martin Pelletreau

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Paul Martin Pelletreau, who passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 62. 

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Madeleine Pelletreau. Paul will be lovingly missed by his wife Rhonda of 34 years, his children Erin (Brandon), Matthew (Hayley), and Monica, along with his cherished grandchildren...

Kai Chuen Kam 甘介川

Kai Chuen Kam 甘介川

Jan 5, 2025

Kai Chuen Kam, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, passed away on January 5, 2025, in Vancouver, where he had touched countless lives with his passion for teaching and art. Born on May 15, 1931, in Shun-Tak, Kai was not only a devoted teacher of English but also a passionate instructor of calligraphy at Vancouver's Chinese Cultural Centre....

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