OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Antun "Tony" Peric

Antun "Tony" Peric

Dec 26, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Antun ‘Tony’ Peric, 79 years of age, who passed gently in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 26, 2021 as the snow fell silently over New Westminster. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Jelica, children Robert, Anita...

Caroline Margaret Kohse

Caroline Margaret Kohse

Dec 26, 2021

Caroline passed away aged 97 in the loving presence of her family.  Mourning her passing are her daughter Casseda Parsons (Terry) and granddaughter Maggie; son Dr. Larry Kohse (Rita), grandson William Kohse, grandson Robert Kohse (Julie Anne) and great-grandson Logan; and many extended family members, neighbours and friends.  Caroline was predeceased by her husband Captain Fred Kohse, daughters Valerie...

Pacita Gutkowski (Nee Bautista)

Pacita Gutkowski (Nee Bautista)

Dec 26, 2021

Pacita Gutkowski (nee Bautista) passed away peacefully on the evening of December 26, 2021 at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC. She was 73.

Pacita was born on May 27, 1948 in Luna, La Union, Philippines. Predeceased by her husband, Adam, her father, Catalino Sr., and sibling, Catalino Jr., Pacita was the eldest of 11 children, six...

Peter Shackley

Peter Shackley

Dec 25, 2021

Born December 5, 1938, in Manchester, England, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021 at Langley Memorial Hospital in Langley B.C. Canada.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan, children Rod (Kaori) and Kyle (Danielle) and grandchildren, Mya and Nicholas.  He is predeceased by his mother Mabel, father James, sister Maureen (Derek) and survived by his...

Douglas Russell

Douglas Russell

Dec 24, 2021

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Douglas after battling cancer for several years. He was 73.

Doug leaves behind his family as well as many beloved friends and neighbours far and wide.

Doug loved all sports, especially Baseball, sharing his passion with the neighbourhood kids. He also had a great interest...

Louise Elisiv Sylvia Andersson

Louise Elisiv Sylvia Andersson

Dec 23, 2021

Louise Elisiv Sylvia Andersson(nee Danielsson) passed on December 23, 2021 after a wonderfully full life. Louise and her twin, Ella (predeceased 2020) were born in Sweden, February 29, 1924 to Ellen and Hilmar, and came to live in Lacomb, Alberta in 1927. Raised on a farm with 6 siblings, Inga, Olaf, Ethel, Bill, Ella and Lillian, Louise loved horses...

Juan Isabel Aguilar

Juan Isabel Aguilar

Dec 23, 2021

Juan Isabel Aguilar born on November 5, 1951, in San Salvador, El Salvador passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 23rd at Royal Columbian Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family having fought a long battle with leukemia. He was a strong

warrior who overcame many serious health conditions with the best attitude. Unfortunately,...

Helena (Lena) Patricia King (Nee Keaveney)

Helena (Lena) Patricia King (Nee Keaveney)

Dec 22, 2021

Lena, at age 91, passed away December 22, 2021, at Peace Arch Hospital after a sudden illness.

Fondly remembered by spouse Basil; daughters Lorraine (Michael), Sheila (Doug), Deirdre (John), son Brian (Jill); grandchildren Monique (Kevin), Brendan (Philippa), Markus (Sharon), Sarah (Dom), Jessamine, Amy, Cole, Tiernan and Evelyn; sisters Philomena and Josephine and brother Patrick Joseph (PJ) in...

Beryl Marion Henderson

Beryl Marion Henderson

Dec 22, 2021

Beryl Marion Henderson (née Minifie) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021, after 95 years filled with love, travel and adventure. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 74 years William (Bill) Richard Henderson, daughter Joan Oystensen (John), grandchildren Jason Thomas, Megan Thomas (Mark) and Brittany Parmentier (Maxime), great-granddaughter Alix Parmentier, sister Marjorie Deg (Walter), and sister-in-law...

Peter Schatz

Peter Schatz

Dec 21, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father Peter Schatz.

He passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at the age of 94.

Son of Frank and Christina Schatz, Peter was born and raised in Holdfast, Saskatchewan.  He was the 4th of 13 children.  At 18 years of age,...

Christopher Gayling Chong

Christopher Gayling Chong

Dec 20, 2021

Known to many as either Chris, Mr. Chong or Coach Chong passed away surrounded by family in Laurel Place Hospice in Surrey, British Columbia. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Solrun and his loving children Andy Chong, Michael Chong (Kristy), Brian Chong (Kate), Laura Lipon (Gary) and his beloved grandchildren Tiana, Cameron, Hayden, Spencer, Emery, Quinton, Adelynn...

Walter Vladimir Romanko

Walter Vladimir Romanko

Dec 19, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Romanko announce his passing on Sunday December 19, 2021. He passed peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock BC. Walter was born to Steve and Mary Romanko on April 18, 1932, in Alvena, Saskatchewan where he spent his early years. He attended the University of Saskatchewan to study...

Lilian (Pinki) Blacharski

Lilian (Pinki) Blacharski

Dec 18, 2021

Lilian aka Pinki, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 18th at home of an undiagnosed double pulmonary embolism.

Predeceased by her father Kazimierz (Local 97), Pinki leaves behind a heartbroken mother Florentyna, who just celebrated her 99th birthday and big sister Annette along with family and friends scattered globally in Canada, USA, France and Poland.

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Pauline Lipp

Pauline Lipp

Dec 15, 2021

Pauline Lipp passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2021, at Braddan Private Hospital at the age of 95 years old. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas, sister Jane, and brothers Steve and Walter. She is lovingly remembered by daughters Cindy, Janet (Jeff), and Joanne (Kelly), grandchildren Jessica, Kyla and Rylee and her surviving sisters Anne...

Eleanor Mary (Meg) Parr

Eleanor Mary (Meg) Parr

Dec 14, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Meg was born in Victoria to Cyril and Mamie (nee Snowsell) Jones and grew up in Fairfield with her adored siblings Peter and Pam, who were 11 and 8 when Meg was born. She was a well loved little girl with many friends of all ages. It was not a wealthy home but...

Bernie Wittig

Bernie Wittig

Dec 13, 2021

Wittig, Bernard Gregory – Born July 23, 1952 in Ingersoll Ontario, passed away peacefully from cancer on December 13, 2021 at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C., while surrounded by his loving family.

Bernie was a 1974 graduate of St Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ontario and moved with the love of his life, Miriam (Mozetich) Wittig,...

Sortome, Frances Elizabeth

Sortome, Frances Elizabeth

Dec 13, 2021

My lovely, vibrant mother, in her 100th year, passed away peacefully at Blenheim Lodge. She decided it was time to go and went on her own terms. The lack of socialization and isolation due to covid restrictions was very hard on her.

She was born in Kimberley, in the family home which was one of the houses...

Bernhard Theodor Strotmann

Bernhard Theodor Strotmann

Dec 12, 2021

Bernie passed away suddenly at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Dec. 12, 2021, after several years of declining health.

He is predeceased by his parents Heinrich and Bernardine (Weghaus), all 4 siblings Heinz, Marika, Agnes and Joseph and tragically, by his youngest son Norman (1971).

Bernie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anita and...

Nellie Irene (Nee Mcgrath) Lawson

Nellie Irene (Nee Mcgrath) Lawson

Dec 10, 2021

We are sad to announce the passing of Nellie Lawson.

Nellie passed Dec.10, 2021 at 2 a.m. quietly and at peace, from natural causes while residing at George Derby Centre in Burnaby. Nellie was not alone. Her son Robert was as close as conditions allowed leading up to and during her decline.

Nellie was born...

Rita Margaret Jones Eleiter

Rita Margaret Jones Eleiter

Dec 9, 2021

Rita Margaret Jones Eleiter was the youngest of Henry and Emma Jones’ 12 children. The Joneses were a big, happy and loving family and mum loved regaling everyone with stories from her working-class childhood. Her happy memories are a testament to the resilience of the Jones family, considering the hardships of life before and during the war, and the...

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