Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Betty Jean Davies
May 7, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Davies on May 7, 2022. Betty was born in Vancouver on June 17, 1931. She was the oldest daughter born to Ed and Jean Olson. She spent her early childhood in the Queen Charlotte Islands and her teenage years schooling in California. Her family settled in the...
David C.W. Reid
May 4, 2022
David passed away peacefully at home in his 92nd year with his loving family by his side. He lived the first 90 years of his life with a twinkle in his eye, a glass of wine in his hand, abundant health, love, and happiness, only succumbing to ill health the last two years of his life. David enjoyed life...
William (Bill Sr.) Vincent Welch
May 2, 2022
We are broken hearted to acknowledge the passing of our loving father William Vincent Welch on May 2, 2022 at the age of 85 years.
He was predeceased by his wife Theresa, and his brother John. Dad's loving and genuine kindness, towards all, will perpetually endure through his blessed family and all his exceptional friends.
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Emmy Katzberg
May 2, 2022
Emmy passed away peacefully, with her family around her, on Monday, May 2, 2022, after a short illness. Born in Utrecht, The Netherlands on November 30, 1940. Predeceased by her son, Daniel in 1984. Lovingly survived by her daughter Cindy and son Bradley (Jenn), grandchildren Jonathan, Tyler (Clara Jane), Christian (Krissy), Chaz (Corra) and Danielle. Predeceased by her older...
Caroline Clasina Diana Schellekens
Apr 28, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline Clasina Diana Schellekens. Caroline was born October 2, 1968, in Richmond B.C. and passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022, after a very courageous battle with cancer.
Caroline is survived by her loving husband Craig, son Kyle, mother Clasina and brother Harold (Cynthia) as well...
Michael John Welch
Apr 25, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Michael John Welch on Monday, April 25th at the age of 60 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Rosemary and John, who he loved dearly and was extremely close to. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his Aunt Mary, his brothers Phil (Francine), Greg (Rhona),...
Donna Louise Hossack
Apr 25, 2022
Donna Louise Hossack, age 91, died at Vancouver General Hospital on April 25, 2022.
Beloved mother of Anne and Carl Rosenberg, Donna is predeceased by her parents, Donald Ross Hossack and Florence Elvena Hossack, her sister Joan Bernd, and her brother William R. Hossack. Also left to cherish her memory are her sister Anne Churchley; her daughter-in-law...
Nellie O'Hara
Apr 21, 2022
The O’Hara/Dean families regret to announce the passing of their mother, Nellie O’Hara (Moufarrege) who went to the Lord on April 21st, 2022.
Nellie was born on December 18th, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec and was the youngest of 7 children, all of whom pre-deceased her. Her mother was from Lebanon and her father from Syria. Nellie lived...
Margot Talney
Apr 21, 2022
On April 21, 2022 we said goodbye to our beautiful Mom, Grandma, sister, aunt, friend and neighbour, Margot Talney. She was a very unique, humble and unassuming person who touched so many people with her kindness, generosity, her edgy sense of humour and fun-loving nature, her integrity, her devotion, and her extraordinary talent and skill as a violinist. She...
Joyce Williams
Apr 20, 2022
Joyce (Sokalski) Williams
Joyce Williams passed away peacefully in her home at 2:15 pm on April 20, 2022 at the age of 92, surrounded by loved ones. She was married to Daniel Williams who passed more than 30 years ago.
Following Dan's death, Joyce dedicated her life to her 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren,...
Adelina Cardarelli
Apr 19, 2022
Adelina born October 31,1929, in Civitanova Del Sannio, Italy, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022.
She is predeceased by her husband Antonio, sisters Ida, Maria, and Pasqualina, brothers Francesco and Luigi. Adelina will be deeply missed by her devoted daughter Linda, her most treasured grandsons Joey, Tony and Giuliano, her sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, extended family...
Dr George William Keith Donaldson
Apr 19, 2022
Keith died peacefully on 19 April in Vancouver of cancer of the prostate, with Gay and their girls by his side.
Born at Althash farm in North-East Scotland on March 20, 1937, Keith grew up in the Orkney Islands and Grantown-on-Spey before studying medicine at Edinburgh University. While working at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary he met and...
Joseph Andrew Garisto
Apr 17, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joey at Canuck Place surrounded by the love of his family.
Joey is survived by his parents Andrew and Brittany, his big sister Isabella, his paternal grandparents Mike and Nancy and his maternal grandparents Jim and Carol Vukets.
Joey was born on June...
Morris Dubois
Apr 15, 2022
“… I’d trade all my tomorrows, for a single yesterday …”
Morris (Maurice Walter Joseph) Dubois died on April 15, 2022. He is survived by his husband, Rick; sisters-in-law Arlene and Karen; brother-in-law Allan; brothers Victor and Aime; cousin Anita; and nieces Joanne, Kelly and Kimberly. He was predeceased by his father (Alfred), mother (Yvonne),...
Maria Eduarda Avelar (Nee Espinola)
Apr 14, 2022
Maria passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Maria is survived by her husband Jorge (3rd degree Knight), her children Sandy, Elisabete (Nick) and Kevin (Mandy), her grandchildren Anthony, Frankie, Nikko, Mattias, Dashiell and Audrey, her sisters Maria Amparo and Armanda and her brother John.
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Mark Edward Kusnir
Apr 14, 2022
Mark was a writer, editor, traveller, chef, photographer, musician, teacher and perpetually curious. Like the Byzantine era he was so fascinated by, he was multi-faceted and embodied both Western and Eastern sensibilities. He was baptized in the Catholic Church but practised Buddhism later in life; he enjoyed intellectual pursuits while also maintaining a daily meditation routine.
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Giovanna (Gianna) Maria Barbon
Apr 12, 2022
Giovanna (Gianna) Maria Barbon (née Zanatta) passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Gianna is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Sergio Barbon; beloved children Elaine Bremner (Andrew) and Enrico Barbon (Rolande); and will be lovingly remembered as “nonna” by grandchildren Abby, Marisa, River, Ellis and...
Maria (Krische) Hensel
Apr 10, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Maria was born in the village of Russbach in the German-speaking enclave of Gottschee in Yugoslavia, in what is now Slovenia. She was the third child of Aloisia and Johann Krische but with her older siblings dying as infants, she became...
Ada Elsie Hastie (Anuroff)
Apr 7, 2022
On April 7th, 2022, at the age of 95, we said goodbye to the queen of our hearts.
Ada Elsie Hastie (Anuroff) was born January 22, 1927, in Vancouver, BC to the late Nicholas and Elsie (Higham) Anuroff. Predeceased by her husband Duncan Hastie (2007), she leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children and their spouses,...
Jean Elizabeth Adelaide Lamb (Né Macmillan)
Apr 6, 2022
Jean was born in Calgary, Alberta on August 7th, 1928, the seventh and eventually middle child of thirteen. This large family, expanded by nieces, nephews and three children of her own would be the cherished centre of her life. She was a generous and fiercely loyal mom, sister, daughter and wife. Her compassion and kindness extended beyond family to...
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