OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Freda Margaret Mildred (Peggy) Beaupre

Freda Margaret Mildred (Peggy) Beaupre

Oct 14, 2021

Peggy Beaupre (nee Perkes), born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on October 6, 1927, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Peggy was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1988 and daughter Cindy in 1982.  She is survived by her two daughters:  Naomi (Ian) and Terry (Brian) and son Rick (Sandra) along with her four grandchildren:  Toban and...

Josephine Sau Shan Khoo

Josephine Sau Shan Khoo

Oct 12, 2021

Josephine Sau Shan Khoo (Law) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 12th in Vancouver, B.C. at the young age of 61.

She is survived by her loving husband Tony and three daughters, Amanda, Isabelle (Brett), and Tara, who will miss her greatly. Josephine will also be missed and remembered by her mother, Teresa and her sisters Cecilia...

Rita Marguerite Ayotte

Rita Marguerite Ayotte

Oct 11, 2021

Rita M. Ayotte was born the youngest of six children to Joseph Seguin and Albertine Cote in New Liskeard, Ontario on November 10, 1923.

She passed away in her home in Vancouver on October 11, 2021 at the age of 97.

Rita was a kind & generous soul, known to have a very warm smile...

Alfred Josef Ehses

Alfred Josef Ehses

Oct 11, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce Alfred’s passing after a brave battle with cancer.

Alfred was born in Zeltingen, Germany and immigrated to Canada by ship in 1956 where he quickly cultivated lifelong friendships.  After completing training to become a professional baker he enjoyed a 40-year career working for Super Value and Safeway.

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Joan Elizabeth Scott

Joan Elizabeth Scott

Oct 10, 2021

Joan died peacefully at Westminster House in South Surrey, predeceased by her loving husband Lynn.

She is survived by her children Patricia Markwick (Peter), David (Ann), Peter (Tracy), Nancy Arsenault (Wayne), 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother.

Special thanks to the staff at...

Roderick Leroy Prentice

Roderick Leroy Prentice

Oct 10, 2021

Roderick Leroy Prentice passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, leaving behind wife Vera, children Gail, Mark (Karen), Wendy (Morris), Randy (Carm), grandchildren Blake, Marlo, Justine, Austin, Tonya, Farrah, Cora, Daelyn and great-grandchildren Bennett, Lola, Rocco and Mara.  He is also survived by his sister Gail and sister-in-law Betty.

Rod was born in Chamberlain, Saskatchewan on June 9,...

Mary Rita Barry

Mary Rita Barry

Oct 9, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Mary Rita (Sam) Barry (AKA Rita, MR, Mare, Marita and even "Red" at times- hair colour, not politics) after a long fight with cancer surrounded by family in the early morning of Saturday, October 9th, 2021. She was the "glue" that kept her large family...

Elizabeth Adela Chavez

Elizabeth Adela Chavez

Oct 9, 2021

In loving memory of Elizabeth Chavez, who died October 9, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Liz was born Nov 2, 1968, in Lima Peru to Juila and Fransico Chavez. She was the youngest of four and attended elementary and high school in Lima where she graduated with honors. She excelled in gymnastics, swimming, and volleyball.

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Barry Mckee

Barry Mckee

Oct 8, 2021

Dr. Barry Thomas Andrew McKee was born May 21, 1940, on Eagle Lake, in Machar Township, Ontario and was raised in Owen Sound, Ontario. He studied physics at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec and completed his MSc and PhD at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here he met his wife of 54 years, Margaret (Bennett) and they began...

Averil S. Kennedy

Averil S. Kennedy

Oct 8, 2021

Our dear Mom, Averil Kennedy, 89, passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

She was born and raised in East Vancouver, the youngest child of Ethel Victoria and David William James.  Averil was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Bob (2019) of 63 years, and her siblings Edna, Ethel, Billy and Mavis.  She is...

Peter Graham Bowie

Peter Graham Bowie

Oct 8, 2021

Peter was taken from us suddenly on October 8, 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Florence and James, his father-in-law Otto Klein, his brothers-in-law Helmut Klein, Arthur Abt and Harry Jacobse. Peter was deeply loved and will be missed by his wife of 41 years, Traudy Klein. They met at Lions Gate Hospital and...

Simone Paula Knutson

Simone Paula Knutson

Oct 6, 2021

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we share that Simone Paula Knutson (nee Brisson) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6 at the age of 99. Simone was predeceased by her husband Harold Knutson on February 5, 2020. Simone will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Diane Sutherland. Simone also leaves behind two grandchildren Moy Sutherland...

Ingeborg Maria Choutka

Ingeborg Maria Choutka

Oct 5, 2021

Born in Tyrol, Austria, Inge arrived in Canada in 1958 after a 3-year stint in Afghanistan.

She will forever be remembered for her talents: singing, baking, cooking, gardening, and for her generous hospitality, fashion sense and her humorous, entertaining stories.

Inge was predeceased by her husband Fritz in 2006. She will be missed by her...

Christopher R D Baddeley

Christopher R D Baddeley

Oct 4, 2021

Farewell to Christopher Baddeley, September 28, 1939- October 4, 2021 Chris was born in Liverpool and his family moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) when he was 11 years old becoming a Rhodesian for life! He was proud to be a Chaplin High School old boy and it was a highlight for him to attend the 100-year anniversary celebrations...

Adeline Pui-Yuk Cheng

Adeline Pui-Yuk Cheng

Oct 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to loving mother, grandmother, and sister Adeline Pui-Yuk Cheng on Oct 4, 2021.

A devoted Roman Catholic since her teens in China, she was known for her generosity and strong faith, and was an active member of her church communities in Hong Kong and Vancouver. Together with her...

Doreen Cecelia Monaghan

Doreen Cecelia Monaghan

Oct 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Doreen Cecelia Monaghan on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while in her 84th year of life. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Her battle with health issues in recent years demonstrated her courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered...

Mary Theresa Ammerlaan (Nee) Cunningham

Mary Theresa Ammerlaan (Nee) Cunningham

Oct 2, 2021

Mary Theresa Ammerlaan (nee) Cunningham, passed peacefully on Oct. 2, 2021, at the age of 93.

Mary was a loving and thoughtful Mom who was truly devoted to her children and grand children. She always gave of herself to all her friends and anybody in need. She will be missed by all.

Mary is survived...

Maria Adelia Martins

Maria Adelia Martins

Sep 30, 2021

Maria was born on May 31st 1935 in Covao Da Carvalha, Mira De Aire, Portugal. At age 86 she died peacefully with her children at her side on September 30th 2021. She now joins the love of her life and late husband Agostinho Inacio Martins and is survived by five children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She touched...

Margaret Bernice Duns

Margaret Bernice Duns

Sep 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Marg), wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was born in Saskatoon in 1925 and lived most of her adult life in Vancouver. Marg will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack Duns, her sons Bob, Doug (Leilani), Jim (Judy), and Steve (Maureen) and her daughter...

Margaret Shearer (Née) Macvey

Margaret Shearer (Née) Macvey

Sep 26, 2021

On the evening of September 26, 2021, a shade of colour went missing from this world, when Margaret, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and Aunty, died peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital, due to complications from a long history of cardiac disease. She fought valiantly, until the end, as was true to her courageous spirit.

Margaret...

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