Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Freda May Fransen
Jul 25, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share the unexpected passing of Freda May Fransen. Our beloved wife, mother, Grandma, Auntie and friend. With her family by her side, Freda passed away peacefully on Sunday the 25th July in Richmond General Hospital. Freda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Philip;...
Carmelina Corsi Cusano
Jul 25, 2021
The heartbeat is the sound of life and for Carmelina Corsi Cusano that heartbeat stopped at 3:45 p.m. on July 25. There are certain people in our lives who simply make the world a better place. Who inspire and encourage us. Who shows us just how good life can be. This was Carmelina. Born in Cascalenda, Campobasso, Italy, Carmelina...
Mike Bakaway
Jul 25, 2021
With heavy hearts the loving family of Mike Bakaway announce the peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa on July 25, 2021, at the age of 97.
Mike was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan and was the 2nd oldest of 11 children of Pete and Dora; with 6 boys and 5 girls. Mike, a left-handed...
Ron Gatto
Jul 23, 2021
Ron Gatto passed away July 23 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Norma, father of Lisa, Deena (Chris), Andrea, Tanya (Mike). Papa to Lauren, Tyus, Dylan, Ryan, Kealy, Noah, Saje, Olivia, Justin. Brother of Robert (Paul). Born in Vancouver 1933. Dedicated employee of Dueck GM for 49 years. Known for his kind and gentle soul. Funeral Mass at St....
Bernardine Mary Costanzo
Jul 23, 2021
Our beloved Bernardine passed peacefully into Eternal Life on July 23, 2021.
She will be ever loved and sadly missed by her sister, Roberta, brothers Phillip, Til, and Christopher, and dear friends, Paul and Grace. She is fondly remembered by extended family and friends, especially cousin Pat. Bernardine is predeceased by her loving parents, Attilio and Janet...
Ian Joseph Gushue
Jul 22, 2021
On this day, July 22, 2021, Ian lost his fight with his demons and went to live with his family in heaven.
He fought a tough fight and will be sorely missed by his loving mom, Sandra (aka Sandi) Benson (Greg), uncles: Wayne (Callie) and Gary (Mary); aunt Joan Best Gushue, uncle Tom, aunts: Aggie (Frank), Rachael,...
Susan Alene Schoenhals
Jul 19, 2021
Susan Alene Schoenhals passed away on July 19, 2021, at the age of 51. She is survived by her husband Edwin Kaczor, sons Sacha and Soren, mother Dorenda Bailey, father Paul Schoenhals, brother Ryan (Kathryn), sister Karyn (Hughe), grandmother Bernice Stirton, mother-in-law Jean Kaczor, sisters-in law Anne Marie (Todd), and Alicia (Scott)and many loving friends and extended family members....
Carl Chiko
Jul 19, 2021
Carl Chiko, son of Harry and Agatha (Siemens) Chiko, was born January 18, 1929, in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth, and two daughters: Karen (Doug) Fitzpatrick and Janice Crombie; three grandchildren: Laura and Jocelyn Fitzpatrick and Steven (Tammy) Crombie; cousins and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his parents, Harry (1985) and Agatha...
Dr. Sixto Castelltort Tinio
Jul 18, 2021
DR. SIXTO CASTELLTORT TINIO passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the age of 88 in Vancouver, BC. He is predeceased (2013) by his wife Emma and will be lovingly remembered by his children Marilu (Val), Jun, Gerry, and Marissa (Chris); grandsons Jovy (Carmen), Justin, and Gabby; and great-grandchildren Avery and Lucas.
Sixto was born...

Peter Tse King Leung
Jul 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Leung announce his passing peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2021 at the age of 87.
Peter is survived by his 3 children: David (Amy), John (Nancy), Jenny (Allan) and his 5 grandchildren: Ethan, Nathan, Christopher, Alyssia and Joshua. He is survived by his wife Pui...
Authur Owen Erwin
Jul 16, 2021
Aurthur Owen Erwin, 89, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Owen was born April 15, 1932, in Victoria BC to Ellen and Carl Erwin.
Owen is survived by his partner Purita Townsend, his eight children: Glynis Langford (Paul), Shaun White (Dave), Michael Erwin (Katie), David Erwin (Linda), Joanna Rasmussen,...
Ramiro Baptista Nunes
Jul 16, 2021
Ramiro Baptista Nunes peacefully entered eternal rest on July 16th, 2021. He was born May 23rd, 1938, on the island of Corvo in the Azores. It was here on the island he met his wife Salomé and were married on November 27th, 1958. They welcomed their first child, Gil, in 1959 and Julie joined the family in 1961. In...
Maria Marta Grant ( Née Redruello)
Jul 14, 2021
Maria Marta Grant neé Redruello passed away peacefully in Vancouver, Canada in the early hours of Wednesday July 14th, 2021, after an extended period of illness which she faced with great fortitude. She will be sorely missed and cherished by husband Callum and children Alexander and Fiona to whom she was devoted. She will also be deeply missed by...
Hubert Bohm
Jul 12, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend Hubert Bohm. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Theresia, their sons Wolfgang (Anke) and Wilfred (Amanda), grandchildren Brittany (Matthew), Caitlin (Brian), Rebecca, Eric, Samantha, Elina, and Henrik, and great grandchildren David, Emily, and Isabelle. Hubert was born at...
Salvatore Cuomo
Jul 11, 2021
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of our much-loved father and Nonno Salvatore in his 95th year. He was predeceased by his precious daughter Lia in 1991, and by his parents and two siblings. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 64 years, Maria, loving daughter Anna, son-in-law Ken, beloved grand-children Lia, Kayla,...
Coby Markwat
Jul 8, 2021
MARKWAT, Coby of New Westminster, passed away July 8, 2021, at Royal Columbian Hospital, after a courageous battle with a sudden terminal illness. Thank you to the staff of Emergency and 6 South for their compassionate care. Coby was born in the Netherlands on July 3, 1931 and had her 90th birthday in hospital. Coby and her husband and...
Rev. William Somerville
Jul 8, 2021
July 8, 2021, passed away after years of preaching the Gospel through the mystery of his long illness. Father Bill was born October 16, 1938 and ordained a priest on May 17, 1969. Remembered by his brother Patrick, nieces, nephews and many friends, especially those of St. Patrick’s Parish. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 20 at Holy Rosary...
James Mark Egan
Jul 7, 2021
James Mark Egan, of Burnaby, B.C., known as “Mark”, passed away at the age of 73 years. Mark will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife, Shirley, his daughter, Sara (Justin) and his precious grandson, Cole. Mark often was described as unique and one of a kind, made a difference to all who knew him! Survived and fondly...

Pui King Fung Ho
Jul 5, 2021
Pui King Fung Ho passed away peacefully on July 5 in Vancouver BC surrounded by family. She was born in Liangxizhen, Enping, China on Oct 6 1929. She was predeceased by her husband Hoo Sheung and son John. Survived by sons Vincent (Susan), Ray (Cate), Wai (Janice); daughters Yin (Craig), Susan (Glenn); eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren who...
Emma Agnes Spinder
Jul 1, 2021
Emma Spinder (née Markwart) passed away just shy of her 99th birthday at her care home, with her daughters Carol and Sharon by her side. She will be dearly missed, but not forgotten.
Born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan July 17, 1922, she grew up on a farm. Her eldest brother drove the one-horse open sleigh to school in...
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