Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Mary Elizabeth Beames (Nee Cahill)
May 18, 2021
Mary was born in L’Ardoise on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia proudly to a teaspoon of brandy which was credited to her survival to stave off the Spanish Flu. She is the fifth of eleven children raised on the family farm. As was typical in that era to make room for younger siblings in the homestead, she...
Francesca "Franca" Mamertino
May 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother Franca Mamertino.
Nonna passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
She is predeceased by her Husband Carmelo, Son Riccardo, Father Francesco, Mother...

Peter Matossian
May 16, 2021
Vancouver, BC - Peter Matossian passed away peacefully at home on May 16th, 2021 with his family by his side. Lovingly survived by his beloved wife, Haigo; son Dr. Sebouh Matossian (Becky) and three grandchildren; daughter Mariam Setian (Haro) and three grandchildren; daughter Sarah Matossian; as well as his brothers, sisters and many cherished cousins, relatives and friends in...
Divinia "Bing" Soria Hintay
May 15, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Divinia "Bing" Soria Hintay. She passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 with her husband by her side.
She was the youngest of the 4 children not including the adopted brother. She was predeceased by her parents, oldest sister, brother & adopted brother. Survived by her...
Patricia (Pat) Helen Hawkes (Nee Crotty)
May 15, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Helen Hawkes (nee Crotty) was born 24 October 1938 in McAdam, New Brunswick, and passed away suddenly 15 May 2021 in Vancouver, BC. Lovingly remembered by her children, Ken, Diane Wood (Rick), Al (Lynette) and Tanya Jull (Mike); as well as 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings Ruth (Albert), Jeanette, Brian...
Carlo Martiello
May 14, 2021
In Loving Memory
Carlo Martiello
July 24, 1965 – May 14, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carlo Martiello on May 14, 2021, at the age of 55 devoted, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
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Victoria Kathleen Yvonne Sheinin
May 14, 2021
Victoria Kathleen Yvonne Sheinin passed away on May 14th, 2021, at the age of 82. Predeceased by former husbands: Bob Watson, Doug Reece, and survived by Joe Sheinin.
Victoria is lovingly remembered by her son Grant Sheinin, and partner Allan O’Shea, and Grand-puppy Lucy Sheinin-O’Shea. She was very proud of her Daughter, Bonnie (Wayne) Munro; Grandchildren: Derek...
Ethel Mary Mcaree
May 12, 2021
Ethel passed away peacefully at home on a warm spring afternoon with her husband James and her daughter Dianne by her side. Born and raised in Dublin, Ethel worked for the Irish Sweepstakes before she met the love of her life, James McAree. They married shortly after in 1960. Together they started an adventure to Canada, where they slowly...
Giuseppe Dall'Antonia
May 11, 2021
Rest In Peace Giuseppe Dall’Antonia
Giuseppe Dall’Antonia passed away peacefully May 11, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Dall’Antonia, son and daughter-in-law Roger and Adrienne Dall’Antonia, and three grand children, Aliya, Lianna and Noah Dall’Antonia, as well as his nephews Massimo Dall’Antonia and Stefano Dall’Antonia and his wife Diana, and his niece Loretta...
Gyula Bodog
May 11, 2021
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the peaceful passing of Gyula (Julius) Joszef Bodog at the age of 84.
Gyula is survived by Maria, his loving wife and partner of 59 years, daughters Beata (Istvan) Bagi, Edina (Emmanuel) Medeiros and grandchildren Kristian, Karina, Gabriel and Dylan.
Born in Kecskemet,...
Irene Pauline Przednowek ( Née Goetz)
May 10, 2021
Mrs. Irene Przednowek, age 97, died peacefully Monday morning, May 10th 2021, in her Vancouver home where she lived for 72 years.
Special thanks to those who worked to keep her comfortable at home during the end of her life. She passed away in her bed, by her window, exactly where she wanted to be.
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Brenda Joan Morritt
May 9, 2021
Brenda passed away peacefully to a beautiful sunset over Vancouver with family by her side on Mother’s Day. Born and raised in West Point Grey, the youngest of three sisters, Brenda attended Byng high then Fairview Commerce and worked at Electrical Energy before marrying Bob Morritt in 1957. She was in the RCAF Reserves from 1951-1956 with her best...
Marija Ursić (Nee Mošić)
May 7, 2021
Born in Selca, Brač, Croatia on April 18, 1937, Marija passed away peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021, in Vancouver, Canada at the age of 84. Maria will be sadly missed by Dinko, the love of her life for over 63 years, and by her children Zoran (Pauline) and Ivica “John” as well as her cherished grandchildren Megan and...
Steve Vrlak
May 2, 2021
John Stephen Vrlak (Steve)
“THE GIPPER”
Our best loved dad, grandpa, husband, brother, friend, and business partner. Steve passed away peacefully on May 2nd following an arduous battle with Parkinson’s, dementia, and the consequences of open-heart surgery and stroke. He was hit with an immense challenge and spent many years trying to return...
Michele "Mike" Musacchio
May 2, 2021
Michele “Mike” Musacchio Strigone was born in Maschito, Italy on December 13, 1936.
Mike left his home at 15 years of age to train as a chef and baker in Switzerland where he worked for many years. His career enabled him to travel and work in many countries including the United States, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Mike...
Rose Cunningham
May 1, 2021
It is with love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother, Nana, and Great Nana, Rose Cunningham on May 1st, 2021 at the grand age of 99.
Rose was born in Glenavy, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland on April 21st, 1922. She married James Cunningham in 1951, and they emigrated to Canada in1966 with...
Jacques Joseph Lacasse
Apr 29, 2021
My sweet Jacques died peacefully in my arms on April 29, 2021 at RCH.
Jacques is deeply loved and missed by his wife Catherine (Fleming), little Molly, sister-in-law Peggy and brother-in-law Mac (Jackie).
Lovingly survived by his siblings, Sr. Rollande, Carmen, Ghislaine (Jacques), Réal (Micheline), Micheline (Guy), Ginette (Jacques), Marjolaine, and his god daughter Claudie...
Mernel Elaine Smithe
Apr 28, 2021
Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family at the age of 94. Mernel was predeceased by her cherished husband, Paul, in 2001 after 57 years of marriage. Gone before her are sisters Gladys, Anita and Mae. Mom is dearly and deeply missed by her children, daughter Joan and husband Al, son Jack...
Jadwiga Wojcik (Nee Maczynski)
Apr 25, 2021
Żona, Mama, Babcia, Pra-Babcia
Jadwiga passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25th, 2021.
Jadwiga was predeceased by Alojzy, her husband of 70 years. She is survived by her daughter Joanna Starczynowski (Wieslaw), grandsons Daniel (Anna), Kris (Andrea), granddaughter Monika (Jeraill) and 4 great-grandsons Joshua, Jeremy, Jacob and Benjamin. She is also survived by...
Dianne Lillian Goldsmith
Apr 24, 2021
Dianne pursued her passions for travel, adventure, the outdoors, and service with enthusiasm and heart. She lived a truly full and rewarding life.
A Vancouver native, Dianne was one of few women graduates of UBC’s Faculty of Agriculture (1966) where she majored in soil microbiology. Though her life she continued to take courses at UBC in Asian...
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