Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Dec 31, 2021

Marilyn Lorraine Wickie (nee Graham)

Marilyn passed away peacefully in the early morning light and snow of December 31st, 2021 at the age of 87.

Marilyn was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick on April 20th, 1934, the second child of Ruby and William Graham and the beloved younger sister of Marian (George Rogers).

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Dec 30, 2021

José Ramos Silveira born September 18, 1935 in Ponta Delgada, Flores (Azores) passed away suddenly on December 30, 2021. Predeceased by José (infant brother), second José (infant brother), Maria Ramos (mother), Francisco (infant brother), José Ambrosio (father), Antonio (brother) Edunio (brother), Maria (sister), Ilda (sister). José is survived by wife Maria Eduarda, daughter Sandra (David), son David (Theala Ann),...

Dec 29, 2021

It is with great sorrow that Martin Ford’s family announces his sudden passing at home.  Martin was born in England and came to Canada with his parents and siblings when he was 8. He grew up in Cranbrook, BC, graduating from Mt. Baker Sr. Sec. After a stint with Cranbrook’s then-volunteer ambulance department, Martin moved to Vancouver, joining what...

Dec 29, 2021

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Audrey Armstrong on December 29, 2021, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family, caregivers and doctor.

Audrey was pre-deceased in 2019 by her husband of 71 years Arnold (“Arnie”) Armstrong and is survived by her loving children Nora (Tim), Bradley (Catherine), Michael (Linda) and Caron (Percy),...

Dec 29, 2021

Gabrielle Rosalia Margarit Koehle (nee Spence)

On December 29th, 2021, our beloved Gabrielle was snatched away by an aggressive brain cancer after just 4 short months. Philosopher Marcel Proust said, “We say that the hour of death cannot be forecast, but when we say this, we imagine that hour as placed in an obscure and distant future.”  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...