OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Loretta Caroline Zingle (Nee Belzer)

Loretta Caroline Zingle (Nee Belzer)

Apr 24, 2021

With sadness we announce the loss of our mother Carol Zingle at the age of 80 on April 24, 2021 in Surrey, BC, with three of her children, a granddaughter, her sister, and daughter-in-law by her side. Carol is predeceased by her husband, Glen; her parents, Jack and Mary; her brother John; and her grandson Thomas.

Carol...

Minerva Pescadera

Minerva Pescadera

Apr 23, 2021

Minerva (Minette) Piguierda Pescadera passed away peacefully with her nephew by her side on April 23rd, 2020 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 77.

She was born in Pototan, Iloilo Philippines on November 19, 1943 to Jovito Pescadera & Perpetua Piguierda. Minette attended CPU for her Pre - Nursing course and took her Nursing Internship at...

Giuseppina Zampini

Giuseppina Zampini

Apr 23, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Giuseppina Zampini, our loving and beloved mother, on April 23, 2021, at the age of 81.

She was predeceased by her mother Maria, father Antonio, and husband Berardino Zampini.  She is survived by her sister Maria Teresa, daughter Nicoletta, son Michele (Chelsea), grandson Luca Antonio Zampini,...

Jeff Joudrey

Jeff Joudrey

Apr 22, 2021

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Jeff Joudrey announces his sudden and unexpected passing on April 22, 2021, at his home in Vancouver, B.C. Born in Lunenburg, NS on November 12, 1967, to parents Douglas and Sharyn Joudrey, Jeff spent his very early years in the Mahone Bay area. Jeff’s family relocated to Alberta in 1970...

Francisco S. Aliviano

Francisco S. Aliviano

Apr 21, 2021

This is in loving memory of Francisco S. Aliviano who passed away on April 21, 2021 at St. Paul Hospital in Vancouver BC at the age of 65.

Francisco, “Iko” or “Franklin” Aliviano was born on October 04, 1955 in Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines to the late Jose and Octavia Aliviano. He is the 4th child of six...

Christian Milbers

Christian Milbers

Apr 21, 2021

Chris was born on April 3, 1928 in Niederprüm, Germany and passed away on April 21, 2021 in Vancouver, BC.

A beloved father, father-in-law, Opa and friend, he will be missed by all. Predeceased by his wife, Elisabeth Milbers, he is survived by his sister, Gertrude; sons Otto, Manfred and Robert; daughters-in-law Suzanne and Anna; grandchildren Katie,...

Marissa Saynes Abay

Marissa Saynes Abay

Apr 17, 2021

Marissa Saynes Abay, aged 59 years old, passed away in the year of our Lord 2021, Saturday, April 17th, from breast cancer.

The Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held on April 30th at 6:00am Philippine Time GMT+8 (April 29th at 3:00pm Pacific Time) at St. Helen's Parish in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. ...

Anthony Amoko Valfrido Droko

Anthony Amoko Valfrido Droko

Apr 16, 2021

Anthony Amoko Valfrido Droko was born on August 8th, 1969, in Wau, South Sudan to mother Sarafina Gerriya and father Sayed Valfrido Droko. He was the youngest (last born) in the family of Valfrido Droko.

Anthony attended Unity Two Primary School, Addis-Ababa Intermediate School, and Juba Model Intermediate School in Juba, South Sudan in his youth. Due...

Karin M. Von Melville

Karin M. Von Melville

Apr 13, 2021

Our Mother Karin, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 in New Westminster. She was born November 17, 1925 in Hasenpoth, Latvia and emigrated to BC with her son Len. She met and married her lifelong love, Robert H (Bobby) Melville while working in Penticton, BC. Moved to Victoria and soon after came...Sue (1952), Tim (1954) and Angela (1956)....

Marion Mitchell

Marion Mitchell

Apr 12, 2021

A Woman Well Moved “When you move, always unpack the bed and bedding first.” “Nothing is lost in spirit.” “Let Go and Let God”

“The Spirit of the Lord Goes Before Me And Prepares For Me, a Place to Park”

On April 12,...

Anthony Lloyd Kennedy

Anthony Lloyd Kennedy

Apr 12, 2021

Anthony Lloyd Kennedy 29 years of age, of Vancouver BC, without suffering, lost his valiant battle with cancer April 12th 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital as he was comforted by his loving family: mother Angelina [nee Borrelli] Kennedy, father Donald Kennedy and brother Michael Kennedy.

Anthony recently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and...

Catherine "Mary" Fulton

Catherine "Mary" Fulton

Apr 11, 2021

Our beloved Mary died on Sunday April 11, 2021. She was the eldest daughter of Pat (1916 – 2017) and E. Davie Fulton (1916 – 2000). She is deeply missed by her family of nieces and nephews Emily and James Bonner, and Kate (Evan Glowacki), Daniel and Geoffrey Lockwood. For Mary, the love of her “kids” even outshone her...

Rev. John Swinkels

Rev. John Swinkels

Apr 10, 2021

Father John Theodore Swinkels died Saturday, April 10th.  He was born June 1st, 1928, in Vught, Netherlands, Johannes Theodorus, of Adrianus Martinus and Cornelia, (when first names were still officially recorded in Latin).   Predeceased by five sisters: Doortje, Sjaan, Riet, Willemien, and Bets.  Survived by sister Ann Keyzer and her husband Theo, and many nieces and nephews here and...

Noe Mastroianni

Noe Mastroianni

Apr 10, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Noe Mastroianni...

Born in S'Angelo D'Alife, Italy on January 16th, 1930, he is survived by his wife of 53yrs Ines who he adored unconditionally, daughter Sonia (Grant), and Son Enzo (Robyn). One of 6 children, he was predeceased by his sisters Annunziata, Assunta, and Loretta...

Jean Lionel Lambert

Jean Lionel Lambert

Apr 10, 2021

Adieu mon Jean, Pa, Dad, Pépère, 'Tit' Jean, Chef Jean! With much love, honour and sadness yet joy, we want to share with you our Dad's peaceful passing. He arrived with his family in Maillardville in 1938 from Willow Bunch, Sask. and later wed Suzanne Goulet, 73 years ago. He lived an exemplary life of service, to his family,...

Liam Mellows O'Melinn

Liam Mellows O'Melinn

Apr 8, 2021

Born in Dublin Ireland on June 11, 1926, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday April 8, 2021 in Vancouver Canada at the age of 94. GPO (Grandpa O) will be sadly missed by his children Seamus (Joan), Lorcan (Ann), Maura, Pauline (Zoran) and Deirdre (Doug) as well as his grandchildren Kathleen, Colleen, Sean (Jenna), Erin (Kris),...

Gregory Mackenzie

Gregory Mackenzie

Apr 7, 2021

On the evening of April 7th, 2021, at his residence in Vancouver, BC, Gregory MacKenzie passed away unexpectedly with his wife, Regina (Gina) MacKenzie, by his side, at the age of 68.

Predeceased by his parents Murray and Gwen MacKenzie, brother Roderick, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Carol Bianchin.

He is lovingly remembered...

Maria Mabel Butalid Roca

Maria Mabel Butalid Roca

Apr 5, 2021

Maria Mabel Butalid Roca a Registered Nurse and resident of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada died unexpectedly on April 5, 2021 at the age of 62 after recovering from a kidney transplant.

Mabel or GrandMama as she is called by her Apo’s (grandchildren) was a devoted wife and grandmother and is survived by her husband Roy F. Roca,...

Valerie Fung

Valerie Fung

Mar 31, 2021

Fung, Valerie passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 in Vancouver.  She was predeceased by her father, Peter Fung and is survived by her mother Burna, brothers Patrick (Beverley), Michael (Caroline), nieces Laura (Michael) and Denise and many extended family members. She was born in Vancouver on January 20, 1953, grew up in the Little Mountain area and graduated...

Georgina May Ascroft (Jeanie)

Georgina May Ascroft (Jeanie)

Mar 28, 2021

On  March 28, 2021 an accomplished woman and a gentle soul was lost to the people who loved her.  Jeanie (Georgina) Ascroft, was born in St. Lambert, Quebec and died in New Westminster, BC after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Predeceased by her parents, George and Winnifred Oldbury, and brother George, Jeanie was a loving and supportive partner to...

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