Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Clive Lionel Justice
Dec 21, 2020
Clive Lionel Justice, Landscape Architect, Planner, Author and Garden Historian, died in his sleep at his home in Vancouver on December 21, 2020. Son of Clive Charles Maberly Justice and Irene Adelaide (Beddis) Justice, Clive was born on August 14, 1926 at Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC. Predeceased by his wife Wanda and brothers David, Rodney and Beverly, Clive...
Heather Bonnie Ann Bozzer
Dec 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved family matriarch, Heather Bonnie Ann Bozzer on December 19, 2020. She was 71 years old.
Heather was born in Chapleau, Ontario on November 13, 1949, the fourth child of Edward and Dorothy McAfee. Heather was a loving wife, dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, sister...
Arthur Asami Ono
Dec 19, 2020
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad, Arthur Ono, at the age of 90.
Dad was born in Vancouver, BC. He started school in Vancouver and was then sent to Japan for his education at age 10. After the end of WWII, he worked in Osaka as an...
Jessie Alexa Ann Roane (Nee Nicholson)
Dec 19, 2020
Jessie (nee Nicholson), born April 27th, 1930, in Vancouver, B.C. passed away peacefully December 19th, 2020, in Burnaby, B.C. She was the middle daughter born to Elsie and Pipe Major Malcolm Nicholson, C.M. and was raised in a home that was filled with singing, dancing, and bagpipes. Naturally, Jessie became accomplished in all of these and had a flair...
Ora "Tenny" Mcdaniel
Dec 15, 2020
On December 15th, Tenny passed away peacefully in her home, where she was able to enjoy her last few years with close family and friends.
Tenny, who was named after her mother and grandmother, was born in Vancouver to Ora Lundy (nee Matheson) and Robert Lundy; she was predeceased by both parents and is survived by her...
Isobel Clancy
Dec 14, 2020
Isobel, also known as Ish, passed away on December 14, 2020 in Vancouver, BC. She was predeceased by her siblings, Helen, Dorothy, Mary, Noreen, Dan, Jack and nephew David. Ish is survived by her nephews Grant, Harold, Brian and Roy, nieces Catherine, Heather along with their families.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 6, 2021...
Kenneth (Ken) Doyle
Dec 14, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Kenneth (Ken) Doyle on December 14th, 2020, at the age of 69. Born in Alliston, Ontario, Ken spent his early life on a farm near Tottenham before moving with his family to Toronto. He first came to Vancouver in 1969 and settled here after traveling extensively in...
Irene Theresa Baker
Dec 13, 2020
Irene Theresa Baker (nee Keegan), 95, of Burnaby, B.C. passed away on Sunday December 13th, 2020. She suffered for several years with Alzheimer’s, but in the end and with very little warning, it was Covid 19 that took her from us.
Irene was born November 21, 1925, to William and Mary Keegan in Moose Jaw...
Brian Lester Nielsen
Dec 13, 2020
Brian Nielsen is survived by his sister Brenda, her husband Bob and her children Karen, Carla and Wayne. He packed a lot into his life, truly a Free Spirit. As a young man he worked part time for CP Rail, and then travelled to Europe, visiting many art galleries, and meeting some of his Danish relatives. On his return...

Sheelagh Walton
Dec 9, 2020
Born on Nov 7, 1939 in Lismore, Ireland and passed away peacefully at St. John’s Hospice in Vancouver, BC on December 9, 2020.
Predeceased by her husband Terry, her daughter Susan and her brother David and Colin. Lovingly survived by her daughters Elizabeth and Mo and son Stephen (Fei Wong); grandchildren Darcy and Sam; nephews Nicholas and...
Jana Baldwin (Klinka)
Dec 8, 2020
Jana Baldwin passed away on December 8th, 2020, after a brave, two-year struggle with cancer. She came into the world as Jana Klinkova, on July 24, 1963, at Olomouc, Czechoslavkia. Her early childhood was spent in Prague, but soon after the Soviet invasion of their country in 1968, Jana’s parents fled with her – first to Germany, in 1969,...
Flavia Anna Zanatta
Dec 7, 2020
In our grief and loss, the family of Flavia Zanatta announces her passing after succumbing to illness.
Flavia Anna Stocco was born in Treviso, Italy in 1933 and grew up with 2 sisters and 3 brothers in a family steep in hard-working traditional Italian family values. She often told, with pride, of working at a very young...
Erno Kratky (Erne)
Dec 2, 2020
Erno KRATKY (Erne) - Longtime Queensborough resident passed away Dec. 2 after a major stroke. A man who loved cats and all creatures, Ernie was a Hungarian war vet born 1938, immigrated to Canada in 1966. He spent most of his life in the machinery business. Left to mourn: soulmate, Marilyn, sister, Jackie, long-time business partner, Rocky Milino, wife,...
Susan Elaine Schmok (Nee Lees)
Nov 27, 2020
We are heartbroken to announce that Susan passed away on November 27th, at the age of 61. She had been bravely battling cancer for several years, which finally overtook her quickly and peacefully. Throughout her battle she kept up her unrelenting support for her family and loved ones, and strong relationships with so many friends. Truly a loving family-oriented...

Donald Thomas Commerford
Nov 27, 2020
Born in Montreal, QC on August 2, 1942 and passed away in Richmond, BC on November 27, 2020.
Thank you to his friends and family at the VINGE Home.
Cremation with no service by request.
Ivan "John" Knezović
Nov 26, 2020
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather (dida), brother, and uncle, Ivan Knezović, who passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
He was predeceased by his father Ante, mother Kata, and sisters Ruža and Anđa. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances; children John...
Silvio Donato Rossi
Nov 26, 2020
God called our dear husband, father, and friend, Silvio, who will be remembered for a life of service to others. Loving husband to Mary for 54 years. Generous and caring father to Don (Jenn) and Glen (Maggie).
Born in Terranova, the youngest of four siblings, Silvio left Italy at age 15 sponsored by his eldest sister Giovanna...
Aurora Libera Costantino
Nov 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aurora Libera Costantino. (Née Porreca). Aurora was pre-deceased by her husband Tony and will be greatly missed by her children Lorenzo (Jill), Patricia (Tim) and Sandra (Emanuele) and her grandchildren Brianne, Shelby, Jesse Rae, Nico, Antonio and Adamo. She in now finally at peace by dads side. Born...
Sharif Ghulam Masih
Nov 24, 2020
Sharif was born on a farm in Clarkabad, Pakistan in 1931.
His wife Babi predeceased him, and he leaves behind a large and loving family in Pakistan: Shafqat & Treeza (Rimsha & Sharoon), Shahid & Shabaona (Sahair, Mehek, Mousa), Shaziah & Yousef (Shalom & Shaleem), Rebecca, Alicia and Monica.
As a young man, he trained...
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