OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Margaret Marian Angell

Margaret Marian Angell

Jun 1, 2021

Margaret Angell died in Vancouver on 01 June, 2021.  She was the third of eight children born to Peter and Anna Seigo on their farm in Fife Lake, Saskatchewan.  She graduated from high school a year early, and left home at 17 to attend Normal School at Regina for teacher training.   Despite her meagre salary, she sent money home...

Geremia Balletta

Geremia Balletta

May 30, 2021

Geremia passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30th at the age of 94, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 23rd, 1927, in Cimitile (Naples) Italy, and immigrated to Vancouver on July 16, 1963, with his wife Emilia, and his 5 daughters, Rosa, Carmela, Felicia, Francesca, and Anna.  They later had 2 sons, Pasquale and...

Beaupre, Julia Piri

Beaupre, Julia Piri

May 26, 2021

Julia (Julie) Beaupre (Sviatko) died peacefully at RCH in New Westminster on May 26th at the age of 97.  Julie is survived by her 3 daughters Denise (Bob), Karen (Colin), Julie (Mike) and her son Robert, 10 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, her brother Steve Sviatko, sister-in-law Irene Sviatko and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Julie is predeceased...

Mary Mclennan

Mary Mclennan

May 22, 2021

Mary McLennan (Nee Lewyta) died peacefully in hospital with family by her side on May 22, 2021 in Abbotsford, BC at the age of 72.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Donn; daughters Kimberley (Jason), and Britni (Sean); grandson Carter; Siblings Michael (Lori, Stephen, Davyd) and Susie (Randy). Is preceded in death by her parents Michael...

Betty Joan Hickey

Betty Joan Hickey

May 21, 2021

Betty Joan ("BJ") left us suddenly at the age of 94. True to her nature she went on her own terms-with grace and dignity. Predeceased by her husband, Alan Mount; her daughter Patricia; and her granddaughter Murphy. BJ is survived by her daughters Carole and Ann (Marc Sandercombe) and her adoring grandchildren, Coady, Madeline, Katie, Matthew, and Lucy. She...

Mary Elizabeth Beames (Nee Cahill)

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

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

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

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)

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...

Victoria Kathleen Yvonne Sheinin

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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...

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