Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Joseph Thomas Mikita
Jun 30, 2020
It is with heavy hearts, and with much love and gratitude for his life, that we announce the passing of our father, Joseph Thomas Mikita.
Although born in a barn in Pitt Meadows (as he liked to tell everyone willing to listen) his heart was always partially in Slovakia. His parents had emigrated from Podbiel with his...
Marina Koskinen
Jun 30, 2020
Marina Koskinen passed away unexpectedly from a sepsis infection caused by lung cancer the evening of June 30th, 2020 in Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 84. She is predeceased by her ex-husband, John, and her brother, George. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son, Darrell; daughter-in-law, Sherie; granddaughter, Tabitha; great-granddaughter, Hayden; sister-in-law, Carol;...
Jean Graham Lane ( Née Mowatt)
Jun 29, 2020
Jean passed away after many years of living with dementia. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Dr. Robert (Bob) Francis Lane, her older sister Marjorie Mowatt, and her parents John and Cecilia Mowatt. She is survived by her three children: Duncan Lane (Anne), Jennifer Tutt (Richard), and Randy Lane (Gail Bell), and by her younger sister...
Dalton Bryce Sankey
Jun 29, 2020
Sankey, Dalton Bryce - passed away suddenly, Monday June 29th, 2020 in Nanaimo BC aged 22 years. Survived by his loving family; mother Michelle (Dean), father Rick, brother Justin (Kelsey) and sister Amanda (Micah) and two step brothers: Austen and Dorien. Also grandmother “Nana” Noreen Sankey and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be held Friday,...
Noble-Mcqueen, Gregoria
Jun 27, 2020
With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Gregoria "Georgie" Noble-McQueen, the most selfless wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and great aunt.
Georgie will be deeply missed by her mother, Teodora, sisters Lourdes (Wayne) & Zenaida, and nieces & nephews, Jaime (Rowena), Marie (Oliver), Roy, Rebekah (Daniel), Regina & Jeremy (Christina) along with her grandnieces and nephews...
Hong Suey Mah
Jun 25, 2020
On June 25th, we lost our father Hong Suey Mah, and the world lost a great man. From humble beginnings, he built a successful life at an early age beginning with the Cathayan Restaurant, and later Town and Country Furniture in Edmonton, Alberta. Hong moved on to do many other things after these endeavours, often taking up the learning...
Evelyn Margaret Riley (Nee Craig)
Jun 22, 2020
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our loving Mom, Gram & GG. She passed away peacefully in the presence of her family. She was predeceased by her parents Everett and Olive Craig, her sister Gwendy (2008) and by the love of her life Bill (1983). She is survived by children Lyn Reid(Warwick) and Craig (Christine);...
Nell St. Marie ( Née Forbes)
Jun 21, 2020
St. Marie, Nell (née Forbes) aged 99 of Vancouver BC, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 21, 2020. Nell was born in Vernon BC on March 2nd, 1921 and lived in the Okanagan until Vancouver called to her in 1948. She is survived by her daughter Sue, daughter-in-law Sue Motty, and nephews Mel (Pauline), Ken (Val), John (Joan) and...
David Bruce Whidden
Jun 20, 2020
Obituary – David Bruce Whidden
Whidden, David Bruce, passed way suddenly, but peacefully, on June 20, 2020, at his home in Richmond, B.C., at the age of 75.
He will be lovingly remembered his wife Susan, sister Barb (Arlee), sons Doug (Jess, and son Callum), Chris (Michelle, and son Landon), David (Diana, and daughters Haley...
Joan Margaret Brown
Jun 20, 2020
Joanie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 35 years David, daughters Claire and Emily, and son-in-law Nathan. Supportive sister to Kate, Gavin, and the late Ailene. Sister in law to Sylvia and June, beloved Aunt to many nieces and nephews abroad.
Joanie had a...
George Halim Gareb
Jun 19, 2020
It is with deep and profound sadness we announce the passing of George Halim Gareb.
Cherished husband, father, “Gido”, uncle, brother, and dear friend to many. Survived by his adoring wife Rose, his three daughters and their families: Nelly (George, Jessica, Matthew); Mimi (Frank, Amanda, Joseph) and Nina (Andrew, Tyler, Julia); his two sisters and numerous nieces/nephews....
Sabine Julia Ann Tanasiuk
Jun 17, 2020
Our precious sister, Sabine Tanasiuk, confidant, early childhood educator, and mother that her sons loved so very much, passed away with the grace of the Lord July 17, 2020 at the age of 59. She was Coltan's and Keegan"s loving, and understanding mother that instilled high standards and values in them, a warm and nurturing grandmother, sister,...
Anne "Mary" Barton (Née Moresby)
Jun 16, 2020
Our beloved Aunt Mary having just celebrated her 98th birthday on June 11th, passed away peacefully at Blenheim Lodge in Vancouver. She was predeceased by her husband Norman Barton, sister, Barbara Kershaw and brother, Bill Moresby. She will be greatly missed by her niece Cathy Kershaw of Vancouver, her nephew Bill Kershaw and her niece Liz (Jim) Holleran of...
Dymytry John Fodchuk
Jun 15, 2020
Dymytry (Jim) passed away after a brief battle from complications of cancer. His son, Greg Fodchuk was at his side as he peacefully passed. Predeceased by his parents Anna (1962) and John Fodchuk (1977), his sisters, Usteen Fodchuk (1964), Mary J. Batten, Chief Justice (ret) (2015), former spouse, Hilda May Fodchuk (2004), his niece Justine J. E. Batten (2017)...
Vera Maria Caterina Hill
Jun 15, 2020
Hill, Vera
(Nee Lepore)
Nov. 15, 1920 – June 15, 2020
Vera entered peacefully into eternal life on June 15th, after having had the consolation of receiving the Last Sacraments ten days earlier, at the Yaletown House (Nursing Home), Vancouver. She had been recovering there since the beginning of June 2019, after a...
Robert Charles Mayo
Jun 14, 2020
Bob was born in Vancouver July 15, 1945. He passed away June 14, 2020 in Surrey after a battle with cancer.
Bob was preceded by his parents Charles & Olive and stepson Chad.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Pam; daughters Amanda & Teresa (Andre); stepdaughters Lesa, Shelley (Wes); grandchildren Curtis, Dustin, Jake, Danica,...
William Francis Cates
Jun 13, 2020
The family of William F. Cates announces his passing on June 13, 2020 in Vancouver.
William Francis Cates was born to James Earl and Catherine Elizabeth (Simpkins) Cates on July 18, 1926 in Prior Lake Minnesota. He was the second child and oldest son in a family of seven children. As a child of the Depression, Bill...
Alfred Charles Harvey
Jun 12, 2020
Fred passed away at home with his wife of over 60 years by his side. He is survived by his wife Dianne and his niece Kathy Rhuland (Len) and many more nieces and nephews. He worked for B.C. Electric/B.C. Hydro until he retired in 1988. No service by request.
He will be loved and remembered...
Inger Iwaasa
Jun 12, 2020
Inger Iwaasa was born on the land of the Secwépemc, Blackfoot & Ktunaxa nations in Invermere, the fourth of twelve children to Asta and Peter Jacobsen, and the first of the family born outside of Denmark. Inger lived her early years on the family farm near Edgewater BC, instilling a life-long love of the mountains. At the age of...
Rev. Oliver Patrick Mohan
Jun 7, 2020
Rev. Oliver Patrick Mohan, O.M.I. died in the early morning of June 7, 2020 at Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC. He was 97.
Fr. Mohan was born June 26, 1922 in Churchtown House, Ardee, County Louth, Ireland. He was ordained in the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on June 29, 1948.
Fr....
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