OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Ivan "John" Knezović

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

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

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

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...

Joan Valerie Wisson

Joan Valerie Wisson

Nov 24, 2020

It is with great sadness, but surrounded with love, our precious Mother, Joan Valerie Wisson, was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 when she passed away peacefully at Louis Brier Home & Hospital in Vancouver, B.C.

Loving Mother of her three daughters, Traci Rewbury (Derek), Kelly Annett (Randy) and Ruth Low (Sean Joe), and...

Armande Fouquette

Armande Fouquette

Nov 24, 2020

Passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020 in New Westminster at the age of 86. Predeceased by husband Peter and Grandson Matthew. She will be sadly missed by children Albert & Lori, Susanne & Garry, Diane & Dennis, Raymond & Linda and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses on...

José Da Luz

José Da Luz

Nov 23, 2020

José was born in France on June 4, 1933 and passed away suddenly on November 23, 2020 in Burnaby, B.C. at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Maria Antonia; his sons Antonio (Margarita) and Sergio (Rita); his grandchildren David (Kristin), Steven (Kathely), Desmond, Declan; and two great-grandchildren Olivia and Sofia.

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Edith Margaret York ( Mair)

Edith Margaret York ( Mair)

Nov 23, 2020

On Monday November 23, 2020, peacefully of natural causes, at Point Grey Hospital in Vancouver. Born October 9, 1934 at home on West 36th Avenue in Kerrisdale, Vancouver to her Scottish immigrant parents, Joan Macaulay Mair (Lochmaddy, North Uist) and William H. Mair (Turriff, Aberdeenshire). Edith was predeceased by her brother A. Ian Mair (July 2020) and niece Heather...

Mrs. Irene Fanning

Mrs. Irene Fanning

Nov 22, 2020

Irene Fanning (née Morin).

Well mom, it has been quite the adventure.

It started in Montreal on April 15, 1926 - 94 years ago, and it ended on a very special day in her life, the anniversary of the day she married our dad, November 22.

We can picture dad coming to mom...

Bang Jin Kim

Bang Jin Kim

Nov 21, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bang Jin (Maria) Kim on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 55 years, Won Ki, her children, Sabina (Wayne) and Paul (Cesidia), her grandchildren, Justin and Alex and her two older...

Barbara Ann Hyde

Barbara Ann Hyde

Nov 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that we honour the passing of Barbara Ann Hyde.

She left us on Tuesday, May 5th.  Predeceased by her beloved husband of forty-nine years, Joseph Hyde.

Barbara is survived by her loving and cherished daughters, Natalie (Paul), and Nicole (Chris). She is greatly missed by her three grandchildren, Avery, Noah...

Harold Whetstone

Harold Whetstone

Nov 20, 2020

Hal lived his life true to his principles: honesty, integrity, and fairness.

He had a 25-year career as member of the RCMP (sergeant) in Vancouver, Toronto and Niagara Falls. His second career was as a legal investigator for Guild, Yule Law Firm in Vancouver.

The premature death of his first wife, Connie, in 1973, caused...

Dr. Heather Fay Md, Mb, Bch.

Dr. Heather Fay Md, Mb, Bch.

Nov 20, 2020

Heather peacefully passed away in her home in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 4, 2020 after having struggled with an aggressive form of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) for the past two years.   Beauty, grace and intelligence are words that come to mind when you think of Heather, and the dignity and kindness in which she lived will long survive...

Junpachi "Jay" Aota

Junpachi "Jay" Aota

Nov 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Junpachi “Jay” Aota at the age of 82.

Jay is lovingly survived by his wife of 54 years, Atsuko, his children Sumi (Sally) and Eriko (Take), and his 2 grandchildren, Kimberly and Jocelyn.

He will be fondly remembered for his generosity, devotion to his...

Martin Wilson

Martin Wilson

Nov 20, 2020

Wilson, Martin

1948-2020

Burial will take place at Surrey Centre Cemetery on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:00am.

Shirley Delaney

Shirley Delaney

Nov 20, 2020

Passed away in Vancouver on August 31, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Anna. To those who knew her, she was a loyal friend. Born on the Magdalen Islands to the late Oscar Delaney and Hilda Patton Delaney. Predeceased by her siblings Marjorie, Mary, Oscar Jr. and Francis. She is survived by her nieces Mary, Louise, Joan and...

Anna Maria Pascuzzo

Anna Maria Pascuzzo

Nov 20, 2020

Anna was born in Sirdar, BC on the Pascuzzo family farm in 1915.  She was raised along with her siblings and learned early in life that everybody had chores first but pleasures too.  Anna contributed to the ongoing work load required at the farm and enjoyed swimming or ice skating with her siblings at nearby Duck Lake when they...

Karyn Elizabeth Wilson Ruddick

Karyn Elizabeth Wilson Ruddick

Nov 20, 2020

We are sad to announce that Karyn passed away 13 years after being diagnosed with ALS.

She was predeceased by parents Kenneth and Vera, brother Malcom, partner Sandra.  Survived by brother Ken (Ruth), sister Cheryle (John), sister Heather, sister-in-law Kathy, nieces and nephews.

Karyn retired as a respected teacher from the Surrey School District.  She...

George Duncan Mcpherson

George Duncan Mcpherson

Nov 20, 2020

McPherson, George Duncan

1932 - 2020

Duncan passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC on August 15, 2020 at dawn.  He is survived by his immediate family, his loving wife, Carol and daughter Alexandra; daughter Margaret (Bob), sons Ian (Louise) and Hugh (Clariel) and four grandchildren, Maren, Jocelyn, and newborn twins, Stellan and Lachlan. He is...

Carlo Benacchio

Carlo Benacchio

Nov 20, 2020

Carlo Benacchio passed away peacefully June 6, 2020 at the age of 81 years.  He was predeceased by father Antonio; mother Ida, stepmother Maria, his brothers: Luigi, Egidio and Giovanni.  Carlo is lovingly remembered by his wife Amanzia; children: Luciano (Karen), Dina, Lio, Anna (Jeremy); grandchildren: Nicholas, Ellena, Adrian and Ryan; siblings: Rosina; Ausilia; Ernesto (Natalina), Eugenio (Mirella); Ida...

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