Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
Blaine Macdonald
Dec 6, 2024
After bravely facing cancer for nearly two and a half years, our beloved Blaine left this world peacefully on December 6 at the Salvation Army Hospice in Richmond. He spent his last days surrounded by love from his family, his caregivers, and his precious cat, Kristie.
Blaine was born in San Rafael, California in 1964; the third child of Vancouver natives...
Jim Strilesky
2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Strilesky on December 4th after a short battle with Leukaemia. Jim spent his final months like he did the past 52 years, with his beloved wife Beverley by his side.
Jim was born in Smoky Lake, Alberta where he spent his childhood years before moving to Vancouver. He...
Murray Greig Dunlop
Dec 3, 2024
Murray Greig Dunlop, 73, passed away at his home in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Fondly referred to as “one of a kind,” “larger than life,” and “a rare beauty” who possessed a giant sense of humour, Murray will also be remembered as the founder of Canterbury Coffee Corporation. For 43 years, Murray gave free rein to...
Giovanna Sanzovo
Dec 3, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Giovanna Sanzovo. Deeply devoted to her family and faith, she was a pillar of strength who had a zest for life. Predeceased by husband Guido, she will be sadly missed by her loving family; Children Mary Louise, Anna Rosa (Richard), Pier Angela (Ray); Grandchildren Christina (Shaun),...
Timothy Thore Innbjor
Nov 30, 2024
Our beloved Timothy Thore Innbjor suddenly left us on Nov. 30, 2024. He will be very much missed by mother Jean Humphreys, father Thor Innbjor, and sisters Alice Innbjor (Dale Nelson), Mary Jean Innbjor, and Trisha Innbjor. His aunts, uncles, and cousins are also saddened by his sudden passing, as are his many friends.
Tim was born on April 16, 1971...
Ray Price
Nov 30, 2024
Ramon Price passed on the morning of Nov.30, 2024 at the age of 86 in Abbotsford, BC.
Ray was born November 12, 1938, in East London, South Africa, Predeceased by parents: Edward and Ivy. Ray met and married his loving wife, Maureen, becoming a father to 4 children, his family became his life.
Both Ray and Maureen uprooted their young family in...
Larry Moore
Nov 28, 2024
Vancouver, BC – Larry Moore passed away on November 28, 2024, in Burnaby, BC. He was born to parents George and Bernice Moore. His father was a World War 2 veteran, and his mother was an entrepreneur who owned a clothing store in the South Granville area of Vancouver. Larry was the second eldest of six children, survived by his...
Jennifer Kristi Lawson (Barth)
Nov 26, 2024
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jennifer Kristi Lawson (Barth) on November 26, 2024. Her departure leaves a profound void in the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Jennifer was the cherished daughter of Gail, and the proud mother of Kailey (Colin). She will be missed by her siblings: Jayne...
James (Jim) Robert Buntain
Nov 26, 2024
Jim passed away peacefully with family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years Lois-Jean. Children Gord (Tina), Lynn (Charlie) and Gary (Eun Young). Grandchildren Joanne, Trish (Paul), David (Misae), Teresa (Dave), Danny (Tom), Robin (Jane), Carey (Stephanie), Cali, Ted (Corinna), Duke (Colleen) and Etty. Great Grandchildren, Remy, Jonathan, Eric, Liam, Jada, Jaxon, Lily, Caolan, Eliko, Mila,...
Michael Alexander Gerard Goody
Nov 26, 2024
Michael Alexander Gerard Goody passed away unexpectedly at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver on November 26, 2024, at 5 months of age.
He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his parents David and Kaitlin Goody and his siblings Emily, James and Elizabeth. Michael was a loving and happy soul. He smiled often and brought a great joy to those...
D. Joan Sleigh
Nov 26, 2024
Joan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her four children on November 26, 2024.
Joan was predeceased by her husband Barry in 2006. She leaves behind her four children: Ted (Janine), Diana (Hugh) Alley, Debby (Jim) Hughes, Rob (Mimi), 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren (plus one to arrive soon). Joan, also known affectionately as Tutu by her grandchildren, was the Matriarch...
Lorry Redmond
Nov 25, 2024
Lorry was born August 19, 1923 and graduated in nursing from PMH (Riverview), St. Paul's Hospital, and Public Health from UBC. Lorry was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Isabelle White, and by her husband, Neil, her sister Maxine, and her brother, Matthew (aka Lance Mcraine). Lorry was survived by various nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Cremation and...
Jin Rong XU
Nov 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jin Rong Xu
(September 25, 1933-November 12, 2024)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jin Rong Xu, 91, who peacefully departed this life on November 12th, 2024 at Vancouver Dogwood Lodge Hospice.
Jin Rong was born on September 25th, 1933 in Zhejiang Jiashan, China to Gen De Xu and Zhu Ya...
Robert Martz
Nov 21, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce Bob Martz's passing at age 68. He died on Nov. 21, 2024, with family by his side. Bob was predeceased by his father, Bernie and is survived by his mother, Rosemarie (nee Gren); wife, Colleen (nee Bergman); three children, Natalie (Evan) Gilmore, Andrew (Sabine), and Patrick (Karen); three sisters, Karen (Larry) Leroux, Patricia (Brad)...
Helmut (Henry) Janssen
Nov 21, 2024
Helmut, or Henry as everyone knew him, passed away peacefully after his family got to say their goodbyes. He leaves behind his devoted wife Inge, and his cherished children Birgit and Norm (Marion), his beloved grandchildren Paige (Mike), Abby, Colton (Taylor) and Reid and his sisters Henni, Greti and Ursula. In 1956, after marrying the love of his life, Inge,...
Gisele Marie Louise Noellie Elam
Nov 21, 2024
Our kind sweet mother Gisele Marie Louise Noellie Elam nee Lacroix peacefully passed away Nov 21 after being diagnosed with pancreatic liver cancer in Aug. She was 88 yrs young. Gisele is survived by her husband of 65 yrs Ralph Elam, her sister Jeannine, predeceased by her brother Peewee, 4 children Linda(Keith),Sandy (Bert),Roger (Corine),Michelle, 10 grandchildren Blake(Stephanie),Kaitlin (Jeff),Lindsay (Carter),Brent (Janessa),Bill,...
Eileen Carmel Robertson
Nov 20, 2024
Eileen Carmel Robertson passed away November 20th, 2024, at the age of 93. She probably would not want anyone to know since she often stated, “One should never ask a lady her age.”
Eileen was born to her parents, Peter and Mary Redmond ( Lennox ) on July 17th, 1931. They raised their family in the Clontarf neighborhood in Dublin, Ireland....
George Lamb Watt
Nov 19, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our Dad, George L. Watt, on November 19, 2024.
Dad was born in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. He grew up one of seven children and remained close to the last of his siblings to survive him, his twin sister, Elizabeth (Auntie Betty.) His love and pride of Scotland was evident...
Dwaine Allen Seminuk
Nov 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dwaine Allen Seminuk on November 17, 2024, in Vancouver after a lengthy illness.
Dwaine was predeceased by his loving mother Sarah, father Andrew, sister Sandra, and brother Marvin. He leaves behind his loving nephew Andy (Marie) and numerous other family and friends, near and far, who will deeply miss him.
Dwaine...
Miguel Angelo Medeiros
Nov 16, 2024
Miguel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 16, 2024.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Aida Maria, his children Patricia (Luigi), Lucia (Gianni), Roberto (Juliana), and Sandra (Robert), and his grandchildren Gabriel, Marko, Cassandra, Marina, Lucas, Breanna, Nathaniel, and Elijah.
Miguel was born in Povoação, São Miguel, Azores, and came to Canada in 1971 to join...
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