OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Mary Joan Rosemary Welch

Mary Joan Rosemary Welch

Nov 5, 2020

Rosemary Welch passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5th with her daughter at her side at the age of 90 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, John, and her brother Jack. She will be lovingly remembered by her four children Mike, Phil (Francine), Greg (Rhona), and Cathy (Jerry), and her seven grandkids Christina, Juliana, Nicholas,...

Donald Harrison Dollard

Donald Harrison Dollard

Nov 3, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harry at the age of 70. He died peacefully with Claudia, his wife of 42 years, as well as his good friend Robin, by his side. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Pre-deceased by his father Hugh John Dollard, Harry is survived by his...

Ross Leonard

Ross Leonard

Nov 2, 2020

Ross Leonard, aged 84, passed away peacefully on November 2nd with his loving family by his side. Ross was a significant presence in the lives of his family, his colleagues and the community. Ross had a rewarding career in the field of civil engineering as one of the founding partners of Urban Systems, where he was described as a...

Madeleine Marguerite Alice Pelletreau

Madeleine Marguerite Alice Pelletreau

Nov 2, 2020

Madeleine Marguerite Alice Pelletreau passed away peacefully on Nov 2nd ,2020 at the Royal Arch Masonic Home in Vancouver, BC.  Madeleine was born January 13, 1933 in Chaumont, Haute Marne, France. She is predeceased by her husband Jean Pelletreau. They were married on June 9th, 1954 in Le Tablier, Vendee, France. Madeleine emigrated to Canada to join Jean at...

Teresa Crescencia Tche

Teresa Crescencia Tche

Nov 2, 2020

It is with great sadness to announce that on November 2, 2020, our beloved sister in Christ, Teresa Crescencia Tche, completed her journey on earth and returned to the house of our Heavenly Father.  She passed away peacefully at home while sleeping at the age of 74.

During her earthly pilgrimage, Teresa faced many challenges including raising...

Richard (Richie / Rick) Fleming

Richard (Richie / Rick) Fleming

Nov 1, 2020

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Richard. Richard enjoyed his life and lived it on his own terms. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by love with family at his side. He passed away on his own terms. Survived by his sisters Peggy and Catherine (Jacques), and brother Mac (Jackie). Many thanks to the amazing RCH...

Aldo Durigon

Aldo Durigon

Nov 1, 2020

Born in Ospedaletto Istrana TV Italy.

Passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 in Vancouver, BC Canada at the age of 90, after a battle with dementia.

Aldo was preceded in death by his wife Diane. He is survived by his daughter Christina and his two grandsons, Anthony, and Alexander.

In lieu of...

Lindsay Lea Eben Mcdonald

Lindsay Lea Eben Mcdonald

Nov 1, 2020

Lindsay and her baby girl, Avery, will forever be two of the brightest stars in our sky. Lindsay is lovingly remembered by her spouse, Paul; her mother, Mariana; her father, Tom, and countless other family and friends. She was greeted on the “other side” by her beloved brother Morgan McDonald (✟ 2013) and all those who have...

Karen Louise Ford

Karen Louise Ford

Oct 31, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Louise Ford after a lengthy and difficult journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Karen leaves behind her loving family, husband Glenn, daughters, and son-in-laws Kirsten (Rob), Julie (Ken), Lisa (Jason), her cherished grandchildren, Jaden, Evan, Anna, Rachel, Avery, Michael and Max.

She also leaves behind her brother...

Joy Ann Carmichael

Joy Ann Carmichael

Oct 30, 2020

We are so grateful to have had our Mom in our lives for all of these years yet we are so sad to announce her passing.  She is predeceased by her parents, Alvin Brovold and Agnes (Schnell) and survived by her husband Don of 63 years and her wonderful sister Paddi (Ron) Price and sister-in law  Marilyn (Bob) Campbell....

John "Douglas" Davidson

John "Douglas" Davidson

Oct 30, 2020

John "Douglas" Davidson passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020.  Douglas or Dugan as he was called by friends was 93 years old and the eldest member of the Davidson Clan at his passing.  He is survived by his wife Lorraine, daughter Margaret (Scott Wells), sons James and Douglas, his granddaughters Stephanie and Carly and his large contingent of...

Santina Pellichero

Santina Pellichero

Oct 29, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Santina Pellichero, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and loving wife.  She passed away peacefully at Villa Carital, on the morning of Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the age of 84.

She is predeceased by her sister Flora in Italy.  Survived by her devoted children,...

Florence May Higgs ( Nee Sutcliffe)

Florence May Higgs ( Nee Sutcliffe)

Oct 24, 2020

On a sunny fall day Florence passed, surrounded by her family, after having fallen the previous day. Dancing in the kitchen, making breakfast for her daughters, feeling better than she had in years, is how we remember her final week.

The youngest of nine she was the last surviving of her siblings.

Her family was...

Mary Martha Rita Smillie

Mary Martha Rita Smillie

Oct 24, 2020

Beloved wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma, Martha passed away peacefully following a stroke. Born in Chauvin, Alberta to Antoine Dolbec and Irma Simard, Martha grew up in Coquitlam and graduated from St. Paul’s nursing school in 1955. She married Bruce Smillie that year and was married for 62 years before his passing in 2018. Survived by seven children: Mark...

Norman John Speckmaier

Norman John Speckmaier

Oct 20, 2020

On this day Norman peacefully departed, with his family beside him, leaving behind this grieving family who will forever hold him close in their hearts, as they were so very close in life and love.

Left to grieve are his wife of 62 years, Natalie, and three adult children, Shannon, Nicole (Pete) and Kevin (Julia) four grandchildren,...

Carmen Chan Kwai Fong

Carmen Chan Kwai Fong

Oct 19, 2020

Carmen Kwai Fong CHAN

January 31, 1946 – October 19, 2020

Following a lengthy battle with MDS, Carmen passed away on October 19, 2020 in her home at the age of 74 years. She will be fondly remembered by her loving family, husband James of 48 years; two sons, Michael (Tina, grandchildren Trinity and Matthew)...

James Adamson

James Adamson

Oct 17, 2020

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Rodger Adamson who peacefully succumbed after a short illness on October 17, 2020.  He was born June 16, 1929 in Vancouver and is predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and William Adamson, as well as his wife Grace. James was a beloved father, brother...

Francesco Saverio Bavaro

Francesco Saverio Bavaro

Oct 16, 2020

Bavaro, Francesco Saverio passed away peacefully on October 16, 2020 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 80 years old.  He is predeceased by his sister Rosaria and survived by his sister Anna (Saverio) in Italy.  He will be dearly missed by his wife Francesca, son Angelo (Tina), son Mike (Sandra), daughter Rosa (Devi).  He had a special place...

Lau See Kau Billy

Lau See Kau Billy

Oct 16, 2020

Billy Lau

MAY 1, 1939 -  October 16, 2020

Billy Lau passed away after a long battle from complications due to Alzheimer’s in the early morning of Oct 16 in his sleep at the age of 81. Billy came to Vancouver in 1972 from Hong Kong where he served in the military and worked as...

Peter Talbot Lawrence

Peter Talbot Lawrence

Oct 16, 2020

Peter Talbot Lawrence passed away peacefully at Royal Columbian Hospital on Friday, October 16th at the age of 72. He was recently diagnosed with cancer and about to start radiation treatment.

Peter was born November 11th, 1947 in Victoria, B.C.  The son of a Navy Father, he grew up in Victoria, Halifax, Grimsby, and finally Ottawa, Ontario.  ...

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