OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Wayne Clarence Elgren

Wayne Clarence Elgren

Mar 31, 2020

It is with deep sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Wayne Clarence Elgren on March 31, 2020. He was a typesetter for 45 years. He loved his time at Sechelt, BC, where he spent most days fishing off the Davis Bay Wharf. Although he will be deeply missed, we take comfort in knowing he is now laughing and...

Teresina Miu Sheung Ho

Teresina Miu Sheung Ho

Mar 30, 2020

Teresina Ho Miu Sheung

July 13, 1938 – March 30, 2020

Teresina passed away in peace and tranquility on March 30, 2020 after Our Merciful Lord called her to His Father’s Heavenly Kingdom. She was diagnosed with cancer July 2019 just before her 81st birthday but did not allow this to stop her from living...

Henry Bromley

Henry Bromley

Mar 30, 2020

Dad was born in Mirror, Alberta and moved to Burnaby in his late teens to live with his grandparents.  He met Jennie at the local bowling alley and they married in 1950 and set to work raising their family of four boys.  Dad was a hard worker and a good provider and was never happier than when his family...

Nancy Stark

Nancy Stark

Mar 29, 2020

Nancy Stark passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, just two months after her husband of 64 years, Roy, also passed.  Although Nancy remained in the family home until the end, her final hours were spent peacefully, surrounded by family, at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).  Enormous gratitude is felt for the staff at VGH and the many care aids...

Edna Quast

Edna Quast

Mar 27, 2020

Edna Vera Quast (Wapen) made her final journey to join her beloved husband Jack and her son Daniel and their dogs Tootsie and Bobo. She was born August 11 in Kinistino, Saskatchewan and a member of the Muscowpetung Reserve in the Fort Qu’Appelle valley.

She is survived by her grand-daughter Carra, great-grandchildren, Lane and Deanna, as well...

Antonius Schellekens

Antonius Schellekens

Mar 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Antonius Petrus Maria Schellekens. Anthony was born August 15, 1930 in Vught, The Netherlands and passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020 in Surrey, BC, Canada.

Anthony is survived by his loving wife Clasina, son Harold (Cynthia) and granddaughters, Pauline and Sally, and daughter Caroline (Craig)...

James Baillie

James Baillie

Mar 23, 2020

James Baillie passed away on March 23, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1924 and was 96 years of age. He was pre-deceased by his wife Sheila Baillie, who passed away on December 3, 2015.

He is survived by his son Gary Baillie, daughter Rosalyn Delaney and her husband Chris, and son Craig Baillie and his...

Sebastiano (Sam) Barone

Sebastiano (Sam) Barone

Mar 22, 2020

It is great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather Sebastiano “Sam” Barone.

Sam was born and raised in Sardinia, Italy in a family of six children. When he was 18, he left his family to join the army and remained until the end of the war. He worked in the coal mines...

Rev. Bernard Benedict Mccosham O.M.I

Rev. Bernard Benedict Mccosham O.M.I

Mar 21, 2020

McCosham – Rev. Bernard Benedict, O.M.I., passed away on March 21, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Langara, Vancouver BC.  Fr. McCosham was born July 6, 1931 in Cornwall ON.  He was Ordained to the Priesthood in the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, June 15, 1958 in Ottawa ON.  He is predeceased by his parents, John Angus and...

Beverley Frances Kellett

Beverley Frances Kellett

Mar 20, 2020

Beverley Frances Kellett (nee Dixon) aged 89, died March 20th, 2020 in North Vancouver. Bev was born June 2nd, 1930, and raised in Winnipeg where she attended St. Mary’s Academy. After graduation, Bev met her future husband, Ron Kellett at work, where he was the coach of Bev’s company baseball team. In the 68 years they were together, Bev...

Joe Mckeown

Joe Mckeown

Mar 20, 2020

"'FAITH, FAMILY and FRIENDS"

"Always look for a SOLUTION"

Joe passed away March 20, 2020 at 86 years.

Blessed with great health most of his life, he succumbed to a massive stroke in 2017.

Joe is survived by Winnie, his wife and best friend of 59 years, his children Brian, Marylee,...

Douglas Mills

Douglas Mills

Mar 20, 2020

Born in Vancouver on October 5th, 1928 passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020 in White Rock, BC. Known for his easygoing personality and giant smile, Doug was well loved by family and friends. Family holidays, at Birch Bay, golf tournaments, his fellowship with the Sons of Scotland, the cabin at Harrison and his love of woodworking are fond...

Onorinda Lopes Claudio

Onorinda Lopes Claudio

Mar 19, 2020

Born August 21, 1930 in Telhados Grandes, Porto de Mos, Portugal.

Onorinda passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at home under hospice care at the age of 89. Predeceased by parents Joaquim and Delmira, brother Salvador and daughter Bertolina.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter Izilda (Vitor), sister Laurinda (Bento), nieces Ermelinda...

Elizabeth (Betty) Beirne

Elizabeth (Betty) Beirne

Mar 18, 2020

Elizabeth Beirne died quietly on March 18 at Royal Columbian Hospital after suffering a stroke a few days earlier, just a few months short of her 99th birthday. She was born in Dublin, Ireland to Anne and James Curry. Her mother was widowed young and raised her three girls as a single parent in Blackrock, Dublin. Betty attended Sion...

Iain Stewart Morton

Iain Stewart Morton

Mar 16, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Iain Stewart Morton of the North Shore on March 16th, 2020, at the age of 44. Iain was a loving husband and father to three boys. He is survived by his wife Daniela, his sons Marco, Mattias and Adrian, his mother Val, his father Stew...

Lawrence Mcmillan Harper

Lawrence Mcmillan Harper

Mar 16, 2020

Born in North Vancouver on August 4, 1932, Lawrence was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers and 2 sisters; survived by his wife Margaret of 48 years and several nieces and nephews. No service by request.

Forever in our hearts

Orsolina "Nella" Abbruzzese

Orsolina "Nella" Abbruzzese

Mar 15, 2020

With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Orsolina.

Predeceased by her father Pasquale and mother Maria and her brother Ferdinando Cosimo.  Orsolina is lovingly remembered by her sons; Ettore (Katia), Franco (Teresa) and Giuseppe and her grandchildren Francesco, Francesca, Arianna and Alessandra. She is also remembered by her...

Rose Antonietta "Toni" Benincasa

Rose Antonietta "Toni" Benincasa

Mar 15, 2020

Rose Antonietta passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 71.  Predeceased by her mother Rose, father Francesco and brother Raymond.  She will be lovingly remembered by her family, sisters Frances (John), Silvia, and Mary and many nieces and nephews.  Antonietta was a loving and caring woman who left a lasting impression on...

Wink (Walter) Vogel

Wink (Walter) Vogel

Mar 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wink Vogel on Saturday, March 14th 2020 at VGH at age 85. Wink passed away peacefully with family at his side. Wink was a kind and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, business associate and friend to many.

Predeceased by his eldest son Kris, Daughter...

Barbara Annie Major

Barbara Annie Major

Mar 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara on March 13, 2020 at the age of 83. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Alex. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by sons Alan (Debbie), Brian (Trishia), daughter Barbi (Russ), 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and her sister Pat (Bob) Nottingham. A celebration of Life...

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