Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia
George Devries
Nov 4, 2025
It is with gratitude to God and love in our hearts that we announce the passing of George Devries, who went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on November 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
George was born on January 22, 1938 in Valkenburg, The Netherlands, one of seven children, four boys and three girls. He is lovingly...
Tarcisio Boffo
Oct 31, 2025
Surrounded by love, Tarcisio Boffo, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully and will be deeply missed.
Tarcisio was born in Ca’Rainati di San Zenone degli Ezzelini, Treviso, Italy, on March 10, 1940, to Angela and Fortunato Boffo. He peacefully passed away at the age of 85 on October 31, 2025, returning to his heavenly home.
He is survived...
Peter John Watts
Oct 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Peter John Watts on October 31, 2025, after complications from a hip infection following a long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Peter was a man of immense knowledge,warmth, humor, and generosity. His larger-than-life personality lit up every room he entered, and his love for clean shoes, an ironed shirt and a...
Mary Evelyn Peterson
Oct 30, 2025
A great mom, beloved and happy wife, career educator, Oxford comma buff, and lifelong baseball fan, Mary Peterson slipped away from us quietly on October 30th.
She flew out on the wings of her adored Blue Jays just hours after their historic World Series Game 5 win over the Dodgers.
Then took the second star to the right and flew straight on...
Kathleen Annis
Oct 29, 2025
We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Kathleen Annis (Kathy to her friends), who died peacefully at the age of 79 at the Vancouver General Hospital Palliative Care unit on October 29, 2025.
Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England September 30, 1946, Kathy emigrated to Toronto in 1968. She moved to Vancouver in 2012 where she really found her...
Francesco Maria Valente
Oct 27, 2025
Francesco Maria Valente, born April 16, 1931, in Serra San Bruno, Province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Vancouver at the age of 94.
He was predeceased by his parents, Angelo Raffele and Maria Grazia, his son Ralph, sisters Lina and Stella, his brothers Biagio and Salvatore, and his son-in-law Steve.
He will be lovingly...
Dante Lescano
Oct 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dante Lescano, who entered eternal rest on October 25, 2025, embraced by the love of his family. He was 84 years old.
Born on November 3, 1940, in Lipa City, Batangas, Dante immigrated to Canada in 2004. He lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service. Known for his...
Sebastian Romero-Wong
Oct 25, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Sebastian G. Romero-Wong on October 25, 2025, at the age of 23.
Sebastian faced his battle with cancer with hope, strength, tremendous courage and determination. He was known as a kind soul, with a big smile; a great friend who always brought laughter to the room. His presence...
Paolina (Paula) Borean
Oct 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful Mamma, Paolina Borean, on October 24, 2025.
Paolina was born on March 5, 1935, in Albano di Lucania, Italy, the beloved daughter of Gelsomino and Domenica Colonna, and dear sister to Maria, Anna, Giuseppina, and brother Joe.
Paolina lived a full life of grace, kindness, and unwavering love. A devoted mother,...
Bohuslav Vido
Oct 23, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Bohuslav (Bob) Vido on October 23, 2025, at the age of 84. He faced a courageous battle with cancer with quiet strength and optimism. He is survived by his loving wife Emilia (Emily) of 57 years, 2 sons Roman and Patrick, his daughter in laws Klara and...
Francesco Perozzo
Oct 21, 2025
Francesco passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 55 years.
He is predeceased by, sister Lorella, nieces Kianna and Tatiyana, and father Elio. Francesco will be lovingly remembered by his wife Michele, son Elijah, daughter Lily, brother Paolo (Luisa), and mother Maria. He is also survived by father-in-law Giovanni, brothers-in-law David (Paola) and Jason (Enza), many...
Anna Maria Dall'Antonia (Pavan)
Oct 21, 2025
Anna passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones October 21, 2025.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Adrienne Dall’Antonia, three grandchildren, Aliya, Lianna, and Noah Dall’Antonia, along with nephews and nieces, Massimo Dall’Antonia, Loretta Dall’Antonia, Diana Dall’Antonia, and Emilio Mondani and their extended families, both in Canada and Italy.
While we are experiencing immense sadness for our loss,...
Alexander Mildenberger
Oct 20, 2025
It is with sadness to announce the passing of Alexander Mildenberger, on October 20, 2025, at the age of 90.
He was predeceased by his mother Anna Mildenberger (nee Schenfeldt), father Adam Mildenberger, Brothers: Ray, Joe, Leo as well as sisters: Edie, Daisy, Caroline and Emma. Alex leaves behind his sisters Rosie, Margie as well as numerous niece's nephews and other...
Mo Yin Chan
Oct 20, 2025
Chan, Mo Yin - Passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 93 and will be fondly remembered. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, October 28, 10 a.m., at St. John the Apostle, 5457 Trafalgar St, Vancouver; burial on Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m., at Ocean View Funeral Home & Burial Park, 4000 Imperial St,...
Theodorus (Ted) Josephus Vanderbyl
2025
Ted Vanderbyl passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, enveloped by the love that defined his extraordinary life. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he embarked on a bold adventure as a young man, crossing oceans to Canada and planting roots in the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, where he rolled up his sleeves for honest farmwork. He eventually transitioned into construction, and...
Elinor "Joan" Dumaresq
Oct 18, 2025
Elinor “Joan” Dumaresq, 87, of Vancouver, BC, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 66 years, David; her children Shelly (Ken), Joel (Marousa), Jason, Stefanie (Chris); and her beloved grandchildren, who affectionately called her Nanu - Josh (Laeti), Elijah, Nicholas, and Riley - along with her...
Kenneth Bargewell
Oct 13, 2025
Kenneth Bargewell was born in Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom. After completing his A-levels, Ken studied Education and History at Edge Hill University in northwest England. HIs spirit of adventure took him to the prairie provinces of Canada in 1969, where he had his first teaching assignment in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan. Always interested in learning, Ken later attended the University...
Ferdinand Bodegom
Oct 11, 2025
Ferdinand (Fred) Bodegom, husband, father, landscape nurseryman, and long-term Fort Langley resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 11th, 2025.
Fred will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Liz (Eric), brother Edouard (Julia), sister in-law Els, as well as by cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his friends, neighbors and former clients. Fred was...
Donald "Don" Smith
Oct 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Don Smith on October 11, 2025.
Don leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Sandra; son Terry (Bobbi); daughter-in-law Sandra Brazeau (wife of late son Todd, 1975–2015); sister Doreen Sellers; and extended family.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Don attended Britannia High School, where he made lifelong friends. In his...
Connie Fontana
2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Fontana on October 8th, 2025, two days before her 76th birthday.
Connie will be deeply missed by her loving family. She is survived by her siblings, Lina Dente, Stella, and Francesco (Maria). She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carmela, and her many nieces and nephews.
She was...
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