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John Alexander Robert (“Sandy”) Tucker

Sandy to his many friends. Sandman to his many grandchildren. Sandy was born in Edmonton and moved to Vancouver at a young age, to a house on West 23rd, with parents Harry

Gary Leslie Ross

Gary Leslie Ross, aged 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Vancouver, BC on March 22, 2020. Gary is survived by his father Doug, his siblings Tori, Deb (Darryl), Mik

Werner Pettirsch

WERNER PETTIRSCH August 27, 1938 – March 9, 2020 Werner Pettirsch passed away peacefully on the morning of March 9th, 2020 at the age of 81, after a brief battle wit

Aaron Learmont

Aaron Learmont passed away in Vancouver on January 31, 2020 at the age of 37. Aaron was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague. He is survived by his

Hazel Sylvia Braeuer

Hazel Sylvia Braeuer (nee Johnson) passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, surrounded by her family, in Surrey BC. Hazel was born in Vancouver on December 4th, 1951 t

Laurence (Larry) Bruce Martin

Laurence (Larry) Bruce Martin died Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Larry was born in 1946 in San Diego to Hubert and Delza (Brasher) Martin. Larry was predeceased by bo

David John Threlfall

David Threlfall was a father, grandfather, partner, friend, educator, counsellor, and friendly face to many as he always had an open door and a warm smile. Gifted with a p

Tom Gigliotti (92)

Tom passed away on January 7, 2020 at Delta Hospital. He is predeceased by his beautiful wife and love of his life, Barbara, in November of 2018; his brother, Egidio; and

Siobhan Maura Devlin

May 12, 1969 – December 28, 2019 SIOBHAN MAURA DEVLIN, aged 50, of Vancouver, passed away on December 28, 2019 after an enduring battle with cancer, with her adoring

Jessica Emily Black

September 9, 2004 – December 5, 2019. It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jessica Emily Black, 15, of Burnaby, BC at BC Children's Hosp

Eileen Anne Curtis (nee Talbot)

Eileen Anne Curtis (nee Talbot): born 1931 in Dún Laoghaire Co. Dublin; Passed on Nov. 16th 2019 Vancouver British Columbia. Wi

Garry Bartle Kiernan

Sunrise: Thursday, June 6, 1929 Sunset: Thursday, November 7, 2019 It is with great sadness, we announce

Violet Wong 1923 ~ 2019

Violet Wong (affectionately known as “Vi”) was born in Nanaimo, BC on December 27, 1923. She passed away peacefully July 8, 2019. She was predeceased by her br

Pauline “Paulina” Barnes 1926 ~ 2019

Paulina was born in Glasgow to Thomas and Selma Blyth in 1926 and died at her home in Vancouver, as were her wishes, on June 25, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband,

Muriel Marks 1935 ~ 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a loving wife, Mother and Grandmother. Mom was born December 14, 1935, on a family farm near Lipton Saskatchewan, the younge

John James Wintersgill

Jan 25th,1950 - June 14th 2019 John passed away peacefully at home with his partner Vero and his sister Debbie at his side and his beloved cats nearby. Despite his illness

Alvin Shemko 1923 ~ 2019

Born on the farm in Rabbit Lake Saskatchewan to Mike and Polly (nee Haranga) Shemko, Al was the seventh child in a family of ten. Al lived a life of di

Anna Hendrika de Chavonnes

We are saddened to announce the passing of Anna Hendrika de Chavonnes (nee Veltman) on May 24, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Matt and her mother Eva. &nbsp

Doreen Amezcua (née Petersen)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Amezcua. Born in Viby Denmark in 1947, Doreen lived every one of her 72 years with loving kindne

Eileen Catherine Mattioli (née Deery)

Eileen Catherine Mattioli (nee Deery) B.S.N., aged 34 years of Sarnia, Ontario passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family after an enduring battle with cancer on M

Jeannine Hebert (née Ducharme) ~ In Memorium

November 23, 1938 – April 20, 2016 It’s been three years since cancer stole you from me and left a big void in my life. However, it could not take away all the

Robert ( Bob ) Gerath

Bob Gerath, beloved husband, father, and papa to Logan chose the beautiful supermoon morning of the spring equinox, March 21, 2019 to pass away peacefully with his family

David Hathaway Sr. Sept 25, 1941 – March 9, 2019

David Hathaway Sr. passed peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Lion's Gate Hospital after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. He was predeceased by his F

Grace Irene Meredith

Grace (96) passed away peacefully on February 28, 2019 at the Langley Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son Doug (Betty), 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandch

Kenneth (Ken) Grant Martin

July 9, 1948 – November 20, 2018 Ken died peacefully at home with his family by his side. Ken died as he lived; on his terms, in control and with dignity. Ken was bo

Gerda Skalnik

Gerda passed away peacefully on Thursday November 15th , at the age of 92 in Vancouver BC. She was born near Dusseldorf Germany just prior to the Great Depression. Sh

Glenn Hunter

August 14, 1963- October 30, 2018 Glenn was a Renaissance man. He knew how to build things. He loved looking at the structures and phenomena of the world –from Stone

Samuel Aribawa Oka

Samuel Aribawa Oka (age 69), known by his family as Hoo Lan, died peacefully in the presence of his loved ones at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, at 7

Neil MacDonald

January 30th, 1943 to July 25th, 2018 Our family has lost a beloved father and husband, a friend, respected teacher and renowned artist. Born and raised in Ea

Denise (Larochelle) Paterson

Paterson, Denise (Larochelle) Nov. 13 1948 - Sept. 13 2018 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother, wife and grandmother. Denise passed

Ho, Yiu Chung

Ho, Yiu Chung, 80. Our beloved father passed away on August 25th, 2018 at VancouverGeneral Hospital. He was born in Canton, China in 1938 to Siu Sin Tong

Angus A. “Tony” MacDonald

Angus A. (Tony) MacDonald died September 1, 2018, of natural causes at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. He was born June 11, 1928, near Villeneuve, Alberta, to

Doris Noel

Born: Edmonton. Sept. 4, 1929 Died: North Vancouver, July 21, 2018 - Age 88 Doris Noel lived with the belief that people should always do the right thing. She believ

Lola Pedret

September 5, 1925 ~ August 1, 2018 Lola Pedret died peacefully on August 1st, 2018 at her home in Vancouver, Canada. Her life started in Reus, Catalonia, Spain. In her own

Estrella Fung

Estrella Fung passed away peacefully holding the hand of her husband Tony at Richmond Hospital on July 12, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband; mother, Fortunata;

Orlando Bossio

On July 19th, 2018 at the age of 90 Orlando Bossio of Vancouver, BC (formerly a 30 year resident of Kamloops, B.C.) passed away surrounded in love, with his family by his

Alfonso Bastone

Prayer Service & Mass of Christian Burial St. Helen's Parish Church, 3860 Triumph St., Burnaby, BC Celebrant ~ Father Eugenio Aloisio Prayer Service, Wednesday,

Eva Anna Maria “Anneke” Schoemaker

It is with deep sadness that the family of Eva Anna Maria “Anneke” Schoemaker announces her passing at the age of 90 after a brief struggle with cancer.

Tom Wright

Tom Wright, 68, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 in a motorcycle accident near Hawthorne, Nevada. Born in Winnipeg, MB to John Thomas and Margaret Wright, Tom&rs

Lucie Steinmann

Lucie Steinmann, 96, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018 in Vancouver, B.C. Born in Poland to Maria (nee Mietelska) and Lorenz Sciubidlo, she lived and worked in

Nelson Toro-Cortez

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden and tragic passing of Nelson Toro-Cortez on May 23rd, 2018. He was an amazing son, father, grandfather, broth

Keith F. Shortt B.Sc,DDS.

August 8, 1935 to May 6, 2018 Keith passed away gently on May 6, 2018 at Vancouver Hospital in the warm morning sun surrounded by love. Five weeks earlier, he was hospital

Catina Kotsalis

Catina Kotsalis, 79, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Vancouver, BC. The eldest of seven children, she was born in Chania on the i

Charles William Kingston

April 23, 1932 – May 3, 2018 Following months of warm and compassionate care by the staff at Inglewood Care Center in West Vancouver, Charlie passed away peacefully,

Caraline (“Cara”) Simone Adensamer

The family and friends of Cara Adensamer are heartbroken to announce her passing on the 20thof April, 2018. Cara will be deeply missed by her younger brother Jackson, her

Garvin Harry Robinson (Gar)

September 22, 1926 - April 10, 2018 Gar passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on April 10, 2018. He was born and raised in Vancouver where he became an avid s

Patricia McSherry

Patricia McSherry died March 23, after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in mid February. Born in Vancouver BC to Art and Christine (nee Oliver) McSherry on March 10, 19

Paul Dennis Murphy

Paul Dennis Murphy, age 51, passed away peacefully on Monday February 19th at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the youngest son of the late James Murphy

Anker Gram

Even when he was dealt a lousy bridge hand, Anker Gram could turn it into a win. Raised on a farm in the south of Denmark, the youngest of six. His first test came when Ge

Marlys Susan-Lynn Holmes

Marlys Susan-Lynn Holmes (Morrison), age 64, passed away on January 20, 2018 at the North Shore Hospice, surrounded by her family and close friends, after many years of su

Marilyn Helson Heddle

Marilyn Heddle (nee Buchanan) died peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, January 12th in Vancouver, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Duncan Walker Heddle, as well a

Lewenda Ann McMillan (nee Cameron)

April 29, 1954 – January 10, 2018 Lew was born in Christchurch, New Zealand to loving parents Diana and Clyde Cameron. Growing up by the beach, Lew’s childhood

Claude Jutras

July 20, 1932 ~ January 6, 2018 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Claude on January 6, 2018 at the age of 85. Predeceased by his wife Lina of 57

Cheryl Lynn Lee

LEE, Cheryl Lynn (November 19, 1962 – January 2, 2018) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cheryl, beloved wife of Eric;

Donald Edward Grayston

DONALD EDWARD GRAYSTON August 31, 1939 – October 23, 2017 Donald Edward Grayston was born in Vancouver, BC, in the Vancouver General Hospital. His mother was M

Malcolm Howard Barnes

Malcolm Howard Barnes October 19, 1943 Montreal - October 23, 2017 Vancouver So now my time has come and it's my turn to say goodbye. You will need to find a new jokester!

Mark Warren Jones

January 27, 1951 – October 4, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark (The Shark) Jones at the age of 66 on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Ma

Dr. Patricia Rebbeck

Pat, 82, of Vancouver, passed away peacefully September 22, 2017 with her long time friend Stephany Grasset, Stephany's daughter Antoinette Posehn and son Stephen Gra

Wilfred James (Jim) Doyle

Wilfred James ( Jim ) Doyle was born in Edmonton on October 10, 1928. He was the youngest of a very large family. Within a few years the Doyles moved west, settling in Van

Kevin Christopher Grainger

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Christopher Grainger, who passed away peacefully Saturday August 26th at The Northshore Hospice. He is survived by

David George Hay

David George Hay 84 years old from Richmond, B.C. Passed away surrounded by family after a lengthy illness on August 25, 2017 in the Richmond General hospital. Born in Por

Dorothy Stanfield

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Dorothy Stanfield passed away on July 18 at Vancouver General Hospital. Dorothy left us peacefully with family and close frie

Barrie Spencer Suter

Sept 13 1936 - June 21 2017 With great sadness and much love we announce the passing of Barrie, our beloved Husband, Brother, Step Dad, and Grampa. He passed away&nb

André Milaire

André died at the age of 91 in Brantford, ON on February 24, 2017. Predeceased by his wife and infant daughter. Survived by six children, eleven grandchildren,

Dorothy Allen

“Will you love me when sweet music dies And silence becomes absolute? The gentle cadence of words and feeling No longer spinning a web of hope between us. When the s

David J. Winterwerb

David J Winterwerb passed away peacefully on Monday May 22, 2017 at his residence with family present. He was our hero for how he dealt with his disability for over 30 yea

Don Skelley (Age 70) ( September 22, 1947 - May 4, 2017 )

September 22, 1947 to May 4, 2017 Born in Vancouver, one of 6 siblings, Don lived in the Lower Mainland his whole life. He loved his family and friends and developed many

Jack William Evans (Age 81) ( June 12, 1936 - April 19, 2017 )

Jack was born in Brantford, Ontario June 12, 1936 and died April 19, 2017. He leaves to mourn, his wife of twenty-six years, Kimberley; his daughters, Julie (Wayne) and Jo

Jeannine Hebert

Jeannine Hebert November 23, 1938 – April 20, 2016 A year has passed but the void you left in so many people’s lives is still huge. I want to thank all of you

Dr. Rodney Frederick Andrew

Dr. Rodney Frederick Andrew, aged 78, passed away peacefully in his home in Vancouver on March 28th, 2017, after his struggle with ALS ended. He was born on July 30th, 193

Jennifer Gabrielle Sweeney

Sweeney, Jennifer Gabrielle (June 21, 1960 – March 6, 2017) Jennifer bid farewell to this life peacefully, with her love and soulmate Daniel by her side. Those who k

Ernst Eugen Karl Klose

In Loving Memory… ERNST EUGEN KARL KLOSE passed away Feb. 27th, 2017 in Squamish, BC Canada. Ernst was born in Danzig, Germany Sept. 4th, 1934. The family then move

Janine (Janina) Reid

Janine (Janina) Reid (nee Ogrodnik) passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2017 after battling cancer for more than a year. Janine was born on March 6, 1929, in Leduc, Al

Lesley Elinor Oas

Lesley Elinor Oas (Wishart), aged 70, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017 at Vancouver General Hospital with her sons by her side. In addition to her sons

Laurie Mark Valpy

August 14, 1962 - December 7, 2016 “In meo cordo in aeternum” “Forever in my heart” It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laurie

William Murray Keating

Bill was born in Edmonton, July 16, 1924. He passed on January 17, 2017, held in the love of his partner, Sam Galea, and his sister Helen Johnson, and close family and fri

Urquhart, Roy Keith

July 22, 1931 – January 11, 2017 It is with great sadness that I, Robert Carrier, say goodbye to my partner and friend, Roy Urquhart. Roy passed peacefully January 1

Georgina Mary Charles

The Charles family has created a lovely website to celebrate the life of Gina Charles and announce her death on January 4, 2017. Please go to the following link to view th

Anthony Wing Yun Lee

Anthony Wing Yun Lee, 56 It is with great sadness that we inform everyone of the sudden passing of our brother Anthony Lee on December 22, 2016. He was 56 years young. A u