May 4, 1935 – June 16, 2025

Vincent Gabriel Beckie died peacefully on June 16, 2025, at age 90. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Cecilia and Nicolas, both of whom had immigrated as children with their parents from Croatia.

Vince was the fourth of seven children. He grew up on the family farm in Bladworth, Sask. district, and attended Briggs Country School. He left home at 16 to finish his last two years of high school at Campion College in Regina. Vince met the love of his life, Hilde, and married on July 2nd, 1960, and would have shared the grand celebration of 65 years of marriage in 2025.

Vince is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Ken and Sam, and sister Dorothy. He is survived by his siblings, Lawrence, Gerald, and Mary, his wife, Hilde, and children Bernadette, Roger (Jean), Vernon (Gerry), Noreen (Mike), Jeanette (Jeff), and Nicole (Marc-Andre). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

Vince’s funeral service is being held July 5th, at St. Plus X Catholic Church, North Vancouver.