Information you may find in an Obituary

Name and age of deceased
Cause of death and length of illness
Residence at time of death and former residences
Place of death and location of services and burial. The place of burial may also have other records for the family, such as baptisms or marriages.
Occupation and places of employment
Military service
Membership and affiliations with organizations
Names of parents, siblings, children of deceased, including maiden name of mother, and their places of residence
Married names of female relatives

Obituary published in Vancouver Sun, Feb. 1987