Obituaries

Keni Rae Lorette (Weir) 1952 - 2025 With the heaviest hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Auntie Keni at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital September 9, 2025. Predeceased by her loving husband, Dave in 2023, we are comforted at this time knowing they are...

Owen Clearkin 1943-2025 Owen was born in New Zealand. He leaned to ski there and later he and his brother Hugh skied in the Olympics in Europe for New Zealand. He funded his skiing by working as a journeyman carpenter, working among other jobs on the Victoria tube...

William (Bill) E. Reynolds Apr. 29, 1937 - Oct. 12, 2025 Bill passed away in Nanaimo General Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer, leaving behind his wife Lynne, daughter Leanne and her husband Cory, and grandson Kyle. Before moving to Gabriola 28 years ago, he...

Aida Maria Blue Sept. 8, 1928 - Oct. 3, 2025 With great sorrow we announce that Aida passed in her sleep on the morning of October 3rd at the age of 97. She was predeceased by both her brothers, Bruno and Lino Florian as well as her husband Harold Blue. She is...

Alexander (Jay) Strachan Sept. 17, 1953 - Oct. 7, 2025 A caring community of family and friends mourns the sudden loss of a wonderful brother, uncle, and friend. The eldest of three children born to Alexander (Sandy) and Betty Strachan of Courtenay, Jay is survived by...

Linda Black Aug 10, 1945 - Sept. 30, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Black, aged 80 years residing on Gabriola Island, British Columbia. Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the...

In loving memory of Ray Lyle Anderson Ray passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2025 at the age of 91 in Nanaimo, BC. Predeceased by his wife Lois in 2022. Survived and missed by his daughters Shirley and Donna and his son Greg. Grandchildren; Ross, Meaghan and...

Sandy Frances Mary Duncan Sandy Frances Mary Duncan (née Chowne) was born in Vancouver, BC on January 24, 1942, and died suddenly on September 7, 2025, surrounded by love. Her family are grateful for all the kind care she received. Sandy moved many times across Canada...

Paul Thompson Feb. 2, 1933 -Sept. 12, 2025 Longtime Gabriola resident Paul Thompson packed a lot of adventure into his 92 years He skied the mountains of New Zealand back when skiers had to hike their gear up the mountain. He flew small airplanes as a teenager, helped...

Thomas Reginald Harding 1944-2025 The family of Thomas Reginald Harding, born October 6, 1944 in Prince Rupert, BC, is sad to announce his death at Nanaimo Regional Hospital on July 5, 2025. Thomas was a man of many talents and passions. He was a lifelong hunter,...

In Loving Memory of Helena Rainey Heinrich Beloved Mother, Nana, Great-Nana, and Faithful Servant It is with both deep sorrow and abiding gratitude that we announce the passing of our cherished matriarch, Helena Heinrich, on July 20th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in...

Roy Birkett Roy Birkett, 83, of Gabriola Island and recently Cedar, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children after a sudden bout of illness. Roy was born in Hucknall, Nottingham England and immigrated to Canada at age 5. He was in the navy for five years...

Bob Henderson Mar. 4, 1945 - July 24, 2025 Bob was born in London Ontario. He completed his degree in zoology and his medical degree at Western University. Practiced family medicine in Vernon BC. Dedicated the last half of his career working in remote locations with a...

Linda Helen Harrison1945 - 2025 Linda Harrison was born in Montreal, Quebec, to Harry and Helen Harrison (née Cribb). At age 10, Linda moved with her parents and younger brother, Brian, back to their hometown of Vancouver, BC.Linda’s teen years perfectly reflected the...

Susan J Olson 1945 - 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan J Olson (pre-deceased by her husband Wayne). She was born August 1, 1945. A world traveler, a mom, grandma and great grandma. Always positive and encouraging, she loved to chat...

Dan Pelton It is with great sadness that my sisters and I announce the sudden passing of our brother Dan Pelton. Dan is survived by the three of us, our spouses and his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and a grand-nephew spread across the country. Dan was born in...

James Orville Burns July 5, 1932 - May 21, 2025 Predeceased by his wife Norma, survived by his son Don, grandsons TJ and Donald, and great granddaughter Maya. He loved being on Gabriola and passed away peacefully at Wexford Creek Nanaimo.

Gisela Cavill 1939-2025 Gisela Cavill, a 22 year resident of Gabriola Island, passed away on 29 May in the Nanaimo Seniors Village from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her husband Doug and numerous nieces and nephews both in Canada and...

Bradford Harold Powell Passed away at age 65 on March 23, 2025, in Nanaimo B.C. after a short battle with cancer. Brad was born on November 2, 1959, in Burns Lake, B.C. He is predeceased by his father, Don Powell and his sister, Sherri Busilla-Powell. He is survived...

Albert Stuart Roach 1953 - 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Stuart Roach. Stu left us on March 25, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1953, Stu graduated from Grant Park High School before attending Red River...

Muriel Matilda Herne It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Muriel Matilda Herne (nee Llewellyn) of St. Catharines Ontario, who passed away at the age of 100 on February 27, 2025....

In Memoriam - Lynda Anne Williamson 1951-2024 A long time resident of Gabriola, Lynda Williamson passed away on April 19th 2024 in Nanaimo General Hospital. She and her husband Stan, who predeceased her, built a home on Gabriola with her parents, Reg and Tamara King....

Marilyn Ironside Dec. 20, 1948 - Jan. 19, 2025 With much regret and sorrow the family of Marilyn Ironside (Boyd) nee Galloway advise of her passing peacefully at home in Nanaimo on January 19, 2025, surrounded by loving family and close friends. Marilyn fought a brave...

Elisabeth Dieryckx Nov. 15, 1943 - Jan. 18, 2025 After a life of travel in the transportation and tourist industry, Elisabeth spent the best of her golden years on Gabriola Island.  She enjoyed the company of friends, volunteered at the public library & cancer...

Joan Merrifield June 17, 1951 – Dec. 24, 2024 It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to Joan Merrifield on December 24th from complications stemming from ALS. Joan grew up in the suburbs of Montreal until her family moved to near Brockville, Ontario when Joan...