Obituaries

James Randolph (Randy) Young May 4, 1941 - Oct. 30, 2024 Randy was born in Saskatoon, SK but spent his formative years on Saltspring Island before moving to Vancouver. He met his wife Lynne at UBC and after graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, they...

Teresa Elizabeth (Terri) White Sept. 25, 1949 - Oct. 11, 2024 Teresa Elizabeth White ( Terri), 75, was born a Woodhead. She was the adopted daughter of Thomas James Woodhead and Dorothy May Woodhead. She had two brothers, both died before her. Dick as a child, on a...

Dennis Theodore Keis Mar. 12, 1949 - Sept. 10, 2024 We are sad to announce that Dennis passed away September 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Dennis is survived by his wife, Moira, two children, Jennifer and Jason (Tiffaney) and three sisters, Laura (Rudy),...

Frank (Francis) Mark Callingham aka Freewheelin’ Frank Kelly Gone too soon on August 10th, 2020 at 66 years young, with one of his best friends Ken Olson, by his side at RUH Saskatoon. Frank played his first guitar over 50 years ago and nothing short of a major heart...

Randall (Randy) Emerson Korol July 18, 1960 - Aug. 22, 2024 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Randy. Randy was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and lived in many locations as a young boy both in Canada and the United States. His...

Dr. Verne Smith Dr. Verne Smith, in his 94th year, passed away peacefully, at home, on 8 August, 2024, with his loving wife and family. With a positive, grateful spirit he died with dignity. Verne was a dedicated, compassionate Doctor, practising medicine for 52...

Eric Frost Oct 22, 1931 – July 12, 2024 In loving memory of Eric Frost, who went home to rest with his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Eric was born in Brent Knoll, England and raised on the family dairy farm. He was an auto and agricultural mechanic owning...

Wilson, Elizabeth Ann Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, Ontario, on Friday, July 5th, 2024 with her loving family by her side. “Rest, rest, a perfect rest, Shed over brow and breast, Rest, rest, at the hearts core Time shall not cease. Sleep...

Winston Cerniuk 1945-2024 Winston Cerniuk was born in Endeavor, Saskatchewan on November 19, 1945. He was the second youngest of 16 children who all learned Romanian from their mother and Ukrainian from their father. He moved to Ontario for 2 years in grade 6 to help...

Isobel Quinn May 24, 1924 - June 8, 2024 Isobel was born in Strathaven, Scotland. She trained as a nurse in Glasgow. She emigrated to Canada in the early 60’s, nursing in Saskatchewan before coming to Vancouver to nurse in VGH.  She married Myles, the love of her life...

Alison Joan Windecker July 15, 1953 - Mar. 18, 2024 Alison Joan Windecker, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grammy, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 15, 1953, to Hazel...

Joan Hafeez Joan Hafeez, 87, of Gabriola Island, passed away on May 27 after a months-long battle with kidney disease. Joan was born in Powell River in 1937 to Alan and Estelle Crocker. She spent her youth on the West Coast of BC living in the Britannia mining...

Elizabeth Schram June 1930- March 2024 Betty, formerly of Burnaby passed away peacefully in her home with the company of her two cats, Bertie and Bruna, whom she loved and gave her great joy. Betty is survived by her adopted families on Gabriola and in Burnaby,...

Pegoraro, Diane Sylvia (nee Castle) Oct. 20, 1944 - Apr. 13, 2024 It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of our dear Diane after a mercifully short bout with lung cancer in the tender care of the incredible staff at the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo...

Sarah Jane Bailey (Labell)  Jan. 29, 1973 - Apr. 15, 2024 Sarah passed away unexpectantly after a short illness. She is predeceased by husband John Labell, and father Peter Bailey Sarah leaves her children Shauna Rose Thompson, and Liam Labell, as well as her parents...

Roberta Arlene Baltich (Buonamici) Sept 22, 1946 - Mar 2, 2024 Roberta Arlene Baltich (Buonamici) known as “Bonnie” all her life, succumbed 33 days after her diagnosis to widespread cancer. She died at home with her loving family around her. Bonnie was born to Belgo...

David Bouvier November 1941 - April 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of David George Bouvier, on Gabriola Island, on Wednesday 10 April 2024. Davy’s family and his many friends knew him as a fierce advocate for social justice, as a...

Grant ‘Barry’ Armstrong We are sad to share that Grant “Barry” Armstrong passed away on the evening of Sunday March 24th at his home on Gabriola Island following a decline in his health over the past few months. Barry was born in Melfort Saskatchewan and was the...

Mary Isabella Tougas It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mary Isabella Tougas at the Woodgrove Manor residence in Nanaimo at the age of 91 years. Mary will be sadly missed by her children David (Stephanie) and Nancy (Andrew) Binnie,...

Maureen Persin Mar. 2, 1942 - Mar. 17, 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Maureen Persin. Maureen passed away peacefully at the Nanaimo General Hospital on March 17th, 2024. Maureen...

Remembering John Artuso July 7, 1954 - Feb. 17, 2024 It is with broken hearts that we mourn the loss of this loyal husband, proud father, doting Nonno, loving brother, zio, friend, band member, co-worker and neighbour. John was a fantastic storyteller and the life of...

Boswell (Bos) Malcolm Dec. 14, 1937 - Jan. 23, 2024 Bos lived a full life of adventure, passion, resilience and exuberance.  He was a truth-seeker, a promise-keeper and a story-teller. His motto and quest in life was ‘beauty, benefit and truth’. Bos was born and grew...

Cheryl Diane Rhicard (Milner) Mar. 2, 1951 - Dec. 10, 2023 Cheryl Rhicard, a loving wife and mother, passed away at her home on Gabriola Island on December 10, 2023. Cheryl was born in West Vancouver to Ab and Marge Milner and grew up in Lynn Valley. After graduating...

Victor Henry Fafard Aug. 27, 1933 - Jan. 6, 2024 Victor Henry Fafard died January 6, 2024, in Palliative Care at Nanaimo Regional General hospital after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 90 years old. Vic grew up on a farm near Broadview, Saskatchewan...

Marion Kalicum (née Yanke) A Life of Love and Legacy Marion Kalicum, known lovingly as “Nanny” to all, born Marian Yanke on April 8, 1932, in Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, near Nanaimo, British Columbia. A remarkable woman whose life...