Obituaries

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...

Paul Grignon May 5, 1948 - Dec. 16, 2024 In memory of Paul Grignon, loving husband, father and grandfather, who died at home on Dec. 16, 2024. In the last half year, Paul experienced body parts wearing out and knew he was in his final chapter. Paul was one of the...

Eveline Adelheid Boysen Apr. 5, 1940 – Dec. 12, 2024 It is with sadness that our family announces the passing of Eveline Boysen. Born in what was to become East Berlin, Germany, Eveline’s family fled the post war turbulence and eventually settled in Canada where they...

In loving memory of Douglas William Eadie Apr. 15, 1951 - Nov. 27, 2024 Predecessed by his daughter, Sarah, and son-in-law, John. He leaves behind and will be greatly missed by his loving wife Marnie and his grandchildren, Shauna Thompson and Liam Labell. Also...

Judith Anne Heather “Joood” Oct. 9, 1946 - Oct. 9, 2024 It is with great sadness that I announce that on her 78th birthday Joood embarked on her next great adventure at the Palliative Care facility of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital surrounded by family. Joood...

Ducharme, Robert Oct. 16, 1933 - Nov. 14, 2024 Bob peacefully passed in his sleep just after midnight on Nov 14th. Born to Simon and Dolly Ducharme of Craig Siding, MB. Predeceased by his loving wife Brenda of 63 years. Survived by his children Debbie, Christine, and...

Patrick (Pat) Smith It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick (Pat) Smith on Oct. 6th, 2024 at the age of 81. Pat was born on January 24th, 1943 in Ipswich, England to Bert and Millie Smith. Pat met the love of his life and beloved wife, Lynn...

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...