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Qualicum Beach, British Colombia and surrounding areas
Kathleen Ida Fedak
Oct 26, 2026
It is with sadness and love that we announce the passing of Kathleen Ida Fedak (Lea) on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 87 years. Left to mourn her passing are her husband of 68 years Peter, her daughters Karen (Jim), Kim, Kelly, Rhonda (Tim). She was predeceased by her son, Rodney in 2025. Kathleen was a loving...
Debby Colleen Bewick
Oct 20, 2026
In Loving Memory OfDebby Colleen Bewick (Anderson)1952 - 2026
It is with a great sadness that we announce the passing of Debby Colleen Bewick (Anderson), on Tuesday October 20th, 2026.
Debby was born March 16th 1952, in Port Alberni, to parents Wilma and Jim Anderson. She grew up with three siblings; Priscilla, Doug, and Ron and lived in many places throughout her...
Harold Ralph McFadyen
Oct 16, 2026
In Loving Memory ofHarold (Ralph) McFadyenJuly 18, 1940 – October 16, 2026
Harold (Ralph) McFadyen passed away peacefully at home on October 16th, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born on July 18th, 1940, Ralph dedicated his life to service and family. He proudly served his country with 34 years of distinguished service in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1956 to 1990.
Following...
Elsie Margaret Goebel
Oct 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Elsie Margaret Goebel (née Neifer)
Elsie Margaret Goebel (née Neifer), passed away on October 4, 2026, in Qualicum Beach, BC, at the age of 94.
Elsie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years Peter Jack Goebel (2019), and her youngest son Donald (1999). She is survived by four of her sons: Jack (Karen), Scott (Joyce), Terry...
Patricia June Singer
Oct 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia (Pat) Singer on October 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her family and friends near and far. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; her sister, Maureen (Gary); her brother, Daniel (Cleone); her son, Thomas (Carolyn); her daughters,...
Marion Verlie Watts
Sep 28, 2026
In Loving Memory ~
Marion Verlie Watts passed away peacefully in NRGH in the early hours of September 28, 2026. Marion was born in 1939 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and raised in the Quebec Eastern Townships.
In 1957, she completed her teacher certification at MacDonald College of McGill University, and taught on the Lakeshore where she met Norm at Cedar Park Elementary School.Marion...
John William Mossey
Sep 23, 2026
In Loving Memory OfJohn William MOSSEY1943 – 2026
John passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side after battling cancer.He leaves behind his wife, Gaye. Daughter, Cheri Reimer (Mark). Son,Sean. Son, Matthew (Grace). Sister, Kathy Schlatter. Also, many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.An open house will be held on October 17 from 1-4. Please drop by...
Douglas Albert Vaughan
Sep 23, 2026
Douglas Albert Vaughan
Peacefully passed away on September 23, 2026, at Nanaimo General Regional Hospital, after a
lengthy illness, at the age of 70 years. Doug lived and worked in Manitoba, Alberta and BC but
after working at Island Copper in Port Hardy he knew that he wanted to spend his final years on
Vancouver Island. Doug and his wife, Donna Dempsey moved to...
Shirley Joan Whyte
Sep 18, 2026
Surrounded by her family and community, Shirley Whyte died peacefully in her home on September 18, 2026.
Shirley was born in Mount Dennis, Ontario on November 1, 1936 to Evelyn and Ted Robinson. She spent much of her childhood in Owen Sound, Ontario, the eldest sister to Diane and the late Ken (d. 2017). After graduating from high school, she completed...
Terrence Wayne Searle
Sep 17, 2026
Terrence Wayne Searle passed away peacefully on the evening of September 17, 2026, at the age of 88, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta on December 24, 1937, to Alberta & Llewellyn Searle; he was the second of four children. We find comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his family that predeceased...
Wilma Carolyn Williams
Sep 12, 2026
Wilma Williams left us to join her beloved husband, (PAPA) Jack. We are saddened by her loss, but we know there is love, laughter, and music wherever they are.
Mom spent her last months at the cottage surrounded by family, and we will be there when she has her final swim in the bay.
We would like to thank the Birch Family...
Helene Amil McLoughlin
Sep 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Helen McLoughlin
January 25, 1933 – September 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen McLoughlin on September 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.
Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, mother‑in‑law, and friend. She was born in Vancouver on January 25, 1933, but...
Margaret Louise Collins
Sep 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Maggie) Louise Collins at the age of 94 on September 4. She is survived by her sons Christopher and Patrick (Sherri), and grandsons Matthew (Haley) and Daniel (Lauren), as well as other family members and close friends. She is pre-deceased by loving brothers Robert and William.
Maggie was born...
Sheila Martney Emmens
Sep 2, 2026
Sheila Marteny Emmens, of Errington, BC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at the age of 97 years.
Sheila will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by all her family and wonderful friends near and far.
Sheila is survived by her sister Jean in New Zealand and was predeceased by her sister Dorothy in Australia in 2025. She was also...
Marvin Brooks Barker
Aug 26, 2026
Marvin Brooks Barker
March 8, 1931 - August 26, 2026
After a brief illness, Dad passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026… in his own way and time.
He was born March 8, 1931 in Rockglen, Saskatchewan, the sixth child in a family of nine. Dad grew up in Killdeer and finished his high school in Moose Jaw. He was so very proud...
Christina "Chris" Lucas
Aug 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Christina “Chris” Lucas
Christina “Chris” Lucas peacefully passed away at Trillium Hospice on August 21, 2026, at age 74.
Born on November 25, 1951. Predeceased by her first husband, Rob Lucas, and survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Larry White.
Lovingly remembered by her sister Dianne and Brian Wilson, Auntie Inge Kropp, nephew Scott and wife Christina, and...
Stephen Richard Collins
Aug 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Richard Collins, who passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at the age of 70.
Stephen was born on June 2, 1956, in Balham, London, England. In 1990, he made the journey across the ocean and emigrated to Canada, where he built a life filled with family, friendships,...
Lloyd Richard Hicke
Aug 8, 2026
Lloyd was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Shortly after he graduated, he began his airline career with Trans Air in Churchill, Manitoba. His work with the airlines took him to Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Calgary.
When he retired, he and Sonya moved to Parksville, B.C. They loved life on the Island and enjoyed exploring everything the Island had to offer. Lloyd liked...
Carol Ann Manchester
Aug 3, 2026
Carol Ann Manchester passed away on August 3, 2026, in Nanaimo, B.C., after a second battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Ottawa in 1951, the “Ray of Sunshine” of Gladys and Lorne Manchester. Carol grew up in Ottawa, attending Fisher Park High School. Throughout her childhood, she and her brother John spent summers visiting family in the Maritimes, where she...
Donna Elaine Alexander
Jul 26, 2026
Donna Elaine Alexander (née Chesterfield) of Parksville, B.C., passed away peacefully, at the age of 97 years, at Oceanside Hospice at Trillium Lodge on July 26, 2026.
Donna was born in Gifford, Idaho and grew up on a farm nearby in Upper Ford Creek, Idaho. She earned a teaching diploma from Northern Idaho College of Education in 1948, and completed a...
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