Kathleen Elizabeth Donovan (Dobie)
Mar 6, 2026
Kathleen Elizabeth Donovan (Dobie)
April 30, 1953 – March 6, 2026
Kathleen Elizabeth Donovan, lovingly known as "Kathi," passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born Kathleen Elizabeth Dobie, she carried her married name, Donovan, throughout her life, a name many came to know and love her by.
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Carolyn Ann Hansen (Nee Smith)
Mar 6, 2026
Carolyn passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, at Eagle Park Health Care Facility in Qualicum Beach.
Carolyn was born in Saskatchewan. She moved to BC in the 1960's where she met her beloved husband John and they resided and raised their family in Port Coquitlam.
Carolyn worked in the tech industry for many years...
Duane Lawrenuk
Mar 2, 2026
In Loving Memory Of
Duane Lawrenuk
October 1, 1958 - March 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Duane Lawrenuk - devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend, and the steady foundation of our family.
Born in...
Diane Margaret Clark
Mar 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our deeply loved spouse, sister, aunt and loyal friend to many.
Predeceased by her parents, Ken and Marietta Durkee, brothers-in-law Earl Ring, Barry Clark and sister-in-law Gail Clark.
She is lovingly missed by her six siblings, Patty Saulnier (Pete), Mike Durkee (Jane), Dave Durkee (Judy),...
Christina "Tina" Marie Klymchuk
Mar 1, 2026
It is with much sadness that we share the passing of Tina Klymchuk (née Barber), a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished sister and aunt, and lifelong friend. She lived with curiosity, compassion, integrity, and a quiet determination that touched all who knew her. After a courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.
She...
Bennie Bakken
Mar 1, 2026
In Loving Memory Of
Bennie Bakken
March 22, 1932 – March 1, 2026
Bennie Bakken passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 93. He was the youngest of eight children and was raised on a farm near Roblin Manitoba, where he learned the...
Barry Michael Kallies
Mar 1, 2026
Barry Michael Kallies
1951 • 2026
Age 75
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Barry Michael Kallies, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, in Nanaimo,
British Columbia.
Born on February 21, 1951, in Renfrew, Ontario, Barry lived a...
Albert Hawkins
Feb 25, 2026
HAWKINS, Albert Sidney George
November 26, 1939 - February 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Sidney George Hawkins announces his passing on February 25, 2026, in Parksville, at the age of 86, due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis.
Al joined the Victoria Fire Department at just 23...
Peter David Taylor
Feb 24, 2026
After a brief stay at Trillium Lodge Hospice, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Peter David Taylor of Qualicum Beach, BC departed peacefully from this life. Peter was born on July 7, 1927 on Cheapside St. in London Ontario.
Loving and devoted husband of the late Sandra Elizabeth Taylor. Much loved youngest son of James and Ann Taylor...
Randy Robert Irvine
Feb 19, 2026
Randy Robert Irvine passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 19, 2026, at the Nanaimo Hospital.
Randy was born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan on September 5, 1954, and grew up in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Randy graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1979. He worked as a petroleum engineer in the prairies and retired in...
Giliaan Peter Koens
Feb 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Father Gilliaan Piet (Peter) Koens.
Dad was born April 14, 1929, in Den Helder in the Netherlands. His childhood was spent in Indonesia until the Japanese invasion in 1942, which he and his family escaped by flying to Australia. During the war years, Peter was...
Tyler Murray Leroux
Feb 4, 2026
Tyler Murray Leroux (nee Moss)
February 3, 1993 - February 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tyler Leroux in Qualicum Beach, BC. He passed away suddenly at the age of 33. Tyler lived an energetic life with his partner, Nicole Chambers, their family, and...
Cory Matthew Broker
Feb 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cory Matthew Broker
Cory Matthew Broker was born on February 7, 1983, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and passed away peacefully in hospice with his sister by his side on February 3, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought three-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love, and while our hearts are heavy, we...
Kenneth Stanley Wilhelm
Jan 25, 2026
~ In Loving Memory ~
Ken Wilhelm passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Nanaimo, BC, at the age of 86.
Born on June 18, 1939, in Calgary, AB, Ken was the devoted husband of Loraine Wilhelm and a loving father to Kathy Kinley (Bill), Dan Wilhelm (Trinity), and Mic Wilhelm (Tami)....
Peter Colin Huband
Jan 25, 2026
Peter C. Huband
In Loving Memory of Dad
Always kind, giving and loving, Dad had a wonderful sense of humour. His laughter and grin were infectious, and his wink could melt mountains. Always a good provider for his family, he took the brave step of bringing us to Canada in the...
Dalton David Schrank
Jan 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dalton David Schrank
March 28, 1939 – January 23, 2026
Dalton David Schrank was born on March 28, 1939, in Climax, Saskatchewan, to Georgina Schrank and Robert Joseph Schrank. As a child, he moved with his family to Vancouver, where he built a life defined by integrity,...
Leonard Sawyer
Jan 22, 2026
Leonard Sawyer, born October 15th, 1927, died peacefully on January 22nd, 2026.
Len is survived by Beryl, his wife of nearly 70 years, daughters Alison and Jane (Sean), brothers Allen and Bert, and sister Valerie.
A hard worker all his life, Len was possibly most busy during his retirement. Despite time spent in multiple clubs...
Maria Melan
Jan 19, 2026
Maria Magdalenich (Melan/Hizak) passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Parksville, British Columbia, at the remarkable age of 95 - with her children by her side.
Born in Bartolovec, Croatia, Maria immigrated to Canada with her family in the late 1950's, first settling in North Battleford and then Calgary. Through hard work and determination, they built...
Sharon Frances Deagle
Jan 16, 2026
Sharon Frances Deagle
October 31, 1950 – January 16, 2026
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Sharon Frances Deagle, who went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026, in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Sharon was born on October 31, 1950, to her loving parents Ernie and Carol Deagle, who welcomed...
Donald Ramsay Eagle
Jan 15, 2026
Donald Ramsay Eagle was born in Edmonton, Alberta, to the late Alexander and Jessie Eagle on October 5, 1941. Don passed away on January 15, 2026, at Nanaimo Hospital. He is predeceased by his younger sister Beth Olah.
Don worked for many years as a chartered accountant in Alberta and British Columbia until he retired in Parksville...
