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Recent Obituaries
Qualicum Beach, British Colombia and surrounding areas
Joannes Petrus Maria Cook
Nov 19, 2025
Joannes Petrus Maria Cook
March 26, 1932, ~ November 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joannes Petrus Maria Cook ,
beloved husband, father, opa, brother, and dear friend, who left us peacefully on
November 19, 2025 , at the age of 93.
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Eliane Blanche Caley
Nov 19, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the passing of our dear and beloved mother at the grand age of 100. Mum left us peacefully at 5:32 Thursday morning, November 19th, in Parksville, BC.
Eliane was born in France on April 26, 1925, in Boulogne–sur-Mer, to Eva and Richard Ringma. The new family of three immigrated to...
Elfriede Niessen
Nov 13, 2025
Elfriede Niessen (nee Naguschewski) passed away peacefully at the Nanaimo Hospital on
Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 96 years. Born in East Prussia on January 5, 1929,
she was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Adolf, her husband Jake, her son Roy, and her
siblings Walter, Helmut, Doris, Anneliese, Hannah,...
Egon Richard Ueberholz
Nov 5, 2025
Egon Richard UEBERHOLZ
March 2, 1933 - November 5, 2025
In his 92nd year, Egon died peacefully at home. Egon leaves a family he was very proud of, his loving wife of 70 years, Magdalene Ueberholz, his daughter Hedi Frank and his son Thomas Ueberholz, daughter in law, Jeanette. He is survived by four grandchildren,...
John Lundine
Nov 2, 2025
We are saddened to share the sudden passing of John P. Lundine on November 2nd, 2025. John was born on May 30th, 1950, in Port Alberni to Everett and Margaret Lundine. One of five brothers, John grew up in Parksville, spending summers on the beach and developing the sun-loving nature that stayed with him through life.
In...
Angela Romanowski
Oct 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Angela (Angie) Romanowski, who, after a courageous battle with cancer, left us peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Parksville, British Columbia, at the age of 80. Angie will be dearly missed by family, friends, and all those whose lives were touched by her kindness, humour, and...
Andrew John Allan
Oct 21, 2025
In Fond memory of Andrew John Allan (born Glasgow, Scotland)
March 14, 1954, to October 21, 2025 (Denman Island, Canada)
The Parting Glass
So fill to me the Parting Glass
And drink a health whate'er befall
And gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be...
"Rick" (Rintje) Vanderheide
Oct 20, 2025
"Rick" (Rintje) VanderHeide
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Rick (Rintje) VanderHeide, age 73, on October 20, 2025, in Qualicum Beach, BC. Born on June 22, 1952, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, Rick will be remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness, and quiet strength. Even through his illness, he faced each day with courage...
Vera May Fair
Oct 18, 2025
Vera May Fair was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, auntie, great auntie, and joyous friend to so many! She made the courageous decision to relieve her suffering and peacefully left us on Saturday, October 18, supported and held by her son and daughter.
Vera May was born on October 1, 1949 in Lloydminster, SK, the youngest...
Kerri E. Taylor
Oct 7, 2025
Kerri Elizabeth Taylor (nee Young) peacefully passed away at home on October 7th 2025 at the age of 66 years, after a courageous journey with brain cancer. She is survived by her husband Jay of 38 years, as well as her children Tyson (Nicole), Natalie (Erik), and her three grandboys Keenan, Liam, and Ronin. She is lovingly remembered by...
David Maclean Anderson
Sep 26, 2025
David Mclean Anderson
April 29th, 1954 – September 26th, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of "Dave". He was 71 years old and was born in Victoria, B.C. He passed away peacefully in the palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional Hospital.
He leaves behind his wife, Sharon, his...
Johanna Clara Maria Cook
Sep 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Johanna Clara Maria Cook
November 14, 1936 – September 25, 2025
Johanna Clara Maria Cook passed away suddenly but peacefully at Nanaimo General Hospital on September 25, 2025, at the age of 88, with her loving family by her side.
Born in De Beemster, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, Johanna was the...
Gerry
Sep 20, 2025
Gerald (Gerry) Alfred Gaudette, born December 6th, 1936, in Midland, Ontario, died September 20th, 2025, in Trillium Lodge Hospice with his wife by his side after a courageous, short battle with glioblastoma.
Predeceased by his 1st wife, June, he is survived by his wife, Cindy, children Karen (Rod), George, Michael, and granddaughter Selina. Stepchildren Heidi, Philip, Tamara,...
Murray (Mike) Bryan Hooper
Sep 18, 2025
On September 18, 2025, Murray (Mike) Hooper passed away peacefully at home with his wife Barbara and daughter Tamarah by his side. Mike was born in Vancouver on April 21, 1945, and moved to Victoria in his late teens. He attended the Kootenay School of Art in Nelson and moved back to Victoria after graduation. Outside of work, he...
William Robert Clow
Sep 17, 2025
Bill died peacefully after a long and joyful life, achieving his goal to make and exceed 100 years.
Born in Invergordon, Scotland, to William Thirsk Clow and Elizabeth Brown Clow. Brother to the late Jack, Gordon, and James.
Survived by his wife Margaret, daughters Gillian and Jocelyn (Tom), sons Donald (Lisa) and Cameron (Kayo), as...
Bradley T. Bell
Sep 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Bradley Thomas Bell
1934 - 2025
Bradley Bell passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 11th, 2025, in Qualicum Beach, BC. Beloved husband of the late Wendy Bell, and father to Derek (Kim) Bell. Grandfather to grand children Payton and...
Darcy Lee Paquette
Sep 8, 2025
Darcy Lee Paquette passed away in the early hours of September 8, 2025, at the age of 63 after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Port Alberni, BC, on October 4, 1961, Darcy moved to Parksville, BC, with her family in 1974, a place she would call her lifelong home. She became a familiar face in...
Cathryn (Kait) Caruso
Sep 1, 2025
On September 1st, 2025, Cathryn (Kait) P. Caruso left this world in the same way she lived her life - On her terms, with no regrets. She passed under the sun, surrounded by her favourite music and loved ones.
Kait made an impression in the lives of everyone she crossed paths with. Whether it be a quick...
John Paterson
Aug 29, 2025
In loving memory of John Paterson, who died peacefully on August 29, 2025 in Nanaimo hospital,in British Colombia, Canada. John will be missed by his sons John and Glenn, and all who knew him. He was a loving father, a great golfer, and a friend to all who knew him.
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