Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

In Loving Memory Of

Anmari Therese Trigona

Anmari Therese Trigona passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons on the 14th of January, 2026 in Parksville. She was born on the 25th of October,1951 in Tenby, Wales.

She is survived by her four boys, Ben, Luke, Simon and Julian, her...

Jan 8, 2026

Capt Dave Upper - June 23, 1941 to Jan 8, 2026

Dave passed away peacefully at home in his 85th year after a brief bout with cancer.

He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Lady Di in 2018.

He is survived by his children, Darleen and Danna (Gary), grandsons, Chris &...

Jan 1, 2026

In Loving Memory

Born in the Foothills region of Alberta on December 5, 1942, to Wilfred and Dora Pitre,

Claire Marie Wilson passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Qualicum Beach,

B.C., with her partner, David Archer, by her side.

A longtime resident of Qualicum Beach and Langley, Claire will...

Dec 26, 2025

In Loving Memory Of

Lori Patricia McCaughey

Lori passed away suddenly at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital on December 26, 2025 in her 65th year, with loving family and friends by her side.

Lori is survived by sister Lynn (Romanchych), niece Erin (Julian Franch), nieces Addison and Raegan of Ontario...

Dec 24, 2025

In Loving Memory

Shirley June Benoit (Reynolds)

August 14, 1936- December 24, 2025

Shirley passed away peacefully with family by her side December 24, 2025 at Arrowsmith Lodge.

Predeceased by her husband David and her sister Hazel she is survived by her children, Barbara, Debra,...

Dec 23, 2025

Heaven has welcomed another angel. It is with tearful eyes and heavy hearts that we announce that Brenda Shepheard (maiden name Nybirk) has passed on. She left us peacefully while at Nanaimo General Hospital, after a 16 year-long battle against Huntington disease.

Many thanks go out to the staff at the hospital for all they did to...

Dec 14, 2025

We are saddened to share the loss of Russel Sokil who passed away peacefully at home on

Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 90 years.

He will be deeply missed and remembered by his wife, Joyce Hanson, his daughter,

Kimberly Lynn Sokil, and grandsons, Shawn Russel Markowski and Kyle Patrick Markowski....

Dec 13, 2025

Howard George Scott

June 22, 1938 – December 13, 2025

Howard George Scott, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at Arrowsmith Lodge in Parksville, B.C. where he had lived for just over a year. Born on June 22, 1938, in Montreal, Quebec, Howard lived a full and meaningful...

Dec 12, 2025

Patricia Edith Angela Milner (Gamble)

March 22, 1939-December 12, 2025

"Pat is on her way, leaving us behind to miss her every day."

It is with deep grief and sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Edith Angela Milner, devoted and cherished wife of the late John "Jack" Milner (2018).

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Dec 8, 2025

William (Bill) Korol

March 12-1935 – December 8, 2025

Bill was born March 12, 1935 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the third child of Wasyl and Caroline Korol. He was raised in Saskatoon with his three siblings, Peter, Nadia and Maurice. Bill attended Princess Alexandra School for primary grades and then Bedford Road Collegiate. He preferred sports...

Dec 5, 2025

Our hearts are heavy and full of love. We have lost our North Star. Adored husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and mentor, William Albert (Al) Walsh passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on December 5th, 2025. Left to mourn are his wife of 67 years, Mazie, his daughters Halliday, Samantha (Toshi), Karalena and his beloved grand-daughter, Sigrid Mary-Ellen....

Nov 27, 2025

Gordon Fowler

September 23, 1928 - November 27, 2025

Gordon Fowler of Qualicum Beach passed away peacefully at age 97 on November 27, 2025. Survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Barbara, his children David (Rona), Mary (Paul), Stephen and Diane and his grandchildren, Andrew, Emily, Alex, Anna, Amy, Daniel and Kirt. Born and...

Nov 24, 2025

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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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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...