"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.
Sean Kennedy
Aug 29, 2025
SEAN KENNEDY Â JANUARY 21, 1956- AUGUST 29, 2025 It is with much sadness that we note the passing of Sean Kennedy after an 18 month battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Sean was the only child of Joyce (Jo) Stimpson of Melbourne, Australia and Patrick Kennedy of Montreal, P.Q.. He was born in Vancouver but grew up in New Zealand, following...
Robert Edward Burkosky
Aug 20, 2025
Robert Burkosky - Lovingly Remembered
It is with immense sadness and love that we announce the passing of our father, Robert Edward Burkosky, 96, of Qualicum Beach, BC. Robert passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025.
Bob was pre-deceased by his wife, Colleen Joy, and leaves behind his 4 children, Bob (Peggy), Rod (Fran), Cathy,...
Donald Mckamey
Aug 10, 2025
Donald McKamey 1947-2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donald McKamey at Oceanside Trillium Hospice on August 10th, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born January 4th, 1947, in Port Alberni, Don was the beloved son of Phyllis McKamey (passed January 29th, 2015) and Jack McKamey (passed December 27,...
Winston Cyril Bishop
Aug 3, 2025
Cyril's life of love, laughter, and service to his God, family, church (The Salvation Army), and community ended with his Promotion to Glory on August 3, 2025.
Born on December 22, 1939, in Dildo, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Cyril attended Memorial University of Newfoundland after high school and began a career in teaching. He later became...
Daniel John Dockendorff
Jul 31, 2025
Daniel John Jefferson Dockendorff (89) died at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on
31 July 2025. Dan was predeceased by his parents, Chesley and Hazel Dockendorff
and his brothers Sandy and Gerry.
He is survived by Heather, his loving wife of 52 years;
his children:
Kelly,
Tim,
...
