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Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Aug 29, 2025

SEAN KENNEDY  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

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

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

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

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,

...

Helen Dora Balzer

Helen Dora Balzer

Jul 19, 2025

Helen Balzer Obituary BALZER Helene Dora 'Helen' nee Engmann Aug.19, 1922- July 19, 2025 Passed away peacefully at Trillium Lodge, Parksville, BC, at the age of 102 She is predeceased by her husband John (Hans) 2004, by her parents Bruno and Minna Engmann, and by her siblings Otto (1910), Helmut (1939), Olga (2006), Liesbeth (2019). Helen is survived by her...

Ray Henry

Ray Henry

Jul 16, 2025

Ray Henry

(John Raymond Nevin Henry)

(October 27, 1946 - July 16, 2025)

Ray left us in the early hours of July 16 at the Oceanside Trillium Hospice in Parksville with his wife, Glenna, and daughter Bree beside him. He was diagnosed with glioblastoma cancer, an aggressive form of cancer of the brain,...

Harvey Freedman

Harvey Freedman

Jul 14, 2025

Harvey Freedman Obituary Harvey Freedman, my beloved husband and family member, died peacefully on the 14th of July, 2025, on Vancouver Island, after a valiant battle with liver cancer. Born on May 27, 1944, in Northampton, England, Harvey carried with him throughout his life the values of his Jewish faith and the spirit of his birthplace. Known for his loving...

David 'Barrie' Barrymore Davies

David 'Barrie' Barrymore Davies

Jul 14, 2025

In Loving Memory Of David Barrymore "Barrie" Davies March 12, 1948 July 14, 2025 David Barrymore Davies, known to all as Barrie, passed away peacefully in Parksville, British Columbia, on July 14, 2025, after a sudden and courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was 77. Born in Haverfordwest, Wales, and raised in the coastal village of Solva, Barries early...

William H. Mcbratney

William H. Mcbratney

Jul 12, 2025

William McBratney Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for William H. McBratney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Henry Louis Poncelet

Henry Louis Poncelet

Jul 11, 2025

Henry Poncelet Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Henry Louis Poncelet. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aalbert Jacobus Geurtsen

Aalbert Jacobus Geurtsen

Jul 10, 2025

Aalbert Geurtsen Obituary Aalbert Jacobus Geurtsen peacefully passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on July 10, 2025, at the age of 91 years. Born in Westbroek, Netherlands on August 29, 1933. Predeceased by brother Dik, Sister Gerrie, Ymke, and Letty. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marylin Geurtsen. Lovingly remembered by his son David, daughter Lisa, and...

Edwin Ian Solheim

Edwin Ian Solheim

Jul 5, 2025

Edwin Solheim Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Edwin Ian Solheim. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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