Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...