All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother at 88 years of age. Mom was the only child of William and Lilian Griffin. Mom is survived by her Son, Barry (Margaret), their children Scott (Leanne), daughters Elyse, Brynn; Sarah (Jim) Moffat, daughters Zoe, Hailey; and Brian (Andrea); Daughter Louise Beltgens, her children Jennifer (Rob) McAllister, sons Aidan, Grady; Michael (Melissa), daughter Blake, sons Finley, Levi; Daughter Susan...

Borge Gunnar Sørås Born in Norway March 25 1941 died March 1, 2020 He leaves behind his brothers and sister-in-laws Inge (Marit) Helge (Berit) Geir (Liv Marit) Arne (Tone) Sister-in-law Dorthea Ullestad (Oddvar) nieces and nephews and cousins in Norway. His wife Gurine (predeceased) son Dag (Ben) Son Alf ,(daughter-in-law Laurie grand daghters Danica (Jon)Tegan (Ryan) grandson Keaton Daughter GunnBerrit “sister”(predeceased) Son...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Arthur Porteous. He passed on Feb 6, 2020 at the age of 81 and is survived by his loving wife Donna, daughters Colleen (Darcy) and Karen (Bruce). He was a wonderful grandfather to Ryan (Jessica), Jenelle (Willy) and Juliann, and a very special great-grandfather to Nora and Ronan.  He will be fondly remembered for his love for his family and his sense of humor. Dad enjoyed playing baseball and hockey, had a passion for...

 James Stuart McCraw  March 3, 1953 - February 5, 2020  With a special talent to give the best haircuts anyone could ever hope for James finally laid his well used scissors to rest.  He was a longtime hairstylist in downtown Nanaimo where he co-owned Salon Randal James  for 29 years prior to continuing on for another 17 years at his own salon - Salon James where his loyal clientele followed. James passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife...

Richard Bruce (Rick) Menzies RIP It is with a saddened heart that we share the passing of Rick Menzies on Wednesday January 29, 2020. (10:45 PM) Rick was a loving brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was unique in his approach to living and was always true to himself and to others. A favourite quip of his was “You have to be tough if you want to stay!” Born in Vancouver in August of 1949, he retired in Parksville after many years as an operating...

HELEN JEANNETTE GILMORE SHE FLIES LIKE AN EAGLE Helen Jeannette Gilmore, born November 15, 1924 Vanguard, Sask passed peacefully at Cerwydden Care Facility, Duncan January 25, 2020 in the presence of her daughters.. A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for nearly 60 years, Helen conducted Sunday school and other classes, made numerous trips to the Temple, went on a mission,  and was devoted to the pursuit of genealogical research.  During her long...

Edward Gabriel Guertin March 23,1937-January 14, 2020 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward in Nanaimo BC after a lengthy illness. He was a loving, loyal, generous and honest man. He was quietly humble and caring in all he did. Edward was born in St. Boniface, Winnipeg, the eldest son of Agnes and Leo (deceased).  He is survived by his partner of many years Patricia, son Michael(Shauna), daughter Jennith, grandchildren Taylor, Tanner, Addison and Jaidyn, step...

Randall (Randy) Leslie Smith December 3rd, 1955 Amherst, NS - January 11th, 2020 Ladysmith, BC (Age 64) Randall passed in the arms of his loving wife, Beverly in the morning of January 11th, after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. He was a loving and generous man who always had a kind word or a helping hand for anyone in need, he gave freely of his time and knowledge and when he took on a project he gave it  his all. Randy’s passion growing up was baseball and this...

Ian Robert Nestegaard Paul August 28, 1949 – January 5, 2020   On the 12th Day of Christmas, January 5, 2020, Ian Robert Nestegaard Paul died at 70 years of age surrounded by love.  He is survived by his best friend, partner, and soul mate of 30 years, Brenda Nestegaard Paul and their daughter Bronwynn, Port Alberni, BC; elder children Jordan (David) Burnaby, BC; Ian (Haggar), Tel Aviv, Israel; and Yvonne (Jimmy), Taipei, Taiwan; grandchildren Ryder, Amelie, Noah, Effie,...

KENNETH ‘SCOTT’ HOLTBY January 12, 1964----January 5, 2020   We may never understand the sad circumstances, we do have to remember: “Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal”. “Love leaves a memory, no one can steal.”   It is with great sadness that Scott’s family announces his sudden passing, in Nanaimo, B.C. on January 5, 2020.   Scott was a son to Alan (Judy) Holtby, Mary (Robert) Pettinger, a brother to Laura (Boyd)...