All Obituaries

Murray Sheridan Clarke August 31, 1936 – January 20, 2021 On Wednesday January 20, 2021, Murray Clarke, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 84.  Murray was born on August 31, 1936 in Duncan, British Columbia to James (Jim) and Margaret Clarke, and grew up in and around the Cowichan Valley.   He worked as a logger before meeting and marrying his beloved wife of 42 years, Angela Sandercombe on March 26, 1966.  Together, they raised...

Charles Arthur Brown July 19, 1934 – January 11, 2021 Passed away peacefully at Nanaimo General Hospital Palliative Care Ward in his 86th year.  He was a former resident of Kenora, ON, Abbotsford, BC and latterly of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Predeceased by his parents, 1 sister, 1 brother and his wife Adeline.  He is survived by his wife Judith Rupka, 2 sons Jeffery and Neil (BC) 1 daughter Catharine (WA) 2 step-daughters (ON)and 1 brother Harry (BC). He will be...

DAVIES, DR. HAROLD LLEWELLYN March 18, 1922 – January 5, 2020 Doc to his friends, Dr. Babies to patients and Papa to family, Harold passed away just short of his 99th birthday. The eldest son of Tom and Phoebe, he shared a 2 bedroom home in Winnipeg with brothers Ken, Art and sister Marjorie.  Harold excelled at school and went on to specialize in Paediatrics with an office in St. Boniface for over 40 years and generations of families. Harold met Cecilia Sneddon in high school....

Gordon Norman Goodman April 9, 1942 – Jan. 2, 2021   After a long and very difficult struggle with dementia, Gord Goodman is finally at peace and pain-free.  Gord was born and lived in Winnipeg until 2003 when he and Linda relocated to Nanaimo, BC.  Gord is survived by Linda, his wife, with whom he shared 35 years of love and laughter. He died at Eden Gardens, surrounded by compassionate caregivers who supported both him and Linda during his final months. Also...

Freya Fullner born December 26, 1941 passed away December 31, 2020 at the Cowichan District Hospital after a brief but intense battle with Cancer.  She is survived in Canada by her sons Frank and Mark Schlichting, daughter Inga Smith, granddaughter Amanda Smith, grandson Kane Schlichting; as well the Fullner family in Germany, her twin brother Meinhard and nephews Marc and Lars. Freya recently moved back to the coast after three years in Kimberly to be near her many friends from her...

Zlatko “Duke” Zvekic March 24 1947 – December 29 2020 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Zlatko “Duke” Zvekic. He moved to Nanaimo with his wife and youngest child in 2001. He retired from a programming career and focused on his real loves – music, running, and people. He joined local organizations including the Extension Volunteer Fire Department and the Songwriters Circle, involving himself in the vibrant community of the Island....

Earl was born September 4th 1940 to Alex and Beatrice McKellar. Earl was the eldest son with siblings Joyce, Berniece and Keith. As a child Earl grew up during the war years on his parent’s ranch in the Peace River area. He would often tell stories of his life as a child on the ranch. He would recount how he and his siblings would ride horses or hitch a sleigh as their means of transportation to attend school. He would talk about the Northern lights and how they danced across the...

August 3, 1925 – December 17, 2020 Vi will be lovingly missed as a mother, nana and great nana. She would smile through every day and laugh carefree at any opportunity. Vi spent much of her life in Victoria and Sooke, B.C. where her and her husband Stan built their house together. Vi had a great group of friends enjoying many years on Gordon’s beach. Her grandchildren remember spending summers with Nana and Grandpa, swimming at French beach, slip n’ sliding on big pieces...

Marilyn Caroline Baines (Swartz) born in Vernon BC December 25th 1950 passed away December 14th 2020 in Ladysmith BC at the age 69. She will be greatly missed for her huge heart , positive attitude and spreading  her kindness  and love to others. Marilyn lived a fulfilling life as a loving mother of three children, Phillip Baines, Christine Baines and Tammy Baines. A caring sister to five siblings Allan Swartz, Darlene Harlow, Judy Surraka, Vera Kelly and Janet...

Obituary for Dirk Boysen 1940 – 2020 Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Dirk Boysen on December 9, 2020 at his home on Gabriola Island, BC due to heart failure. He is survived by his wife Eveline, brother Klaus, his first wife Alison, children Mark and Brigit, stepchildren Arnold, Karen, Colin, and Jennifer, and grandchildren Gabriela and Kai, Marcos and Nicolas, Kia and Nadege, Cole and Natalie, and Zachary. Previously departed loved ones include brother Hans-Christian...