All Obituaries

August Johannes “Peter” Muller (January 12, 1938-May 2, 2026) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Nanaimo, B.C. Peter fought valiantly for many months, eventually his strength gave out due to overwhelming illness and he was finally at peace. Peter was born in Hamburg, Germany during a tumultuous time.  His parents Otto and Catherina Muller raised Peter in Hamburg along with his two siblings Annette and Norbert.  Peter spent summers  working in Assel on ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mead in Glengarry Hospital in Victoria after living in Eden Gardens in Nanaimo for four  years with the challenge of dementia.  Mead was born in Ottawa, Ont, relocating with family to Saanich in 1939.  Educated  and resided in Saanich.     In his youth he worked in  the rose nursery of Mr. Layritz,   Mr. Spect, and Ed Lobrunner,  also his Dad's nursery on Quada Street. Later he was employed ...

Bob Herman Munnik was born on March 3, 1947 in Hengelo, the Netherlands. He died on April 4, 2026 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. He lived a good life but had been increasingly unwell over the last few years, and he spent his last two weeks in hospital with complications after a fall. His family was able to be near him, including his loving wife Gina (Russell); his son Daniel and granddaughter Trinity, who live in ...

Andy Hobelaid was born in Sarnia, Ontario, November 12, 1955.  He died peacefully on Easter Saturday morning, April 4, 2026 at the age of 70.  Andy was best known for his photography business in Sarnia, where he worked for twenty-five years doing commercial work, weddings and make-over portrait work.  He was married to Cheryl Ramsey for nineteen years, parting amicably.  In 2008, he moved to Abbotsford, BC, where he met and married Diane, who shared his interests in ...

Lesley Margaret Winston nee Gould - nee Linda Mae Kurek July 26, 1950 - April 3, 2026 It is with deep sadness we announce that after a brief and sudden illness, our beloved Lesley has left us to fly with the Angels.  Lesley was a gentle, kindhearted, compassionate soul. The world is lesser for her loss.  During her life Lesley worked at B.C. Ferries onboard in customer service, as a chambermaid in Banff, a property manager and as a housekeeper and personal cook in ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elly Clewe Rose (née Jensen), who passed away on March 29, 2026, in Nanaimo, British Columbia, at the age of 70. Elly was born on May 6, 1955, in Esbjerg, Denmark, and later made her home in Ladysmith, British Columbia. She became a proud Canadian citizen in her late 30s and shared 50 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Allan Rose. She was a loving mother to Tara Rose and Kyle Rose (Jennifer), and a ...

Whittam, Harry Tebbutt September 17, 1932 – March 27, 2026 The world has lost a gentle man.  Harry Whittam passed away in the early morning of March 27th surround by his wife of 72 years, Jessie, and family. In his 93 years, Harry provided so much love and humor to so many people; he was Papa, husband of Jessie, father to Terrie (Don), Steve (Lynda) and Bruce (Penny).  A loving grandfather, Harry will be missed by his grandchildren; Kelsey (Amit), and ...

Joan Mary Helen Moses (nee Arthur) 1935-2026   Joan Moses of Woodstock Ontario passed away peacefully in Nanaimo General Hospital with both her daughters and her son-in-law by her side on Tuesday March 17, 2026 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Joe Moses who predeceased her in 2024 after 68 years of marriage.   She was a devoted and loving mother of her 3 children Rick (Terri), Cheryl (Terry) Illingworth and Deanna Frocklage.  Joan was the proud ...

Susan Marie Brunsmann, Born In Ladysmith B.C. October 5th, 1956. Fell asleep in Jesus March 16, 2026. It is with deeply saddened hearts we are sharing the passing of our dearly beloved Mama, Susan Marie Brunsmann. Susan grew up in Ladysmith B.C. as a daughter to Frank and Thelma (Baines) Brunsmann. She was a beautiful, quiet, gentle, helpful young lady always doing whatever she could to help her family and others. Susan spent alot of time on Galiano Island with her Pa and Nana ...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Hedy Hansen announce her passing on March 9, 2026. She is now pain free in the arms of Jesus.  Hedy was born February 4th, 1935 in Ladekopp, Ukraine. Predeceased by the love of her life George Hansen.  Hedy was a proud Canadian. Hedy, her brother Al and her mother, all fled their home in Ukraine, seeking refuge in Germany. Eventually making their way to Saskatchewan. Along this difficult journey, she and her family endured ...