All Obituaries

TRYNKS, Erma Erma was born in New Westminster, BC, on Sept 8, 1936. She was raised in Langley, BC, by her parents alongside her younger brother Gary.  She is predeceased by her husband Stanley. Erma is survived by her son, Steven, daughters, Tina (Dan) and Theresa, grandchildren, Denise (Toby),  Jamie (Kevin) and Christopher (Stacy), great grandchildren Theodore, Oskar and Alexander and beloved brother, Gary (Mary) and nieces and extended family. Stanley and Erma married in...

Winston “Bun” Wright  Of Horsefly, BC July 14, 1942 ~ September 28, 2021 Lovingly remembered by his wife Lucy of 54 years.  Proud father to Amanda, Peter & Shannon and Stacey & Richard. Best Pake to Kezia, Olivia, Meika, Carter & Brynn.  “Uncle Bun” to many nieces, nephews and friends.  He held a special fatherly role for his nephews Scott & Mark, he truly adored his family and became a friend to everyone he met along the...

William Malcolm Robertson November 30, 1948 - October 5, 2021 It is with much sadness we announce the sudden passing of Bill. Bill had a big heart and even bigger laugh. You always knew Bill was near by when you heard that laugh. Bill was a charismatic, kind and generous man who loved to organize and socialize. Bill is predeceased by his father, William his mother Katie and his sister Joey. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife Angela, two sons Mike and Blair, four siblings; Harvey,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Gordon Miles, 73, of Nanaimo British Columbia. Dave passed away peacefully on September 30th after his brief battle with cancer. He was born to parents George and Celeste Miles, on November 25, 1947 in Vancouver, BC. Dave was the third sibling after Hubert and Juanita, followed by Robert. Dave leaves behind his loving wife, Leona. He was a caring father to his children Stephen (Nea), Lisa (Herb), Laura (Chad) and Michael (Erin)....

Hawkins, Clarence Cameron Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle   Clarence was born in Fernie, BC, on May 11, 1934 to Alfred and Agnes Hawkins and passed away in Nanaimo on September 27, 2021. Clarence worked for Overwaitea Foods for 37 years, starting in Nanaimo in 1957, and then in Powell River, where he met his wife, Jessie. Clarence and Jessie were married in Powell River in 1964 and moved to Prince George early that summer “for three months” to run the meat department...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ole Madsen, born December 4, 1939 in Denmark. Ole passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021, age 81, with his daughters by his side. Ole was the loving husband of Anna Marie Madsen, to whom he was married for 47 years, and caring father to Stine and Lene, his two daughters. Ole was also the proud grandfather ("Morfar") of Misha and Luca, who each take after him in different ways. Ole immigrated from Denmark...

VINCENT GEORGE SMITH April 10,1946 – September 9,2021   Vince began his life’s journey in Viking, Alberta, son of Georgina (McIvor) and William Vincent Smith. Along the way moved to British Columbia, married, divorced, and in 1972 married his wife of 49 years, Deanna. Vince’s worked for over 30 years with the Federal Labour Program which took him to numerous locations in British Columbia. April 1993, he relocated from Prince George to Nanaimo with wife...

Marion Marietta Shannon (Greaves) nee Hoxworth. February 20,1944 – August 28, 2021 Marion passed away peacefully with family by her side at Dufferin Place extended care in Nanaimo, B.C. on August 28th, 2021. She was a gentle warrior during her five year battle to overcome multiple complex health issues which she both reluctantly and graciously surrendered to at the age of 77.  She was predeceased by her...

Deanna Patricia Ford (nee Roske) Aug 24, 1940 – August 27, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Deanna Ford.  Deanna was an amazing woman who had many adventures throughout her life.  There was always laughter and smiles when Deanna was in the room.  Deanna was born on the family farm in Saskatchewan to parents Marion (nee Johns) and Joseph Roske.  Deanna married the love of her life Edward Jerald (Jerry) Ford on Aug 31, 1957 and they had 3 sons...

We are sad to announce the death of Andrea Eva Viola Georgiev on August 19.  Andrea is survived by her husband, Georgi Georgiev, their daughter, Geneen Georgiev, and their son, Stefan Georgiev-Tosheff. Andrea was born in Hamm, Germany, the younger daughter of Almuth and Erik Lutkenhaus, both artists.  At the age of ten, with her mother and sister, Andrea arrived in Ontario.  Andrea admired her mother, Almuth, who became a very well-known Canadian sculptor. Andrea met Georgi...