All Obituaries

Gwen Brosz (nee Mary Amanda Gwen Morrison), wife of the late Victor Brosz, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 24th, 2021 at her home in Ladysmith, BC — her home town for the last 30 years.  She had become increasingly frail over the past two years and fractured her hip on July 1st, after which she was unable to leave her bed. Gwen was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on Dec 22, 1927, third child of William (Bill) Morrison and Henrietta...

Sharon Diane Lazaruk (nee Black), 73, of Nanaimo, BC passed away July 13, 2021 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born February 11, 1948 to Calvin and Jean Evelyn Black (nee Dillabough) in Smith Falls, Ontario. She was pre-deceased by her husband Lawrence Alfred Neve Lazaruk. She is survived by her son, Craig Stewart Black, his wife Andrea and two grand children, Jaedon and Liana Black of Nanaimo. No funeral by request. Cremation has taken place and a private family...

Edwin Mark Smorong August 14, 1944 – July 6, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Edwin Mark Smorong at the Nanaimo Hospital, at the age of 76 years. Dad will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Edna, daughter Dawn, son Matthew, grandchildren Tessa and Nate, sister Roberta, sisters-in-law Myrna and Janice and many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents Robert and Nellie. Dad was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Elma,...

REDFERN, Bette Janette (nee Beattie) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bette Janette Redfern on June 29th, 2021, peacefully with her loving husband John by her side. Bette was born on October 14, 1936 in Edson, Alberta. Bette was the eldest followed by Doreen and Jim. Moving to Comox in 1943, and then to Esquimalt shortly after. In Esquimalt she attended Lampson street elementary and Esquimalt High School where she was in the play Bohemian Girl, vice-president, and...

Shannon Leah Anderton (May 14, 1955 – June 20, 2021) On June 20, 2021, Shannon Leah Anderton (nee McIntosh) died of lung cancer at the age of 66. Shannon was born in Nanaimo on May 14, 1955 to Lily and Richard McIntosh. Shannon’s early life was spent on the family farm in East Wellington. She continued to live in Nanaimo her entire life. Shannon was predeceased by her husband Ken Anderton. Shannon leaves behind her two children, Jamie Newstead and Heather Newstead, her brother...

 Stephen C. Matthews May 7, 1951 – June 5, 2021     With profound sorrow the Matthews family announces the unexpected death of Stephen, on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Nanaimo.   A beloved husband, brother, father and son, he was predeceased by his son Zachary and his father Ivor C. Matthews. The Matthews family wishes to thank all of their family members and friends for their love and support. Obituary and memorial details to follow later.

It is with extreme sadness that we announce that KING, Brent James, age 68, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2021 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Brent will be dearly missed by his wife of 30 years Linda (nee Marchak), his three children, Mariah, Tasha & Dustin King, his extended family, his friends, his musical colleagues and his spiritual community at Unity Nanaimo.  Brent will be missed most for his infectious laugh, his creative talent, his empathetic listening...

Trevor Douglas Jelfs It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Papa and Great-Papa on May 24, 2021 in Chemainus, BC. Trevor was predeceased by his wife Eleanor, the mother of his children Fay Dovauo (nee Cairns), his seven siblings and parents. He is survived by his children Rick (Morris), Arlene, Karen (Brian), Allan (Laura). Grandchildren Trevor, Kim (Ned), Graham (Leah), Sarah (Neil), Tanis (Boomer), Kaiya & Jayda and his great grand-children Maya, Kalixto,...

Deborah "Debi" Lee Gaspari was born in Hampden County, MA on July 17, 1958 and passed away in Nanaimo, BC on May 24, 2021. Debi was an East Coast / West Coast girl who originated from Massachusetts and settled in British Columbia in the 1970’s. Both places were her home, due to the people she loved, who loved her as well. Debi always welcomed people into her home and made them feel comfortable. Debi showed her love by sharing her affection and pride in all of her...

It is with profound sadness the family announce the passing of Sunny Gilda Margaret Grace Eaton Sunrise-Dec.10/55 Sunset-May 21/21 Sunny is survived by her 3 sons Micheal, George and Leslie and her partner of 42 years Brent. Also her brother Don (Mona) her sisters Majick and Anne (Rob) as well as many relatives. Cremation has taken place and condolences at www.evergreencrematoncentre.com. Donations to VIU Students Fund. Sunny was an amazing woman, friend, mother and...