All Obituaries

Ian Alan McDonald b. 20 August 1946 – 26 February 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad & Papa. Ian passed away peacefully at NRGH with his Loving Family by his side. Pre-deceased by his wife Leanne, parents Alan & Margueritte McDonald, sister Heather & step-son Scott Tweedie. Ian was born, raised & lived in Ladysmith his entire life & enjoyed the outdoors, Camping & fishing at the Gap & hunting on Vancouver Island. He leaves ...

Dorothy Jane MacIntyre (née Clark), born in Kamloops, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 23, 2026, at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, with her partner, Stephen John Cochrane, and his children by her side. Dorothy is survived by her brothers, Doran James Clark in Calgary, Alberta and Warren Peter Clark in Edmonton, Alberta and her loving partner, Stephen John Cochrane. Dorothy touched the hearts of many in her community with her warmth, ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Curtis Floyde Colbourne announces his passing at his home in Chemainus, British Columbia on February 16th, 2026 at the age of 62 following a 2.5 year fight with cancer.  Curtis was born on January 8th, 1964 in Springdale, Newfoundland and raised in Robert’s Arm. At 17 he packed up and moved west to Hinton, Alberta where he built much of his life before settling in Chemainus, British Columbia in 2017.  He worked ...

Jean Wobeser (Hamilton) We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Jean Wobeser of Kitscoty, Alberta  at the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit after a brief illness on Friday February 13, 2026. She was 86 years of age having been born September 20, 1939 in Spalding, Saskatchewan. Jean is predeceased by her husband Dennis Albert and her parents Herb and Shirley (Hamilton) Moffatt and sister Linda McLaughlin.  She is survived by daughter Kelly (Michael) ...

Jake Wicks passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 41, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 27, 1984, Jake lived a life defined by love, loyalty, humor, and extraordinary kindness. He was deeply loved — the kind of person who made others feel seen, heard, and valued. His humour, loving heart and compassionate spirit made him not only an incredible son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and grandchild, but the best friend anyone could ever ask for. ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daryl Olaf Sanddar on January 29, 2026, at the age of 56. Daryl was born on April 11, 1969, in New Westminster, BC, and spent much of his life in Lake Cowichan and Campbell River.  Daryl is lovingly remembered by his mother Betty, sister Deanna (Steve), brother Darin, children Leighton (Heather) and Brittany (Frazer), nieces and nephews, and his cherished granddaughters Ella and Meadow. Daryl will be remembered for his strong ...

Lucy Mary Ortloff (née Tutecky) passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 84, with her family by her side. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Clint Perras (Lisa), Catherine Ross, and Victor Perras (Sherry). She was a proud grandmother to Trish, Crystal, Rob, Chantel, Chelsea, and Mandie, and a cherished great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will also be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed ...

Taken from us suddenly on Friday, Kay leaves behind a lifetime of memories and stories gathered from roads well travelled and friendships warmly made. Born in Nottingham, England, Kay was the first daughter of Leslie and Audrey Barrett. In the years following the war, the family immigrated to Canada when Kay was six years old. She adapted to Canadian life in true Kay fashion—without hesitation and only looking forward. Kay grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, where she began her ...

(Alexander) John Mahaffy March 12, 1953 – January 22, 2026 In loving memory of John Mahaffy who passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, while walking the trails with Bobbie and Jojo, his and Dianne’s loyal Labradoodles. An unexpected cardiomyopathic arrest resulted in his sudden death at the age of 72. John was the devoted and caring husband of Dianne Piaskoski for 25 years and the loving brother of Mary Jane Spray (Martin) and Kaireen Morgan (Al). He was predeceased by ...

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Paul McFadden passed away peacefully in Nanaimo, BC with family by his side.  Beloved husband, dad, papa, son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife and love of his life Dot, sons Jim (Sheila) and Colin (Claudia), daughter Pauline (Rusty) and grandchildren Kieren, Kayla, Liam, Amelie and Ethan.  On January 9th he was reunited with his granddaughter Alyssa who was waiting at the gates of heaven for him.  He also leaves behind ...