All Obituaries

Allan Duncan Mercer     •    October 4,1946–September 17, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Duncan on September 17th, at Nanaimo Regional Palliative Care Centre. He was surrounded by family and friends for the last few Peaceful days and his special nurses and Dr Calvin. Duncan was born and raised in Vancouver and his heart never left Vancouver. A long successful career with BMO in Human Resources and later consulting...

CLINE, Donald Robert, October 6, 1946-September 15, 2023   Don Cline, late of Parksville, BC, was born to Lilian and Robert Cline in Lestock SK. He was raised in Saskatoon and Calgary, where he established several successful businesses, including operation of a real estate appraisal firm with his spouse Joyce for 15 years before relocating to Parksville in 2014.  Don was talented and knowledgable in and of a diverse range of skills and subjects. There were many things he...

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the peaceful passing of Jane (Geisela) Christoph on September 12 2023 at the age of 89. She met her husband to be in Germany where they both lived on the same street. They immigrated seperately to Canada and were married in Port Alberni, B.C. on September 20, 1952 where they settled to raise a family. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 71 years Josef Christoph. Son Daniel Christoph (Pat) Daughter Dyann Seguin (Bob) Grandchilderen...

Richard, was born in Germany on May 21, 1934.  He passed peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital surrounded by family and friends.  Richard is survived by his daughter Diana (David) Baker, his grandchildren Brandon (Sarah) Williamson and Taylor (Kayla) Williamson.  Also by survived by his son Bernd (Heather) Haertel and his grandchildren Patricia (Darren) Kools and Christopher (Mandy) Haertel.  Richard will be missed by his eight great grandchildren Benjamin,...

Craig William Hawryshyn, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to William “Howie” and Edith Shirley Hawryshyn, passed away in Nanaimo, British Columbia on August 29, 2023, at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Balfour, daughter Jessica Hawryshyn (Dillon Buerk), granddaughters Tessa Buerk and Kaya Hawryshyn, sister Kimberly Kuzminski (Greg), mother-in-law Mary Balfour and brothers-in-law Scott (Carmen) and Tom Balfour. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncle, cousins,...

Audree Rees – August 31, 1926 – August 27, 2023 Audree Rees, wife of Pete Rees passed away in March of 2022. She was an expert sailor, a pioneering woman and long term resident of Thetis Island, Clam Bay Road, passed away August 27th, 2023 at The Hamlets in Duncan, BC. Audree was also pre-deceased by her sister Geraldine of Vancouver, who passed away August 1, 2023. Audree was known to friends and family as a woman of determination – building the house with Pete that...

With HEAVY HEARTS WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR DAR Husband, Father, & Papa Stanley David BILKOSKI (Dave). Dave was born in Neepawa Manitoba Nov, 09 1939.  He was raised on a farm at Brookdale Manitoba. In 1961 Dave moved to Brandon, employed by Frank Lawson & Sons, Plains Western Gas and Modern Dairies. In 1977 he was transferred to Winnipeg and employed by Beatrice Foods as Chief Executive Officer until 1995.  He an Linda then moved to their rural property at Birds...

Robert George Evans July 15, 1957 - August 10, 2023   It is with great sadness that we announce Rob’s passing after a brief battle with cancer. Rob was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Delphia Evans. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Yvette, son Kyle, and daughter Tatym. Also surviving him is his brother Raymond (Donna) and sister Laurel. Rob lived his entire 66 years in Nanaimo, and grew up on Haliburton Street where he made many lifelong friends. He worked at...

"It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Christopher Moger Campbell on August 9th 2023, surrounded by family. Chris was a Scientist, a family man, a leader, a sailor, and a lover of fine foods and wines. Chris will be sadly missed by many as his influence and care knew no bounds. He will be loved and remembered by his beloved wife and best friend Gillian (Gilly) of 53 years. Since the day they met at the first dance at the University of Bangor,...

In loving Memory of Dieter Bonkowski It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dieter Bonkowski on August 7, 2023 at the age of 80.  Dieter leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is survived by Tina, his devoted wife of 56 years, daughters Teresa Al-Hajj (Vlad) and Tanya Whiting (Geoff), grandchildren Ripley, Maddy, Myah and Ben, and brother Waldi. Dieter's life story is one of strength, love, and determination. He was born in Friedrichsbruch...