All Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of David Maksymchuk. David died peacefully with his children by his side on April 20, 2021 in Nanaimo, B.C. He is survived by his daughter, Rhéa (Justin) and his son, Caleb (Jennifer), and his grandchildren Kylan, Ryann, and Adelyn. David is predeceased by his parents, Helen and Metro Maksymchuk. David was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan and lived on the farm with his parents and siblings. His adult life took him from the Prairies to...

Linda Mae Flint Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Linda passed away in Nanaimo on April 9, 2021 at the age of 71. After a long, inspiring, and courageous battle with cancer, Linda is now at peace with those that she loved and lost before, including her parents, Walter and Jean Becker, and her brother Brad. Although this is a time of sadness as we think of the void left by Linda’s passing she would want us to remember all the many fond memories and laughs she...

Thomas Williams Jones, Born 08/14/1938 in Nanaimo B.C. Peacefully passed on April 3rd from a short battle with cancer. Tom was born and raised in Nanaimo on his family farm. Tom loved fishing, hunting, camping, and the great outdoors. Tom and his daughter Dee-Lynda spent most of their days on their boat fishing China Creek. Tom enjoyed his time between his cabin at Hornlake, and watching his granddaughters play softball. Tom’s favourite place was up at the cabin where he was always on...

Norman Donald (Norm) Ross Norm was born July 16, 1930 and passed away March 17, 2021 in Nanaimo BC with his family by his side.  He was 90.  In the days leading up to his death Norm let his family know that he was immensely proud of his life, his  family and his accomplishments: what greater tribute to a life well lived. He had always feared “losing his marbles” but he kept this precious gift until the end. Norm had an endless thirst for knowledge and was curious...

HUMPHREY, Dawnette It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and wife, Dawnette Humphrey (nee Hornung). Dawnette’s battle with lymphoma came to a close in her home in Ladysmith on March 20, 2021 with her family gathered at her bedside. While our hearts mourn her loss, it is with great pride that we are able to share a few words to celebrate her life. Dawnette was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan to Frank and Lauretta (Trudeau) Hornung on April 29,...

 James Drysdale (Jim)      1955 - 2021   It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim, on March 18 in Nanaimo after a brief illness. Jim  accepted his fate with grace and kept his sense of humour until the end despite the difficult circumstances. He is survived by his brothers Bob of Winnipeg and Doug (Donna) of Cochrane, Alberta, nieces Erin, Mandy and Kiery, nephews Graeme and Bob, and great nieces and nephews. He...

Lloyd Mullaly, 84, of Nanaimo, BC, peacefully passed away on March 17th from heart failure and a short bout of pneumonia. A memorable character and stubborn to the end, he had just bounced back from his third stroke and was making plans for his future when his heart wore out.  Born in Cold Lake, Alberta, Lloyd, his mother and siblings moved to Nanaimo when he was a young teen, left school early to support his family, and had been a regular at bowling alleys, old-school coffee...

Darrell David Latta February 14 1969 - March 5 2021 Nicknames: Sparky, D, Pinky Darrell’s death was sudden. He left us far too soon! He was very loved! What we will always remember..... Darrell is predeceased by his brother Donald and his best friend Rod Monford. He leaves behind his wife Jessica, his son Justin (Kayla), his father David, his mother Violet, his sisters Donna (Ron) & Debbie (Steve) as well as his 5 sister/brother in laws, 9 nieces & nephews,...

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Harold Scholz on March 2, 2021.  Brian was born in Woodstock, Ontario on November 24, 1946 and predeceased by his parents Edith (Fox) and Harold (Hal) Scholz.  Brian will be greatly missed by his partner of 24 years Carol Shergold, his daughter Erika Scholz and his son Michael Scholz, plus many long term friends. After earning both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Western University, Brian worked in the...

Shannon Louise Coutu Born February 9, 1947 died January 26, 2021 Shannon was one of 4 children of Benjamin Carr Green and Sheila Louise Green (nee Richardson), step father Louie Cappello. Shannon was born and raised in Port Alberni where she met and married Robert Quesnel in 1964. Shannon and Robert had two daughters Beverly and Jo-Anne. Shannon and Bob were divorced in 1974. Shannon met and married the love of her life Gerry Coutu in 1975. Gerry adopted the girls in 1977. Shannon and Gerry...