All Obituaries

Colleen May Helkenberg 1963-2018 Colleen Helkenberg 55, passed away on December 29th in Nanaimo Hospital peacefully with loved ones close by. She is survived by her Children Amy and Clayton, daughter in law Heather, brothers Sean and Jeff, and father Lance. A celebration of life will be held Saturday January 12, 2019 at the Sure Stay Hotel, 42971 Industrial way Chilliwack B.C. at 1pm. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Colleen’s name to: Nanaimo Hospital Foundation...

James Allen Jorgenson September 11, 1942 – January 3, 2019 With immense sadness in our hearts, our family announces the passing of James Allen Jorgenson (Jim) who went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019 in Nanaimo, B.C. Predeceased in October 2007 by his loving wife of 42 years, Dalerie Lynn Jorgenson. Predeceased by his father Allen (1991), mother Fern (2001) and sister Carol Schultz (2016), brothers-in-law, Terry Schultz (2005) and Delmer Hansen (2017). Jim was a devoted husband...

Chrzanecki, Douglas Wayne Doug passed away suddenly on December 28, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Emilie, son Michael, brothers Hugh and Al, nephews Greg, Brandyn and Kyler. A celebration of life will be held at Valley View Funeral Home at January 16th, 10:45am 14644 - 72 Ave. Surrey, B.C.  

Sadly, we lost someone special last night.  Some of you called him Herman, while others called him Opa, Om, uncle, Herm, Puck, Chief and even the Hermanator.  Some of us were lucky enough to call him dad and husband.  Whatever the case, we all loved him and we’ll all miss him.  He was quite a guy.  Always the optimist.  Keen to participate, at whatever was up;  Ready to step up for whatever was needed.  And... he loved,...

After a courageous fight with cancer, Ed peacefully passed away on December 8, 2018.  He has been reunited with his fishing buddies, dad and gramps.  I can hear the fishing stories now.  He is survived by his sister Teresa (Steve), son Albert (Lisa), daughter Coral and stepchildren Lyle, Tana (cory) and Robbie and his best friend Michele along with many other family and friends.  Ed was predeceased by his father Al Howe in 1987 and mother Carole Howe in 2002. There will...

Eleni (Helen) DOUKAKIS Dear friends, it is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our mother, Eleni (Helen) Doukakis. Eleni was born on March 25, 1939 in Hania, Crete, Greece. Her father was lost during WWII and her mother many years later in Canada. She was the third born of five children and moved to Athens in 1946 to live with her Uncle and Grandparents.  In 1954 Eleni met her husband Christos in Athens (who was a Lieutenant in the army) and were married that...

LINDA DIANNE TAYLOR September 20, 1947 - November 10, 2018   Linda Dianne Taylor passed away November 10th, 2018 at Dufferin Place. She passed peacefully, with family by her side listening to her dad’s favorite song, “Hallelujah”. Predeceased by both her parents and her oldest daughter Lana Michelle Taylor (April 28, 2006). Linda leaves behind to mourn her passing, her loving husband of 51 years, Albert Taylor, two daughters Marla Mackey (son in law Shannon Mackey)...

Obituary:  Lorelie Jean Kristofferson (November 9, 1953 – November 6, 2018) Lorelie Kristofferson died peacefully in Ladysmith on November 6th.  She was a great joy and strength to her family and friends and has left behind many glorious memories, a passion for living, and much heeded sage advice.  Lorelie was born in Trail, BC in 1953 to John and Hilda Barrett.  She was first to help out.  She worked hard and she showed others what personal strength...