Obituaries
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, loving father, fun loving brother, and devoted life partner, William James Haithwaite 1974 – 2023.
Will is predeceased by his grandparents Yuna and Charlie Duncan, and RJ Haithwaite & Jean Hunt, uncles Mark Haithwaite, and Bill Reimche. He leaves to mourn the love of his life Anja Wilke, his parents Glen and Barb...
A beloved husband, brother, uncle, son, and friend, Dale Emile Deschamps passed away peacefully, after a battle with Alzheimer’s on February 15th, 2023 at the age of 80 under the exceptional care at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Left to hold him in their hearts are his brother Louis (Jean), his niece and nephews, Rhonda (Reine), Shane (Sarah) and Chad (Jennie), and his grandnieces and grandnephews...
Tammy’s family is incredibly sad to announce her unexpected passing on February 7, 2023. Tammy was born in Hope, BC on January 3, 1960, to the late Allan Berry (Joy) and Norma Taylor. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 38 years, Don Steen. Tammy loved and was loved by her sister Dawn Lang (Rob) and was predeceased by her sister, Kim, and her brother, Scott. Tammy will always be loved...
Michael Robert (Bob) Dowes passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, in Nelson, BC, at the age of 92.
Bob was born in Rosebery, BC, on February 12, 1930, to Michal Dowes and Mildred Cutler. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillian, his parents, his sisters Nellie and Lena, and his brother Joe.
Manny, as he was known to family, was a very loving and kind son,...
Beverley Mae Stevens (Bev) peacefully passed away February 7th, 2023, at the age of 80 in Nelson, BC. She always had a kind word for everyone, cherished her friends and loved her family deeply. She will be missed by so many.
Bev is survived by her sons Brandon and Spencer; her grandchildren Jordan, Rayne, and Parker; also, by her brother Robert Black; sisters Barbara Lundstad and Brenda...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Maxine Orser (Bovair) in Nelson, BC.
Marilyn was born in Kaslo, BC, on September 28th, 1949, to Ruth and Robert Bovair. Marilyn was the eldest of five children. As a child, she lived and went to school in France for the duration of her father's Air Force posting there. Marilyn then spent most of her adult life in Nelson,...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Miriam was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta, and moved to Wynndel, BC, at a very young age where she was raised and attended school. After graduation, she moved to Nelson BC, where she trained as an x-ray technician, and worked for many years at Kootenay Lake Hospital. She met...
May 29, 1932 – February 4, 2023
Gerald Thomas (Bud) Darough passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 at the age of 90. Always the eternal optimist, Bud had a smile for everyone he met and will be deeply missed.
Bud was born in Nelson on May 29, 1932. After his high school years, he moved to Vernon to teach accordion lessons. In turn, Bud established a musical sales, service...
Laura Carol Centrone died in Nelson, BC on January 28, 2023, at the age of 61. The eldest child of Mauro and Carol Centrone, Laura was born in Vancouver on April 4, 1961. Laura grew up with her three brothers, Mark, Mike, and Dean, to whom she was a loving sister. She was a dedicated daughter; after her mother Carol got cancer, Laura took excellent care of her until she passed. She then moved...
The family of Marcia Johnson (née Faminoff) is saddened to announce her passing on January 29, 2023 at the age of 65 years. She will be greatly missed by her husband Artie (Alvin) Johnson, and her son Dale (Callan). Marcia had a very lengthy illness to which she eventually succumbed.
Marcia was predeceased by her mother (Verna Stralaeff), her father (Edward Faminoff), and her adult...
