Obituaries
Phyllis Dale, a beloved resident of Nelson, BC, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2023, at the age of 90. Phyllis lived a remarkable life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Born in England, she emigrated to Canada as a young woman of 21 and settled in Calgary, where she raised her family.
Phyllis was a devoted mother to her two daughters and two sons, and her...
Frank Joseph Vecchio (mostly know as Joe in Nelson and Frank in Trail) was born in Fernie, BC, on January 12, 1931, to Battista Vecchio and Catherine Vecchio (nee Gigliotti). He was the younger of two sons and was close with his brother, Michael.
He had a bright childhood full of sports and outdoor games. In 1945 the family moved to Nelson, BC, and built a house on Robson Street. Joe...
It is with great sadness that the family of Domenica Santucci announces her passing on May 11, 2023, at 87 years old. She now joins her beloved late husband, Gaetano Santucci. Domenica was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
She came to Canada in 1960, from Forino, Italy, to begin her new life with Gaetano in the Kootenays. After welcoming a son, they...
It is with sadness that we share the sudden passing of Richard (Dick) Murphy on May 8, 2023, which occurred while he was preparing his boat for another season on Kootenay Lake.
Dick was born and raised in Nelson, BC, attending St. Joseph School and Columbia College before he went to train as an industrial electrician. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical...
Rowena Joan Ramsden, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on her 86th birthday with family by her side.
Rowena was born on April 27th, 1937, to her parents Kathleen and Harold House in Calgary Alberta.
Rowena was raised in Calgary, Penticton, and Nelson. Rowena attended L.V. Rogers High School and Senior Matric. It was at L.V. Rogers where she...
Sr. Sylvia Rita Hicks was born June 15, 1943 in St. Jeans, Quebec. She is the eldest of 13 children born to John and Catherine (nee de Lesseps) Hicks. After WWII ended, her Dad took a job as an accountant in the oil fields in Colombia. So, the small family moved there. After a few years, they returned to Canada and settled in Westholme, BC where Sylvia grew up. She was a good student and...
There will be a Celebration of Life for Pauline Rutherglen on Saturday, July 22nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Balfour Hall on Charles Street in Balfour.
See obituary for Pauline Rutherglen here.
Lawrence Edwin Greenlaw was born on April 28, 1936, in the Kaslo Victorian Hospital. He passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, in the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson after a ten-year battle with cancer.
Larry was born to Malcolm and Mae (Dinney) Greenlaw. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, John Greenlaw, after the tragic passing of Malcolm when Larry was a child. Larry...
Bud McKay passed away on April 10, 2023, at home in Balfour, BC. He was born on April 25, 1941, to William and Blanche McKay (McLain) in Nelson, BC.
Bud is survived by his son, Clayton McKay (Charlene) and grandchildren, Cassie and Carissa, as well as his former spouse Valerie McKay (Davidson), nieces and nephews. Bud was predeceased by his sons, William and Edward McKay, his parents...
Steffany Colins, late of Balfour, BC, passed away the age of 60 in the Trail hospital on April 13, 2023, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her mother, Shirley, and sister-in-law Carmen (Frank), father Joseph, and brother Dwaine.
Steffany was born in Maple Creek, SK, on August 4, 1962. Steffany was an active supporter in her community, being an integral part of many...
