Obituaries
It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Cathy Gare on March 17, 2023, at Jubilee Manor in Nelson, peacefully falling asleep after a life well lived.
Cathy was born on November 2, 1930, to parents John and Mary Morrison in Nelson B.C., where she grew up with her seven siblings, attending St Joseph’s School. She would be a lifelong resident of...
Marguerite Denise Crowley (nee Johnson) was born November 5, 1926, near Pelly, SK, and passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 14, 2023, in Penticton, BC at the age of 96 years.
Predeceased by her husband Myles Crowley in January, 2020, Denise is survived by her children; Jake, Kathy, Mike, Daryl, Yvonne, Lynette, and Maureen, 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren...
Rachel was born November 1, 1947 in Turlock, California to parents Gordon and Goldie Horst. After completing college, she emigrated to Canada with her husband to a rural acreage in northern Alberta where their daughter Tennessee was born.
After a period of time spent in Vancouver where she worked at colour printing for professional photographers, Rachel found her way to the Kootenays...
Birthe Achtner died peacefully in her beloved community of Nelson on March 9, 2023 at the age of 85.
Birthe frequently shared that coming to Nelson in 1991 was the best decision of her life. Born in Frederiksborg, Denmark, she immigrated to Canada in 1958, landing in Vancouver. There she worked in the medical field before becoming a textile artist in the 1980s. A juried artist, her work...
Surrounded by family at home, Petra Lehmann, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born in Wedel, Germany, Petra emigrated to Canada with her parents at four months old and grew up in New Hamburg, ON. She studied physiotherapy at McMaster University, moved to Nelson, BC for her final clinical practicum in 1980 and never looked back as Nelson felt...
It is with great sadness in our hearts in the peaceful passing of Clifford Lewis Hartland, with his loving wife, Pat, by his side on March 8, 2023.
Cliff is the son of Charles and Isabel Hartland and brother to 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. Cliff is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Pat, brother Bill Jemson (Shirley), son Bradley Hartland, daughter Shellee (Vince) Devito, stepson...
It is with sorrowful hearts we announce the passing of Sheelagh Wright, a beautiful light in the world. Sheelagh passed away as a result of a car accident on February 25th. She leaves behind her sister Shirley Guerin (Remy Guerin) and their son William, her brother George Wright (Brenda Wright) and their son Jordan, her brother Gordan Wright (Patti Shapka), her two sons Dylan Willmott, Dustin...
It is with a deep and loving sadness that we announce the passing of our dear beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Mom fell and broke her hip and then passed peacefully with family beside her during her short stay at Mountain Lake Seniors Community.
She leaves behind her daughter Maureen (Gordon), - children Jason, Jena, Kayla, and Colemen, son Terry (Shauna), and ex-wife...
With great sadness we announce that Harvey Remple passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home, accompanied by his loving wife of 62 years, Marlene. Harvey was a devoted man. Devoted to his faith, his wife, his family, his work, and his community.
He touched the lives of so many as an employer and friend. Harvey and his chipper attitude could always be heard singing, whistling,...
Sonia Doreen Marie Kozak was called home on Feb 25th, at the vibrant age of 79, following a motor vehicle incident. Sonia was born to Mike Kozak and Olga Nowosad on April 23, 1943 in Saskatoon, SK, and raised in Meacham, SK. She is survived by her daughters Lisa (Doug), Sheila (Cam), adored grandchildren Chloe, Sam, and Adam. Also left to mourn are her two much loved sisters, Theresa and...
