Obituaries

On September 11, 2024, George passed on from our world.  He leaves behind many friends’ family and memories of a loving community who will miss his wisdom and sparkle. George was predeceased by his parents George and Glady’s, his wife of 70 years Wilma in October of 2021, son-in-law Bill (Cheveldave), Grandson Brendan Cheveldave, Great […]

March 21, 1943 – September 10, 2024 Divina passed away peacefully at 81 years of age at Jubilee Manor, Nelson BC. Her family wishes to thank all the staff at Jubilee for the friendship and wonderful care they gave mom while she resided there. Divina was born and raised in Trail, BC. Her parents were […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Farenholtz on September 5th, 2024. Wayne was born on June 18, 1940, his parents were Pearl and Fritz Farenholtz. Born and raised in Nelson, Wayne spent many hours sharing tales with family and friends of his adventures growing up with his sister Linda […]

It is with great sadness to announce that Margaret (Meg) Wilson passed away peacefully at home on September 9, supported by family. Born in Aberfeldy, Scotland, in 1930, Meg first came to Canada as a “War Guest” in 1940 with her mother, three siblings, Aunt, and three cousins. In Toronto, she attended Hillcrest Junior PS […]

Teresa passed away peacefully at the Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson, BC on September 5, 2024 (just short of her 94th birthday). Teresa was born on October 17, 1930, in Muro Lucano, Italy to Vincenzo and Maria Lucia (Piccirillo) Lisanti. She was the third of a large and loving family of thirteen children. She married Antonio […]

Jeffrey Edward Bustard died on Wednesday August 28, 2024, he was just shy of 69 rotations around the sun. He grew up, the third of five children, on a veteran’s lot in Carleton Heights in Ottawa. His parents, Reg and Alice, built the family home at 1512 Claymore and it became a foundation that saw […]

Angelo passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2024 (age of 90) at Talarico Place, Castlegar, BC.  Angelo was born on January 23, 1934, in Serra San Bruno, Italy to Giuseppe and Addolorata (Zaffino) Chirico. He was the third of a large and loving family of ten children. He immigrated to Canada in 1960, and in 1964 he […]

Patrick (Pat) Eric Thast was born on October 20, 1964, to Patrick Eric Thast Senior and Theresa Jean Anderson (née Stromstead). Pat passed away suddenly on August 23, 2024. He died doing what he was known for — helping others. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Shannon; his beautiful children, Ben and […]

 1954-2024 The family of Alvin (Artie) Johnson is saddened to announce his passing on August 20, 2024. Artie succumbed to complications following a complex surgery in Kelowna B.C. Artie will be missed by his three sisters, Darlene (Smith), Cathy (Ziegler), Beth (Johnson), and by his best friend George (Wilson). Artie was born in Nelson B.C. […]

February 6, 1930 – August 17, 2024 Tom passed away peacefully at the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson on Saturday August 17th, 2024, after a short illness. Tom was 93 and led a long and busy life.  He retired from finning in 1991, and from then on, he camped and fished to his heart’s content […]