Obituaries

July 25, 1938 – November 11, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Bob had a brief hospitalization last week, where he quickly and quietly passed away on Saturday evening. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Gail of 61 years, his three […]

In loving memory of Robert Edward Gordon Oliver (1927 – 2023) Robert Edward Gordon Oliver (Bob) passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on November 4, 2023, at Mt. Lake Senior’s Community in Nelson, BC. Bob was born on August 18, 1927, in Nelson to William and Grace Oliver. Bob spent his early years on […]

September 13, 1930 – November 7, 2023 Mo was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on September 13, 1930, but spent his early life in Edmonton. At a young age, he earned his piano degree from the Royal Conservatory of Music, playing until last year. He had a lifelong love of sports, and it was in the […]

March 20th 1951 – October 30th 2023 Whoever would have known that I could do my own obituary. In 1998 I was predeceased by my brother Ed, 2003 my father Nicholas, 2012 brother-in-law Scott, and 2023 my mother Mary. Climbing up to frog pond, now known as the water line trail, swimming down the Columbia […]

In Loving Memory of Leroy Lennis Mowery (Kinger) 1944 – 2023 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leroy Mowery, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend on October 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends, the Russills. Leroy was a man of unwavering strength, kindness, and love, […]

Feb 2, 1959- Oct 31, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Denise (Dee) Gotell. Denise left this earth for her heavenly home On October 31, 2023 at the age of 64.  Denise, Known as Dee to her friends, was born in Saint John New Brunswick on February 2nd, 1959. […]

1934 – 2023 Shirley Moon passed away suddenly on October 30, 2023, in Nelson, BC, surrounded by her family. We express our gratitude for the exceptional care provided by the ER staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital, particularly Dr. McBride, and nurses Andrew, Emmet, and Lori, for their kind, thoughtful, and skilled care and guidance. Born […]

Terrence (Terry) L. W. Shangraw passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, at the New Denver Pavillion after complications from Parkinsons disease. Terry was 76 years young. Terry was born in Kingston, Ontario on November 18, 1946, to Gerald and Viola Shangraw. He was the middle sibling to Carolynn and Dale. Carolynn recalls how much […]

We are sad to announce the passing of Wayne Robert Sydney Johns on October 18, 2023, at Kootenay Lake District Hospital in Nelson, B.C at the age of 83, with his family at his side.  Wayne is survived by his wife of 61 years Margaret Johns (Hofer), siblings Stuart Johns, Gary Johns, Susan Wuthrich (Johns), […]

On Monday, October 9, 2023, Judith (Judy) Ann Jacobson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Judy was born on August 7, 1943, in Nelson, BC, to Alfred (Jack) and Grace Stringer. On July 30, 1977, she married Gary Jacobson at Nelson United Church and they raised three children: […]