Obituaries

Mike M. Shkuratoff of Winlaw, BC, quietly passed away surrounded by loved ones, on August 5, 2023, at the age of 95. Mike is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and sons Larry (Lorraine), daughter-in-law Nettie, Allan (Evelyn), and Harvey (Diane). 10 grandchildren, Rob (Wendy), Shelley (Steve), Holly, Chad (Rachel), Britt (Shaynne), Aaron, Zack (Cassidy) Kevin, […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franco De Vuono.  Franco passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital on August 6th, 2023, at the age of 94. Franco is survived by his wife Ada, daughter Diana (Frank), daughter-in-law Tera and grandchildren Cristina, Rachel, Daniel, and Christopher as well as many...

Stephan (Steve) Naydiuk passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three daughters and so much love, on Monday, July 31st, at the age of 93.  Dad joined the RCMP as a young man and was stationed in Yorkton, Nelson, Chilliwack, Victoria, and Nelson again, where he retired. Never one to stay still for long, he took on the role...

It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Jane St Thomas.    She will be sadly missed by her remaining family, husband Gary St Thomas, daughter Toni, son PJ, sister Kim Harley, nephew David Pickard (Tasha), and her great-nieces Sydney and Paysley Pickard.  Plus, all her other relatives in Scotland and Australia and many many...

Surrounded by family on the beautiful, sunny morning of July 19, 2023, Charles Joseph Mack of Slocan, BC, died suddenly of a heart attack. Charlie was born on May 12, 1951, in Princeton, MN, to Joe and Ethel Mack.  Charlie’s family settled in Reno, NV, where he graduated first from high school and then from the University of...

Peter (Pete) Ian Vass passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Victorian Community Health Centre in Kaslo. He will be remembered and missed by many friends here in the West Kootenays. Pete was born in East Yor, Ontario, on March 8, 1947. He spent his formative years in Ontario where he began his career as ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Vi (Viola) Lister announces her passing on July 16, 2023. She was born in Vallican on July 16, 1931. She was predeceased by her husband Benny, the love of her life, in 2007, 2 brothers Emil, Kurt, and son-in-law Hans. She is survived by her son Ken (Bonnie), daughter Tanis, 5...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Keefe, our dear husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Dave was born on September 18, 1960, and passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 62. He passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife, Joy Keefe, and with his brother, Wayne, and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Barrie (Barry) MacKenzie Morrison announce his passing on July 16, 2023. Barry was 85 years old. Barry was born August 9, 1937, in Trail and lived in Silverton through his school years and early adulthood. He enjoyed the outdoor life in the Slocan Valley, fishing in the lakes and ...

Valerie passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, at the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC.  She was born on September 3, 1949, to Ted and Thelma Davidson (Petersen) in Fernie, BC. Valerie is survived by her son, Clayton McKay (Charlene) and grandchildren, Cassie and Carissa.  She will be greatly missed by her sisters, Laurie...