Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Georgina (Duane) Stefiuk nee Bourgeois, at Mountain Lakes Senior Community on May 23, 2023, at the age of 83 after a long and courageous battle with Dementia. Duane was born October 11, 1939, to Yvonne and Bruno Bourgeois in Nelson, BC.  She attended St. Joseph’s...

Howard Funk of Meadow Creek, BC, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023, at Mountain Lake Seniors Community after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. Howard was born April 15, 1954, in Mission, BC, the oldest son of Peter and Kay Funk. Howard was an avid cyclist and spent many hours riding many miles in the valley.  He...

Stephen Finucan had spent a year and a half fighting cancer  before he gently passed on May 14th, 2023.  As a dear friend once described, his understated humour, his warm and gentle laughter and smile, his keen political spirit, as well as his need to read and learn never waned.  He kept it all strong for both himself and his...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alice Strand on May 15, 2023, at the age of 85. Our family was together, by her side, loving and supporting our beautiful, strong Mother. She was loved and adored by many.  She is survived by her three children, Rick Shypitka (Rati Aurora), Alyson Hryniuk (Allan),...

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...

Marjorie passed peacefully on May 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.  She is survived by her daughter and grandkids.  There will be a celebration of life for Marjorie on June 9th from 10 am to 1 pm at Lakeside Park in the Rotary covered area. All are welcome. Marjorie’s request was that all who are ...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...