Obituaries

Mike Zeabin passed away in the Trail hospital on March 1st, 2024, at the age of 82. Mike was born in the old Nelson hospital on November 28, 1941, and was raised in Blewett by his grandmother. His mother Mary Makonin lived in Glade B.C.  and Mike was the oldest of four children. His grandmother was […]

Gregory David St. George, 51, of Nelson, BC passed away on February 27, 2024 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Greg was born on April 6, 1972 in Sudbury, ON to Marcel St. Georges and Madeline (Sparling) St. Georges.  He grew up in Chelmsford, ON where he attended high school and was on the wrestling team.  After […]

Jay Lyon: A Journey Through Melodies and Miles As the sun sets on a remarkable journey, we bid farewell to Jay Lyon, who passed away on February 26, 2024, just before his 78th trip around the sun. Jay’s life was a rich tapestry woven with vibrant threads of adventure, music, love, and laughter. Born on […]

Arthur (Art) Maxwell, aged 80, passed away peacefully in Nelson BC on March 1, 2024, with his loving family at his side.  For 20 years, Art battled his difficult neurological and heart diseases with exceptional positivity, grace and humour.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Lorna; son David; daughter Lindsay (Trevor); […]

Melanie Dawn Marshall, born on July 19, 1965, in Burnaby, BC, left this world on February 29, 2024, in Winlaw, BC. She was a cherished daughter, a loving mother, a beloved sister, and a friend to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Melanie’s journey began in Burnaby, where she spent her early years […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arnold (Sonny) Norberg at the age of 95 years. Dad is survived by his son Doug (Ingeli) and daughter Denise (Don) Wasnik, Grandchildren: Aaron, Casey (Simon) Ritchie, Nicholas (Elina), Johannes (Mikaela), Adam (Lindsy), Michelle (Cory) Landry, Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Matthew, Ivan, Piper and Joar. […]

October 4, 1924 – February 28, 2024 Sheila was born in Trail, BC to Cecil and Eunice Horswill. Life was extremely difficult in her early years as Sheila’s Mom was on her own and moved from place to place to try and maintain a livelihood for her and her daughter. This hardship had a lasting […]

November 28, 1930 – February 28, 2024 Therese (Teresa), long-time resident of Nelson, B.C., passed peacefully at Mountain Lakes Senior Care Home with loved ones at her side. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Albert, and son-in-law Ross.  She is survived by her four daughters; Jo-Anne (Chris), Sandra (Dale), Allyn and Michele (Darren) and by […]

July 23, 1929 – February 24, 2024 Born on the eve of the Great Depression and the ‘dirty thirties’, Alex would be impacted and influenced by those difficult times for the rest of his life. Third in a family of four children, cultural and economic difficulties shaped the honest, hard working, intensely loyal, and frugal […]

It is with great sadness that I’d like to announce the passing of Timothy Charles Garton, aka Timmy Timewarp (of Timewarp Tie Dyes).   He passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital after a one year battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife, Michelle; his two sons, Charlie and Jocko; his mother, Pat; his […]