Obituaries

Michael Douglas Rodgers passed away suddenly on July 23, 2022, aged 79. A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, he will be missed greatly by his loving wife of 53 years, Noreen; his children Mick (Haruna), Kathleen (Darcy), and Keith (Fanny); his grandchildren Miki, Liam, and Raine; and his brother Phil (Sharon) and...

Michael William Patton died suddenly on July 5, 2022, at his home in Nelson. Mike was born on July 9, 1965, in Perth, Scotland. The family later immigrated from Scotland to Canada in July 1977. Mike was an avid soccer player, playing in Nelson Minor Soccer before toiling in local men’s leagues in the Kootenays for the Heritage...

John was born in Carman, Manitoba to Henry and Catharina Dyck. John was the doted upon baby of the family, which included his two brothers Harry and Elmer, and three sisters, Luella, Kathleen, and Viola. In the last week of his life, John travelled to Manitoba to celebrate Harry’s 100th birthday and his family is so thankful...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Olsson. Carl was born in Prince George on December 28, 1960, to Ester and Hubert Olsson as the youngest of three children.  Around the age of six, he and his family relocated to the small village of Sirdar where he spent his childhood outdoors hunting, fishing, and...

Roy Peloso was born in 1931 in Powell River, BC.  At a young age the family moved to Nelson, where he met and married Janice Black. Roy and Janice relocated to Trail where they raised 2 daughters, Michelle and Lorri-Ann. Roy was the branch manager of Auto Marine Electric in Trail and then in Kamloops. In his youth, you could...

In Loving Memory of John Michael Wass Age: 73 Residence: Nelson, British Columbia Day and Date of Death: Monday, July 11, 2022 Cause of Death: Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. John was born in Toronto on August 26, 1948, to Herbert and Dorothy Wass. John is survived by five siblings: Robert, Connie, Susan,...

Miyoko (‘Miyo’) Mori passed away peacefully June 23, 2022, at the age of 93 in White Rock. She was born in Coghlan, BC (now known as Langley). She was predeceased by her mother Tamae (1992), father Masanari (1987), husband Sue (1995), son Doug (2000), and brother Sus (2017). Survivors include daughter Karen, son-in-law Gord,...

Early in the morning, on June 24, but not before the sunlight was on the gardens, my Mom passed away. Born into two longtime Vancouver families, Patricia Mabel Bressey loved her city and all its forests, ocean vistas, and gardens.  Particularly fond of Stanley Park which was her playground while her Dad was at work there.  ...

It is with heavy hearts the family of Sylvia Hellekson announce her passing. Mom worked many years with the Ministry of Forest. After retiring they travelled, moved to Osoyoos, and wintered in Arizona. They then moved back to Nelson to settle by the lake. Predeceased by her husband Roy (2014), daughter Cindy Lee (1961), mother...

With deep sorrow and much love the family of Rosetta Maglio announces her sudden passing at the age of 67.  Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Rosetta passed on June 17, 2022 at the Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, British Columbia. Daughter to Vito and Caterina Carchidi, Rosetta was born on July 28, 1954 in...