Obituaries

Age 78 Marj’s farm home in Stanstead, Quebec was financially strapped but filled with love.  When a child she lost her father.  At her mother’s second marriage, she met Richard and there followed 59 years of  loving marriage.  Her outstanding command of the English language grammar and spelling led to employment as a bank...

1937 – 2022 Austen Elmer Megyesi, born March 28,1937 in St. Louis, SK, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 23, 2022 in Penticton, BC. He was the 10th child in a family of 17 children and lived on a farm both in St. Louis, SK and Matsqui, BC.   At age 16 he apprenticed as a carman with CP Rail and eventually worked at ...

Nick Fuss died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Nelson, BC.  He was 37 years old. Nick was born on August 30, 1984 in Nelson, BC to Len and Cathy Fuss.  He was the middle child with an older brother, Brendan, and a younger brother, Darren. Nick attended Rosemont Elementary School, Trafalgar Junior Secondary School and LV Rogers...

With Norma’s death on February 9, 2022, our world is a little less beautiful, the skies a little less blue, and the scent of roses forever diminished.  Norma was simply put, the kindest and most remarkable person we had the privilege to love; she was easy to love; one couldn’t help but fall in love with her. Norma was born ...

October 13, 1963 – January 3, 2022 Sadly, The Rev. Jeffrey Joseph Donnelly died suddenly at home on January 3rd.  He was a dear friend to many, and he will be profoundly missed.  A beloved son, Jeff was predeceased by his mother, Betty Donnelly and is survived by his father, Joseph Donnelly. A devoted brother, he is also...

March 28, 1931 — February 8, 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, best friend, Papa, and Grandpa after a short battle with cancer. Don was pre-deceased by his wife Vivian, son David, and grandson Gordon.  Dad leaves Dawn (Bill), Diane (Rod), Dina (Terry), Deborah, and his grandchildren, and...

It is with profound sadness we have to announce the peaceful passing of Hattie early in the morning of January 25, 2022. Hattie was born in Castlegar in 1924. She is predeceased by her husband Peter. Together they built a beautiful home in Blewett. One known for great food, kindness and love. Everyone was always welcome in ...

Cynthia Jene Olivas, 72, of Nelson BC crossed over the threshold on January 22, 2022.  Cynthia was born in Dayton Ohio, June 19, 1949 to Gene and Teresa Olivas. Cynthia lived a life full of humble respect and honed integrity. She brought curiosity and deep interest in others to the table and had a scholar’s love of diving...

May 16, 1988 to January 7, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Amanda. Amanda died tragically as a result of a skiing accident at Whitewater Ski Resort near Nelson. The on-hill staff and the emergency and hospital medical teams in Nelson did everything possible to save her, but her injuries...

August 13, 1963 – January 14, 2022 Heidi left us the morning of January 14, 2022. Holding her forever in our hearts are her mom – Eleanor; sister – Kendall; brother – Clay; Nephew – Matt (Amy); Niece – Dylann (Levi);, Great Nephew – Foster; Great Niece – Ivy; Boyfriend – Mic and numerous extended family members. Heidi had...