Obituaries

Stewart Christopher Mason (Barney) It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, brother, and grandfather Stewart Christopher Mason. Chris passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 29th, 2024 at Kootenay Lake Hospital at the age of 62. Dad was born and raised alongside his brother Gord […]

Dorothy passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 in Nelson, BC at Jubilee Manor, at the age of 92. Dorothy was born in Vancouver, BC in November to Franz and Molly.  Dorothy was the oldest of six children. She had twin brothers, Frank and Henry, half-brothers Gordon and Ronald, and half-sister Rosemary.  Dorothy grew up […]

Philip Arthur Marquardt born July 6th, 1930, in Bassano, Alberta, Canada. He met his wife Lily Olga Hlushko while they attended Drumheller High School together. We were married October 28th, 1950, in Edmonton, Alberta where they began their life and started a family together. The family includes: 7 children – Peggy Diane (D.R. deceased), Richard […]

Gloria Elizabeth Ligget, born July 31, 1944, in Knowlton, Quebec passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital on January 29, 2024. Gloria’s journey, marked by a vibrant engagement with life, was a testament to her spirit and generous heart. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Reverend Thomas John Whiteford Ligget and Hazel Irene Bell […]

It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of Florida on January 26, 2024 at home, where she had been cared for by her adoring husband and family. She also received wonderful support from Dr. Lina Suazo Hidalgo, and amazing love and care from her special friend and private home care […]

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ronald James Reber on Jan 25, 2024. Ron was born to James Ferdinand Reber and Mildred Isabelle Reber (Grant) on December 25, 1947, in Cobourg Ont. Ron is survived by his loving spouse Sunnie Wichmann, his children Lee-Ann Lukacs (Frances), Mike Reber (Jennifer) and Jason Wichmann, […]

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Ernie Sydor on January 17, 2024. Ernie was born on March 6, 1951, in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba where he grew up and later moved to the Kootenays in his teens. Ernie worked for the areas sawmill companies and had extensive diamond drilling experience. In his […]

December 11, 1938-January 15-2024 In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Margaret Richichi. Mom battled a lengthy illness, and it was just too much for her in the end. She died peacefully at home and can now join the love of her life, Aldo, and her […]

Ever strong in her love of outdoor activity, Marg died January 10, 2024, when cancer took away her freedom. Margaret Elizabeth Wood was born on December 2, 1940, in Calgary, Alberta to Edith (Robinson) Wood and Henry Wise Wood, with three older siblings. Marg was lovingly cared for by her mother’s sister during her mother’s […]

Anthony/Tony James Hadfield, also known by some in his youth as Spid (short for Spiderman), passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 50. Tony was born in the market town of Ashton-under-Lyne in the North of England to parents Anthony and Jennifer (predeceased). He was always active and adventurous as a […]