Obituaries

Steve Woods was a remarkable young man with an abundant sense of humour, deep interest in others, and strong powers of observation. He taught us all something about how to live. Steve was born to an active Nelson family. His mom and dad (Pam and Guy) involved Steve and his older sister, Brynna, in sports from hiking, waterskiing,...

Sept 25, 1930 – March 26, 2021 It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear Mom and Grandmother, Maxine Malacko (Nanny).  Our Nanny left us peacefully at Mountain Lakes Sr. Community in Nelson on March 26th.  She was happy to be back in the beautiful Fairview neighbourhood she loved and where she...

Clay Everett Ladouceur of Nelson BC formerly of the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, Alberta passed away suddenly on March 25, 2021 at the age of 23. He is survived by his son Daeton, his mother Candice and Rodney, his brothers Tyler and Cache.  His nieces Lena and Dalice.  His uncles Terry, Frankie and Curtis and aunts Cora ...

Agnes Jane Emary (nee Parsons) loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and active community member, passed away March 24, 2021 at the New Denver Pavilion. Agnes was born October 21, 1925 to George & Eva Parsons in Melfort, Saskatchewan, growing up on the family farm in Pontrilas with brothers Jack, Clarence,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Gay Anne May MacCabe on April 1st, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s at the young age of 77 only 7 months after her husband Bruce passed away. Gay was an incredible loving mother, wife and friend and just a downright beautiful soul of ...

Lorne Vernon Poier passed suddenly on March 21, 2021. Born 1945 in New Westminster BC, he is predeceased by parents Ed & Audrey, and twin brother Larry. Raised on the family farm, his work life included Fred Deeley Motorcycles, Longshoring, and Weyerhaeuser Princeton. After arriving in the Kootenays, he worked at Lang’s...

Dec 7,1939 – March 12, 2021 It’s with heavy hearts the family of Dee Cook announces her passing on March 12, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Mom worked for many years at the front counter at the Nelson Health Unit, Usually always greeting clients with a smile. That is where she met and made so many treasured friends....

Jan 31, 1937 – Mar 2, 2021 With a heavy heart I am sad to announce the passing of my mother Beverley McClinchey after a courageous battle with cancer which she fought with dignity and grace. Mom was born in Victoria and grew up and lived on Vancouver Island where she owned a hobby farm and worked as a Lab technician until she...

Elisabeth passed away peacefully at home in Nelson BC on March 3 surrounded by her loving friends and family. Elisabeth was born in 1940 in Germany. At seven years old, her family moved to California. As the eldest daughter, she took on a lot of the child rearing responsibilities for her younger sisters Maxine and Alice. After...

Helen (Sookerookoff) Bayoff passed away March 10, 2021 in Mountain Lakes Senior Home in Nelson, BC at the age of 91. Helen is predeceased by her husband Bill, mother Polly, father Alex and brothers Alec and Peter. Helen loved gardening especially her flower beds, sewing, knitting and crocheting.  She also loved cooking for ...