Obituaries

October 25, 1929 – May 3, 2024 Lydia was born in Ukraine to German parents – Adolf and Emilie (Kruger) Bonkowsky.  She was the third child after brothers, Leo and Alexander.  Her youth was marked by the challenges of wartime in Europe.  Her family was separated and she worked with her mother in Germany. As […]

John Duncan Macnab was born on Christmas Day 1954 in Victoria, BC and died at his home in Nelson on May 2, 2024. He grew up in Victoria but moved to the Kootenays where he really felt at home over 30 years ago. He was a talented musician and a well-known bass player in the […]

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Barry Paul Janzen of Nelson BC at the age of 68 years on April 27, 2024. Barry was born in Kelowna BC on December 28, 1955, to parents Sam and Rosa Janzen, a baby brother for sister Bonnie […]

January 26, 1946 – April 26, 2024 Shirley Mae Planden passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1946, in Creston B.C., to Mable & Vernon O’Niel. Shirley was 1 of 9 children and she spent her childhood in the Creston area. At the age of […]

October 19, 1937 – April 24, 2024 It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Elsie.  Special thanks and gratitude to Dr. Collins and the entire staff at Mountain Lake Seniors Community. Elsie is survived by her son Barry (Cindy), her daughter, Lorelei, grandchildren Oliver (Amanda), Jacqueline (Rob) and great granddaughters […]

It is with profound sadness that the family of Earl William Staten announce his sudden passing on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Kelowna, BC.  Earl was born on March 28, 1951 in Revelstoke, BC to James William and Gwen Staten. Along with his older brother Don, the family moved to Nelson, BC in 1962, but […]

Jeanne Marie Koehle, affectionately known as “Jeannine,” passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on February 27, 1941, in Rossland, B.C., into a loving, close-knit family. Growing up, Jeanne shared many adventures with her twin brother Joseph, older brother Gerald, and baby sister Yvonne. Their bond was unbreakable, […]

March 27, 1941, to April 7, 2024 Following a short battle with dementia, Carol (Nicky) Anthea Wallmark (Tarr) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, in Kaslo. Born in Nelson on March 27,1941 to parents Carl (Pete) Tarr and Kathleen (Kay) Tarr (nee Sawczuk), Carol grew up in Argenta with older sister Sylvia and younger […]

In Loving Memory ~ Harvey Louis Wenschlag passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side, on Friday, March 31, 2024 in Nelson, BC. He was 86 years old. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years exemplified his bravery and stoicism. He kept his sense of humor, even when times were at their […]

November 11, 1933 – March 23, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mom and Granny in Nelson, BC. Sylvia was born in Sirdar, BC and lived her whole life in the Kootenays. Sylvia is survived by her Daughters, Irene (Gord) of Creston, BC and Donna(Dan) of Cranbrook, […]