Obituaries

April 29, 1932 – January 8, 2024 It is with great sadness and love that we share the news that Michael John Pratt passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 91, at Mountain Lake Seniors Community. The family feels heartfelt gratitude for the dedicated staff and caregivers there for their compassionate, skilled […]

William (Bill) Alexander McInnes died peacefully on January 6, 2024, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Kelowna, BC September 9th, 1938. He earned his Auto Body Repair certificate in 1964 and worked for the Department of Highways where he received a 25-year award from the provincial government. He spent many hours […]

David St. Denis was born on Oct. 22, 1950 in Prince Rupert. He ended his life’s journey on Jan. 5, 2023 in Nelson, B.C., the community where he and his wife Sandra chose to put down roots. Dave was a self-taught carpenter and handyman who made his own back-to-the land cabin in Nakusp in the […]

January 4, 1962 – December 23, 2023 We are deeply saddened to announce that Eric Jorgensen suddenly collapsed and died while out on a sunny mountain bike ride with a good friend on December 23, 2023. His large family and close friends were very important to Eric, and he especially loved being a dad. He […]

Janice Peloso (nee Black) was born in New Denver, BC, to James & Edith Black. Janice’s school years were spent in Salmo and at the Emerald Mill site where her dad worked as a mining engineer. In her late teens Jan moved to Nelson and worked at Mt. St. Francis and Liberty Foods. She met […]

Sept.21, 1938— Dec.29th 2023 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ted Chapman.  A lifelong Nelson resident, born to the late John and Ruth Chapman.  He is survived by his loving wife Maureen Bullock, and sister Jacqueline Bryden.  Fondly remembered by Maureen’s children Donna (Dave), Tamara (Marty), Nicole (Perry), Norman Jr. and children.  Loving […]

It is with great sadness that the family of David George Dwyer announce his passing on December 28, 2023 David was born on November 27, 1946 in Pincher Creek, Alberta to Rachel and Willard Dwyer. He is survived by his wife Helen, their three sons, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and his many, many friends. […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodrick (Rod) Sturtevant at the age of 75.  He passed away at home in Nelson on Dec 12, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Prostate Cancer.  Born March 14, 1948, in San Francisco to Mike and Mary Louise Sturtevant.  Rod and his brothers Eric […]

Donald Wayne Bozak passed away on December 10, 2023, just three days after his eighty-first birthday at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. He was treated with wonderful care and compassion as he was finally overtaken by COPD. Don was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, he spent his teenage years in Nelson B.C. and […]

It is with heavy hearts the family of Loreen Dawn Anderson (nee Hird) announce her peaceful passing on December 13, 2023. Dawn was born in Nelson B. C. on June 22, 1932 to Don and Dorothy Hird.  She was predeceased by her sister Con and her husband Alfred. Dawn leaves behind to mourn her loss […]