Obituaries

On September 29th, 2019 at 1:00 PM Barbara (Barb) Joan Renwick died peacefully. Her family was by her side telling her how much she is loved as she took her last breath. Barb was 83 years old, born on June 26th, 1936 in Edmonton Alberta. Her family moved to Grande Prairie and Red Deer in her youth. Barb came to Nelson at the...

Norman Nance Cowboy, trucker & Eagle of Nelson, B.C., passed away peacefully September 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. He left behind a son, daughter, 3 stepsons and their spouses, grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Norm was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Nance of Nelson, B.C....

It is was sad hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our father, William (Bruce) MacCabe on August 29, 2019 in Nelson at the age of 81. Bruce was born in Vancouver on April 14th,1938 and was adopted by Winifred and Archibald MacCabe of Castlegar. He was raised in South Slocan until he moved to Trail to pursue his...

Elsa Christina Skoglund was born to Anna and Gustaf Skoglund on April 20, 1917 in Hilltop, Manitoba. She was the third youngest of seven children. On October 7, 1936, she married Floyd Wilson and in 1951 with their three children in tow, they left Manitoba for British Columbia and settled on a homestead on the shores of the...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heather Mary Vosburgh on September 3, 2019. Heavenly father decided to call her home after a long battle with multiple illnesses to join her childhood love of 53 years Richard. Who predeceased Heather in 2016. They are spiritually together forever now. Heather is survived...

Georgie Maria Sannes (nee Faulkner) was born on April 28th, 1931 in Park Siding, British Columbia. Georgie is survived by her children Beverly Dale (North Vancouver), Alf Robert (Oslo, Norway), Eric Austin (Williams Lake), Karen Elizabeth (South Slocan), Christine Viola (Edmonton), Keith Johannes (Castlegar) and Per David...

With immense sadness we announce the passing of our wonderful, extraordinary husband, father and nonno Antonio Gariup. He passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019. Antonio is survived by his daughters Darlene (Mario) and Giovanna, grandchildren Jessica, Roberto, Olivia, John, Antonia and great grandchild Giovanni. Antonio...

Betty left us peacefully on the morning of August 18th 2019 at Kootenay Lake Hospital with family at her side.  She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends in Nelson and New Denver for whom she was friend, mentor, role model and inspiration. The daughter of James Nelson and Beatrice Mules, Betty was born in...

Jeannette Claridge, age 82, passed away on August 8, 2019 at Nelson, BC. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jeannette is survived by her husband of 62 years, Derek Claridge. Four children, J’Anne (Barry) Monteleone, William (Kimberly) Claridge, Elaine (Cam) Iwaasa, and Valerie (Matt) Burnett, 18 grandchildren...

Lorna (nee Torwalt) Jordan was born on March 4, 1931 to August and Emilie Torwalt and passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Kootenay Lake hospital in Nelson B.C. Lorna grew up on the family farm north of Jansen, SK where she attended the Prairie Rose school. While at home Lorna loved horses and spent a lot...