Obituaries

Frances passed away peacefully on July 29th at Mountain Lake Care home. She lived an active busy life in the Kootenay area raising her family and contributing to the community in many volunteer positions. Frances was always interested in politics and was a strong support to her husband in his career as an MLA and MP. She...

Tom Shrieves, March 6, 1929 – July 12, 2019 Tom passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Kelowna General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine, and his son Murray. “Papa” will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his son Rick (Helen), and daughter Wendy...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Chantal Ruel on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Chantal was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1954 to loving parents Rose and Marcel. The youngest of four sisters, she had loved and happy childhood in her native province. She moved to Toronto in the 1980’s to pursue adventure and learn...

Thyer, Anna — JUNE 1, 1931 - JULY 5, 2019 Anna passed away suddenly and peacefully in her home on July 5th. She was born to German parents in the Ukraine and moved with her family to Canada in the late 1940s, settling first in Manitoba and then in BC. She trained as a nurse and then worked in Europe and Canada until she met...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Nora Mowatt, 92, on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson. Edith was born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on June 12, 1927 to Doris and John Monty. In 1946 she moved to Nelson where she met and married her beloved, John Texearle ‘Tex’...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mario Porco. Mario was born in Apriligiano, Italy to Domenico and Fortunata Porco. Mario had four siblings, Elena, Immacolata, Gabriele and Ada. While in Italy, Mario enjoyed spending time building wooden go carts, birding, collecting wood for festivals, swimming...

Hugo Gabriel Le Bihan passed away peacefully at the age of 71 years on June 13, 2019 at the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC, after a courageous attempt to beat pancreatic cancer. He is survived by Judi, his loving wife for 48 years; daughter Nicole; son Chris; daughter-in-law Naomi; grandchildren Hugo, Beau and Neve; and...

MAH – Cameron was born Mah Kin Shum in Tin Sum, Canton, China on September 24, 1946. Cameron passed peacefully from this life on the afternoon of June 8, 2019 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. He arrived in Canada in 1959,...

Mr. Gordon A. Pickering passed away in his sleep on Feb. 5th at 6:05 PM in the Trail hospital due to a massive blood infection. He is survived by his wife Patricia Pickering, of Nelson, son Tracy Pickering of Medicine Hat and his daughter Leah Hernandez of Slocan City. There will be a Celebration of Life for Gordon at the...

Elizabeth Maria Caron nee Ferris Born the 6th of August 1944 in Johannesburg, South Africa, raised in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia), left our universe on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. She is survived by her partner George Herbert Stiles, who took great care to keep her safe and made her feel loved. Her five sons, Shaun (Jane), Mark,...