Obituaries

Porco, Giuseppina Josephine It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Giuseppina (Josephine) Porco, who at the age of 88 passed away peacefully on November 6, 2016 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. She was a dear and cherished Wife, Mother, Nana, Aunt, and friend to many. Giuseppina was born in Aprigliano, Cosenza, ...

Evdokimoff, Shirley Anne (Markin) February 1st, 1946 – October 17, 2016 Shirley passed away suddenly and peacefully Monday October 17th at the Castleview Care Centre in Castlegar, B.C.  Shirley will be remembered for her passions such as cooking, baking, sewing, craftwork, and gardening.  Shirley loved her family and always...

Duane Edward Dukart was born on July 19th, 1962 in Nelson, BC and passed away on October 15, 2016 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 54. He is survived by his children Jeffrey, Dylan (Nicole), Kristin and Amanda, grandchildren Lily and Dante, mother Patricia (Cliff), sister Brenda (Neil), brother David, brother in law Jim as...

VERILYN VERNA LEE, musician and piano teacher, died peacefully on Oct. 11, 2016 at Nelson Jubilee Manor. Born in Nanaimo on Feb. 12,1934, to Verna and Arvo Mackie, Verilyn is survived by daughter, Catherine D. Lee and sister, Dorothy (Alistair)Fraser, niece, Cynthia, nephew Alistair (Susi) and great-nephew, Finn, as well as...

Eleanor Jean Pompu October 8, 1946 ~ October 2, 2016 We are saddened to announce the passing of our dearest mother, Eleanor Jean Pompu on October 2, 2016. Mom had been a resident of Mt. Lakes Care Home for the past 9 years. She passed away after a lengthy illness. She was born   in Pilger, Saskatchewan, where she met and...

Wiebe, David Michael It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Michael Wiebe on September 26, 2016 at the age of 69. David passed at his home in Kaslo, BC.  David was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and a dear friend to many.  He was born in Winnipeg Manitoba on February 25, 1947 and was the...

William Richardson Brown Sept 30, 1928 - Sept 23, 2016 "Richard" passed away peacefully on Sept 23, 2016 at Mountain Lakes Seniors Home in Nelson with family at his side. Rich was born in Nelson on Sept 30, 1928 and lived his entire life in his beloved Nelson. He obtained a Law degree at UBC and practiced Law in Nelson at...

Marco passed away September 26th 2016 in his home where he wanted to be.  He was born on February 4th 1930 in Austria.  He is survived by his loving wife Theresa De Calvares, his two sons Manfred and Marco with wife Jodi, and his three grand children, Hendrik, Sierra, and Drake. Marco was long time member at Sacred Heart...

Hamilton, Suzy Suzy Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home in Nelson BC the morning of September 11, 2016.  She was 69. Suzy will be remembered in the community for her leadership on environmental and social causes and her generosity of spirit. Among her many accomplishments, Suzy was a founding member of the West Kootenay...

Robert Ejnard  Pickering April 10, 1929 – Sept 7, 2016 Bob passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital after a short illness at the age of 87. Predeceased by his parents Bob and Gerda Pickering, Granite Rd, Nelson BC.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Gladys (James), son Jim (Donna), his brothers Gordon (Pat), and...