Naka, Tomozo
On Monday February 8 2016, Tomozo Naka died peacefully at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family. Tomo was born, the youngest of 8 children, in Gobo Wakayama Ken, Japan and returned to Canada with his mother at the age of 4 months. He grew up in Peachland, went on to attend the University of Saskatchewan and then...
Notice of Passing — Jean Douglas
NO SANDTRAPS — NO FUNERALS Jean Douglas passed away peacefully on February 9, 2016. Murray, Cameron, Graeme & Morven thank Dr. Cochrane/Dr. Janz & the MLSC staff for their professional care and compassion. The Douglas family appreciates the kind words, good deeds and support received from friends,...
Bok Moi Jay
Bok Moi Jay It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Moi Jay who passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at the age of 75 years. Bok Moi Jay was born on October 10th, 1940 in Hoi Peng, China to parents Chan Lee Pak and Sign Ying Chan. Moi was predeceased by her parents Chan and Sign and her...
Hall, Lois Luella
Hall, Lois Luella (nee Rothery) It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Luella Hall announces that she passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18 at the age of 74 in Nelson, British Columbia. A kind and loving soul, Lois battled recent health issues bravely and was in great spirits at the time of her passing. Lois...
Strautman, Robert John
Robert John Strautman passed away peacefully January 15, 2016 Celebration of Life to be held in spring. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. on-line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca...
McMullin, Mervyn Laurier
It is with great sadness the family of Mervyn Laurier McMullin announce his passing on December 25, 2015 at Kelowna General Hospital. Merv's daughter, son and two grandsons were at his side when he peacefully left us. Born in Nelson, BC on November 16, 1931 Merv attended Procter School and worked at a number of locations in...
Ponti, Louis Emilio
A Good Man Gone Ponti, Louis Emilio August 6,1930 - December 27, 2015 Salmo, BC It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Louis. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. His loving wife of 56 years, Joan, predeceased him April 1, 2008. He also leaves behind his children, Pat (Lorinda),...
Evans, Andrew John (Drew)
Andrew John (Drew) Evans, of Nelson, BC went to his new home on the evening of Saturday, January 1, 2016 while in the ICU of the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Drew was fatally injured while driving from Nelson to work in the Fording Coal mine on December 22, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Julie; and their three...
Jan Jonker
Jan Jonker December 19, 1931 December 29, 2015 Jan passed away at Mountain Lake seniors’ residence at the age of 84 years. Jan was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and grew up in the town of Meppel until he joined the Dutch Navy Air Force in his late teens. During his time in the military, Jan was an airplane mechanic...
Brian Michael Petts
Brian Michael Petts February 10th, 1949 – December 27th, 2015 Brian was born in Calgary, AB to parents Arthur and Gladys Petts. Brian passed away in the Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was an athlete in high school, attending near Calgary and in Edmonton. He and his parents ...
