Obituaries

Art Field was born in Port Alberni, B.C. on May 30, 1936, and passed away peacefully in the Trail Hospital on July 14, 2015, after a long struggle with diabetes and heart failure. His family and friends were at his side. Cremation has taken place. The family, who wishes to thank all those who helped in any way, is now hosting...

Patricia Johnson (nee Troyan) 1953-2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend, Patricia (Patty) Johnson.  Patty passed peacefully with her family by her side on the fourth of September.  During her time she touched many and leaves behind a lasting legacy...

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Eva Cox, born Evertje Hillegonda Braam, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2015. She immigrated from Amsterdam to Vancouver in 1972, relocated to the Slocan Valley in 1974, and lived in Nelson since 1986. Happily married for 41 years, Eva was a devoted wife, mother, and Oma....

THOMAS EARL STEVENS September 2, 1930 – August 3, 2015 Tom passed away on August 31, 2015 at the age of 75. Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years Bev, his sons Brandon and Spencer; and his grandchildren Jordan, Rayne and Parker. Tom is also survived by his sisters Louann Asplund and Barbara Gulmick (Wade) and brother-in-law...

Obituary Mary Irene Hucal (nee Szczerba), 91, passed away on August 8, 2015 Mary was born in Broadvalley, MB, on December 30, 1923.  She grew up in Sproule Creek and moved to Blewett when she married Nick Hucal in 1941.  Mary was predeceased by her husband, Nick, in 1996 and her son, Nick Jr., in 2013.  She is survived by...

Thomas Francis Guy Burton May 13, 1947 - August 11, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Guy Burton, beloved husband and father, after a brief struggle with cancer. He was born in Toronto, and raised in Streetsville, Ontario. He attended Mt. Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick where he studied...

Marilyn Steacy, of Balfour, BC, passed away on Saturday, august 8, 2015, at her home, with her family by her side. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, on June 8, 1939, Marilyn grew up in a farmhouse near Pense. Education was important to Marilyn. Her lifelong support of the U of S Huskies was the result of her degree in Home Economics...

PETRONELLA ZEEMAN   ZEEMAN:  On Thursday, July 30, 2015, Petronella (Nel) Zeeman of Balfour, BC  passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson. Nel was born May 11, 1927 in the Netherlands.  Nel and Jack were married on July 13, 1945, and they came to Canada in May of 1954.  After several years in Alberta, they...

Our beloved Nana, Dorothy Mabel Mackie (Bryant), passed away on Thursday July 23rd while taking one of her daily walks down her family beach.  She was an incredible woman who lived generously, worked hard to establish change in the world, loved music, dance and company and offered genuine hospitality to everyone who crossed...

Art was born in Port Alberni, B.C. on May 30, 1936, and passed away peacefully in the Trail Hospital on July 14, 2015, after a long struggle with diabetes and heart failure. His family and friends were at his side. He was raised in East Vancouver and completed his BPE and MPE at the University of British Columbia. He was very...