Obituaries

Donald Frank Flood 1943-2014 Don was born in Kingston, Ontario October 23, 1943 and died in Nelson April 20, 2014 aged 70. He was a long-time resident of Nelson, where he worked as a lineman for the City of Nelson before retiring in 2003. Before that he worked for the Federal Government as a Meteorological Technician in various...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Joanne Eileen McCague (Osborne) (nee Norrie-Loewenthal) announces her passing on March 15, 2014 after a very brief illness. Joanne was born in Vancouver, BC on November 6, 1942 to parents Bill (William) and Dolly (Alice) Norrie Loewenthal. The child of a mining accountant, Joanne...

Bill Morris, formerly of Nelson, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Kelowna on April 28, 2014.  Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley, children Debbie (Mike), Nick, Lorie (Marc), Mari-Lou (Todd), eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  As per Bill’s wishes there will be no funeral service.  A ...

Paul William Woolgar October 31, 1931 ~ April 26, 2014 Paul was born in Collingwood, Ontario on October 31/31 to William & Hilda Woolgar. Paul moved to the United States in 1934 to spend his working years. Paul was previously married to N.C. Woodworth (Woolgar) from the United States. Paul re-married on September 15, 1961...

LLOYD (BUS) GEORGE ALGAR January 1918 to April 2014 Bus (Buster) was born in Peace River, Alberta on January 23, 1918.  The family moved to Ponoka when Bus was 8 years old and then to Edmonton where he began his hockey career. From Edmonton he played hockey in Olds, Alberta and then for the Nelson Maple Leafs for two years. ...

  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Griffiths on Thursday, April 17th, 2014, following a lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on November 24th, 1931, in Llandudno, North Wales, to Robert and Annie Griffiths. Anne was predeceased by her parents, two husbands; Ernest Melanson...

  Beverley Jean LaPointe July 29, 1957 – April 17, 2014   It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bev LaPointe, peacefully at home with her loving partner Loreli and her faithful companion Tansy by her side. Born in Vancouver BC July 29, 1957, Bev grew up in Nelson with her parents Verna and Horace “Bucko“...

Jade Michele Giesen July 1, 1967 – April 11, 2014 It is with great sadness that we have to release the heartbreaking news that our daughter, Jade Michele, has passed away peacefully. She is survived by her parents, Hans and Irene Giesen of Kelowna, her sister Vicki Foster and her husband Scott and their children Jaimi and...

Arnie Anderson December 2 1949 - April 16, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and co-worker Arnie Anderson on April 16, 2014. Arnie was born December 2, 1949 in Trail BC, the 9th child to Clarence and Hazel Anderson. Early in his childhood ...

  Jeannie Lorna McDonald (nee Cowper) February 27, 1935-February17, 2014   With lots of love, heavy hearts, sadness we say goodbye, knowing she will always be with us, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie.  She was  predeceased by her parents James and Sarah Cowper (McAvoy), sisters Janet (Waldbauer), Elizabeth...