Obituaries

Lois Mary Wilson January 12, 1945 - January 19, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Wilson announces her passing after a long struggle with COPD (emphysema). Lois was born in Lacombe, Alberta to Bernice and Pete Boys. She is predeceased by her parents and loving husband Allen Wilson in 2010. Lois found joy...

Schilling, Thomas Tom, born December 26, 1959, passed away suddenly on January 13th.  He was born in Germany to Adolf and Margareta Schilling and immigrated to Canada in 1987 where he met his love, Melodie.   Tom touched many people with his generosity, kindness and was well known for his in-depth conversations.  He was a...

Sinkie, Allan Earle Allan Earle Sinkie, born December 23, 1956, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2014. A funeral service is being held from 2-4 pm. at the Baker Street Best Western in Nelson, B.C....

Hubert Alfred (Bud) McRann, 65, of Nelson BC. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on January 8th, 2014 He was born to the late Alfred and Bernice McRann, April 28th, 1948 in Pouce Coupe BC. Bud lived for his family, nothing was more important to him than spending time with his wife, 3 sons, daughter ...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She passed away peacefully in Jubilee Manor leaving us to join her beloved husband George. Born in Sullivan Lake, Alberta and schooled in Fleet, Alberta, Isabelle, moved to Grand Forks in 1932 with her parents and three...

Schmidt, Heinz Ludwig May 17, 1938 – Jan. 6, 2014 With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Heinz in Nelson B.C. Heinz is survived by his partner, Marlen Blen, his son Gary (Linda) Schmidt, and his daughter Bettina (David) Chaluck, and grandchildren, Benjamin, Adam, and Erika Schmidt, Nadine, Dacey, and Matthew...

Frances Caron, 92, of Nelson, BC passed away Friday, January 3rd. Catherine Frances Howie was born in Montreal, Quebec in on January 24th, 1921. She was the first generation born in Canada of the late Thomas and Katie Howie, of Rothesay and Clydebank, Scotland. Her dear brother Robert Howie predeceased her. After attending ...

Hillyard, Donald Charles Don Hillyard passed away peacefully at Nelson Jubilee Manor with his family by his side on December 31, 2013 at the age of 78. Don leaves to mourn his wife of 52 years, Miriam, sons Bill (Dallas) and Dean, sister Phyllis, grandchildren Danielle, Clayton, Greg and Miranda and great grandchildren,...

Born at Swift Current, Saskatchewan,to parents Ted and Gertie Adams, Cathy lived on the family wheat farm, then travelled with her family to Texas,(sister Winnie born there), Florida and Indiana for her father's work. They returned to the Prairies for farming. Cathy's big trip to England, Ceylon, the Orient and to Vancouver...

ANNA JOHANNA BENJAMIN (NEE BAKKER) July 26, 1925 – December 11, 2013 We say a sad farewell to our mom who passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 11, 2013 at the age of 88. Anna was born to Eefje and Garrit in Landsmeer, Nederland. She came to Canada as a Dutch War bride on the RMS Mauretania in February of ...