Obituaries

Sidney Holmes June 20, 1924 – December 13, 2013 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa Sid Holmes of Nelson, BC on Friday, December 13, 2013. Sid was a very gentle man with a kind and generous spirit. He enjoyed hiking, gardening, reading, playing cards and...

It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear mother Constance (Connie) Elizabeth Bowles of Kaslo B.C. December 8, 2013 at the age of 93.    She was born in Nelson B.C. on May 23, 1920 to Arthur & Evelyn Noakes of Balfour B.C. Where she attended school and helped work the farm till she met, and married Ken ...

Joel William Drew March 23, 1994 – December 5, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joel William Drew of Winlaw, B.C. Joel is survived by his loving mother Kim Drew, stepfather Ron Kilgour, father Ian Franklin, brothers James, Jonathan, Jesse, Devon, Brennan, step-brothers Danny and Kieran, grandparents,...

McGorman, Selma Selma McGorman passed away peacefully on November 28, 2013, at the age of 84. Loving wife of the late Albert McGorman (2003). Cherished mother of the late Donald McGorman (1991), Russell (Dierdre) McGorman and Catherine (Fabrice) Michaud. Beloved grandma to Gareth McGorman, Dashiel McGorman, Kevin Michaud and...

Ratcliffe, Albert John It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Bert Ratcliffe on November 19th. He was a wonderful son, brother, cousin, uncle, and great uncle. Born in Vernon, BC, on January 7th, 1953 to Francis Joseph and Margaret Lucinda Ratcliffe. Bert grew up in Kelowna and spent the majority...

  LEOPOLD “LEIF” PETERSEN       It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Leopold “Leif” Petersen of Nelson on November 15, 2013 at the age of 89.   Leif was born in Riga, Latvia to Leopold and Victoria Petersen on May 10, 1924.  In 1951, he immigrated to Canada with his wife Tamara, and after living in Sandon, New...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Richardson on November 17, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Eileen was born in Trail, B.C. on April 11, 1926 to John and Jessie Almony and was raised in Nelson in the long time family home on Front St.   In 1949 she married Clarence Richardson and they made their home...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevan Vacen on November 9th, 2013. Kevan was a loving father, friend, brother and son. Kevan had a big heart, so kind and generous, always putting a smile on the faces of those around him. He was always willing to lend a hand and his infectious laugh reverberated through...

 Morley Lessard Morley Lessard was born in Prince Rupert, BC on June 17, 1938 and passed away in Nelson on October 27, 2013. Morley is predeceased by his sister Carole Cooper and his mother Clara “Mae” Danielson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pauline Lessard, his three children and spouses, Paul and Rebecca Lessard...

Douglas Brian Marquardt April 10th, 1957 – October 21st, 2013 With great sadness we announce the passing of our son Douglas Brian Marquardt on October 21st, 2013 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community, Nelson, BC, after a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. He was predeceased by his only sister Peggy in 2011 and is survived...