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Denise Susan Brackett

Denise Susan Brackett January 31, 1951 – June 7, 2013   Denise Susan Brackett (nee Pacey), of Nelson, BC passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital with her family close by.   Her strength and courage were inspirations to her family and friends and we are all thankful for the wisdom, enthusiasm and wit...

Woods, Barry John

Woods, Barry John Barry John was born on July 6th, 1950 in Nelson BC, and passed away suddenly at his home on June 8th 2013. Barry is pre-deceased by his parents Joyce & Leonard Woods. He is survived by his loving wife Arlene, son Scott (Gev) and daughter Michelle (Joe), his sister Kim (Troy), sister Lori, brother Dana,...

Phyllis Charlotte Hariett Henthorne

Phyllis Charlotte Hariett Henthorne – 1923-2013     It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Phyllis Henthorne on Wednesday, June 5 at Mountain Lake Senior’s Community. Phyllis was born in Calgary on September 15, 1923.  When she left school she trained in Commerce and worked for the Royal Bank as a teller.  She ...

Karl Wintersberger

Karl Wintersberger December 28, 1927 – May 20, 2013   Karl Wintersberger, of Balfour, BC died Monday, May 20th, 2013, at age 85,  in Mountain Lake Seniors Community, Nelson, BC. Born in Schwarzenberg, Austria, December 28, 1927 Karl emigrated from Austria to Canada after the 2nd World War, arriving in Newfoundland.  He worked...

Everett Wayne Kuhn

KUHN, Everett Wayne   November 5, 1922 – May 28, 2013   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a well-known local senior, Everett Wayne Kuhn, at the age of 90 in Nelson.   Everett will be forever remembered by his son, Ken, daughter-in-law Benita-Anne, and his grandsons, Bryan (Cheri), Greg (Tanya), and Scott...

Bridget Ann Grace

Bridget Anne Corkery / Grace passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday May 22 2013 after an 11 month journey with melanoma. She spent her last moments in the presence of her husband Michael Grace and her father, Patrick Corkery. Bridget spent her life in creative pursuits which most recently included working at Stryck Design...

Munro, Peggy

PEGGY MUNRO 1920 -2013   Peggy Munro, beloved wife of the late Alexander Munro, passed away peacefully at the Trinity Care Centre in Penticton, BC on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Peggy was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on February 27, 1920 to John and Lizzie Richardson.  She was the first of two children,...

Milton Cyril Langill

Milton Cyril Langill   It is with our deepest sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Milton Cyril Langill. Born May 5th, 1949, and after a heroic battle with cancer left us on May 6th, 2013. Milton leaves behind his wife Judy (The love of his life of 42 years). Loving ...

Jennifer Dawn Funk

Jennifer Dawn Funk (nee Kurinka) October 22, 1972 ~ May 10, 2013 Jennifer Dawn Funk (nee Kurinka), a resident of Meadow Creek, BC passed away on May 10, 2013 at the Kaslo Hospital with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 40 years. Jennifer was born October 22, 1972 at Creston, BC and received...

Mary Chernoff

Mary Chernoff passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 09, 2013 at the Trail Regional Hospital after a short illness.                 She was born April 15, 1927 in Blaine Lake, Sask.  She moved to Slocan Park with her parents in 1932. She was pre-deceased by her mother Anne on Jan. 25, 1975, her brother John on May 17, 1978,...

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