Murphy, Marie Anne
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie on Tuesday March 5, 2013 in Nelson, B.C. Born on July 27, 1933 in Nelson, B.C. to Rosina and Louie Coletti, Marie spent her youth in Nelson and graduated in 1955 from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane, Washington. Marie’s happiest times were spent ...
Cooper, Raymond McLean
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judge Raymond McLean Cooper, on Thursday February 21, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson, B.C. Judge Cooper died peacefully in the company of his 5 children. Ray was predeceased by his parents, William and Hilda; sister Marion (Vigne); brother Ron; and sister...
Josephine Helen Crozier
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Josephine (Jo) Helen Crozier of Nelson, BC on Wednesday February 27, 2013 at Kelowna General Hospital. Jo unexpectedly succumbed to complications resulting from abdominal surgery at the age of 65 years. Jo was born in Nelson BC on July 13, 1947. She was pre-deceased by her...
Blair D'Andrea — Celebration of Life
The family, of Mount Sentinel High School vice-principal Blair D'Andrea, is welcoming everyone to attend the "Celebration of Life" for Blair Friday (March 1) at the L.V. Rogers gymnasium in Nelson. The event is set for 7-9 p.m. at the Hangar, Blair's former stomping grounds when he was a teacher and coach at the Fairview-based...
Dixie June Maglio
MAGLIO, Dixie June (nee Barrett) September 2, 1936 - February 21, 2013 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Dixie Maglio on Thursday February 21, 2013 in Nelson, B.C. Born on September 2, 1936 in Trail, B.C. to Florence and James Barrett, Dixie spent her youth in the Village of Fruitvale, B.C. before...
Francesco "Frank" Porco
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francesco (Frank) Porco, who at the incredible age of 93 passed away peacefully on February 24, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. He was a dear and cherished husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Frank was born in Aprigliano, Cosenza, Italy on January...
Winifred Hazel Halsey
Winifred Hazel Halsey passed away peacefully on January 30, 2013 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson B.C. She was born in Littlewick, England in 1912. She was predeceased by her parents Edith and Harry Russel of South Slocan B.C., her brother Jim of Glasgow, Scotland, sister Marjorie of Tsawassen B.C., and Tom, her...
Rita Dupas
DUPAS- Rita Dupas passed away on February 8th, 2013 at the age of 92. She is survived by her children – Marc, Monique (Macaskill), Pauline, Pierrette (Stubbings), Lise (Beaton), Denis, Suzanne (Deluca), Jacques, Michele , 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Rita was born in St. Agathe, Manitoba on February 5th, 1921...
Norman Bruce Hickman
Norman Bruce Hickman Born: June 20, 1924 Passed: January 26, 2013 A small town hero. On Saturday the 26thof January, 2013 we all lost the most humble man, Norman Bruce Hickman. Norm died peacefully in Nelson surrounded by family. Norm was born in Winnipeg on June 20th, 1924. He was the youngest of 11 children and one of three...
John Ignatovich Antifaeff
John Ignatovich Antifaeff November 15, 1929-January 22, 2013 John Ignatovich Antifaeff was born in Arran, Saskatchewan, the third of four children to parents Helen and Edward Antifaeff. At age six he moved with his family to Blewett, BC. On December 8, 1951 John married Leda Pozdnikoff, and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage....