Courtenay, BC Obituaries

Allan Harvey Simard passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on March 28, 1941, in Powell River, British Columbia. Allan was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing of our Mom, Sylvia Elizabeth Dickinson, who died peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Courtenay, British Columbia, at the age of 96. Daug...

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Cheryl Lee Mangles on February 7, 2026, at the age of 64, in Courtenay, British Columbia. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister...

Thomas Herbert Moore, age 83, passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Tom will be remembered for his sincere kindness, his deep love for his family, and for his beloved Bernese Mountain...

Cecil Woodfood Kerr passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, just weeks short of his 97th birthday. After a long life well lived, the years had taken their toll. We take comfort in knowing he is n...

Jean Valeria Packham, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on February 04, 2026 at Ocean Front Village. Jean immigrated from the Isle of Portland, Dorset England with her then husband Richard Pa...

Robert Campbell Bruce, also known as Cam, was born on March 12, 1978, in Edmonton, Alberta. He passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 47. Cam was a resident of Victoria, British Columbia.

Cornelis "Casey" Reinerus Willebrordus van Velzen, born on April 22, 1936, in Zouterwouden, Netherlands, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Casey was a ...

Judith Gloria Jean Watson passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Judith was born on April 2, 1945. She was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lesley Jean Kemp, age 72, on January 23 at The Views in Comox. Born in Vancouver, BC, Lesley grew up throughout Canada and Europe on various A...

Clifford Wallace Overton, 95, passed away on the afternoon of January 23, 2026, surrounded by family. Despite increasing frailty and challenges with balance, he remained determined and independent. Cl...

Sara Marie Labranche, age 39, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Courtenay, BC. Sara was born on March 29, 1986, in Burnaby, BC. She and her family lived many places far and wide before eventually se...

Arnold has been called home to God to whom he had a close relationship with. He leaves behind his children, Darrell, Angela, Curtis, five Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchilden. Arnold was born in B...

Gail Anne Ogilvie, born on October 12, 1953, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 72. Gail Anne Ogilvie was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

We are sad to announce the passing of Alma Vera Williams on January 10, 2026 at The Views in Comox at the age of 91. Alma was born in Timmins, Ontario on September 10 1934. She and her sister Lola at...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phyllis Louise Farquhar (nee Jackson), a beloved and devoted member of her community, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on ...

Grace Irene Hislop passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 with family by her side at the age of 97. Grace was born on 25 May 1928 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Mom shared fond memories of her ...

Wilhelmina Marion Cucheran died suddenly on December 18, 2025, in Courtenay, B.C. at the age of 59. Born in Vegreville, AB. Willow travelled across Canada but spent most of her life near family on Van...

After a long life filled with many adventures and much love, “Red” passed away at home January 4, 2026. John’s adventures began in Botriphnie, Scotland where he was raised by his loving grandparents i...

Wayne Robert Munro was born in Vancouver, B.C. on May 18th, 1950. He passed away on December 27th 2025. Wayne was raised on a float camp and did his school work by correspondence. He began working in...

Brenda Jean Douglas was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1944 to John and Vera McRadu. She grew up alongside her older sister, Marlene, and from an early age showed the strength, independence, and det...

Cornelis Wilhem Brink, also known as Willy, was a seeker. His various passions and interests brought him into contact with many different communities where he was appreciated for his kindness and enga...

March 1937 - December 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Bobby—our beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. Bob spent much of 2025 in Comox Valley Hospital, but we are grate...

Bernard Vianney Joseph Simoneau was born on January 15, 1942 in Low, Quebec and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Courtenay, British Columbia at the age of 83 with family and his...

Larry Owen Briggs, known affectionately as "Lucky Larry," passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on May 13, 1933, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Larry was a hard-working, devo...

It is with broken hearts that we have to announce the passing of Tony Rei at 85 years of age. Born at Castelo do Neiva, Portugal, March 17, 1940 to Manuel Rei and Julia Pires Rei. He is survived by hi...

The Rev. Edward Simeon Kostyk Ed passed away December 14th, 2025 at the age of 90. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. He is predeceased by his wife the Rev. Gloria Kostyk in 2019. He will be l...

Willhelm Gustav Rusterholz a.k.a “Willy”, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at North Island Hospital in the Comox Valley. He was born on December 31, 1937, in Zurich, Swi...

Maria Urbani May 14, 1943 - San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria, Italy December 10, 2025 - Comox, BC Maria Saletta Urbani, beloved wife of Antonio of Comox, BC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Decemb...

Betty Jean Paling, born on July 27, 1956, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 69. A resident of Courtenay, British Columbia, Betty was known for her compassionate, generous, and kind-hearte...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Tait. Born in Melville Saskatchewan she passed peacefully on December 8, 2025 four days shy of her 98th birthday. She was predeceased by ...

Born in Newfoundland March 13th 1934 Died Peacefully at Home Dec 5th 2025 Predeceased by his wife Marie Stacey, Grandson Ryan Hill, Great Granddaughters Taylor Hill, Isabella Neufeld, and 9 of his ...

If life was measured by compassion, resilience, humility, integrity, rigorous honesty, laughter, corky humour, relentless optimism and unconditional love we believe Joe would have lived 9 lives. At t...

John "Twig" Wayne Sheridan passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Twig was born on June 8, 1953. He was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

Lorne’s long and winding Dementia journey ended on November 27th at the C.V. Hospital. He passed peacefully with family by his side. Lorne Hutter was born on February 21, 1938, in Meadow Lake, Saskat...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Audrey Constance Reeves entered the garden gates on November 27, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in London, England, on March 6, 1932, Audrey’s resilience wa...

Bruce passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, with family at his side and in his heart. Bruce was born in Cumberland April 3, 1944, and lived his life in Union Bay residing in his family home unt...

Beloved of David, momma to Jennifer (Gordon), Lisa (Jamie) and Christopher, Grandma (to Bethany and Jordan, Simona and Taylor, Mairin and Nathaniel and Aislinn), great-grandma (to Kaedmon and Jayda, J...

Donald William McCall, born January 10, 1936, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 89. He was the only child of Margaret and William McCall. Don was a patient, sel...

Dianne passed peacefully on November 20, 2025 within sight of the Comox Estuary she so enjoyed. She will be fondly missed by many. Dianne grew up in the heart of Comox, having been born at St. Josep...

Lawrence Frederick Burns was born March 21, 1929, to Cyril and Ina Burns – parents that he adored, honoured, and cared for until Cyril’s passing at 102, in 2005. Lawrence was born in St Joseph’s hospi...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Corinna on November 19, 2025 at home with her sister and husband by her side. She was born in Edmonton, Alta on October 13, 1963. Corinna pass...

Born in Burnaby, BC on August 27th, 1953, Michael passed away on November 14th at home as requested. Predeceased by his mother, father, two brothers and his sister, Michael is survived by his wife Ter...

Mary "Bonnie" Bonita Masson passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Bonnie was born on March 25, 1943. She was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

Jo-Anne Shields passed away on November 6th, 2025 at the age of 71 after a long brave fight with ovarian cancer. She is predeceased by her beloved parents Ellen and Harlyn Shields. She is survived by ...

Johanna Brigid Ester Long (late of White Rock, BC and formerly of Inchicore and James’ Street, Dublin) passed away on October 26, 2025 unexpectedly after a short illness at Royal Columbian Hospital, N...

Russell Joseph Israel, beloved and devoted husband, father, grand-father and friend passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 87. A resident of Comox, British Columbia, Russell was known for his ...

Joseph Daniel Thomson, 78, of Courtenay, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Born 1947 in Comox, Joe took up an interest within the BC forest industry out of high school...

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Doris Karen Frain, who left us peacefully on November 3rd, 2025, at the age of 72. Doris was born in Vancouver and raised in Nanaimo, to Adele and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne on October 31st, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Mom was born in Hemer, Germany, on December 31st, 1956, while her father, Willi...