Parksville, BC Obituaries

In Loving Memory Janet Croot (née Grant), born in London, England, passed away peacefully on December 24th at the age of 89. She was a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a...

In Loving Memory A Life of Music, Faith, and Compassion It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Blakley, who quietly left this world on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the loss of Mary Ann Humphries who passed away surrounded by family on December 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Mary Ann is at peace now and re...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mom, grandma, sister and friend Helen Elizabeth Smyth (nee Cooper) was born September 2nd, 1944, in Calgary, Alberta passed away on December ...

Isabel Marie Zenuk passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, just shy of her 93rd birthday on December 22. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and unwavering devotion to her famil...

In Loving Memory It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Doug Willing, a kind and positive soul, who passed away December 22. Doug was born Oct 21, 1928, and raised in Vancouver, where he had ...

In loving Memory Uncle Buck passed away at Eagle Park. Buck was born in Parksville, at the current site of the Mini Golf, and spent his life deeply connected to the community he called home. Growin...

Donna Kathleen McArdon (née MacCormack) November 14, 1950 - December 17, 2025 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nana/grandmother, sister, aunt, Donna McArdon on D...

Denise L. Kirkpatrick nee’ Coupal was born on June 29, 1928, in Montmartre, Saskatchewan, and passed away on December 14, 2025, in Parksville, British Columbia. She spent many years living in Port A...

Tatiana “Tina” Falkiner (née Deikoff) Her family is deeply saddened to announce that Tina passed away on December 15, 2025 at the age of 84 while at Nanaimo General Hospital shortly after receiving a...

Sally (Jean) Limming born November 16, 1936 – died December 11, 2025. Jean was predeceased by her husband, John Robert (Bob) Limming in 1985. Jean is lovingly survived by her three children John (Br...

In Loving Memory Michel Louis Jutras passed away on Dec. 10, 2025, at his home in Qualicum Beach, B.C. He was born Sept. 10, 1946, to Cyrille Jutras and Bernadette Lepage in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover...

In Loving Memory An angel has just entered heaven in the Lord’s loving embrace. It’s with great sadness to announce the passing of Elizabeth Van Grondelle who left us suddenly after a courageous batt...

With sadness we announce the passing of Jennifer A. Shifrin, therapist and humanitarian activist for peace and justice, in Nanaimo, BC. She was 77. A petite woman with a bigger heart, she surmounted ...

We are saddened to confirm the passing of MARY ELLEN CHAMBERS, loving wife of the late Jim Chambers, on December 3, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her brother John (Marsha)...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. David was born on February 16, 1944 in Pembroke, ON and grew up in Grand Mere Queb...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Marie Lindstrom (Pratt) announces her passing on 21 Nov 2025 in Courtenay, BC at the age of 76. Susan was predeceased by her father...

In Loving Memory ~ 1939-2025 Our beloved husband and father Jonathan Kennedy Rout left us shortly after celebrating his 86th birthday. He is deeply missed by his wife Katharina and his sons Shaughan ...

Lynda (Lyn) Maguire was born October 25, 1945 in London, England, and passed November 24, 2025 in Parksville, BC at age 80. At age 21, she and her husband, Colin, moved to The Isle of Wight where t...

Will passed away on Saturday night, Nov. 22, at the age of 76 after many years of suffering both Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Canada and in South Africa. Will was predeceased in 2018 by his wife,...

In loving memory. It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Fernando (Nick) Blais on Friday November 21, 2025; a month shy of his 93rd birthday. Nick, as he was known, was predeceased by his...

In Loving Memory John Paul Kelley, 87, passed away peacefully on Nov 18, 2025, at his home Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. Curious, competitive and challenging, John Paul was a man of accomplishments...

Chris passed away on Nov 17, 2025 during surgery. He is survived by his spouse Trina Longhurst, children Amanda Hickinbottom, Kyle Hickinbottom, Shanon Vinton and former spouse Laura Hickinbottom. ...

Born in Chatham, Ontario, Duane Round passed away on November 15, 2025 surrounded by love. A devoted husband, father, and tireless community volunteer, Duane dedicated his life to making a difference ...

Jean passed away January 4, 2024, at Qualicum Manor in Qualicum Beach, BC. She was 97 years old. Jean was born on February 26, 1926 on the family farm in Midland Kings County, New Brunswick. She was a...

We are heartbroken to announce that Wendy Patricia (McCormack) Malainey took her last breath on November 7, 2025, in Parksville, BC. Fiercely independent, she maintained her autonomy throughout her la...

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved Albert in the early morning hours of Nov.7, 2025 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Also grieving the loss is his only daughter ...

Our family is sad to share the passing of our much-loved Norm, who left us peacefully on November 6, 2025 at the age of 75, after a long and determined journey with Parkinson’s disease. Daniel “Norman...

Very sadly, Roger passed away on November 4, 2025 in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Hospital. He is survived by his brother, Nigel (Dannette), his partner, Diana, and his two daughters, Tracey (T...

Gregory Neil Sparkes passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on May 25, 1948. Gregory was a resident of Parksville, British Columbia.

In Loving Memory Enid Case, nee Clarke (July 8, 1940 – October 31, 2025) John Bernard Case (March 12, 1935 - November 4, 2025) The family of John and Enid would like to share the news of their peac...

Doug Johnston passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in Nanaimo on October 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving children, Lee and Shelly. Born in Hawera, New Zealand, Doug was the second youngest ...

Vera’s passing was peaceful and serene, she was surrounded by nieces and one nephew who loved her dearly and who had the privilege and honour of being with her as she left us. Vera Calhoun age 90 pas...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Isobel Porter (nee Bradley) on October 23, 2025 at Nanaimo Regional Hospital in British Columbia. Jean is survived by her son Bradley (Karen)...

Carol Ruth Ortner, (87) of Nanaimo BC, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Carol lived her whole life in British Columbia. She was born in Trail, BC on June 10th, 1938, to Ruth and Ray Maze in...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Olson. She passed away peacefully at Trillium Lodge on October 21, 2025. She is survived by her children, Lyndsay (Da...

Forever remembered, greatly respected, deeply missed. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Blue, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Dan passed awa...

In Loving Memory With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Margaret “Marg” McKay, who left us peacefully in Parksville, B.C., on October 10th, in her 91st year. Born and raised in Tor...

With sadness in our hearts we had to say goodbye to our much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandpa. Ralph was predeceased by his parents James and Louisa, brother Jack, sisters Margare...

It is with deep sadness that we share Jane Lillian Clarkson lost her battle with Lymphoma, on the morning of October 9th, 2025. She passed peacefully with her son David, daughter Johnna and beloved do...

Merle Thomas (née Montgomery), of Parksville, B.C., was born to Howard and Joyce Montgomery on February 18, 1948, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. With courage and dignity, and with her family by her side,...

Benny “Ben” Dietterle of Qualicum Beach, BC passed peacefully away Tuesday September 30, 2025. He was 86 years of age. Born in Hanna, Alberta, Ben moved to British Columbia with his family, where h...

In Loving Memory Born in Tawatinaw, Alberta. Predeceased by sons, Fred and David, Great Granddaughter, Mady, and sister Judy. Survived by his wife, Louise of 57 years. Children - Sharon (Ross), N...

Forever remembered, deeply respected, greatly missed! It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my father. After several years of living with dementia, dad passed away peacefully on Frid...

With great sadness our families said farewell to Gloria after a 2 year battle with cancer. Gloria passed away peacefully surrounded by close family and friends who loved her. Gloria is survived by he...

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Watson Walker on Sept 18, 2025, in Campbell River, BC. Watson passed away a few weeks before his 94th Birthday. Watson was born in Rosetown, Saskatc...

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Andrew Jackson Steen on September 14, 2025, at the age of 82 on Denman Island, B.C. He was born in Aklavik on February 2, 1943, the 8th of 1...

James Nathaniel Bailey, age 86, of Parksville, British Columbia passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Gisela Grete Michael (88) of Parksville, BC, loving mom, and dear friend, passed away on September 5, 2025. She is survived by her two children, Iris and Markus Michael. Born in 1937, in Hamburg, Ger...

Richard John Locke (Rick) passed away in the early hours of September 11, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on May 18, 1944. Rick was a simple and solitary man who found joy in life’s small pleasur...