Nanaimo, BC Obituaries

It is with deep sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Grandy, Crish & Kerry. To know Mom was to love her. She had a warm heart, a sharp sense of humour, and a pers...

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian John Ripka announces his passing on May 4, 2026. Born and raised in Nanaimo, Brian is lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Bobbi (née Warren)...

John Hardinge ("Red") Gillham, aged 81, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2026, in Nanaimo, British Columbia. John devoted more than three decades of his life to public service, working for the Ministry...

In Loving Memory Dr. Ross Elwood Harrison passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on June 4, 1940. He spent his life caring for others.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who left us on Saturday, May 2nd, only five short months after losing her beloved husband of 63 years, Jack McGrath. “Mom”...

He was doing what he loved best: exploring nature Psalm 42: 7 – 8 … all thy waves and billows are gone over me. Yet the lord will command his loving kindness in the daytime and in the night his song ...

Elizabeth Margaret Wiley passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on February 27, 1946, she was 80 at the time of her death.

Kenneth Winston Munslow passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on April 18, 1942, and residing in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

William Beverly Drummond passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 87. William was a resident of Ladysmith, British Columbia, and was born on May 3, 1938.

Gloria Maureen Mackie (née Devitt), 87, of Nanaimo, BC, passed away peacefully on April 20th of natural causes. She was predeceased by her parents, Anne (née Thom) and Edward Devitt; her sister, Sand...

Harold John Gosling passed on April 18, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on September 19, 1944, and residing in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Christopher Hunter Tanych passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 31. Christopher was a resident of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Bernard Joseph Cawood Brend was born on June 11, 1936. He grew up in Dundas, Ontario until his family moved to Vancouver Island. He never used his real name. Everyone just knew him as Barney, BB, or ...

Franky passed peacefully on a sunny Saturday, having lived a full life with few regrets. He will be remembered as a proud son of Newfoundland, who followed his brother Lloyd to the West Coast and st...

In Loving Memory It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our amazing mother Elizabeth Leahy who left this world surrounded in love with her children at her side April 3, 2026, in Nanaimo...

"God saw you getting tired A cure was not to be So he wrapped you in His loving arms And whispered "Come with Me" You suffered much in silence Your spirit did not bend You faced your pain with courag...

Horst Kern passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 86. Horst was born on February 18, 1940, and was a resident of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Madeleine Marie Brick passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 23, 1942, Madeleine resided in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

In Loving Memory The family of Barbara are sad to announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, on March 26th, 2026. She was born in Nana...

In Loving Memory A life that began and ended on the same day, Douglas Herbert Arthur Mummery, born March 24, 1937 in Victoria, BC, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, on his 89th birthday. Do...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Corky Jossul, following a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Rose; his children Christina (Kelly), Sar...

It is with both sadness and a sense of peace that we share that Nick Williamson passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning. Nick faced his health challenges with remarkable courage, resilience...

Jean Sampson, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother (GG) passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Jean was born in Dashwood, B. C. and lived her whole life on Vancouver Isla...

In Loving Memory It is with our deepest sorrow we share that our mum, Janet McKay, passed away peacefully at N.R.G.H. Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. In lieu of flowers we ask that you kindly mak...

In Loving Memory Our world has lost a great man, husband, father and friend who was loved by all. He has moved on to his next journey leaving behind wife, Jennie-Mae, children David Young, Andrea Cr...

In Loving Memory A wife, a mother, a sister and Nana and mother-in-law It’s with Deep sadness that we share the passing of our mom, Joan Marchand, who was born August 6, 1936 in Victoria BC. She i...

In Loving Memory With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bernice Amelia Ripka on March 5, 2026 at the age of 90. Bernice was born on May 11, 1935. In the early 1950s she met and married the lo...

In Loving Memory We are saddened to announce the passing of Lucille Dunbar. Born Marie Jeanne Thérèse Lucille Le Cavalier on October 2nd, 1938, in Montréal, Québec, to Joseph Jean Ernest and Marie...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Warren West on February 25, 2026 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, at the age of 81. He faced his kidney disease quietly and courageously unt...

Barbara (Barb) Jane Burns (née Connon) died peacefully on February 24, 2026 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her family, as she always was on the important days of her life....

In Loving Memory Doug passed away February 24 following a year of living valiantly with brain cancer. From a young age, Doug seized life with both hands and loved adventure. Throughout his life he...

In Loving Memory Robin passed away peacefully in the palliative care unit at Nanaimo General Hospital, with her family by her side. She was a daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend to many. R...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Papa, **Samuel “Sam” May**, who passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at the age of 87, cuddled in the arms of th...

In Loving Memory Emily passed away peacefully on February 11th in the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH. She was a daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and "special auntie". In her final y...

Henry was born in Holland to Hank an Tini DeRook. He is survived by his son, Will; granddaughter, Maize Alberta Rose; brother, John (Charlotte); sister, Angela (Arnold); and nephew, Grant. Henry pas...

It was with great sadness we said "goodbye" to Grandpa who left us on Feb. 10, 2026 after a short stay in hospital. Allan, who was also known as "Giant" or "Pee Wee" depending on the circle, was born...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ferdinando Giovanni Luvisotto on January 30, 2026. Fred, or affectionately known by some as Freddy, was born on August 16, 1933...

In Loving Memory John was born in Holland August 9, 1937. He and his family survived the war then immigrated to Canada in 1952 where John became a teacher. For over 40 years, he shared his knowle...

Wayne Frederick Holmes, born on August 14, 1944, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

In Loving Memory of Leslie Ann Hutton It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Leslie Ann Hutton, a woman whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched all who had the privilege...

Joan Beverely Burns, nee Tyson, born in Vancouver, BC on August 21, 1936 and passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Survived by her daughter, Beverly and husband Rick, son Frank, granddaughters...

It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of James Clarke Bridden on January 27th, 2026 at the age of 89. Jim lived a fulfilling life as a father and loved his family and friends. Jim grew up i...

Irene Lillian Sampson passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on June 21, 1937, Irene was a resident of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that I write of Ted’s passing. He died peacefully with wife Barb, son Ron, and daughter Elaine beside him. He fought his cancer to the end. He is survived ...

In Loving Memory With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Shirley on Jan. 22/2026 at NRGH (Nanaimo). Shirley was born on Dec. 4, 1932 in a taxi cab going over the High Level bridge in Edm...

Garry passed away at home, the night of January 21, surrounded by his family, sons Darin and his wife Karen, Jason and brother Daryl. He was predeceased by his parents, Soren and Gladys and his belove...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn June Campbell on the 16th of January 2026. She is survived by her son Kirk Campbell and daughter-in-law Linda Campbell, grandsons Br...

Genevieve Mavis Anderson, 84, died surrounded by family at her Parksville BC home on January 14, 2026. Jenny was born in Cochrane Alberta to Harold and Marjorie Spicer, and was the fifth of a family...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Viola Caroline Miller, who passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Parksville, British Columbia, at the a...

Rosemary was born in Badingham, Suffolk England on May 13, 1934 and died in Port Alberni, BC Canada on January 2, 2026. Given Rosemary’s very humble beginnings, born to a farming family in a very sma...