Courtenay, BC Obituaries

Marion Elizabeth Morris passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Marion was born on June 19, 1943, and was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

Elizabeth Jean Zajancauskas passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on October 21, 1941, and residing in Comox, British Columbia.

Julie Kwang Chun passed on April 13, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on February 13, 1946, and residing in Courtenay, British Columbia.

On April 28, 2026, Lily (Lou) Haughton gently slipped away and left us. Her life was defined by unwavering compassion, quiet strength, and a boundless capacity to love. Born in Haifa, Palestine, in 1...

William (Bob) Robert Wright passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on November 18, 1937, Bob was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

Derek Edmund Mitton passed on April 21, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on July 11, 1965, in Canmore, Alberta, Derek lived in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Derek really enjoyed working on cars, small moto...

Gail Marie Burtt passed on April 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born June 22, 1938, Gail lived in Courtenay, British Columbia.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorne “Boola” Hofmann on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Boola passed away peacefully at home with his wife Karen by his side, following a short but co...

Charles Albert Briggins (September 9, 1934) passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 13, 2026, in Campbell River, BC. Chuck served his country for 29 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force...

It is with great sadness that Jim’s family shares the news of his peaceful passing on April 09, 2026, 3 weeks short of his 83rd birthday. He is survived by his wife Brenda (nee Morrison) Rest, daugh...

Regretfully, we announce the passing of Kathleen Melanie Kennelly. Kathleen was born in Calgary, Alberta on March 6th 1956 and passed away in the Comox Valley on April 11th 2026. Kathleen is prede...

George Michael Sturdy passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 10, 1946, George was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

Donna passed away at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by husband Joe, son Dan and grandson Matthew, parents Mary and John and both her brothers Dick & Cliff. Donna will be missed by her da...

It is with great sadness, to report Brian Walker passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026. The oldest of eight. He grew up in Deep River, Ontario, to his incredible parents Leo and Aletha Walk...

"Just be kind." It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of KC (Clayton) MacDonald on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at the tender age of 64. We as a family are so inc...

Almost everyone’s relationship with our mom felt like one long coffee talk — or cocktails, if that was your thing. She loved a good conversation: sharing day-to-day updates, debating what to make for ...

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Charles Price on Monday, April 6, 2026. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his wife Julie; sister Peggy; son: Dean (Marle...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy McKendry Turner on Friday, April 3 2026 in Comox. Nancy was born in Ballymena, N Ireland where her surviving brothers and sisters and the...

Sadly Colleen passed away from a lengthy struggle with congestive heart failure, spending more time in the hospital than not. Colleen passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of strengt...

Arthur Donald Sutherland passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on November 14, 1953, and was a resident of Comox, British Columbia.

Valinda is lovingly remembered by her mother, Marie; her son, Jeffrey; and her cherished grandchildren, Mason, Maverick, and Max. She was predeceased by her father, Angus; her brother, James; and her ...

Marilyn Farrell (née Michell) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. She was born in Vancouver on May 15, 1944, to Tom and Lillian Michell. Marilyn was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and...

Wallace J. Lamond passed away peacefully in March of 2026, at the age of 97.

In Loving Memory of Catherine Stewart – January 15, 1937 to March 19, 2026. Mom was born on the Denman Island ferry and later a ferry was named after her, the Catherine Graham. She spent her childhoo...

On March 17th, 2026 Ronald David Gabler passed away peacefully. Ronald was born in Rocky Mountain House and worked as a ranch hand in his early years which developed his love for the outdoors and gav...

Robert Joseph Roland Giroux passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on October 29, 1949, and was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom and grandma, Helen Rebecca Payne (ne Vance) in the early hours of March 16, 2026. She is remembered and loved by her children ...

John Wayne Ling was born in Rossland, BC, where he spent his younger years playing competitive hockey, lacrosse, and baseball. He was a talented athlete, who enjoyed competing with his siblings on a ...

Hilda Elizzeberth Keenan passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 94; she was born on August 4, 1931, and was a resident of Fanny Bay, British Columbia.

Sadly, we announce that Walter Johnsen passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, after a courageous fight with cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Joan, of 47 years, stepson Sean Stewart (Kathy), Grand...

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Frederick Ivor Williams of Courtenay, BC on March 7, 2026. Fred was born in Vancouver, BC on November 30, 1935 to Dave and Margaret Williams. He...

It is with deep love that we announce the passing of James Albert Williams ( Jim) on the evening of March 4th 2026. Jim was born on September 18 1952 in Cumberland and is predeceased by his mother ( R...

Nathan was born in Etobicoke, Ontario and passed away suddenly at his farmyard home in Courtenay BC, surrounded by the energy of the animals he loved. Nathan was a deeply loved son, grandson, brother,...

Marlene Kathleen Ford passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on February 22, 2026, at Oceanfront Village in Courtenay, BC, at the age of almost 90. Born in Macklin, Saskatchewan, eldest daught...

It is with deep love that we announce the peaceful passing of Marcel Legault, a gentle, hardworking, and generous man who devoted his life to his family. Beloved husband of Thérèse Legault for over 7...

Bruce Cryer was born in Calgary on May 23rd, 1946, to two adoring parents, Helen and Tim. From the beginning, Bruce loved being outdoors. His passion for everything wild was most certainly fostered t...

William Carroll McArthur (Bill), 94, of Courtenay, BC, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Bill was born on October 6, 1931, at the family homestead in Lower Woodstock, New Brunswick, to Wi...

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bob passed away in the Comox Valley surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Irene; children Catherine, Jaqueline, Christine and Robert, 6 g...

It is with great sadness we annouce the passing of “The Greek” on February 11, 2026 at home at the age of 97. Born in Nanaimo in 1928, moved to Cumberland about 1935 with his parents and siblings, Ge...

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

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. Cam ...

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...