Nanaimo, BC Obituaries

In Loving Memory Sasha Alexandre Roland Diakow, 47, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2025 in Nanaimo, BC. Born in the Cayman Islands and raised in Vancouver, Sasha was the son of Theodore and...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Dodie. Mom was born in Powell River BC to Lucy and Colin Maclachlan and raised in Nanaimo. Dodie married Wilf in 1954. She was a devoted wif...

James passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Survived by his father, Roger Henderson. No scheduled services at this time, celebration of life and burial at a later date.

In Loving Memory It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Peggy on November 22, 2025. Peggy was born in Co. Galway, Ireland in 1944. It was in Ireland she completed her nurs...

In Loving Memory Rae Andrew Karney, my brother by choice, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday November 20, 2025. I first met Rae in June 1974 when we arrived in Nanaimo. He lived next d...

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce that Pat Cowie passed away peacefully on Friday November 14, 2025. Pat is survived by her loving husband Stephen Cowie, relatives in Australia, Europe, and C...

Sheridan Lester (Pat Patterson), career soldier, proud husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at the Perley Rideau Veterans Centre in Ottawa on November 11, 2...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, tragic passing of our dear son, Rhys John Edwards on Sunday November 2nd, 2025, at the age of 18. Born August 30th, 2007, in ...

Ann-Margaret passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. Survived by husband Roger and son James. No scheduled services at this time, celebration of life and burial at a later date.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy on November 9, 2025. She was a loveable Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend. Peggy was born in Findhorn, Morayshire in Scotland. She...

It is with love and sadness that the family of Ronald Douglas Walker announces his peaceful passing, with family by his side. Ron was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Corinne, and his che...

On Wednesday November 5th, Lavone Flamand peacefully passed away surrounded by her family who loved her more than words can express. Lavone was diagnosed with ALS in 2023, and faced each challenge wit...

In Loving Memory Mills,Gerald William (Jerry) died on October 31, 2025 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. He was born on February 25, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jerry is survived by h...

Betty passed away peacefully in Nanaimo with her family by her side. She is survived by her daughters Meghan and Lindsey Shaw, granddaughter Blayne Maust, and great-grandaughter Kinsley Causton. She ...

In Loving Memory It is with profound sadness that the family of Milka Basic announce her peaceful passing on October 13, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a much-loved and adored wife, mother, Nonna, ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, David Allan Pecnik, who passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2025 at the age of 68. Dave was predeceased by his fath...

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Louis Miller, of Nanaimo, formerly of London, Ontario on October 9, 2025, at the age of 85. Roger lived a life defined by k...

A caring community of family and friends mourns the sudden loss of a wonderful brother, uncle, and friend. The eldest of three children born to Alexander (Sandy) and Betty Strachan of Courtenay, Jay...

It is with sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Donna DuBois, who left us peacefully on October 8th at the age of 78. She was reunited with her beloved husband Don, mother Clara and ...

In Loving Memory James Aplin, 57, of Nanaimo, British Columbia passed away unexpectedly on the late evening of October 2nd, 2025, leaving a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to h...

Surrounded by her family, Charlotte left us too soon on the morning of October 3rd. She will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Kristel (John) and Liz (Derrick); as well as her grandchildren, Za...

Christopher William Sargent, age 48, of Nanaimo, British Columbia passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Edith Iris Shadforth, age 94, of Nanaimo, British Columbia passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Else Marie Hyldig, age 70, of Nanaimo, British Columbia passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025.

In Loving Memory It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Alice Harvey, on October 3 2025. Born Alice Mary Oliver in Vancouver October 20 1928, Mom grew up in Vancouver and grad...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness and some relief that his extended family shares the news that Dad's journey with Alzheimer's Related Dementia has finally come to an end. The family would...

In Loving Memory Predeceased by parents Al and Willa Coulter. Survived by brother Mel Coulter (Janine) and sisters Vicki McMurtrie (John), Susan Smith (Chuck) and Linda Smith (Doug), and many fa...

We are heartbroken to announce the peaceful passing of our dad Leonard on October 2nd in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Dad was the 2nd eldest child to Emil and Katie Lutz. He grew up on the family farm...

Alma Margret Manson, age 98, of Nanaimo, British Columbia passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Diane Marie Lyman (Owen-Turner), 89, of Burnaby BC passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1936 in Burnaby, BC, she was the middle of three childr...

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Jose (Joe) Ignacio Iturraspe on September 27, 2025. Joe is lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Marilyn Cook, and his sons: ...

In Loving Memory Christine Whitelaw, 86, of Nanaimo, British Columbia, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the company of family. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Joh...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of our mother on Tuesday September 16, 2025, at her home on Gabriola Island, BC. She left us in her 88th year, j...

In Loving Memory It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Damon Lorne William Brothers, my beloved partner, father, son, and brother. Damon was a man of incredible heart, whose love f...

In Loving Memory Cecilia Cathleen Schmid, aged 67, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, with family at her side and her grandbabies’ hands in hers, after living with ALS-FTD. She began he...

In Loving Memory HARRISON, John Allen (Formerly CHAPUT, John Christopher Charles) aka ‘Spaceman,' 'Johnny Geetar,' 'Man in Black,' age 72 passed away on Aug 26, 2025 in Nanaimo, BC. Born in Ottawa,...

Carolyn Ruth Sader (nee Penner) passed away peacefully August 30, 2025, in Nanaimo, British Columbia, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 6, 1943, Carolyn l...

In Loving Memory Richard is survived by 4 siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. Richard (Dick) worked for Chemainus Towing for 45 years as a Marine Mechanic. A Celebr...

Ken was born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1943 but spent the majority of his adult life in British Columbia. In 1962, at the young age of 19 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy proudly serving his co...

It is with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of Juergen Hans Bouman August 20, 2025 at 67. Juergen was born to Helga and Gerd Bouman October 30, 1957 in Nurnberg Germany. He immigrated wit...

In Loving Memory Helen Foster peacefully slipped away at the age of 102. Born Helen Marie Sulston in Showers Corners, Ontario with her 3 brothers Ward, Jim and Al, she lived for many years in Currie...

In Loving Memory Barbara passed away on August 15th (her 94th birthday) surrounded by family. She was born in Rife, Alberta on August 15th, 1931. She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth, of 72 ...

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Albert May, of Nanaimo, BC on August 9, 2025 at the age of 59. Ed was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grand...

In Loving Memory of a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Marvel Van Horne passed away peacefully at NRGH on August 10, 2025 - leaving behind her 3 daughters Georgina, Bonnie, and Sandra; dau...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ernest (Ernie) Saunders, age 89, on Wednesday, August 6th. Ernie passed peacefully with his loving wife Rosalind of 65 years at his si...

Leland Henning Nelson passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 in his home in Nanaimo, British Columbia, at the age of 69. Known for his warmth, humour, and unwavering love for his family and friends...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elliot on July 22, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Lachine, Quebec he was raised in the countryside outside Nanaimo, BC, on a family farm surro...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Gogol, who passed away in July 2025 at Nanaimo, BC. He was born on August 1948 in Saskatchewan. John was the loving father to Mervin & Sc...

In Loving Memory A proud Geordie and Canadian, George Douglas "Dougie" Ballantyne passed away peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family in Nanaimo, BC. Born on May 19, 1932, in ...

John Rettmer, born in Denmark, passed away on July 20, 2025 at Kiwanis Lodge. He is survived by his children Wayne (Gayle), Dan (Viviane), and Lynn (Rick); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchil...