Courtenay, BC Obituaries

Born on April 7th, 1962 in Comox to parents Zeke and Joan. Rob had a very active youth, both in and on the ocean and on the ski hills. After graduating from G.P. Vanier, he and two buddies created the...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Monica Roberts on June 22, 2026, just months before her 90th birthday. Patricia was born on October 13, 1936, at 73 Roundtable Road, C...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Dunbar, who passed away at the age of 73. Born in London, Ontario, Larry was a hardworking, kind-hearted man who spent ...

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved lovely wife Mary. She has joined her maker where I know she will rest in peace. Mary was born in Dorking England to predeceased pare...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deidra Lisa Pearl Barker on June 10, 2026, at the age of 52. Deidra was predeceased by her father, James Barker, and her beloved partner, Da...

Brian Edmund Novak was born August 26, 1953 at Grace Hospital in Vancouver, to parents Edmund August Novak and Margaret Rose (nee Bicknell). Brian grew up on Sea Island in Richmond, and always remembe...

Having lived a full life, our Mom, Judy, passed peacefully away at the age of 87 in Campbell River, BC. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Ann Kutzak, by her husband Harry in 2016, her dau...

Margaret passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Ethel and John Carr, St. John, New Brunswick, and cherished friend and companion Frances...

John Warren Harned John, an over 50-year resident of Denman Island, died peacefully in care at Ocean Front Village in Courtenay. He was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Paul and Claire Harned, joining...

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Arthur Lewis Sinclair on May 27, 2026, in Cumberland, British Columbia, at the age of 89. Arthur was born on January 10, 1937, in McLennan, A...

Marjorie Irene (Stewart) Williamson passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 86; born November 15, 1939, in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Marjorie lived in Courtenay, British Columbia. A viewing will ...

Dave was born May 24th, 1938, in Vancouver to Henry Esson and Peggy (Cornish) Young. He had memories reaching as far back as age two, giving us a glimpse of that era. He grew up, though, in Port Al...

It is with deep sadness that Gayle & Scott announce the death of their amazing husband and father on May 22, 2026. When Gary was diagnosed with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) he had two goals; ...

Byron Grant McGregor passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on December 28, 1953, in Victoria, Byron was a resident of Courtenay, British Columbia.

Darrell Wayne Sahlstrom passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 68.

Marg departed this world at the age of 93.5 years, half a year short of her goal to live longer than her husband Dave, who lived to 94 years. She was small but mighty, and a force to be reckoned with...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Holly Lynn Stowell on the morning of May 16, 2026, at the age of 53, at Ocean Front Village Hospice, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer...

Christopher John Press, born May 17, 1952, in Birmingham England, and passed away on May 8, 2026, in Courtenay, British Columbia. Christopher dedicated 52 years of his life to trucking, a career tha...

Georgina Margaret Strother (née Stuckey), known as Gene, Genie, Mom, Nanny, and Nana, was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1926, in Montreal. She died on May 9, 2026, in Courtenay, British Columbia, on he...

Marion Elizabeth Morris passed away peacefully in hospital on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born and raised in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Marion grew up on the family farm, a place she loved deeply and ca...

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...

Bob passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 27, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1937 in St. Boniface, Manitoba to Edmund & Sarah Wright. The family moved to the Comox Valley in the ...

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...