Courtenay, BC Obituaries

Judith Charlebois lived a life filled with music, laughter, hard work and an extraordinary love for the people around her. For more than 30 years, Judith worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where her ded...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lisa Louise Doherty, born in Surrey, British Columbia, on May 1, 1967. Lisa passed away on August 18, 2026, leaving behind a family and ...

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Danny Arden White on August 16, 2026, following a period of health challenges. He was 77 years old. Danny spent most of his life in the Comox...

Marjorie’s Story After a life lived with love, intelligence, and gratitude Marjorie transitioned from this world, at home, on Thursday August 13, 2026. She was held in the love of Carol, her partner o...

In Loving Memory of Danny Malcolm Meldrum It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, grandpa, brother, and friend, Danny Malcolm Meldrum, who passed away on August 11, 20...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Rita Louise (Diedrichsen) Woods, 94, peacefully on Monday August 10th, 2026 at Comox Valley Seniors Village. Rita is predeceased by her parents Hans Die...

Evelyn Louisa Moon passed on August 7, 2026, at the age of 77, having been born on February 20, 1949, and residing in Comox, British Columbia.

Anita Razzell passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on July 10, 1939, Anita lived in Courtenay, British Columbia.

Judy Hagen passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in her Courtenay home, surrounded by her children, with her beloved dog, Jemma May, nestled at her side. Judy was born in New Westminster on Octob...

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunty, Sister and Friend, Adelina was all that and more, cherished by her friends and family. She was a nurturer. Whether it be her garden and flowers, or her friends and fa...

We are sad to announce the passing of William (Bill) Joseph MacKinnon due to complications from a brief illness. Bill was born on January 31, 1938 in Sydney, NS. He lived a large part of his life th...

Born in British Columbia to a coal-mining family in the small town of Michel Natal, BC, Guy Marchi lived a life of music, adventure, and extraordinary determination. He shared these stories in his 202...

In Loving Memory of Scott Douglas Rousay It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Douglas Rousay, who passed away peacefully in his home on July 10, 2026, at the age of 63, fo...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Ann Aitken on July 5, 2026, at the age of 68, following a short and courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born on December 11, 1957, in S...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rainer Kraft on June 28th, 2026. Our Rainer, or Ray/Dad/Opi who was born May 13th, 1941 in Hamburg Germany, has now moved along to the next chap...

Arthur Daniel Topliff, age 68, passed away on June 25, 2026. Born on February 2, 1958, in Toronto, Ontario, Arthur’s life was marked by steady dedication, quiet strength, and a sincere care for others...

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 great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene “Renee” Daisey (Hobson) Urquhart, a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, step-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

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 ...

Diana Jane Knaak left the world peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born and raised outside Chicago, Diana was the third of six children. A quiet, thoughtful child, she excelled in school, ...

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...

Having lived an extraordinary life of 36 years, Cory Mitchell Fisher joined his Grandpa and Papa in heaven on Saturday June 13, 2026 after an unexpected medical complication at the Comox Valley Hospit...

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 McGregor passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Tuesday, May 19 2026 at his home in Courtenay B.C. He will be deeply missed. Byron Grant McGregor, aged 72, was born on December 28,...

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.