Duncan, BC Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Mowatt on November 19, 2025, at the age of 95. Joe lived an extraordinary life defined by courage, service, humour, and unwavering devotion...

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Pre-deceased by his wife Velma in 2024, and survived by his children Terry, San...

Shirley passed away Thursday November 20, 2025 at Cowichan Hospice House, at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband Denis in 2005. She will be forever remembered by her daughter Susan (Chris), gra...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dale Jackson announces his peaceful passing at Sunridge Place on November 13, 2025, at the age of 71. Predeceased by his parents, Zip and Ella Jackson, and b...

William (Bill) Newell Peters, age 76, of Lake Cowichan, B.C., passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on February 6, 1949 in Victoria, B.C. to William ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our much-loved mother, Marjory Ethel Hickson (nee Heal) at the age of 92 on November 14, 2025 in Duncan BC. She was born to Arther James Heal and Ivy Avic...

Ali Hoshizaki passed away on November 13, 2025 in her home at Arbutus Ridge, Cobble Hill, BC. She was with her husband, Brian; 5 grandchildren: Mitchell, Brynn, Nicole, Tye and Megan; her daughter, K...

Lois passed away peacefully at hospice at the young age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband David (Doc) Evans. She leaves as her legacy Barry Evans (Vicki), Gail Sears (Jim), Joanne Evans (Gor...

Today, on the Feast of All Saints, we lost our dear mother Una Elizabeth Hearn, often referred to as a period of thin time, an old Celtic saying meaning this is a time when heaven and earth are spirit...

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Francis Poets, who left us on October 23, 2025, in Duncan, B.C. Ronald was born on May 16, 1941, in Swan Lake, Manitoba. Rona...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Rob) Allen Gravelle on October 15, 2025, at Cowichan District Hospital, with his closest family by his side. Rob is survived by his lo...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Estelle Elizabeth Chanter on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Elizabeth was born in London, England to parents Tina and Horace Chant...

1934 - 2025 Lorraine passed away peacefully in the company of family October 9th, 2025. Wife to Paul Chapman (deceased 1965) and later Earl Peters, mother to Mark and Lynn, Grandmother to Brandi, Jus...

Cowichan Valley, BC It is with the deepest sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Irene “Rene” Madsen, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dryden, Ontario, Irene moved to Vanc...

Celebrating a Life Well Lived It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Herb Branting, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, on October 3, 2025, at the age of 87. Predeceas...

It is with the heaviest of hearts that our family announces the passing of Charlene Henry, on September 25, 2025, after a brave & courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her family by...

It is with devastation and broken hearts that we have had to say goodbye to my beautiful girl at 41 years of age. Predeceased by her Dad, Robert Moss in April of 2015, she leaves behind her Mom Janet...

1938 ~ 2025 David was born in Duncan's King's Daughters' Hospital, October 5, 1938, to Thelma Jean (nee Grocott) and Roy Oliver Lowe. At the same location almost 87 years later, on 23 September 2025,...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Bill Jory announces his passing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 89 years, just two months short of his 90th birthday. He is survived by his ...

A celebration of life for Heather will be held Friday, October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM at First Memorial Funeral Services, 375 Brae Road, Duncan, BC V9L3T9.

Joseph, lovingly known as Joe, passed away suddenly and tragically in Vancouver, while on his way to his very first cruise. A dream trip that he and his wife Rebecca had planned in celebration of thei...

We lost our son to an accidental drug toxicity overdose. Brad could brighten a room with his smile, and charm you into conversation and friendship. His passion was cars - any cars - that he could mo...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dwight. Dwight grew up in Youbou during simpler times when kids left home in the mornings and came back at supper time. They enjoyed swimmi...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Kevin, who died on August 26, 2025, at the age of 70, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was a loving and spirited husband, father, grandfather, uncle a...

1935 - 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Charles Kerridge announce his passing after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, August 24, 2025, a month shy of his 90th birthday. He wa...

Born in Vancouver and raised in Duncan Dianne met her true love and life companion while studying in Vancouver. When Karl’s work took him to Winnipeg he sent for her. They married soon after, star...

Elsie Mabel Haldorson (née Bergerson) passed away peacefully with her son by her side on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the age of 99. Predeceased by her parents, six sisters, one brother and her husba...

In Loving Memory Charles “Charlie” Howard Fordham… beloved husband to the late Marlene Fordham...father to Christopher Fordham (Susanne) and Jessica Dauphinée (Jay), and grandpa to Seth, Elijah, and ...

In Loving Memory James William "Jim" Kraus, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Duncan, British Columbia with his children by his side. Born on November 15, 1934, in Moose Jaw, Saska...

It is with great sadness that our father, Marcel Lamarche, has passed away on Friday, August 1st. He is survived by his son Jamie Lamarche (Yasu), daughter Sarah Lamarche (Mark), Brothers Jean Lamarch...

1939 ~ 2025 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Harold Erling Hanson at the age of 86 at the Cowichan District Hospital on August 2, 2025. Predeceased by his parents, Ole and Anna Hans...

Ellen passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at Oyster Harbour Seniors Community in Ladysmith BC on Friday, August 1st, 2025, at the age of 91. Although plagued with health and mobility issues in her...

Our Mom is now the prettiest STAR in the sky… Mom passed peacefully with family by her side at the privileged age of 86. She was born in Vancouver British Columbia to Glyn and Jean Thomas. She is p...

In Loving Memory With love and profound grief, the family of Raymond Fenton announce his sudden passing on July 28, 2025. Born in Reading, England, immigrated to Canada in 1979, and spent the last ...

A beautiful soul departed this world when Rafe McNabb died peacefully on July 20, 2025 at the age of 85 in Victoria, BC., after a few weeks with an aggressive lymphoma. He was born in Moose Jaw, Saska...

1961 ~ 2025 With broken hearts, we are sad to say Carolyn Jo Monette passed away at the age of 64 in Duncan on July 16, 2025. Surrounded by her family she passed peacefully and naturally, filled with...

Robin Stonhouse Luxmoore, 97, died peacefully on July 13, with his quick wit intact to the end. Born in Yorkshire during the tumult of 1928, Robin spent his wartime childhood in boarding schools and...

Donald Burton Dawes passed into the presence of his Lord in Duncan, B.C. on July 13, 2025. A Duncan native, Don was born in the early 1950s as a twin with brother David. Don was a gentle soul who espe...

LACHMAN, James (Jim) David July 29, 1964 – June 30, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of James. For those who have not had the pleasure of knowing Jim, here he is. He we...

Dr. Bill (FWH) Beamish, a distinguished zoologist and internationally recognized authority in fish biology, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025, at the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, Brit...

Dieter Claus Mueller, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Opa drifted peacefully into eternity from his home in Cowichan Bay June 21, 2025. He fought his battle with cancer well and enjoyed six more ...

In loving memory Betty (Elizabeth Margaret Florence Toppings) was born on the family farm May 18, 1937, and grew up in Kipling, Saskatchewan. She was very proud of her “prairie roots”. After completin...

In Loving Memory It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our sweet mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Pierina Nardino. Pierina was born in Treviso, Italy, on October 19, 1930. S...

Helen was born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 30, 1931 and passed away February 18, 2025, at the age of 93. Helen is survived by her son Ian and grandsons Jeremy and Westley Harrison and her brother Ja...

James Clifford Taylor, born March 18, 1939 Born and raised in Penticton, BC. Long time resident of Port Coquitlam. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Clifford Taylor on Tu...

1936 - 2025 Lois was born in Vancouver on September 20, 1936 and passed away May 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Lois wore many hats through the years. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Step Mom, Auntie, ...

Slawko Edward Larry Styba, age 81, of Cowichan Bay, British Columbia passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gregory Eric Prittie on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born in Pender Harbour, BC to parents Eric and Thelma Prittie. ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Lee Wolf, who died peacefully on Friday, April 25th, 2025, at the age of 89. He passed away surrounded by his loving family ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Morise Sitko, who died peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 89. A longtime resident of Duncan, B.C., Morise was known for his quiet strength, gener...