Local Obituaries

Calvin Bernard Rempel passed away in Virden, MB, on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the age of 83. Calvin will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lynne and children Calvina Van Houke, Dean Gould, Ryan Rempel and their families.

'Dad was an incredible storyteller keeping his grand children enthralled with his childhood songs and jokes.'

June 9, 1930 - December 20, 2024

'A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Walter’s kindness, wisdom, and humour left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.'

Barry Janyk, a former four-term mayor of Gibsons, lifelong environmentalist, small-town advocate and aficionado of Hawaiian shirts and British motorcycles, died at home on November 26 in the community he loved and helped to build.

November 29, 1930 - December 1, 2024

February 21, 1948 - December 15, 2024

The tide was at it’s only low of the day in the early hours of the morning when Pop, Barrie Ian Hermanson, passed at Sechelt Hospital, Sunday, November 24.

'From her early days as the self-appointed Town Fool of Victoria, her Dadaist years, her European tours, the Banana Olympics in Surrey, her Mail Art and production of Artist Stamp editions, Anna pursued a unique career as a serious clown. Anna drew attention through humour and art to the human condition and our connections with one another.'

'My memories are so clear. The tears come. I am so lost without you. I will always love you.'