Local Obituaries

'Rest in peace, soar with the eagles, until we are together again my love.'

'In lieu of a service we suggest sharing your 'Lily' stories and, perhaps, planting a flower – preferably yellow, her favourite colour – in her memory.'

'Duke had a passion for the investment business and was day trading until two weeks before his death. He loved being in nature and filled his life with wilderness canoe trips, golfing, running, hiking the John Muir Trail, gardening and traveling.'

'His life reads like a novel with many chapters. Beginning in Norway building furniture, driving delivery trucks, and serving in the King's Guard. When he arrived in Canada he took those skills to open up a ski shop and later a furniture store in Gastown. He cared deeply about his customers and grew in his career as an economic developer throughout BC.'

'Following retirement, Lilo took up the game of golf and became an avid player. She captained the Senior Women's Golf Team at the Sunshine Coast Golf Course for several years. She also became involved in the community and served on the executive and as President of the Sechelt Senior's Centre. Lilo will be remembered as a wonderful cook and hostess who loved to entertain at her home in Gibsons.'

July 2, 1927 - January 11, 2023

'Lee’s effusive, outgoing personality and penchant for entertaining led the Hay-Roes to often host family and friends for summer BBQs, Boxing Day lunches, dinner parties, the annual Handel’s Messiah party, or G&Ts on the patio.  Her attention to detail, her compassion for people needing help, and her gift for making others feel welcome ensured that these occasions will continue to be fondly remembered.'

'An Independent spirit who lit up any room she entered. She lived all over the province making life long friends everywhere. Roz was a visual artist involved in painting, fabric design, photography and performed as a VJ at summer music festivals around BC as the ‘Renegade Pixie’.'

'Barrie loved this community very much and was grateful for the wonderful life it provided him. When you enjoy any one of the many things on the Sunshine Coast whether it is outdoors, sports, clubs or charity, Barrie quietly played a hand in many things.'

'Nigel was Vancouver’s face of McGregor Sailboats and a long-time member of Deep Cove Yacht Club. He defined himself as a problem solver, known online as “troubleshooter”, he was always willing to share his knowledge and help people enjoy their boats, cars or homes safely. '