Local Obituaries

'During and prior to Leo’s retirement he served for many years as a Power Squadron leader, member of the Provincial Emergency Support Services, Coast Guard Coxswain for search and rescue in Gibsons area and later worked for RCMP. In retirement he was also a volunteer at Christenson Village seniors home and an Ambassador for BC Ferries.'

'Mildred's passion was gardening and cooking. She also loved travelling. One of Mildred's greatest thrills was riding a camel while on African safari in 2018 at the age of 83.'

March 3, 1957 - July 17, 2023

March 13, 1940 - July 26, 2023 Andy was liberated from the cursed affliction affecting him (Parkinsons with Lewy Body dementia), dying peacefully in his wife’s arms on Wednesday morning.

'Avril will be deeply missed, her warm smile and kind heart will forever be remembered.'

'Vita Zenia Simpson, of Sechelt BC, was 102 when she passed away peacefully on June 27 after a very full life.'

'Mum lived in Sechelt for 20+ years enjoying lawn bowling, curling, gardening, walking, chair yoga and volunteering for various organizations. After she moved to Christenson Village, she enrolled in the art classes, offered weekly and produced some beautiful paintings.'

'In 1991 Shirley and Ken moved to Gibsons, BC. The west coast climate combined with Shirley's love for plants and flowers, brought her garden to life. She took great pride in her flowers as well as harvesting and sharing that which came from her vegetable garden.'

'My life has been a spiritual one'

'Andy also enjoyed fishing, hunting, building wooden furniture, and spending time with family. He loved eating salmon and fish head soup and had a healthy routine of going for a walk with his dog every morning, always sporting a nice clean pair of Nike’s.'