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Local Obituaries

Obituary: Anton (Tony) Spelay

Obituary: Anton (Tony) Spelay

'Remember Tony as the talker, always walking around the neighbourhood. I could not have asked for better parents; they are back together now.'
Obituary: Leif Terence Harrison

Obituary: Leif Terence Harrison

September 16, 1951 - June 1, 2023
Obituary: Wendy Margaret Beckett (nee Service)

Obituary: Wendy Margaret Beckett (nee Service)

'Wendy was responsible for encouraging both her family and ours to make a journey by ship from England to Canada, it was August 1967.  There were nine of us, six adults and Mum had the three of us,  six years, three years and a six month old. We left from Liverpool on a big ship and off we went. There were many stories to be told throughout the voyage and since.'
Obituary: Terence Karkabe

Obituary: Terence Karkabe

'Terry will be remembered for his contagious smile and as owner of the Dogwood Cafe in Gibsons. He was often found sipping on a half cup of coffee at the Daily Roast in Sechelt with either a book or gathered with friends sharing stories.'
Obituary: Troy G. Demmitt

Obituary: Troy G. Demmitt

'This kind, gentle and loving man will be missed greatly by his family and many dear friends around the world.'
Obituary: Maureen Wilkinson

Obituary: Maureen Wilkinson

'From the beginning Mo was high energy, adventurous and a risk taker. She did nothing half throttle instead always choosing to go full throttle.'
Obituary: William Thomas George Purvis

Obituary: William Thomas George Purvis

'He had a love for the outdoors and a passion for our beloved Canada that set an example for his family. He was admired by many for his integrity, and his zeal. Bill was unique, talented and independent.'
Obituary: Bill Barrett

Obituary: Bill Barrett

'An avid outdoorsman Bill loved hunting, fishing and being in nature. He loved being on the water and spent 23 years living on the West Coast on a boat in Sechelt, BC.'
Obituary: Rosalie E. Jacquot

Obituary: Rosalie E. Jacquot

'Rosalie was truly a very special wife, mom and grandma. She was a steadfast caregiver, always checking in on friends and family, offering words of wisdom and endless support.'
Obituary: Terence C. Webb

Obituary: Terence C. Webb

'His knowledge of history, science, art, and politics was astonishing, and was combined with an aesthetic sensibility admired by many. His tastes ranged from antique to modern with meticulous attention to design, textiles (especially Persian rugs), furnishings, and art of all mediums. '