Local Obituaries

'Joanie loved her family first, then Bingo and a good game of Crib. She will be truly missed.'

'After being raised during the 2nd World War he met and married Johanna Schutte while serving in the army. Bill and Ann Endert moved to Canada in 1960. He worked a very memorable career in the forest industry as a timber cruiser, later moving into land evaluation for the government.'

'Gertrude led many lives, reinventing herself a number of times. Common to all of them were boundless energy, discipline, and endless creativity. After taking the art world by storm she shifted to social activism, then to environmental protection followed finally by singing and dancing.'

January 11, 1938 - February 28, 2023

'Steve loved his family and his amazing network of friends, from both the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver, who shared in his excitement for sports, sports trivia, and 90’s-2000’s rock, hip-hop and new country music. He was always up for a sunny patio or a good game of crib.'

'She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, cheeky wit, ‘Mar’isms’ and fondness for a little ‘tipple’ of wine.'

'Whether at home or travelling abroad, Bob’s outgoing nature and integrity ensured he was surrounded by admiring friends and family throughout his life. All he knew will miss Bob’s warm heart and generous spirit.'

'Fred served with the Royal Canadian Navy, worked on cargo ships, and then as an orderly in various Toronto hospitals before spending the rest of his working career as a sorter for Canada Post.'

'Robert was a man of few words, yet lots of good stories with a host of honest smiles. He was an observer of the world and told many tales of the wildlife he encountered during the years he operated his logging company.'

'At the young age of 16 he fell in love with the sea, after a summer spent working on the tugs. This experience was the beginning of a successful 45-year career on the water which took him around the world and to the pinnacle of the marine profession, guiding ships as a BC Coast Pilot for 22 years.'