Local Obituaries

'John was in his element when surrounded by his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and all the "adopted" family that came into the Hayes household and never left.'

'Apart from her dedication to nursing, nothing made DB happier than singing, listening to classical music, cooking wonderful food, and being a good friend to so many.'

'Her friends knew her as an exceptional person, she travelled several times with them and was able to go to Rome, fulfilling a lifelong dream of hers.'

'Always a friendly smile and conversation for the many people who knew him and wanted to talk about an issue.'

'Pam was a woman who led with her heart and always put love first.'

'Mike was a craftsman, a jack of all trades who could build and fix anything, a fine husband and father, and a gentleman to the core. He lived a long and full life and will be missed by all who knew him.'

Ronald Keith Gutkin, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Sechelt Hospital with his beloved wife, Patti, steadfastly holding his hand.

'Whether golfing or being on the water in his cabin cruiser, he made sure to make the best life he could for them both as the years passed.'

'The planet has lost a kind-hearted and gentle human who quietly injected humour, curiosity, and deep knowledge into everything he did.'