Local Obituaries

'Don was a beacon of love, warmth and happiness to every life he touched.'

April 29, 1942 - March 7, 2023

'While no one's life is without challenge, Ricki faced more than her share early on. Ricki's was both brilliant and beautiful. Her wit and intellect were sharp. Her strength, character, wit, courage, resilience, and of course great taste, stood her in good stead as she forged her life as she saw fit.'

'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.'