Local Obituaries

'His life reads like a novel with many chapters. Beginning in Norway building furniture, driving delivery trucks, and serving in the King's Guard. When he arrived in Canada he took those skills to open up a ski shop and later a furniture store in Gastown. He cared deeply about his customers and grew in his career as an economic developer throughout BC.'

'Following retirement, Lilo took up the game of golf and became an avid player. She captained the Senior Women's Golf Team at the Sunshine Coast Golf Course for several years. She also became involved in the community and served on the executive and as President of the Sechelt Senior's Centre. Lilo will be remembered as a wonderful cook and hostess who loved to entertain at her home in Gibsons.'

July 2, 1927 - January 11, 2023

'Lee’s effusive, outgoing personality and penchant for entertaining led the Hay-Roes to often host family and friends for summer BBQs, Boxing Day lunches, dinner parties, the annual Handel’s Messiah party, or G&Ts on the patio.  Her attention to detail, her compassion for people needing help, and her gift for making others feel welcome ensured that these occasions will continue to be fondly remembered.'

'An Independent spirit who lit up any room she entered. She lived all over the province making life long friends everywhere. Roz was a visual artist involved in painting, fabric design, photography and performed as a VJ at summer music festivals around BC as the ‘Renegade Pixie’.'

'Barrie loved this community very much and was grateful for the wonderful life it provided him. When you enjoy any one of the many things on the Sunshine Coast whether it is outdoors, sports, clubs or charity, Barrie quietly played a hand in many things.'

'Nigel was Vancouver’s face of McGregor Sailboats and a long-time member of Deep Cove Yacht Club. He defined himself as a problem solver, known online as “troubleshooter”, he was always willing to share his knowledge and help people enjoy their boats, cars or homes safely. '

'Joan had an incredibly loving, kind and generous heart. She was very creative and talented. She loved to write poems, songs, listen to music and sing. Joan was a very spiritual person and devout Christian. She was an amazing cook, who so enjoyed cooking and baking. Joan was so proud of her family and they were all so important to her.'

October 27, 1960 - October 30, 2022

'Mom loved to paint and crochet, she was very talented and would spend hours creating many special keepsakes that we will always treasure.'