Deborah (Deb) Inez Girardo
It is with sadness we wish to announce the passing of our sister Deborah (Deb) Inez Girardo. Deb was predeceased by her daughter Willow Nelson, her mother Clara McLeod and her father Enio Girardo. Deb is survived by her son Dylan Girardo, as well as her siblings Lloyd (Shannon) Girardo, Enid (Gary) Blackwood, Brenda Laface, […]
Carol “Diane” Swanson
Sadly, Wayne announces the death of his wife of 56 years, Diane. Left behind is their daughter Carolyn; son Tim (Bertha); grandsons Jeffrey and Justin; sister Joan; sister-in-law Glenda (Neil) as well as several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Margaret and Wilf Shreeve of Lethbridge, Alberta […]
James (Jim) Mark Redmond
Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and family on November 17, 2021, after living courageously with ALS for several years. Jim was brave, positive and independent, cherishing each moment, where others may have lost hope. Jim was born on March 21, 1953, in Nipawin, Saskatchewan to Jack (D.2020) and Hazel (D.2012) Redmond. […]
Albert James Wills
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Albert James Wills on November 18, 2021 at the age of 76. Predeceased by his mother Mabel, father Albert Sr., and brother Graham. Albert left behind his best friend and true love of 52 years Denise, his beloved daughter Rebecca and cherished grandson Grayson. […]
Margaret Dunn
Mom was born at home in 1919 in the small village of Red Willow Alberta. She died in 2021 at the age of 102 in her own home in her own bed on her own terms. Her parents were Mary Ellen (Connaught) Stewart and Archie Stewart. She was the 6th of 7 children and the […]
John Henry Austin IV
On Wednesday November 3, 2021, John Henry Austin IV, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away at the age of 80 in the comfort of his home after a brief illness. John is survived by his wife Liza, sister Ann, children John, Alexander, Casey (Nick), grandson Benjamin, grandkids Henry, Grover, Atticus, Elektra and […]
Opal Clarke
We, the Family of Opal Clarke, are so sad to announce that on Thursday November 18th 2021 at the age of 94, Opal passed away. Opal deeply loved her family, friends and Hornby Island. She leaves behind her daughter, Eulala, granddaughter Rachel and son-in-law Paul. Opal began her love affair with Hornby in 1967, coming […]
Betty Margaret Holms
Betty Holms was born in Victoria, BC on January 8, 1921. She passed comfortably on November 11, 2021. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon, in 1998; Betty is survived by her daughter Jill Howarth, son Bruce, Grandchildren: Mark (Ashley), Fiona (Jon Tsang), Zoe and Patrick; Great Grandchildren: Sienna and Sawyer. Betty worked for the BC Government’s […]
Dr. David John Ballantyne
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, grandad and friend. Dave slipped away peacefully with family at his side at age 90 on September 28, 2021. He is survived by his children Sara (Shawn), Janet, John (Lisa) and grandchildren Lindsay, Robert, Laura, Erin and Colin. He was predeceased […]
Paul Kirkman Diggle
Paul was born in Wellington, New Zealand on January 6, 1939. He graduated from Victoria University of New Zealand with a BSc in 1962 before coming to UBC in Vancouver, BC to study Forestry. After receiving his BSF in 1965 he worked briefly for BC Forestry Service before returning to New Zealand in 1966. While […]