All Obituaries

It is with sincere sadness that the family of Wilma Ruth Ostle announces her passing on Wednesday October 6th at Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith B.C.  Wilma is predeceased by her husband John ( Jack ) Ostle, parents, William and Ruth Davenport and sister Olive Lind. Wilma leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her family – children; Bob ( Chad ) of Vancouver B.C., Joan ( Carl ) of Gibsons B.C., Warren ( Deb ) of Ladysmith B.C. and Richard ( Bruce ) of Victoria B.C. ...

Lt. Michael E Lee ( CF Ret ) passed suddenly in his home, age 77. A decorated former UN Peace-Keeping officer, transportation executive, small business owner and dedicated family man, Michael spent his retirement years in beautiful Nanaimo, working part-time as a commissioner. Michael was predeceased by his mother Ellen Theresa Jane "Terry" Lee ( Mahoney ), his father Lt. Colonel Bernard William Edward "Bill" Lee ( CF Ret ), his sister Phyllis Parker and his second...

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Howard Jones who passed away in Courtenay on October 7, 2021

Michael David Phoenix, Captain RCAF (ret’d) passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021, in Courtenay, B.C. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 55 years; Sandra, his children; Allan (Emily), Sean (Dede), Shannon (Darryl), one grandchild (Edna), and a sister; Marie (Tom). David was born on December 12, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario.  He joined the RCAF in 1960, graduation and receiving his wings as a Radio Officer in 1961.  After two tours in 415 Squadron and one in RCAF...

Loyal, big hearted, intelligent, humorous, filled with integrity and full of adventure. These are only a few of Iain's many qualities. His sense of adventure started as a young boy who used to hang out with the hobos down by the rail tracks in Ottawa. It continued with him selling all of his belongings and heading west with no plans or destination in mind. Through the years Iain had many varied interests. A few of them were playing sax with a big band, woodworking, beekeeping, Rotary,...

Joe passed away surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 86. Dad was born in The Hague, Holland. After his required military service and always with a need to do things his own way (right to the end), Joe immigrated to Canada in 1957. He met and married his wife, Josephine in Burnaby, BC. in 1959. Joe worked in the sawmill industry on the mainland and then for many years in Tahsis, BC. He loved the wild and wet west coast where they raised 2 children. After...

On September 23, 2021, Lee passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. He was born on November 5, 1950 in Alexander City, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl, his brother Fred (Nancy) Sellers and sisters Nell (Don) Magouyrk and Cathy (Jim) VanLokeran, brother-in-law Charles Allison and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his mother Helen Hagan Sellers, father Fred Wilson Sellers and sister Sue Allison. Lee grew up in...

Lillian Mohan peacefully passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on September 23, 2021.   Lillian is survived by her son Brendan, daughter-in-law Heather and grandchildren Aidan and Abigail, her sister Kathy Leduc and brother Denis (Barbara) Owen and many nieces and nephews. Lillian was born in Iroquois Falls, Ontario to parents Florence and Alex Owen.  The family settled in Brantford, Ontario where Lil and her siblings grew up before branching out to see the...

Remembering Nancy Crocker   With a heavy heart, we remember a one-of-a-kind mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend.  Nancy Crocker was born in Glace Bay, NS on May 7, 1966. She is survived by her daughters; Holly (Blaine) and Erin, her precious grandson, Josh, parents Dena and Jack Crocker of Nova Scotia, and 10 siblings. Nancy will be remembered for her kind heart, infectious laugh, and love for animals. She adored her grandparents (Joseph and Sarah Hines) and carried...

Pennie Davis (Ada) passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2021. Pennie was Born February 11th, 1922 in Prince Rupert B.C. at Seal Cove. Pennie married Beatty Davis on October 1st, 1938 in Ladysmith. They had sixty-nine wonderful years together! They are survived by their children Howard (Colleen), Ann, Susan (Orville), Venice.  Pennie has left an amazing legacy of 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Pennie was predeceased by her parents Alfred...