After a long illness, Joanne passed away peacefully in the Duncan hospital. Joanne is survived by her caring, loyal husband Anton, and her two sons Darryl (Carrie) and Bruce ( Rema). Joanne is also survived by her two sisters Lenie (Dan) and Anne( Robert), and predeceased by her two brothers Nol ( Lientje) and Jack (Stella). Joanne, who was also an Oma, will be missed by her four grandchildren Kaleigh, Sophie(Jonah), Hannah (Carter), Sarah (Joe). She was also a great Oma to two,...

Margaret Rose Hipwell of Courtenay passed away at Comox Valley Hospital after a short stay in palliative care. Mom suffered from an aneurysm of the aorta for many years, which took her life on the morning of March 21, 2023. She was born in Cumberland on July 19, 1941, to Lewis and Eva Clark and was the oldest girl of 5 girls and 4 boys. She married her husband George James Hipwell on November 8, 1958. Margaret is predeceased by her husband George in 2011, her brothers Arnold, Gary and...

JAMES ALLAN CROSS June 1, 1948 – March 5, 2023   After a brief battle with cancer Jim passed away peacefully at the Cowichan Hospice House in Duncan British Columbia. Jim was predeceased by his parents, brother Cameron and his loving wife Beverly who passed away in 2015. He is survived by four children - Tracey (Oren), Michael, Nicole and Trevor and will be missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also, Jim will be remembered by his sister Linda (Don), brother Bob...

With sad hearts we say farewell to our husband and father George Law. He is survived by his wife, Mona, daughters Debbie and Jennifer (Mike), sons Murray, and Frank (Joanne), 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. And more on the way! Dad was born in Kamloops, B.C. on October 18, 1929, to Minnie and James Law. He was fond of regaling us with tales of his adventures growing up in Kamloops. After graduating from Kamloops Secondary School, he continued his education at UBC, earning his...

It is with great sadness the family announce her passing. She passed away peacefully at Hospice. Seanie had a great love of many things. She loved her home, gardens, flowers and birds. She loved music and musical theatre. She loved being outdoors, whether it be in the trails or just out for walks with friends. She loved the colour navy blue, too. Seanie was extremely independent and was known for her kind, warm and feisty personality. She had no problem letting you know how she...

Ralph’s wonderful smile, laughter, and sense of humour will never be forgotten. He passed away on February 28th at Stanford Seniors Village in Parksville, where he lived for the last three years. Ralph was very proud to be born and raised on Vancouver Island. He grew up in Duncan and Nanaimo and, after graduating from high school and a brief stint in the RCAF, he went to work for the PGE/BCRail in the Engineering Department. He was posted by the railway to Victoria for two years,...

Shirley Ann Hunter Born in Victoria on February 10, 1944, she passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2023, in the Comox Valley. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Roy and their son Walter. Remaining children are Carol, Arnold, Stephen and Glen. Mom stayed strong in her faith even though things changed through the years. She was still able to attend the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses via phone because of her best friend Linda. Mom lived life to the fullest of her ability...

Leigh, Patricia Helen Monkhouse (neé Hancock) September 12, 1943 – February 18, 2023. Patt, beloved wife of Ronald Leigh for 28 years, passed away peacefully in Campbell River Regional Hospital. Patt was born in Victoria, BC where she split her life between there and Campbell River. She leaves behind her three children, Harla (Zeljko) Batinovic, Scott (Ann) Monkhouse of Port Orchard WA, and Steven (Trisha) Monkhouse, stepdaughters, Thérèse and Catherine Leigh and...

On Thursday, February 16th, 2023, Rita Charko, a loving Grandmother, Mother, Sister, Wife, and Friend, passed away at the Comox Valley Hospital at the age of 84. Rita was born in Melville, Sask., the seventh of seven children to Andrew & Freda Augustine.  She was predeceased by her husband Carl Charko of 53 years, brother Harold and sisters Emma, and Dorothy. Rita is survived by her loving daughter Gale Schultz (Brent), two boys Carl Charko and Chris Charko (Wendy), 5...

In his lovingkindness, Jesus called Heather home from her loving family, friends and extended family. Heather is predeceased by her parents; Viola and George Malboeuf. She is survived by her brothers; Dave (Jane), Wayne, and Tom, sisters; Carol and Diane. Heather also had many nephews and nieces; James, Wendy, Wanda, Kadin, Rylan, Tyler, great nephews; Evan and Dylan and dear friend Ann Pokol. Heather was a devout Christian, who will be greatly missed.  She volunteered at the Nursing...