Darla Marie Keller (Varney)   March 5, 1966 – May 13, 2022  It is with shattered hearts we announce the passing of our family solitaire and guiding light, surrounded by family at the age of 56.  The pinnacle and glue to our blended quirky lovable family.   Darla lived in Nanaimo for most of her childhood, middle child of the 6 D's - the diplomat and negotiator, humble, considerate and kind,   Navigating north to Lantzville, after marrying...

Josephine passed away suddenly from a heart attack. She was 82 years young. Josie was born in Utrecht, Holland on March 9, 1940. She was the 7th of 12 children. She marked her 16th birthday on the SS Groote Beer as her family was immigrating to Canada where they settled in Burnaby, BC. Mom caught the eye of a tall handsome man named Joe and took his last name in June of 1959. Mom and their two children followed dad to Tahsis, BC in 1969 where he worked in the sawmill as a skilled Sawyer...

Bertha, the youngest of 6 children, was born in Ladysmith Hospital on July 12, 1934 to Margaret and Charles Russell Smith. Predeceased by her loving husband Milton whom she married in 1953, her parents as well as brothers: Charles, George, Jim and Wallace and her sister Ethel. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. At Bertha's request there will be no service. Cremation to take place.

WAGAR, LARRY ARNOLD April 15, 1948 - April 27, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we must report the unexpected death of Larry Wagar in the ICU of NRGH following a brief hospitalization due to a fall.  His wife and dogs were at his bedside when he passed.  The hospital staff, especially in the ICU, were kind, compassionate and supportive.  Larry was born in Calgary to parents Clifford “Cliff” and Winnifred “Freddie” Wagar but grew up in the...

Born Durham, England August, 1936.  Died peacefully at the Dove Creek homestead June, 2022. Preceded by his wife Frances and son Simon. Survived and greatly missed by his daughter Sara (Robb), granddaughter Caylyn (Cam) and great granddaughter Adeline Frances, his sister Sheila and many loved nieces and nephews. Dennis grew up in Durham and later moved to Coventry, where he completed an apprenticeship as baker/confectioner. Once completed, he joined the British Merchant Navy where he...

After many successful years battling a cancer diagnosis, Stanley Earl Taylor quietly passed away in the early hours of June 1. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Taylor, daughters; Kathy and Diana, grandchildren; Simon, Linden, and Carsten, his sister Margaret, and several nieces and nephews. His family extends their gratitude to the medical specialists in the Valley and Victoria who supported him over the years, the staff at the Comox Valley Hospital, and the exceptional compassion and...

Her presence is deeply missed as the world lost a beloved Mom, Wife, Sister, Auntie, and Nana, way to soon, on May 31st, 2022. Karen’s brief but fierce battle with cancer never stopped her from having the biggest smile, most infectious laugh and giving out the biggest and best hugs. Karen passed peacefully surrounded by her devoted and loving husband of 31 years, Stan, along with her children, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and three...

Darshan Andre Sihota Dec 5, 1956 - May 21, 2022 Darshan passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on May 21, 2022 after a fierce battle with lymphoma. Although his body eventually failed him, his steely determination stayed with him until the very end. In his own words, he “still had more life left to live,” and we are all devastated that cancer took him too soon. Darshan was born on December 5, 1956 to Joyce (Moll) and Dedar Sihota, the fourth child of an...

It is with broken hearts that we announce  the sudden passing of our beloved Mother,  Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother,  Aunt and friend.  Stella sadly slipped away unexpectedly,  but peacefully at her home  in Port Hardy, BC on May 26, 2022. Stella was a creative and hard working woman, always putting the interest of others first.  She always gave and very seldom took.  Her infectious laugh and smile brought  Joy to those around...