James Allan (Al) Durno passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 in Victoria, BC at the age of 91 after a long happy life. Survived by beloved wife Sally Ann (nee Becker) after a 69 year marriage, children Janet (Mike, deceased), Bill (Barb) and John (Sarah), and grandchildren Evan (Agnes), Megan and Jack. Al was   [read more…]

John William Weicker It is with great sadness that the family of John Weicker announces his sudden passing on Wednesday October 5th, 2022, in his 76th year after a short battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Margaret (nee Faber) Weicker of Kitchener, Ontario. He is survived by his loving wife   [read more…]

Knight, Christy Lorne ~ Born May 12, 1946, to Donald Godfrey Knight and Mary Gabrielle (Dale), Chris was raised in small town Gananoque, Ontario, with his sister Cheryl. He shared stories of his youth that included some wonderful characters that he is still friends with today ~ the music and dancing of his youth never   [read more…]

Bell, Andrewena (Dreana) nee Anderson April 1, 1941–October 5, 2022. Dreana passed away peacefully at VGH on Oct 5th 2022 after a courageous 4-year battle against multiple health issues. Dreana was predeceased by her first husband, Lee Hay, and by her parents, Andrew and Sarah Jane Anderson. Left to mourn are her husband, Rod, daughter,   [read more…]

Jack fell asleep in death at the age of 92 surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him but especially by his loving wife Helen, son David, and daughters Josie (Peter) Krokis, Charlene, Patricia (Doug) Smith, and Lisa (David) Reeder, his 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Jack loved   [read more…]

HARWARDT, Siegfried (Sig) October 18, 1949 – August 2, 2022 Siegfried (Sig) Harwardt passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Diana, his sons Ryan and Patrick (Charlize), his mother Hildegard, and his brother Victor (Suzanne). He was predeceased by his father, Willibald. Sig was born in Avendshousen,   [read more…]

It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Doug Stoutley. The former Port Alberni resident and teacher, 78, died on August 21, 2022 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital with his family by his side. Doug was born in Moncton, NB, in 1944 and he grew up in Vancouver, BC and Winnipeg, MB.   [read more…]

In Loving Memory of Terrence Dale Budden February 21, 1946- August 4, 2022 Terry Budden was born in Vancouver, BC on February 21, 1946. Predeceased by his parents George & Leona and brother Barry (Lil). He is survived by his wife of 55 years Diane, daughter Nadine (Wayne), son Bruce and granddaughter Jordyn. Terry grew   [read more…]