Obituaries and Tributes
These listings represent funeral services entrusted to our care. Since it’s not always possible to attend a service in person, you are encouraged to use our interactive online tributes to leave a condolence, share a memory, post a photo or simply light a candle. If the service you seek is not shown use the “Search Obituaries” feature.
Dempster, Lavern
Date of Death: December 3, 2020
Lavern Dempster passed away peacefully in his Duncan, BC home on Dec 3, 2020, surrounded by love and his family. He was 83. Lavern will be best remembered for his deep and…
Kusz, Gerry
February 21, 1975 - December 3, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Gerry Michael Kusz, who left us Thursday December 3rd, 2020. After a 22 month face off with cancer, Gerry moved to sit the rest…
Baines, Lisa Ellie Marie
May 21, 1991 - December 3, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic and violent passing of Ellie Baines. She was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and for all, a friend…
Barger, John
July 13, 1948 - November 29, 2020
Lives are like rivers: Eventually they go where they must. Not where we want them to. Born Toronto 1948, died November 29 2020, John passed away peacefully at home in his…
Sellars, Clifford
November 15, 1927 - November 25, 2020
On the 25th of November, we lost a lifelong citizen of the Cowichan Valley, Clifford Franklin Sellars, just 8 days past his 93rd Birthday, Cliff was predeceased by his wife…
Ketch, Steven Arthur
October 14, 1960 - November 21, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Steven Arthur Ketch on November 21 at the age of 60. He is survived by his dad, Lorne(Linda); his sister, Lisa; his children:…
Schwartz, John Paul
April 2, 1965 - November 15, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of John Schwartz on November 15, 2020. Although John’s family and friends are struggling to come to terms with…
Pearse, Norm
February 29, 1936 - November 3, 2020
The past 6 months Norm struggled with cruel rapid onset of dementia. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Norm was born at home in Minto B.C. (Near Cumberland)…
Chisholm, David Russell
April 18, 1948 - November 2, 2020
Dave passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Acacia Lodge in Shawnigan Lake. He was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia and went on to live in Killarney…
Bruce, Wayne John
May 21, 1944 - November 1, 2020
Wayne John Bruce, son of Gil and Marie Bruce, was born on May 21, 1944 in Victoria, B.C. and peacefully passed away on November 01, 2020 at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence…
