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 Tributes” feature.
Stanko, Josephine
May 7, 1927 - September 7, 2021
Josie passed away peacefully at Cerwydden Care home in Duncan on September 7th, 2021 at the age of 94. Born in Poland, Josie came to Canada in 1954. She married Edward Stanko…
Fricker, Shirley
August 27, 1941 - September 5, 2021
It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful & devoted mother, aunt, sister, and wife; Shirley Fricker (née Anema). Shirley passed…
Bentley, William
March 1, 1930 - September 4, 2021
Following a year long battle with heart disease, Bill died peacefully in his 92nd year in Duncan, BC. Bill lived life to its fullest and was fiercely independent, even…
Ingham, Betty Ann
June 13, 1953 - September 3, 2021
The Cowichan Valley has lost a real gem. Our kind, introverted, crafty, well spoken Survivor fan has left us. She loved jewellery, the shopping channel, the old “Liquidation…
Newell, Gary
December 2, 1945 - September 2, 2021
We are grateful and honoured to have shared in the life of Gary Stewart Newell, who quietly passed away at the Cowichan Lodge in Duncan, B.C. on September 2, 2021. Gary is…
Pearson, David
April 4, 1936 - August 29, 2021
With much sadness we announce the passing of David. Born in Vancouver to Wallace and Mary Pearson and younger brother to Wally Jr. As a young man he worked at his uncles’…
Naherniak, Joan
September 20, 1933 - August 29, 2021
Joan Andrena Naherniak passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital on August 29th, 2021 at the age of 87 after complications from a fall. Born at Winnipeg General…
Smith, Boyd
March 28, 1940 - August 29, 2021
Boyd Smith of Chemainus died on August 29th after a brief illness due to multiple myeloma. Predeceased by his parents Bradley and Lorna, and brother Graham. He is survived…
Blanchard, Susanne Marie
June 22, 1965 - August 26, 2021
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mama bear and sister in Cowichan Hospice House, after a 1 1/2 year fight with cancer. Sue is survived by…
Symes, Oscar Frank
December 14, 1929 - August 15, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oscar Frank Symes, at the age of 91. Frank was born in Prince Rupert, BC on December 24, 1929 and he spent most of…
