Kelly Kimberley Rhonda Schuler (Mahony) September 5, 1979 – October 26, 2021 Kelly was born in Richmond, BC, moved to Qualicum Beach at age two and became an Island Girl. She graduated Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS), played the flute in the school band which allowed her to travel with the concert band to perform. While young, Kelly learned to play piano and enjoyed being part of the community softball teams and participated in gymnastics and dance. Kelly was a hardworking,...

Willem Jacobus Odendaal June 7, 1939 - November 24, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Willem Jacobus Odendaal on November 24, 2021, at the age of 82.  Willie was the beloved husband of Sandra (Porteous), dear father of son Frederik (Shelley), daughter Katherine Fenton (Mark), stepson Stephen Rivington, and loving Oupa of Jade, Ruby, Braden, Ronan, Elle and Emma. Born in South Africa, Willie came to Canada as a young man. Those we love don’t...

Richard Arthur (Art) McQuade February 26, 1951 - November 23, 2021 (Age 70) Richard Arthur (Art) McQuade passed away at the age of 70 on November 23, 2021 in Parksville, British Columbia surrounded by his family after courageously living the past year with brain cancer. Art was born to Hugh and Alice (née Christensen) McQuade on February 26, 1951 in Three Rivers, Quebec, the third of five children. He spent most of his childhood in St. Lambert, Quebec, and graduated from...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Horst Heinz Krupek, Father, Papa & Great Papa on Wednesday November 17, 2021.  Horst was born on March 10, 1932 in Berlin, Germany and was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Editha and his son Peter.  He is survived by his sons, Werner (Margo), Harry (Lynn), Horst (April) and his daughter in law Linda (Ted).  Also surviving Horst are his grandchildren, Bruce, Michelle, Kendra, Erin, Matthew, Amanda, Stephen, Alicia,...

Thomas Charles Anderson December 20, 1955 to November 17, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Charles Anderson of Qualicum Beach, B.C.  Tom fought a long and valiant battle against both cancer and COPD.  He is predeceased by Eva Marie Anderson (mother) and Tom Anderson (father) both of Port Severn, Ontario; April Anderson (sister) and William Ladouceur (brother-in-law). He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra “Sam”...

Zena Elsie Buck October 11, 1925 – November 17, 2021 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Zena Buck, on November 17, 2021, at the age of 96.  Zena was predeceased by her husband, Frank Leslie Buck.  She is survived by her children; Philip Buck (Nancy) of Errington, Leslie Curtain (Gary) of Nanaimo, her grandchildren; Michael, Amanda, Kimberley, Brigitte, and Brent; 9 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; siblings Richard Orchard (Betty)...

Richard Roy Pardiac December 8, 1955 – November 13, 2021 Richard passed peacefully in Hospice at Trillium Lodge, Parksville, BC. At his side was his best friend Ruby and sister Debbie. He was born in Comox, BC and grew up in Deep Bay, BC, where he spent much of his life in the commercial fishing industry.  He had a very generous spirit,  loved a hot cup of coffee and a good game of cards with family and friends. Richard is predeceased by his parents, Gus and...

Kenneth Andrew Matheson January 13, 1923 – November 12, 2021 Dad left us on November 12, 2021 after a brief struggle with age related health issues.  Dad is survived by his wife Bev Hurd and his children Kirk, Kathleen, Blair (Laureen), Guy and Neil, grandchildren James, Jeremy (Mady), Krista, Keely, Kayla (Travis), Dana, and Em.  He was delighted to meet his only great-grandchild Rosie Jean earlier this year, which turned out to be a special gift for a man so proud of his...

David George Benedict January 2, 1939 - November 12, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of David George Benedict announces his passing on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 82 in Nanaimo, B.C. Dave was born in Blind River, Ontario January 1939.   As a young man he was employed by Ontario Hydro in Atikokan and moved to Peterborough in 1958 where he met and married Beverley Hetherington in 1959. He was transferred to Kitchener/Waterloo then to Hamilton and had 2...