Andrea Michele Jacques February 23, 1964 – October 4, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrea Michele Jacques, on October 4th, 2023. Andrea was predeceased by her parents, Lila and Roy Jacques and her beloved bear dog Oscar. Andrea will be lovingly remembered by her brother Dan Jacques (Cindi); her half sisters Nanette Jacques and Myra Brown; her bear dog Koda; and numerous other family and friends. Andrea was a free spirit, a lover of the outdoors and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marina Jennifer Woolley in New Westminster, BC on November 27 at the tender age of 30. Marina was born in Calgary and grew up surrounded by her loving family.  As an adult, she spent time on Vancouver Island before returning to live in Calgary and eventually moved back to the coast where she resided in New Westminster for the past 2 years. Marina was a beautiful, intelligent, passionate, independent, and creative soul....

Clayton Arnold (Red) Hamilton, 90, died peacefully in his sleep at his Qualicum Beach home December 6th, 2023.  We are heartbroken at our loss but greatly comforted he has joined our mother Joyce, his devoted wife of 65 years.  Predeceased by his parents, Clayton I and Margaret Hamilton, and his siblings, Ken, Joan, and Margaret, he leaves behind his four children Wanda (Daniel), Catherine (William), Victoria (Leslie) and Clayton III (Daphne), his grandchildren Peter (Gina), Adam...

Christine was born in Montmartre, Saskatchewan, on September 3rd,1967.  She spent most of her life on Vancouver Island living in various family homes, group homes, and most recently Stanford Senior's Village in Parksville, BC. The volunteers from CLBC (Community Living BC) and staff from Stanford Senior's Village created an environment where she felt cared for and loved by all who had the privilege to know her. Christine is predeceased by her Mother, Molly Coupal, and...

On September 16th 2023, Larry Wade Engstrom (Wade) made his way to greener pastures at the age of 67 years old. Wade was predeceased by his parents, Larry and Audrey.   He leaves behind wife, Kori; kids, Steven, Krysteen and Brandon; brothers, Earl, Lance and Vern; sisters, Gaylene and Alita; grandchildren, Ashlynn, Makayla, Cameron, Gregory, Mason and McKenna along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.  Wade was born in Regina,...

Samuel Douglas Stevens, born on March 30, 1943, in Red Bridge, Ontario and passed on December 1, 2023, in Nanaimo. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Pearl, siblings Peter, John, Benjamin, Charlotte, Abraham and son Jay. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, children Jennifer (Vito), Ceiliah (Ryan), Joseph (Clarisse), Isaac (Nicole) and his sister Barb. Sam was a proud member of the Kitigan Zibi First Nation. Sam grew up in 'the bush.' He spent his days outside of school...

David John Simon It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of David John Simon on November 15th, 2023, in Parksville, BC. He is now with his parents, Joseph and Mary Simon (nee Mackenzie), sister, Marilyn Bathurst, brother, Leonard Simon, and son, Aubrey Simon. David is survived by his beloved spouse of 30 years, Emily Doyle, his daughter, Amanda Ford, extended family, Stacy Doyle (Lana), Dwayne Doyle (Tammy), and grandchildren, Cullen and Wren Doyle, Olivia and Finnley...

Mel passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to forever miss him, his wife of 56 years, Edith (Edie); children & grandchildren, Dean Duvall (Tess) of  Port Alberni, BC, Jesse Dickinson (James) Lady Lake, Florida, Taylor Duvall of Port Allberni, BC, David Duvall of Port Alberni, BC, Kyle Duvall (Ashley) of Nanaimo, BC, Joey Duvall (Stephanie) of Humboldt, SK., Cathy Weinrauch ( Wes ), Mason &...

Sadly Becky, as she was best known to her friends and family, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the West Coast General Hospital.  She will be forever missed by the love of her life, Todd Graham; children, Ashley McKay (Will Smith), Carly McKay (Paul Foord), Courtney McKay (Travis Stich); grandchildren, Jack, Bennett,  Brooks, and Wren, and baby Stich who is due in January of 2024; sister, Sarah (Sean),nieces, June and Moira, father, Gary Moore and step mother Debbie...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Ted on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Ted leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Sharien; daughter, Marnie (daughter, Blake) and son, Gordon (wife, Sarah and daughter, Pallas), siblings, extended family and many friends Ted was a very special man who enjoyed all aspects of his life.  Born and raised in Port Alberni, he was the second oldest of seven children.  Ted’s career in the pulp and paper industry spanned from 1964-2000.  He...