It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robert George Ford on May 12, 2022. Bob is survived by Edie, his loving wife of 64 years; his son, Robert (Kathy); and daughters Sherry (Dave), Jo-ann (Glenn) and Laurie.  He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren; Stephanie, Shannon, Matthew, Clayton, Mitchell, Jason, Bryson and Nicholas; 13 great-grand children; sister, Shirley Cobb; sister-in-law, Donna (Ford) Harding; as well as many other friends and relatives.  Bob...

Donna passed away May 19, 2022; survived by her children, Christopher (Paulette), Andrea (Mike), David (Sandi); 6 grandchildren, Matthew (Jenn), Alex (Sierra), Hailey (Jordan), Ben, Jacob (Payton), and Kassi (Kyle); and three great-grandchildren. Donna was born June 14, 1943 in Gull Lake Saskatchewan joining dad - Wes, mom - Mabel and big brother Bob.  She took a great deal of pride in her hometown and hosted many “Gull Lake Reunion Socials”.   Donna taught in...

Our Lord has called home our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister. Wilma is survived by her husband Fred (64 years) children Jenny (John), Debra (Ray), Ron (Corinne), Fred (Nancy) Linda, 18 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren, sisters Henny and Maria. Wilma will be lovingly remembered by family and friends for her faithful trust in the Lord, her quiet gentle nature, her sweet smile and her devotion to family. We rejoice that she is forever with the Lord! Service to...

Joan Patricia Brown (Lindsay) August 01, 1933 - May 14, 2022 It is with great sadness and heartache that we announce the passing of our mother, Joan Patricia Brown.  Joan reached the age of 88 and passed peacefully in her home with her family just as she had wanted all of her wonderful life. Joan is predeceased by loving husband, Dr. Samuel Stuart Brown, and son, Keith.  She is survived by son’s Lindsay, Simon and Roger; by grandchildren Rowan, Sage and Breanna; and by...

Joan (Joni) Rilla Hawker was born December 28, 1938 in Lovat, Nova Scotia and passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 in Port Alberni, BC. Joni was predeceased by her husband, Bernie Hawker; parents, Walter and Thelma Smeltzer; and her brother Raymond Smeltzer. She will be sadly missed by her family; son, Colin;  daughter, Barbara (Rory); son, Rick (Marilyn); daughter, Vicki (Travis); stepson, Bruce (Fran), stepson Dalan (Myra) and stepdaughter Cara (Gord).  Being a Nana and...

With much sadness we announce the passing of Jeannette Lorraine Ponath on Tuesday, May 10th at the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni.  Jeannette leave behind her children; Jim, Michael, Randy, Connie, Rhonda, Clara, and Carla; Grandchildren, Kristi, Corey, Dillon, Jordan, Jasmine, Brodie, Coby, Miranda, Hunter, Lachlan, Daelen, Kaitlyn, Xander & Gage; as well as her brother, Glen.  She was predeceased by her parents, Alice and John Ponath; and siblings, Don, Jack, and...

Peacefully, and surrounded by his family, William Garreth ‘Garry’ Smith passed away on May 7, 2022 in Parksville, B.C., just after celebrating his 80th birthday.  Garry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Mardi; children: Nikki (Ryan) and Brad; and grandsons: Kasen and Soren.  He was predeceased by his parents: Ivan and Irene Smith; and sister: Joan Page.  Garry was born in Vancouver, B.C., on May 5, 1942. He grew up in East Vancouver and...

Our Mum, Nana, and “GG” left us early Saturday morning, May 7th, 2022. Surrounded by family in her final days and hours, her passing to the next place was peaceful. The words graceful, selfless, compassionate and caring still do not fully describe Joan. Loved by all that knew her, as they received her unconditional love in return. Joan had a wonderful and adventurous childhood, growing up at Great Central Lake, where lifelong values and friendships were formed. She lived happily...