We are celebrating the life of our wonderful Dad, George Futer, who passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 in his 99th year.  Dad died in Parksville with two of his daughters at his side.  He was predeceased by Margaret, his wife of 64 years, his sister, Mary, twin brothers, Tom and Fred, and great-granddaughter, Rain. George was born in Rutlandshire, England, the youngest of four children.  The family immigrated to Canada when he was four months old.  He grew up in...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that on February 22 2021 Joe was taken from us by a very aggressive cancer. He leaves behind Tammy, his loving wife of 38 years, and their three daughters Sara (Ali), Jackie (Colin) and Leah. He will also be sadly missed by his six grandchildren (Olivia, Ellsie, Addison, Lucas, Ben and James) who he adored.  Also left to mourn are Joe’s siblings, especially Mike and Penny, who he was very close to, his in-laws Ed and Linda, and countless...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Eileen Iwaskow announce her passing on Friday, February 19, 2021.  She was 78 years old.  Eileen lived a full and well-travelled life.  She was born in Banff, Scotland, November 23, 1942. She immigrated to Canada in 1951 at the age of 9. She sailed from England on the RMS Scythia arriving in Montreal with her father, step-mother, older brother Billy and younger brother Peter. Eileen is predeceased by her parents William and Helen,...

Lorea Kendal-Virgin passed away peacefully in The Gardens at Qualicum Beach on February 18, 2021 with Ernie Virgin, her devoted husband of 37 years, by her side. Lorea was an intelligent, strong, independent woman who was much admired and loved by her family.  She was an only child, born and raised in Banff, Alberta, Canada’s premier national park.   She lived in Banff for 40 years and raised three children Don, Judy, and Rolande.  Lorea took an active role in her...

It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Coptin announce that he passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021 at the age of 78. He was predeceased by his mom and dad John and Olive Coptin. He is survived by his loving wife Judy of 58 years. Daughter Tory (Craig) and son Terry. I, Judy would like to say a “Very Special THANKYOU” to my niece Karen (Bob)who were there from the beginning and did SO MUCH for me and Wayne. He is also survived by sister-in-law Trudy (Manfred)...

Ella passed away peacefully at NRGH palliative care on February 17th.  Ella is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years Erik Larsen, her sister Agnete Wieck, her 4 children Erika (Peter), Dora, Andrew, Peter (Dawn), her grandchildren Anthony, Amanda, Belinda, Curtis, Ted, Kimberly, Christina and 15 great grand children.  Ella was predeceased by her first husband Theodor Roost (1990) and her brother Albert Jensen. Ella had immigrated to Canada in 1956 from Denmark in order to...

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