Marilyn Pearl Stubbs Cooney – July 6, 1944 – February 13, 2024 Sadly, Marilyn passed away suddenly the morning of February 13, 2024, at the age of 79, with her husband Clare Cooney by her side. Marilyn is predeceased by her parents June Stubbs Raeburn, Ralph Stubbs, Step Father Alex Raeburn and Step Brother Craig Raeburn. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 61 years Clare Cooney (Parksville, BC), daughter Chris Johnson (Barry) Peace River, AB, son Kent Cooney (Chantal)...

Kathleen Jean Mary Hurford (aka Kay) passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 20, 2024 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her loving husband George John Hurford (aka Jock) whom she married in 1944. Also predeceased by her son in law Edward (aka Ted) Walker. The youngest daughter of Charlie and Edith Chown, Kay and Jock ran Haven Farm in Courtenay where they raised Don Hurford, Charlotte Nickel (Wes), Wendy Walker (Ted) . For many years Kay also worked bookkeeping in town....

It is with a heavy broken heart we announce the passing of Fleming at the West Coast General Hospital on December 27, 2023. He leaves behind to forever miss him his soul mate, life’s partner, and wife of 34 years, Kamaldip (Kam); daughter,  Amanda (Chris) Temos; grandchildren, Dace, Kostas, and Nikos; sister, Elizabeth Berry; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.  Fleming was predeceased by his parents, Joan and Olaf...

Jack William Payne was born September 27th, 1949 (74) in Victoria, BC and passed peacefully at his home in Port Alberni on March 30, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends.  Jack was a devoted father to his three boys and was deeply involved in coaching hockey, softball, and soccer for many years. He also served as the President of the Sunday SLO-pitch league and played with the Arli Whiners team. After a distinguished 29  year career in the RCMP (General Duties, Hwy Patrol...

Peter was born in Prince Rupert, BC to parents Peter John Petersen and Phyllis Isabel Petersen (née Solmonson). He had one sibling, Diane Lillian Grant. When Peter was four years old, the family moved to Uranium City, Saskatchewan where he started his schooling but, after a move back to Prince Rupert, he attended grades two through to graduation in his hometown. Upon completion of grade twelve, Peter attended Mount Royal College on a basketball scholarship. It was there, in Calgary,...

William Alvin LeSage, born on May 12, 1941, in Vancouver, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2024. He was the beloved son of Dorothy and Norman LeSage and is predeceased by his brothers Larry, Norman (Mary Lou) and sister Marie. William "Bill" is also survived by his brother, Lionel (Bev) and sister, Carole (Al). He is deeply mourned by his wife, Lise Rose, and their cherished children Lynn (Mike), Paul (Judy), Monique and Michelle (Earl). Bill was a devoted grandfather to...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Michael Guy on February 23, 2024.  He is survived by his spouse of 22 years, Michelle;  their daughter, Devin; his mom, Evelyn; sister, Jacquie (Claudio); niece, Courtney (Simon); and nephew, Richard.  He was predeceased by his father, George. Brian was born in Port Alberni.  He worked for the City of Port Alberni since 2008.  Prior to that he worked at the Papermill alongside his father, George and...

  In Loving Memory of Richard (Dick) Hawksworth It is with great sadness that we, the family of Richard Hawksworth, announce his passing. Dick went to the arms of our Lord on April 21st, 2024, due to complications from a recent stroke.  Dick was born on October 8th, 1932, in Cameo, Saskatchewan and has lived in Port Alberni since 1946.  He is survived by his sons, Doug (Gail), Bob, and Floyd (Brenda) as well as his long-time friend, Ana. He is also survived by...

Mike died peacefully at Nanaimo Regional District Hospital after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, children Andrew (Raelene), Sally (Fiona), John (Kerstin) and four grandchildren, Donovan, Allison, Sophie and Patrick. Born in South Africa, Mike moved the family to Winnipeg, Canada in 1981 before moving to Vancouver Island 8 years later. A farmer, for the first half of his life, Mike switched to real estate - first in the Cowichan Valley and...

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Roberto (Rob) Pacheco in Qualicum Beach after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Rob was born in Victoria, BC to Antonio and the late Carolina Pacheco where he joined his sister Teresa and brother Tony. Rob grew up in Victoria attending Reynolds Secondary and later Camosun College where he earned his certification as an electrician. Rob went on to moving to Whistler to start an electrical contracting business with his business...