Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that the family of Dale Edwin Bradley announces his unexpected passing at our Christina Lake cabin (his happy place) on November 3, 2022 at the age of 73. He is lovingly and forever remembered by his wife Christine, his son Jared, his daughter Michelle, his grandchildren Carter and Ashlyn, his brother...

Peter Turnbull Hillis was born on December 12, 1959 in Ingersoll, Ontario. He passed away with his family by his side after a tragic vehicle accident May 10, 2021 in Rossland, British Columbia. Peter is survived by his wife Komang Suartini-Hillis, and two sons, Simon [Hollie] and Toby, his parents Don and Jean Hillis, his...

On February 5th, 2020, we lost our beloved Judy Pommer after a long, hard fight with cancer. Judy was a strong and loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and friend. She leaves behind her husband Matt, daughter Jessica, and son Jordan (Shyelle and expectant twins). The family would like to thank her wonderful care team:...

We are sad to announce that Paul Hertz passed away on Oct 16, 2019. You may know Paul from his time at Lister’s Riding Farm in Halton Hills, ON, The Japanese Paper Place in Toronto, ON or Ferraro Foods in Rossland, BC. Or maybe you’ve met him at an art gallery, riding horses, bird watching, hiking, skiing, playing tennis or...

Daniel James Gruener, of Northport Washington, died surrounded by family on Sunday, March 03, 2019 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville, Washington. He was 73 years old and had been diagnosed with cancer a few weeks prior. Daniel was born on July 20, 1945 in Chardon, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth Posey (Bailey) Gruener and the...

Adrian Barnes, 1963 -- 2018 Adrian Barnes was born in Blackpool, England, on April 7, 1963 and died of an aggressive brain tumour on Friday, January 5, at Gibsons, BC, with his family by his side. These two dates bracket a life intensely lived. Adrian is survived by his mother Margaret Barnes; two sons, Ethan and Liam, and ...

It is with sadness in my heart that I have to tell you, my partner, Paul Picard, left for his final “voyage” on May 8, 2016. Paul & Louise, as we were known around Rossland, spent our final night together at the Columbia View Lodge in Trail (BC). He was very peaceful; with beautiful northern lights over Rossland during ...

(Winnifred) Karen Mooney (nee Driscoll; 1937-2015) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Karen Mooney (Driscoll) on December 16, 2015.  She is survived by her loving husband, Gordon; her daughters, Linda (Art), Katherine (Robert); her son, Michael (Rosemary); five grandchildren, six siblings, and many nieces and...

June 1, 1941 – August 18, 2015 Marieke, Mom, Oma passed away at Lions Gate Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in the Netherlands, Marieke set sail for a year in Canada with her beloved husband Frits soon after their marriage in 1961. It was a trip that was to last a lifetime. Marieke is foremost remembered as a great...