Obituaries

It is with sorrow that we announce Malcolm (Mike) David Berg passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 in Nelson at the age of 77. Known as Mickey in his younger years, Mike was born to Marion Violet Dickie and Anton Emmanuel Berg in Kinistino, Saskatchewan on April 8, 1937. His time on the Prairies was […]

Charlie (Morris Thomas) Kerfoot (July 18, 1935 – October 22, 2014) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings, and also his loving wife of 55 years, Marilyn, in May of 2012.  After Mom’s passing, dad came into his own. He was often seen zooming […]

John Texearle “Tex” Mowatt 1927 – 2013        It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Texearle “Tex” Mowatt, 85, on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson.      Tex was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on September 27, 1927 to Mabel and Arthur Dore.  At the […]

Kim enjoyed a long and fulfilling life as a West Kootenay educator, mountaineer, skier, environmental activist, husband, father and grandfather. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he attended that city’s public schools and went on to earn degrees in History and in English from the university of Kansas. While an undergraduate, he joined Delta Tau Delta […]

  Clara Marie Beninger (nee Monahan) October 10, 1930 ~ October 22, 2012 Clara passed away peacefully as autumns’ leaves fell in Nelson, B.C. She was able to say goodbye to her son, David, her daughter, Pat and her son-in-law, Rick before joining her Lord. She was also surrounded by the love and care of […]

Ross: Laura Anne (nee Eyres) – It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Laura on Sunday, November 7, 2010 after a courageous battle with Huntington’s disease. She was born July 11, 1960. Laura was predeceased by her parents Victoria and Floyd Eyres and is survived by her husband of 13 years, Frank, sisters Tracey (Warren), Karin (Greg), and Jean (Tim), nieces Denise (Colin) and Serina, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Endersby: Richard Keith passed away peacefully at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on October 12, 2010. He was born in Trail on March 11, 1942. Richard grew up in Fruitvale and lived in Meadows for many years. He moved to the Castlegar area about 16 years ago where he drove school bus for several years. Richard loved the outdoors and farming, and especially spending time with his family.

Eileen Marie Harrison died September 11, 2010 at the age of 89 years. She was born at Oak Lake, Manitoba on October 15, 1920, coming to Vernon, B.C. in 1936 and to Trail, B.C. a few years later. Eileen married Charles Harrison in 1951 and they moved to Kinnaird (South Castlegar) in 1957. Eileen was predeceased by her parents, Ulric and Helen Livingston, her husband Charles Harrison, and her siblings Archie Livingston, Marguerite McDowell, Frances Osing, Doreen Moore and Gerald Livingston.