It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Blair Sykes at 64 years of age. Blair was born January1, 1957 in Prince George, BC and passed away September 7, 2021 in Fort Nelson. A memorial service will be held at Poplar Hills Golf and Country Club Thursday, September 16 at 11:00 am. COVID protocols will be followed.         

Dick Ardill was born September 3, 1926 in Pouce Coupe, BC.  He was the third child of Jack and Betty Ardill, Peace River Pioneers.  Dick and his brothers and sister grew upon a family ranch located west of Fort St. John, BC.  At the age of 12 Dick was actively taking part in the fieldwork with a 4 horse team.  When he turned 13 he graduated to a team of 6 horses, consisting of 2 broke horses and 4 young unbroken ones.  During his early years he worked with cattle and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Gillett Hadland.  Austin passed away on August 15, 2021 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. His joy was Evelyn, his wife of 71 years, socializing with family and friends, gardening, and his farm. A private grave side burial service will be held for the family on September 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm.  For those who wish to join the family via livestream - Click Here. A community Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Doyscher at 73 years of age. She was born July 6, 1948 in Swalwell, Alberta and passed away at home August 30, 2021 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 am from Hamres Funeral Chapel. Following the service there will be a tea at Elsie and Butch's residence (10330 257 Road, Fort St. John, V1J 4M6). For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Johnathan Kramer at 48 years of age. John was born June 1, 1973 in Fort St. John, BC and passed away on August 29, 2021 in Edmonton, AB. A service will be held at the North Peace Fall Fair Grounds on Monday, Sept 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Montney Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join them following the interment, for a tea back at the North Peace Fall Fair Grounds. For those unable to...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Hope Clarke. She was born July 23, 1945 in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan and passed away August 22, 2021 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. A graveside service will be held at the Montney Cemetery on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 am. There will be a tea at Hope's residence following the interment.  

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gunhild Lundquist.  Gunhild was born in Sigdal, Norway on January 26, 1926, and passed away on August 20, 2021 in Fort St. John, British Columbia.   Gunhild enjoyed many things in life, including gardening, cooking, watching curling, and all things pertaining to farm life.  She loved visiting with her family and friends and will be greatly missed.   A service will be held at the Upper Pine Gospel Church on...

Ferris, Jacqueline Clara Jacqueline Clara Ferris (Moffat) passed away quietly on August 17, 2021 in Westbank, B.C. at the age of 95 years young. She is survived by Alan (Christine) Ferris, Linda Vopicka, Michael (Donna) Ferris & Jayne (Keith) Fosbery. 10 grandchildren, Alanna, Brad, Shane, Reilly, Kori-Ann, Tara, Jenell, Travis, Kelly & Jarred. 10 great grandchildren and another on the way. Many more extended family far and wide. Jacqueline Clara Moffat was born in Quesnel, B.C....

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, John Penner.  John K. Penner was born on March 17, 1936 in Rosthern, Saskatchewan.  He passed away on August 16, 2021 in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. John is predeceased by his parents Peter and Agnes (Klassen) Penner; brother Peter Penner; sisters Annie (Penner) Rumpel, Sarah (Penner) Fehr, Agnes (Penner) Adrian, and Tina (Penner) Friesen. John is survived by his loving wife...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Rose Marie Field. She was born August 7, 1942 in London, Ontario and passed away in Fort St. John, BC on August 15, 2021.  A service will be held August 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm from Hamres Funeral Chapel. An interment will follow the service at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be expressed in donations to the family to help cover funeral expenses. 

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Yvonne Testawitch, She passed away peacefully in her home in Fort St. John, BC on August 13, 2021 Viewing will take place on Wednesday August 18th, at Hamres Funeral Chapel from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.  Celebration of life to be held  August 19th at 2:00 pm at Alliance Church with interment at Woodlawn to follow. Friends and family are invited to a tea following the interment at the Alliance Church  

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mikey Bigcharles at the age of 32.  A Celebration of Life will take place at the Taylor Community Hall Monday, August 23 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is a drop in event with light refreshments to be served. If you have pictures you would like to share there will be be a photo board for them to be displayed.  Expressions of sympathy can be made to Mental Health and Addiction Services in Fort St. John.  

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Jim Miller, who passed away August 10, 2021 at 81 years of age. Memorial service for Jim will be held Monday, August 16 at 2:00 pm from the Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Fort St. John with graveside service to follow. 

Raymond Winslow passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021.  He passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior with family by his side.   Raymond will be interred on Monday August 16, 2021 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan as per his wishes.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the home of Jim and Sheryl Bell.  13204 Highway 29 North.  

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marilyn MacDonald. She passed away in Fort Nelson, but was a long time resident in the Fort St. John community.  Evening prayers and a viewing will take place on Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 pm from the Catholic Church of the Resurrection. Mass will take place on Friday August 13th from the Catholic Church of the Resurrection at 3:00 pm with interment at Woodlawn to follow. Friends and family are invited to a tea following the...

Anne Callison, born December 15, 1921, in Velyki Hlibovychi, near Lviv, Ukraine (then part of Poland), passed away in her sleep, 99 years and 5 months later, on May 30, 2021, in Fort St. John, B.C. Anne had received exceptional care at the North Peace Villa, the extended care home where she lived with advancing dementia until her passing, after receiving the last rights of her Roman Catholic faith, which was central to her life and to that of her parents, Tom Grendys and Anastasia Grendys...

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Friend George March who passed away June 6, 2021 at 64 years of age. We will forever remember his courage and determination and the love that he shared for his family.  Celebration of life for George will be held Friday, August 6th at 2:00 pm at Hamre's Funeral Chapel with a BBQ to follow at the March Residence. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of George to the ALS Society of...

In Loving memory of Ron Davidson It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron Davidson on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He is gone You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, Or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Glenn Fox on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 92 years of age. Glenn was our beloved father, spouse, grandfather, and great grandfather, and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and close friends. A funeral service will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1:00pm, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Glenn to the Fort St. John...

Together we mourn the passing of our Husband, our Brother, our Friend and our Pastor, Arthur Voth, who passed away July 19, 2021 73 years of age. Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of life on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 2:00pm from the Evangelical Mission. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Art to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Donald Hagen of Baldonnel, BC who passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 78 years of age. A Celebration of Life for Don will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2:00pm from the Christian Life Center.       

❤️  Please join us in honour, in celebrating and in loving our beautiful girl… Katie June’s family and friends will be gathering together with memories shared and love so strong, this Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021 at the Rec Centre’s arena in Fort Nelson, BC at 1:00pm.  To respect the many desires of the so many wishing to attend and in respect of the pandemic, a larger venue has been chosen. Please enter the rink on the skaters side (at the...

Victor Chmelyk passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital on January 5, 2021 at the age of 85. Victor is lovingly remembered and honoured by his family: his children Rick (Bernice), Lori (Rick), Robert (Colleen), & Terrance (Sonya); grandchildren Robbie, Ryan, Alisa, Justine, Elizabeth, Cheree, Becca, Erick, & Jaydia; great-grandchildren Grace, Madison, Chase, Ryley, Karsten, Heidi, Victoria, Maren & Josephine; sisters Irene, Vicki, Betty; and...

Greg was born in Hodgeville, Saskatchewan to Anton (Tony) & Mary Mann, one of 15 children. Drawn to sports at an early age he excelled in baseball, hockey, and soccer. After graduating highschool, he started his career in banking but soon found the structure too rigid and the chance for advancement non-existent. While playing in a baseball tournament he met Joan Poturnak and the two were married in Wynyard Saskatchewan February 3, 1962.  Eldest son Kerry was born in Carrot...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, Jim Bell, who passed away July 9, 2021 at 84 years of age. Jim has touched many lives through music and his ability to connect with others and we will forever miss his smile. His melody will forever carry on through memories shared within his family and with those he loved.  Celebration of life for Jim will be held Saturday, August 21 at 2:00 pm from the Christian Life Church. As the...

Is is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lena Hanson of Fort St. John at 83 years of age. She was born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan on September 30, 1937 and passed away in Fort St. John on July 5, 2021.  A memorial service will be held from the Church of the Resurrection on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10:00. An internment will follow mass at the Hudson's Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Lena to the BC Cancer...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Erwin Hollingshead at the age 80. Erwin was born February 9, 1941 in Dawson Creek, BC and passed away May 29, 2021 at Peace Villa Residential Care Home in Fort St. John, BC. A memorial service will be held September 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm from the Doe River Hall. A graveside will take place prior to the service at 12:00 pm.   

Dolores Kearns Dolores Kearns passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 at the Peace Villa Care Home at the age of 80. Dolores was born in Pouce Coupe on November 15, 1940 to Wesley Thomas Paynter and Thelma Dorthea Gammon.   Dolores loved her job at the local farmers market where she would visit all of her many friends. Dolores was predeceased by her husband Rodney Erwin Kearns; three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by Shannon, Curtis (Tammie), Aaron, Lynda (Richard),...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lonnie Elias Gairdner at the age of 45 years old in Kamloops, BC.  A funeral service will be held at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Fort Nelson, BC on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Fort Nelson Cemetery. To watch the service via livestream  CLICK HERE      

On Sunday, June 27, 2021, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend Lucien “Luke” Letain of Charlie Lake, BC passed away suddenly at his home. Luke was 76.   Luke’s big personality and contagious laugh will be forever remembered by his wife of nearly 48 years, Lynn, Children Len (Donna), Mike (Tracy), Kari (James) and Jessie (Jeff).  Grandchildren Lara, Julien, Lexus, Katie and Jake, Brother Marcien (Jeanette), sister Jackie (Gord), Sisters-in-law...