All Obituaries

Edda Michel-Mearow Born July 26, 1951 in Kantah, BC to her parents Anna Capot-Blanc (Kazonay) and Narcisse Capot-Blanc. Edda is predeceased by her Daughter: Tracy Mearow, Grandchildren: Katterina Nadine Michel & Kattalina Ann Michel, First husband: Joseph Michel, Siblings: Maggie Capot-Blanc & Lana Capot-Blanc and Parents Anna Capot-Blanc (Kazonay) and Narcisse Capot-Blanc and Grandpa & Grandma Kennay-Yah. Edda was raised on Fort Nelson First Nations with siblings Billy...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William Boresky at 92 years of age. William Eugene Boresky was born on January 27, 1930 in Vancouver, British Columbia and passed away on January 9, 2023 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. There will be a memorial service for William on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Hamres Funeral Chapel with a light tea to follow. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in honor of William to the Alzhiemers Society of BC...

Ellen Ruth Knight (Fox) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Knight (Fox) at 85 years of age. Ellen was born on June 2, 1937 in Salem, Oregon and passed away with family by her side on January 9, 2023 at the Fort St. John Hospital in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Ellen was a wonderful soul, who loved her family more than anything. She will be missed and forevermore loved, and never forgotten. A Celebration of Ellen's Life will be held at a later...

In loving memory of Cheryl Lou Wright     Cheryl passed away at her home January 7, 2023 in Fort St. John, British Columbia at the age of 64. She was born August 12, 1958 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.   Cheryl is survived by her husband Richard Stairs, her three children Marie (Jody) Hanson, John Wright (Ryan), Sarah (Dustin) Neil, her seven cherished grand children Abigail, Logan, Kimberlee, Taylor, Ava, Emily and Leanne, her brother Donald Love (Joan), her sister...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Israel Worton at 100 years of age.  Israel was born on August 23, 1922 in England and passed away on January 5, 2023 in Fort St. John, British Columbia.

      It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Whimp.  Patricia was born on May 16, 1950 in Abbotsford, British Columbia and passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023 in Fort St. John, British Columbia.       Patricia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and animal lover who will be dearly missed by family and the many friends she made along her life's journey.         A...

Frances Edwards (Burnard) August 8, 1930 - January 2, 2023   It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Frances Edwards of Fort St. John, BC on January 2, 2023at 92 years of age. Frances was born at home in Edam, Saskatchewan to parents Archibald and Nora Burnard. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Frances will be lovingly remembered by her Children, Janet Abbott (Jim), Karen Sutherland (Lorn), Gertrude Steiner (Rod), Gary Edwards...

GORDON FRANK MEEK Longtime Peace River Pioneer & Historian, Gordon Frank Meek passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 at the age of 91. Gordon is predeceased by his parents, Bert and Charlotte, brothers, Edwin, Buddy, Tommy and Gene; Sisters Verna (Clarke), Iris (Donis); son Shayne and wife Bonnie, grandson Dustin. He will be greatly missed by wife Faye; children Blane (Maryann), Randy (Kathy), Brenda Gagnon (Leonard), and Brandy Beebe (Kevin); grandchildren Colin (Leslee),...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Richter (Ollenberger) on December 28, 2022. Frances passed away peacefully at the Fort St John Hospital with family by her side.   Frances was born April 29, 1931 to parents Valentine and Katherina Ollenberger (Scheck) in Macklin, Saskatchewan. She attended the Ollenberger schoolhouse, so named after her family and many siblings who populated Macklin. Most Ollenbergers relocated to Dawson Creek, Goodlow and Baldonnel...

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Rusty Rawhide Oker Desjarlais at 26 years of age.  Rusty was born on January 15, 1996 in Fort St. John, British Columbia and went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2022 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. A wake will be held at the Doig River First Nations Gym on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be on Friday, January 6, 2023 in the Doig Gym at 11:00 am with an interment at Peterson...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Velda Freeman at 78 years of age.  Velda was born on July 7, 1944 in Eckville, Alberta and passed away at Peace Villa Care Home on December 27, 2022 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Veldas greatest joys were her grandchildren - Nathan and Laila. She will be missed by all those who lover her. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Velda to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation - Click Here to...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Gladue at 61 years of age. Elmer was born on July 19, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta and passed away on December 21, 2022 in Fort St. John, British Columbia at Peace Villa Residential Care Home. A wake for Elmer will be held at the Taylor Community Hall on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be at the Taylor Community Hall on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Woodlawn...

With very heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Micheala Morin.  She will be greatly missed by many. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Halfway River First Nations Hall.

Teena Mary Danshin May 24, 1976 – Dec 11, 2022   Teena passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and caring support of her many friends and family.   Teena's greatest  love was watching her daughter Olivia dance and spending time with her dogs Sarah and Mia.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the Northern Dance Theatre Society or the North Peace SPCA (Fort St. John branch)   Donate to the Northern Dance Theatre...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Large at 89 years of age.  Irene was born on January 11, 1933 in Fort St. John, BC and passed away on December 8, 2022 in Fort St. John, BC. There will be no services at this time.            

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of long time resident Lavern Sutherland at 65 years of age on December 6, 2022.  Vern was born on April 16, 1957 in Fort St. John, BC and passed away on December 6, 2022 at home in Fort St. John, BC.            

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert ‘Bob’ Hugh McPhee, of Innisfail, Alberta, on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He was a resident at Sunset Manor Assisted Living in Innisfail, Alberta. Bob was born March 30, 1935, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Ernest and Mary (nee Clouston) McPhee. He was raised on the family farm in Springside, Saskatchewan. Bob was an avid baseball player in his teens, it was said he had the fastest pitch in the...

Wesley Lawrence Snider was born May 12, 1947 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, lived the majority of his life in Fort St. John, BC, and passed away December 5, 2022 in Vernon, BC at the age of 75. Wes farmed in the Montney area for over 40 years until his retirement.  He moved to Armstrong, BC in 2020, where he continued with his passion of woodworking. Wes leaves behind his loving Partner Kathy Beattie; Children: Darcy Snider (Jodi), Darren Snider (Jenn), Renee Martin (Rob), Jennifer...

Wilma Mae Stewart passed away peacefully December 4th, at the age of 94. Wilma was born in Arcola, Saskatchewan to Ross and Ada Marsh on July 18th, 1928.  She was the youngest of three children and grew up on a farm just outside of town.  Mom always spoke fondly of her childhood years even though there were difficult times.  As a young woman she started training to become a pharmacist but then married and became devoted to her family. Wilma met Orville Stewart when she was...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mike Taylor, beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew & Friend. Celebration of life for Mike will be held Friday, December 9th at 3:00 pm at the Fort St. John Curling Club (Upstairs Lounge). In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Mike to Luke Keeley (e-Transfer's can be made to donate@coolhandluke.ca).  The service will be livestreamed.  To join, click HERE    

A Son, Brother, Father, and proud Grandfather. Alvin was a natural leader and teacher, whether it be catching fish or drilling a 7000 meter well.  As an avid reader, Alvin was always eager to expand his vast knowledge of the world and it’s layers. Alvin was born at the hospital in Fort St. John, BC.  He was the fifth child of eleven from Father Amos and Mother Alice.  “Mom” said Alvin was a curious and adventurous child growing up on the farm.  He...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fenna Ellouis "Elly" Wood.  Elly was born May 15, 1947 in Barrhead, Alberta and passed away November 9, 2022 in Fort St. John, British Columbia. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM Donations of Sympathy may be made in loving memory of Elly to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.          

Giovanna Mucci 1933 ~ 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Fort St. John resident, Giovanna Mucci at 89 years of age.  Giovanna was born on September 2, 1933 in Spiano, Italy and passed away on November 13, 2022 in Fort St. John, Canada. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, November 18, 2022 from the Church of the Resurrection at 1:00 pm with a graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery to follow. There will be a tea at Immaculata Hall following the...

With profound sorrow we announce the passing of (David) Lee Ford born in Vegreville, Alberta on March 5,1949 and passed away surrounded by family at the Fort St. John Hospital on November 13, 2022. Dad leaves to honor his legacy, his wife of 36 years June Ford, sons David (Nicole) Ford and Dan Ford, his daughter Nikki Ford, sisters Jen Jamieson (George), Karen Wright (Cliff), Lois Mckinney (Ken), and Margaret Clark (Don), Grandchildren Tyson, Liv Willson, and Henry Ford. He was a...

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Sonja-Ann Jarvis.  Visitation and services are listed under the services tab.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Currie Lundstrom.  Currie was born on March 7,1948 in Winnipeg Manitoba and passed away on November 7th, in the Grande Prairie Reginal Hospital.

Roxanne Jaschke 1964 ~ 2022 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Roxanne Jaschke, on Sunday November 6th, 2022.   She was surrounded by loved ones and her beloved cat, Hobbes. Roxanne is survived by her devoted husband and best friend, Duane; her loving son, The Boy-Jonathon (Kelsey); her brothers, Wayne Lyons & family, Donald Lyons & Family, her Aunt Cora & Uncle Ron Bodnar, along with many cousins and friends, who will all miss her...

Joseph (Bill) William Streeper was born on May 27th, 1952. Bill was predeceased by his parents Woods and Patricia, his sisters Mildred Cornish, Grace Bumstead, Elaine Streeper, Barbara Craig-Hansen, brothers Dick and Doug Streeper, and his son John Streeper Bill left behind his fiancé Chastity, children Elaine and Bernard, stepchildren Hadley, Chloe and Jewels, grandchildren Rheanne, Walker, Lindsay, Jordan, Kaydan, Sadie, Olivia, Margo And siblings George, Gloria,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Louise Mitchell wish to announce her passing on November 5, 2022, at the Fort St. John Hospital after a sudden illness.  A lifelong resident of the Peace Country, Mary was born on April 14, 1934, in Fort St. John BC to Robert and Veronique McLeod.  She married Walter Mitchell on November 25, 1951, and together they raised 8 children. Mary loved being outdoors in the summer months and the outdoors brought her much joy.  Many...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joemar Delos Santos.  Joemar was born May 21, 1985 in Cordona Rizal, Philippines, and passed away October 18, 2022 in Prince George, BC.   Joemar will be greatly missed by his family and friends.   There will be a viewing on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Hamres Funeral Chapel from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.   Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Catholic Church of the...