Beverly Anne Surerus was a Wife, Sister, Mother, and most importantly everyone’s “Nan”.  Her love of life is endless.  Bev passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 70 after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones that will continue to honor her legacy with the ongoing love she had for all.  Bev was born to David and Dorothy Peirce, in Fort St. John, BC.  They resided in Wonowon, BC where they owned the Esso Station and...

Millie (Melania) Miley  August 15, 1930 — January 11, 2022  Millie was born in Shandro, AB and  moved to Clayhurst with her parents, Sidor and Anna Cembrowsky  in 1931  to the families  homestead.  Millie was the oldest of 5 children attending school in Clayhurst. Ukrainian was  her first language and at school she learned English which she then came home  and taught her parents. Her 'school bus' was a...

Janine St. Pierre went home on January 10, 2022 at 38 years of age. A wake will be held at Prophet River First Nations Gymnasium on Friday, January 21 at 5:00 pm. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22 at 11:00 am from the Prophet River First Nations Gymnasium with burial to follow the service at the Prophet River First Nations Cemetery.          

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alisha Jackson, our beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin and Friend. Alisha passed away January 9, 2022 at 33 years of age.  Alisha is pre-deceased by her Grandparents Paul Notesta, Sally St. Pierre, Billy & Lousie Jackson, Great Grandparents Sam & Jean St. Pierre, John & Julie Notesta, Antonne & Sebina Hunter, Uncles Harvey St. Pierre, Herbie St. Pierre., Aunts Katie Metecheah, (Rene), Great Aunts...

Connie Lorraine Carlson 1943 ~ 2022 It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Connie passed away at the Fort St. John Hospital with family by her side on January 9, 2022. Mom was born on the homestead in Rose Prairie to Hokan and Millie Anderson. She was delivered into the world by Mrs. Young.  She grew up on the farm with 4 siblings — Larry, Shirley, Sharon, and...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bud (Arthur) Vennes, our beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend. Bud was born November 9, 1936 in Bergland, Ontario to parents Arthur and Ethel Vennes and passed away January 9, 2022 at 85 years of age. Due to COVID regulations, family will be having a private celebration of life, but invite you to look back to view Bud's photo tribute (this will be uploaded to the website on Monday Jan 17). Those wishing to make donations in Bud's...

Kenneth James Knipe May 25, 1949 - December 23, 2021   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Knipe at 72 years of age. A service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. For those wishing to view the service, they can do so through the following link - Click Here There will not be an interment at this time.          

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of both of our parents, Don and Jean Wollen. Donald Gordon Wollen, born July 28, 1933 in Trochu, Alberta, passed away December 27, 2021.  Don was predeceased by his parents, Victor Linton Wollen and Esther Regina (Sanderman) Wollen; four brothers, Louis Wollen (Georgina), Herman Wollen (Wynne), Vernor Wollen (Olwyn), and Mert Wollen (Betty); and three sisters, Lena Thompson (Harold), Elizabeth Phillips (Gordon), and Elsie...

Susan Unruh Sept. 16, 1937 – Dec. 21, 2021 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Susan was born Sept. 16, 1937, in Swift Currant Sask. She grew up in the Takysie Lake BC area, where she eventually met and married the love of her life John Unruh. They married in Takysie Lake on her birthday in 1956. As a young lady, Susan enjoyed working in her grandparent’s store at Takysie Lake. Susan came to know the Lord in...

Robert Stephen Rock Kerpan December 14, 1940 – December 21, 2021 It is with great sadness that family of Robert “Bob” Kerpan announces his passing December 21, 2021 at Peace Villa Fort St John, BC. Robert Stephen Kerpan was born December 14, 1940 on the family farm in Kenaston, Saskatchewan to Peter and Mary Kerpan. In 1949, Peter and Mary moved their four children to the farming community of Daphne near Watson Saskatchewan. Robert attended the Rosebush School and helped...

  Michael Charles Butler Michael Butler of Rose Prairie, BC passed away on December 20, 2021 surrounded by his wife and four children at the Fort St. John Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer. As the youngest of four children from Adrian and Mary Butler, Mike grew up on an acreage in Saanich, near Victoria, BC. He loved working at his sister Joan and her husband Jim’s business “Gilbert’s Boat House”, through high school. Later he became an apprentice...

    Dave Aylward was born in Sussex, New Brunswick on February 21st, 1951. He was the 10th of 17 children had by Louis and Marguerite. He was also the last one born in Sussex before the family moved to Prince Edward Island where the remaining 7 siblings were born. He spent the first eight or so years there on Covehead Road, before the family decided to move to Montreal. There he spent many years, grew up, got married and had kids of his own.   Throughout his years in...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend, Naomi Gardner, who passed away December 12, 2021 at 93 years of age. A celebration of life for Naomi will be held in the summer of 2022. Those wishing to make donations in Naomi’s memory can do so to the BC Highschool Rodeo Association (Northern Region) or the 4 H Silver Willow club. 

Linda Gobert November 26, 1948  ~  December 10, 2021 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of my dear wife, Linda Gobert.   Linda was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on November 26, 1948. She passed peacefully at the age of 73 on December 10, 2021 from a serious and aggressive form of cancer. Linda is survived by her loving husband Harry Dahl and stepson Scott Dahl. She will also be missed by her brothers, Robert (Marie...

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Todd Howkins at 58 years of age, loved husband of Kathleen Howkins. Todd was born in Vernon BC on September 22, 1963 and passed away on December 10, 2021 in Fort St. John.  At this time there will not be a service as a service is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Todd to the Heart and Stroke Foundation - Click Here to donate.          

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Rosalynn Baron at 71 years of age. Rosalynn was born on September 29, 1950 in Fort St. John and passed away on December 9, 2021 in Fort St. John. Rosalynn was born on September 29, 1950, the second daughter of Rollie and Rose DeTonnancourt. She attended school at Immaculata, Bert Bowes and North Peace Secondary graduating in 1969. Rosalynn married Ray Baron on February 27, 1970 and together they had three children, daughter...

  Lenore Marilyn Florence Harwood, (nee Stanley), born August 25, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario, passed away December 9, 2021 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. A long-time resident of Hudson’s Hope, Lenore served on the Municipal Council for over 20 years, including 15 years as Mayor. Lenore was predeceased by her parents, Ronald and Mabel Stanley and her brothers, Allan Stanley and Bruce Lumley. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Edmund Walter Harwood; her three...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Copeland on November 23, 2021 at the age of 95. Jeanetta Vern Marshall was born in Landis Saskatchewan on January 4, 1926, to Mike and Janet Marshall. She came to the Peace region at two years of age by covered wagon alongside her parents, grandparents, and siblings and settled into what was known at the time as Whiskey Creek. The name was later changed by her mother Janet to what we know now as Rose Prairie. At 18 Jean started a...

William (Bill) Murray Rowe – December 29, 1957 – November 21, 2021 Bill was born the 15th child of 17 to Joseph and Barbara (Janet) Rowe in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia.  He left the East for the prairies as a young man and met Sharon Hildebrandt on April 26th, 1977, in Saskatoon, Sask. They started dating shortly after, were engaged June 12, 1977, and married on September 3, 1977. Bill’s greatest loves were his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and his wife, children, and...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend, Sandra Zoerb, who passed away November 21, 2021 in Fort St. John, BC. Sandra was born April 14, 1975 in Fort St. John, BC to parents Bernard and Shirley Chmelyk. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Sandra can do so to the Fort St. John Palliative Care Society. Services will be held at a later date.

Ronald G. Mawhinney      November  11, 1938   — November   20, 2021  Ron   was born in Toronto, Ontario on November 11, 1938. As a teen he grew up in Vancouver, B.C. At age 18 he accepted the Lord Jesus as his saviour and never strayed from his increasing faith in God. He served as a Lieutenant in the Salvation Army  in Ontario for a while and then joined the Pentecostal movement. He was the...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Forrest on November 18th surrounded by family. Ron was born on Sept 14, 1944 in Morden, Manitoba to parents Charles and Ethal Forrest. In 1969, he moved to Fort St. John where he met Linda Cowan.  They were married and went on to raise 3 children in Fort St. John. Ron is survived by his wife Linda, his children: Trevor (Andrea), Robin (Brent), Ryan (Lynette), his grandchildren: Daniel, Ethan, Jaidyn, Ashlyn,...

Ellen Emma Maria Schuett   July 02 1931 - November 17 2021   Ellen will be missed by her husband Horst of 62 years, son; Hartwig (Uta) along with granddaughters; Meret and Mailin, son Carsten (Andrea) along with grandsons; Timothy and Ronnie (Camilla), granddaughter Jennifer, and great granddaughters; Olivia, Ariel and Scarlett. Ellen was predeceased by her parents Julius and Maria Osterhoff, and her brothers Werner and Uwe. Ellen was born in...

It is with a heavy heart as we put ink to paper and share that Patrick Samuel McCartney left us November 15, 2021 after a short battle with aspirated pneumonia. Pat was born the fourth son of Lawrence and Violet McCartney, on May 12,1964.                                                                   ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Rose Jacob at 70 years of age on November 12, 2021. A service will be held on Friday, November 26 at 3:00 pm from Hamres Funeral Chapel. For those wishing, a viewing will be at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm from Hamres Funeral Chapel. Covid regulations are in place and will be followed. For those unable to attend, the service will be available to be viewed through the following link - Click Here.  

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby (Two Feathers) McPhee.  Bobby was born in Telegraph Cree, British Columbia on November 4, 1945, and passed away in Fort St. John, British Columbia on November 11, 2021.     A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 18 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Hamre's Funeral Chapel. A memorial service for Bobby will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Hamre's Funeral Chapel. Please note...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jimmy Kobar, who passed away on November 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents Jack and Charity Rose Kobar (The Pas, MB), brother David (Helen) Kobar, sister Patsy (Ray) Fortin and brother-in-law John Bacso (Fort St. John, BC). He is survived by his loving wife Lisa and sisters May Glover (Calgary), Jackie (Hank) Dromberg (Prince Albert, SK), Mary (John) Gibson (Prince Albert, SK), along with...

Raymond Howard Gordon May 24, 1931- October 10, 2021 (age 90) It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear Dad, Raymond Howard Gordon, at Peace Villa in Fort St. John, BC on Sunday October 10, 2021, with family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort St. John later in the Spring of 2022. One of seven children, Ray was born May 24,1931 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan on the farm of Howard and Mary (Muzylouski) Gordon. He is...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, John Eber Powers (aka Johnny), who passed away November 8, 2021 at the Fort St. John Hospital at 74 years of age. Johnny was born February 1, 1947 in Calgary, Alberta to Melvin and Shirley Powers.  As per Johnny’s wishes he was cremated and there was no service or burial. Those wishing to make donations in his memory can do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC One of...

Wanda Gay Loewen 1956 - 2021 Wanda Loewen passed away after a battle with cancer, on November 8, 2021 in Fort St. John Hospital at the age of 65, long time resident of Rose Prairie, BC. She was born in Fort St. John, BC on October 17, 1956 to Vernor (Booey) Wollen and Olwyn (Scotty) Wollen. She was the fourth child of four. Wanda lived in and around Fort St. John, then moved to Buick (The Farm) in 1964. She married Gary Loewen in 1974 and together they lived in Peejay until 1976. It was...