All Obituaries

Ingvard Nelson 1919-2023 Ingvard Nelson passed away on May 28, 2023 in Fort St. John, BC at 104 years of age.  Service information will follow at a late date.        

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...

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 Friday, June 2...

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 a Memorial Tea held in memory of Irene on Friday, June 30 at 1:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome.              

SERVICE UPDATE The funeral service for William will be held on Friday May 19, 2023 at 2:00pm at Hamre's Funeral Chapel with an interment at Woodlawn Cemetery to follow.     With great sadness we announce the passing of William Joseph Copping.  William was born on June 2, 1968 in Calgary, AB. and passed away on April 8, 2023 in Fort St. John, BC.       In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in William's memory, to the North Peace...

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...

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria Bacso announces her passing on March 10, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 5 at 2:00 pm at the Church of the Resurrection with a tea to follow at Immaculata Hall in Fort St. John, BC. Expressions of sympathy donations can be made in memory of Maria to the FSJ Hospital Foundation - Click Here to donate.             

Timothy James Elias went home to be with our Lord and Saviour on April 30, 2023. Tim was born to Lou & Edith Elias on March 8, 1963 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and lived there until he was 6 years old.  He grew up mostly in Ottawa, Ontario, spent summers at their cottage in Vermont, and made many special friends and memories there.  The family eventually made their way to Fort St. John in 1996, joining the rest of their family that was already there. ...

Louise Rose Friesen August 1, 1923 ~ April 30, 2023   "I will die a rich person filled full of love From my God who carried me through the bad and the good. A father and mother who fed and clothed me. Family, friends, and children with a home filled with glee. God did not promise us sunshine without rain, Nor did He promise us joy without pain. He gave us His love when we stumble or fall. This His greatest gift of them all." Lou   A Celebration of Life will...

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Orcutt, wife, mom, granny, on April 24th, 2023 in Fort St. John. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at 2:00 pm at Hamre’s Funeral Chapel. She will be interred at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Betty was born on August 24th, 1942 in Lethbridge, Alberta to her parents George and Mary Oswald. Betty was the seventh of eight children. She spent her childhood in or near Warner in southern...

Eva Mary Rutz 1931-2023 Born April 14, 1931 in Turtleford, Saskatchewan. Passed away peacefully in the Fort St. John Hospital, surrounded by family on April 21, 2023. Eva was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 2005, son-in-law Henry Petrie and sister Joan Cunningham. Eva will be greatly missed by her 9 children and their families; Sandra Levac (Marcel), Shirley Petrie, Marlene Lacey (Rod), Hal Rutz, Barry Rutz, Karen Stanley (Blair), Dale Rutz (Niki), Cindy Rost, Kirk Rutz; her 19...

It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Earl on April 19, 2023 at 75 years of age.  A memorial service for Earl will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm from the North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church. There will be tea following the service. A private interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed through the following link - Click Here        

Casey Marshall of Fort St. John, passed away at the age of 56 on April 19, 2023. He will be sadly missed by his son Braydon Ouellette; parents Ralph and Eleanor Marshall; sister Terry Hackle (Victor); brother Dean Marshall (Tracey); and nieces and nephews. As per Casey's wishes, there will be no service.        

We are saddened to announce the passing of Violet June Braden (June) on Saturday 15, 2023 at the Stuart Nechako manor in Vanderhoof, BC at the age of 91 years. June resided at the manor since 2020.  Prior to that, she lived in Quesnel, BC for 47 years and Dawson Creek for 22 years. June was born at a Red Cross outpost in Grandhaven, BC (close to Fort St. John) on June 1, 1931 to Owen and Eva Chambers.  She was raised in Fort St. John and lived on the family farm in the Fish Creek...

Update:  Richard's family would like to invite all of Richard's friends to a memorial tea which will be held at Rose Marie's home on May 21, 2023 at 3:00pm following a private family gathering at which time Richards ashes will be scattered.   Rose Marie's address is: 11616 91st Street, Fort St John, V1J 6B4   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Fuerst, in his home on February 22, 2023.   Richard was born April...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robert Slater at 74 years of age. A memorial service will be held for Robert on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Fort St. John Alliance Church with a tea to follow. Donations can be made in honor of Robert to the Spinal Cord Injury BC organization - Click Here to donate.       

Dad was born November 5, 1929 to Alfred Jay and Florence Fleet in Olds, Alberta. When he was around 11 years old he came to the Peace River area in a covered wagon. His Mom and him cooked for the miners in Hudson Hope and then moved with his Dad into the basement of the Condill as it was being built in 1942. His Dad had him nailing trim on the stair treads to keep him out of trouble. He then went to work for his Uncle Bert Sheffield on the trapline up in the Tuchodi Lake area. At about 16 he...

In Loving Memory of Donald Sydney McCroome, 75 years, who passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on April 1, 2023 in Fort St. John, B.C. with his family at his side. Don was born in Sudbury, Ontario, the only child of the late Mary McCroome (nee Boyd) and the late Sydney McCroome, both of Coppercliff, Ontario. He was the husband of Marlene McCroome (nee Cameron), and the beloved father of Kristin (Rich) Newman, and Mark McCroome (predeceased 2009). He will be lovingly...

  It’s with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Audra McGregor on March 30, 2023 at age 55 years old in Fort Saint John  Audra Maureen McGregor was born on February 7th in Calgary Alberta to her father Pat and late mother Susan McGregor. She spent her childhood years in Lacombe, Alberta until 1989 when she moved to Fort Saint John, British Colombia. This is where she met the love of her life Danny Lepine and raised her four children, Taylor, Riley, Clayton and...

Daryl Wayne Mytron, born in Dawson Creek, B.C. on October 16, 1951 to Lloyd & Muriel Mytron. Sadly Daryl passed in Vancouver on March 27, 2023 at the age of 71. Daryl went directly off to University in Victoria after high school to obtain his teaching degree and later on obtained his Masters Degree. Daryl’s contributions to each school he worked at in the arts department was extensive as evidenced by the love of his students that extended well into retirement. After retiring...

John A Unruh was the sixth child born to Aron and Anna Unruh on July 27, 1931, near Hague, Saskatchewan. In the spring of 1940, when he was 9 years old, his parents took the family (along with a number of other families from the Saskatoon and Swift Current area) and made a big move out to Burns Lake, BC.  It was a hard struggle to get settled, especially when you only have a tent to live in with a family of 8 children!  For all the kids, it was an adventure and hard work, but they...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Denis Albert Rivard on March 22, 2023. Denis is loved and missed by his wife and family. He was a husband, dad, brother and grandpa who was also a passionate farmer. “Treasured thoughts of one so dear, often brings a silent tear. Thoughts of scenes long past. Years roll on but memories last. We miss you.”        

Mary Lundin (Ellis) was born in Duncan , British Columbia on January 2, 1960 to Margret and Don Ellis. She passed away in her sleep, in the morning hours of March 21, 2023 with her children and her son in law by her side.  Mary was raised in Rosedale and went to high school in Chilliwack, BC. She graduated in 1978 and moved to Fort St. John, where she lived until she moved to Edmonton ,AB in 2016. Mary was an avid sports enthusiast. She played baseball as a teenager and continued to...

With heavy hearts, the family of Janet Ferguson announce her passing in the Fort St. John hospital on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a long illness. Janet's family wish to thank Dr. Looms, and Dr. Boyer, as well as all of the nursing and care giving staff for their kindness and professionalism during her  last few days which were spent in the hospital. A Service for Janet will take place on Friday, March 24 at 2:00 pm in the Hamres Funeral Chapel with a tea to follow. In lieu of...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Patrick Capot-Blanc, our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Funeral services for Patrick will be held Saturday, April 1st at 1:00pm at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. A wake will be held Friday, March 31st at 5:00 pm at the Capot-Blanc homestead at 1221 Sikanni Rd, Fort Nelson First Nation, BC.    

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Douglas Dowd at 77 years of age.  Douglas was born August 8, 1944 in Beaverlodge, Alberta and passed away with family by his side on April 14, 2022 in the Fort St. John Hospital.   Everyone is invited to join Doug's family for a casual visit and snacks in his memory April 15, 2023, from 2:00pm - 6:00pm at 7903 92 Street, Fort St. John For questions please call Lance at 250-262-9176  Please, no flowers or...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Manfred Rauchfuss on March 13, 2023. Friends of Manfred plan to gather to celebrate his life this summer.                

Jason Christopher Hynes 1976 ~ 2023 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Jason Christopher Hynes of Fort St. John, British Columbia on March 11, 2023 at 46 years of age.  Jason was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and always considered that home. Loving husband, father, uncle and friend, Jason will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Darcy and two boys, Tristan and Kalen, his sister Tiffany and step-father, Thomas along with many aunts, uncles...

Janet Dawn Johnson (Stromsmoe) was born March 9, 1938, in Calgary, Alberta. She passed March 8, 2023, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. After graduation, Janet worked at a bank in Calgary. She married Gordon Johnson in 1960 and they started their life together in Calgary. They moved to Fort St. John in 1962. Janet and Gordon had three children, Darcy, Charlene and Leanne.  Janet lost Gordon in 1972 in an industrial accident. She looked after the apartment house they owned, and...

It is with deep sadness the family of Betty Aven announce her passing on March 7, 2023 in Fort St. John, BC, at the age of 85.    There will be a service at Hamre's Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 13, 2023  at 11:00 am Those who are unable to attend are welcome to join the livestream HERE