Claude David Larson (Dad)                 It is with heavy hearts and immense sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of a long time resident of Fort St. John, Claude David Larson. Dad went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 7,2021.                 Claude David Larson was born in Irma, Alberta on November 28, 1932. He was raised on a...

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. Updates will be released on the gathering as we get closer to the date. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Della Wolfe at the age of 46. She passed away in Fort St. John on Sunday June 6, 2021.  A service will be held at Doig River First Nations on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 11:00 am following Covid restrictions. Those who may wish to join family and friends may do so through the following link available after the service - Click Here to View.  A private interment will be held at a later date at the Woodlawn...

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Dolores at the age of 88. Dolores will be sadly missed by her children Pat, Derek ( Karlene ), Michelle, Michael ( Kim ), Louise ( Greg ), Sharon ( Doug ), and daughter in law/ beloved friend Moira, many grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as her brothers, sisters and their families. Dolores was predeceased by her husband Ivan.   Feel no guilt in laughter, she'd know how much you care. Feel no sorrow in a smile...

Gladys Ethel Shank passed away at the age of 92 on June 5, 2021.  Gladys is survived by her three daughters, Connie Grassick, Jeri Adams, and Donna Alexander; her son-in-law, Rob Alexander; her grandchildren, Tracey (Jay) Arnold, Trina (Craig) Warren, Heath (Tracy) MacDonald, Michelle (Dino) Soucy, Paula (DJ) McLandress, Darren (Jono) Grassick, David (Roni) Alexander, Bobbie-Jo (Rob Larson) Alexander; her great grandchildren, Madison and Tyler Arnold, Zachary Warren, Megan and Colby...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful Dani McPhee who passed away June 2, 2021 at 32 years of age. A private, graveside service for Dani will be held Friday, June 11 at 10:30 am at Woodlawn Cemetery.   The service can be viewed through the following link - Click Here.

Brandon Mitchell Williams was born in St. Anthony, Newfoundland on April 24, 1992. Brandon and his mom moved to Fort St. John, BC when he was 6 years old. Brandon graduated from North Peace Secondary School in June 2011. In his time in Fort St. John he accumulated some great friendships. .After graduation Brandon went on to work in the oil and gas industry in the area and created an even bigger friend circle with his charismatic, outgoing, friendly personality. Always the life of any social...

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...

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 service will be held at a later date.  

Alma Gonzales Medina    The meaning of the name Alma means "to lift the spirit", kind and nourishing.  Alma definitely lived up to that.   Alma was born April 7, 1966 to Ricardo Medina Sr and Albina Gonzales Medina in Mexico, Pampanga, Philippines.  She was the fifth child in a sibling line up of eight.  Her oldest sister Lita, followed by brothers - Ricardo, Mario, Asuncion, then Alma, and then three more brothers, Albert, Rodel, and...

Kathy Stamatelakis was born on December 23, 1943 in Kroustas, Crete, Greece and passed away on May 20, 2021 at home surrounded by her family after a brave battle with Cancer. In 1970, she married Tim and their adventures together brought them to Canada. She was a brave person to give up life as she knew it in the beautiful, sunny country of Greece to move to the freezing, snowy landscape of Inuvik, NWT.  Tim and Kathy had been married for 50 years and are an example of a truly loving...

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Eric (Bob) Kjos announce that he reached the end of the trail on May 18, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home. Bob was born December 5, 1935 in Olds, AB and was pre-deceased by parents Eric and Vera. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Maxine, son Marty (Miriam) and daughter Jackie. The light of his life were his grandchildren Bobbi-Lee (Brian), Delano (Megan) and Saige and great grandchildren Abi, Weston and Roland. He is also...

August 11, 1934 - May 15, 2021 Age 86 With saddened hearts and loving remembrance, the family of Mr. Lyle Edwards of Fort St. John, formerly of Clearview, British Columbia announces his passing on May 15, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Lyle Edwards was born on August 11, 1934 to his parents Robert & Gertrude Edwards in Carmen, Manitoba. He was the eldest of 9 children. Lyle is survived by his wife, Frances; children Janet (Jim) Abbott, Karen (Lorn) Sutherland, Gertrude (Rodney)...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Father and Friend, Leonard Eklund, who passed away May 12, 2021 at the Fort St. John Hospital at 84 years of age. As per the families wishes there will be no services at this time.  

  It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful Wife, Mother, Sister and Friend, Ursula Vansickle. Ursula passed away May 12, 2021 at the age of 52 years. Together with her family in Switzerland we celebrate Ursula's life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Those wishing to join the family can do so through the following live stream links - Click Here (Zoom) or Click Here (uTube) . Those wishing to make a donation in Ursula's memory...

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 will be held at a later date.

Hannah (May) Quigley was born on February 15, 1938 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, and passed away on May 9, 2021 in Fort St. John General Hospital at the age of 83 years after a courageous battle with COPD. May will be lovingly remembered by her children: daughter Debbie (Everett) Backus of Mara, B.C., grandson: Tyler (Erin) Backus, great-grandsons: Decker and Jett; grandson: Trent (Crystal) Backus, great-grandson: Gage; son Rick (Lisa) Quigley of Charlie Lake, B.C., grandchildren:...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we share the passing of Albert at the age of 78, a much-loved father, grandfather great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. We will forever miss his kind heart, laughter, and sharing his love of music with him. Albert will be sadly missed by his daughters, Mary (Trevor), Michele (Gordon), grandchildren, Amanda Mae, Christien, and great grandson Cadence. Lovely remembered by his sisters Yvette and Lea, brothers Rene and...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, Justina Braun, who passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 86 years of age. Funeral services for Justina will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Fort St. John Evangelical Mission.  Justina will be lovingly remembered by her husband John, her children Mary (John)Giesbrecht, John (Marlene) Braun, Corney (Barb) Braun, Annie (Harold) Driedger, 15 grandchildren and 28 great...

Ruby Gay (Poitras) Olson (Nee) Minion Aka - The Avon Lady  January 21, 1935 to May 6th, 2021 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mother Ruby on May 6th, 2021 at her beloved home in Charlie Lake, BC.  She passed away with her children at her bedside.  Ruby was predeceased by her husband Elmer Olson (1986), and all seven of her siblings.  She is survived by her loving children Alan, Shelley (Kevin),  Audrey (Earl) and Darryl, as well as...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kari Tallman.  Kari was born in Salmon Arm, British Columbia on February 23, 1975 and passed away on May 3, 2021 in Charlie Lake, British Columbia.  She will be greatly missed.  

In Loving Memory of Donald Arthur Harsch Nov 13, 1940 - May 2, 2021 (80 years)   Don was born in Drumheller, AB on November 13, 1940. He was raised in Craigmyle, AB and lived life on the farm, until the family decided to move to Port Alberni, BC in 1956.   At the age of 16, Don got hired on at the Plywood's and continued working there 38 years, until his retirement in 1994.   Don met Sharon in 1960 and they decided to marry in the Summer of 1962. Shortly after...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Nikkita Apsassin at 30 years of age.  A private graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm. The service will be livestreamed and available through the following link - CLICK HERE  

A private service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 2:30 pm. For those not able to attend, they may Click Here to watch the service.   Gottlieb Lehmann was born on August 3, 1933 to his parents Hedy (Reber) and Fritz Lehmann, in Linden, Kanton Bern in Switzerland. He was the eldest of six children. Dad loved the valley where he was born, the surrounding Mountains of Everlasting Snow as they called them, the Alps which showed up on a clear day. It was a beautiful...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Artchie Gairdner at the age of 70.  Artchie was born on September 15, 1950 in Fort Nelson, BC and passed away on April 24, 2021 in Fort Nelson, BC.   A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  

Myrna Van Damme October 7, 1956–April 24, 2021   With sadness the family of Myrna Van Damme announces her death at the age of 64. She died on April 24, 2021 in Fort St. John, after a short battle with cancer.   Growing up, Myrna was an honours student and a talented artist. After graduation, she married Roy, and had a child, Kelly. They moved from Manitoba to Fort St. John in the early ‘80s. Myrna worked as a hairstylist at Aristo-Cut for 13 years, with many loyal...

Margaret Fenton / Olemaun Pokiak left us in her sleep on 21 April 2021. She was best known internationally as the indomitable subject of four award-winning children’s books about her time at residential school in the 1940s, and locally she was famous for her beadwork, embroidery, bannock, and wonderful conversation every Saturday at the Farmers’ Market. Margaret-Olemaun was born on Baillie Island in the Arctic Ocean on 7 June 1936, en route with her nomadic family to their...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alexis Ty James Yahey.  Alexis was born in Fort St. John, British Columbia on January 5, 1995 and passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 19, 2021.  A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 pm at the Halfway River First Nation Community Hall.  

  George (Buddy) Middleton was born in Regina, SK on October 29, 1940 to parents George and Allie Middleton.  He grew up surrounded by love and rowdiness with five brothers and one sister.  There was never a shortage of work to be done on the farm and Buddy learned many different skills at a young age.  As a young boy, he would run over a mile to school each morning to light the fire before the teachers and other students arrived.  When he had enough of school,...

Carol Laberge October 17, 1942 - April 12, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Mom passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 in fort St. John with her children by her side. Mom was 78 years young. She was born in Saskatchewan and resided in Montney and Fort St. John until her passing. She was predeceased by her parents and her loving husband, Allen. Mom was loved and liked by so many. She will be greatly missed...