It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Aileene Snider of Fort St. John at the age of 91. Aileene was born on March 6, 1928 in Saskatchewan and passed away on February 14th, 2020 in Fort St. John.  A Viewing will be held on Friday, February 21st, 2020 at 10:00 am at Hamres Funeral Chapel.  A Memorial Service for Aileene will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, February 21, 2020 from the Hamres Funeral Chapel with an interment to follow the service at Woodlawn...

On Sunday, February 2, 2020, our free-spirited and irreplaceable Mark set out on a journey he had made many times before.  It was one of his favorite things to do with his ‘Braaap’ buddies and their sleds.  They looked forward to a day of chasing that feeling of being ‘alive and free’ as they carved their way through the powder enjoying the beauty of the mountains, the fresh air and the camaraderie of friends.  That was their plan, the mountain had...

Nick Ostashek passed peacefully with his 3 sons Terry, Wesley, and Kevin as well as his grandson, Shaun by his side. Nick was happy to join the love of his life, Lydia, whom he missed so much.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Nick to the Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ or the BC Cancer Foundation https://bccancerfoundation.com/  A service for Nick is planned for the Spring, details to follow.  

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Brother and Friend, Jerry Haagsman. Graveside service will be held Thursday, February 20th at 2:00 pm from the Hudson's Hope Cemetery with a tea to follow at the Hudson's Hope Community Hall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Jerry to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund. 

It is with the greatest sadness we announce the passing of Bert Gammage on Feb 2, 2020 at the age of 90.   Bert was born in East Dereham,  England on Dec 10, 1929. He joined the Royal Airforce as a young man and fell in love with Canada after a tour of training with NATO in Winnipeg. Bert and Jean emigrated to Canada in 1960.  He started working for the Hudson’s Bay company which took them to Kamloops and Kimberly where his first daughter, Paula, was...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Georgina Hunter on January 28th, 2020 at the age of 50. A wake will be held Friday, January 31st at 5:30 pm at the Halfway River Community Centre with a service to follow Saturday, February 1st at 11:00 am. 

It is with extreme sadness and with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, Jennifer Nelson who passed quietly and peacefully on January 25, 2020.  Jennifer touched many hearts during her short time with us and we will always cherish our memories of her in our lives. Jennifer leaves behind to mourn her mom and dad Kyle and Lynda (Mallette) Nelson, grandparents Paul Mallette as well as Lise Champagne and Germain Therieault, her step grandfather. ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Penny Cameron. Penny was born November 3, 1949 in Arcola, Saskatchewan and passed away on January 12, 2020 in Fort St. John, British Columbia at the age of 70. A Memorial Tea to celebrate Penny's life, a life that has touched so many other's, will be held Saturday, January 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Callahan Room located in the Fort St. John Hospital. Expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Penny to the Spinal...

With heart felt sadness we announce the passing of an area pioneer, Dorothy Callison.  The family will be having a private family gathering at a latter date.  If so desired in memory of Dorothy expressions of sympathy may be made to the Fort St John S.P.C.A.  T-9311 - 81 Ave. Fort St John, BC V1J 6P6

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend, Grace Kursteiner, who passed away January 5, 2020 at 83 years of age. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Grace to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Peace Villa Fund.  

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Greg Field, of Fort St, John, who passed January 3, 2020 at 54 years of age. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Greg to assist the family with funeral expenses, please contact the office at 250-785-6273.

Dustin Bernard Courtoreille passed away suddenly on January 2nd.  Service information as well as the wake can be found under the services tab.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend, Sheila Gwen Hettrick who passed away on Dec 31, 2019 at 67 years of age. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in Sheila's memory to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.

It is with sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Carol Lynne MacLachlan on December 30th  2019. Carol was married to William Glen MacLachlan Oct 21, 1961 and shared a loving and dedicated 58 years of marriage. Carol is survived by her loving husband Glen, children Debbie Pinkerton  (Allan) Nadine Kam (Brent) and Andy MacLachlan (Lori), her brother Kevin McManus and sister Karen Hiebert (Glen) as well as her grandchildren Amber,...

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of James (Jim) Bruce Hotchkiss.  Jim was born on November 17, 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta and he passed away in the Fort St. John Hospital on December 27th, 2019. Jim is survived by his loving wife Ellen Hotchkiss,  his children Shawn Hotchkiss and Tricia Hotchkiss, his grandchildren Tammi-Ann Fehr and Brittany Hotchkiss, great granddaughter Addie Cragg, and 3 sisters and 2 brothers.   Celebration of life will be held at...

Elaine Marie Clare (Clara) Piché was born on September 26, 1937, in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan and passed away in Fort St, John Hospital, December 22, 2019. Elaine was predeceased by her Husband Réné (2005) and Son Denis (2017).  Elaine is survived by her Children; Joanne Rebagliati, Robert Piché, Suzanne (Ken) Andres, and Richard Piché, six Grandchildren, eleven Great-Grandchildren, and Sisters; Alice Arthur and Laurette (Rick)...

On December 20th 2019 Lila Emelia Belt (nee Schulz) went to be with her Heavenly Father and join her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister, as well as a grand daughter (Natalie Rae) who pre-deceased her. Lila was blessed to have a second chance at love and was pre-deceased by her husband John Belt in 1989.  She is loved beyond measure by her children Bill Ffitch (Debbey), Roberta Scarrow (Dean), Ron Ffitch (Alison Windecker) and George Ffitch.  Grand daughters Nolan Helander (Eric)...

The families invite you to join them for refreshments and a time of sharing. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Loyed to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation - Peace Villa Fund.  

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Katie Metecheah. Katie was born February 16, 1960 and passed away on December 15, 2019.  There will be a wake Monday, December 23, 2019 at Halfway Community Hall with a service Tuesday at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at the Halfway River Cemetery.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving Daughter, Sister and Friend, Maria Stamatelakis, who passed away December 13th at 39 years of age. Celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the Lido Theater. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Maria to the Fort St. John Association for Community Living or Special Olympics Fort St. John.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend, Les Ross, who passed away December 12th at 94 years of age. Celebration of life for Les will be held a later date. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Les to the Fort St. John SPCA. 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father and friend, Vern Lace, of Fort St. John, who passed away Sunday December 8th at 68 years of age. A viewing will be held Friday, December 20 at 10:00 am from Hamre’s Funeral Chapel. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made in memory Vern to the BC Children’s Hospital. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long-time Fort St. John resident, Ruth Carlson. Ruth passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 101.  A memorial service for Ruth will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Christian Life Centre. There will be an interment following the service at Woodlawn Cemetery with a tea at the Christian Life Centre following with interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Ruth to the FSJ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Bruce Chwyl, who passed away Friday, November 29th at 63 years of age. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Bruce to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund. 

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend, Betty (Elisabeth) Niemi, who passed away on November 27th at 88 years of age. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Betty to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund. 

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Margaret Thompson at the age of 82. Marg was born in Salmon Arm on December 13, 1936 and passed away in Prince George on November 26, 2019. A Memorial Service for Marg will be held on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at 2:00 pm in Evangel Chapel with a tea to follow.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Marg to the Kidney Foundation...

Denis Vandal passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Fort St. John at the age of 79. He was born June 11, 1940 in Legal, Alberta to Aurora and Albert Vandal. Denis married his wife, Debra, on August 31, 1974. He worked as a loader operator for 50 years. Denis was dedicated to his family and enjoyed spending time with them, listening to stories and having a good laugh. He had a remarkable work ethic with a strong sense of responsibility and social etiquette. Denis hated being the centre...

Liz (Elizabeth) Lewis Billings passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Friday November 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her husband Brant, children Corisa, Chelsey (Anthony) and Tyson (Kayla); siblings Andrew (Eileen), Simon (Dianna) and Tim (Connie); step-mother, Sue; numerous nieces and nephews, and countless others who were graced by her unconditional love. A celebration of her Life will be held November 30, 2019 at Evangel Chapel at 2:00 PM. In...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Daughter, Sister, Niece and Friend Morgan Carruthers. Morgan passed suddenly on October 31, 2019 in Fort St. John at 20 years of age. Together we will celebrate Morgan's life on Wednesday, November 20th at 2:00 pm from the FSJ Alliance Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made towards funeral expenses, please contact Kaylie at 250-785-6273

Freda Florence Murphy (nee Hill) born April 14, 1930 passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on November 14, 2019 at Peace Villa.  We are celebrating a life well-lived at 2:00 pm on November 30th at Taylor Community Hall.  She was a valued member of the community who contributed in many ways and won numerous awards in the arts, sports, and community service.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a local charity of your choice.