It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lyall Edwards at 86 years of age. He was born in Carmen, Manitoba on August 11, 1934 and passed away in Fort St. John on May 15, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Lyall to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation - Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Fund.

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 live stream link (which will be posted closer to service time). Those wishing to make a donation in Ursula's memory can do so to the BC Heart and...

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.  Funeral Service Memorial Photo Tribute  Justina will be lovingly remembered by her husband John, her children Mary (John)Giesbrecht, John (Marlene) Braun, Corney (Barb) Braun, Annie...

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,...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ian Strachan who passed away at the age of 74. Ian was born in Scotland on November 28, 1946 and passed away on April 9, 2021 in Fort St. John, BC. Expressions of Sympathy can be made in memory of Ian to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or to Mary's Meals.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Please CLICK HERE to view the service for Lou Santucci.   It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lou Santucci on April 2, 2021 in Fort St. John at the age of 68. She was born October 31, 1952 in Gaspé, Quebec. She is dearly loved and missed by her loving husband, Anthony, and her 5 children, Sally (Rob), Sherry (Don), Tony, Jason (Erika), and Lisa (Jordy). She will also be missed by her treasured grandchildren Austin, Mackenzie, Huxley and Shawn, as...

Click here to watch the Video Tribute On March 22nd, 2021 Hattie passed away at Peace Villa Fort St. John, at the age of 91. Hattie (Herta) Close was born April 2 1929 at Brokenhead, Manitoba to parents William and Emilie Dreger.  She was the second of nine children. Hattie’s family moved to Woking, AB when she was very small in the 1930's She attended school at the Saddle Mountain School where  one of her teachers called her Hattie and it stuck. They worked...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Pastor, Son and Friend, Clinton Dale Martin, who passed away March 15, 2021 at 70 years of age.  Clint is predeceased by his father Darrell Martin. Clint leaves to mourn his wife Nina Martin; mother Iris Martin; sister Debra Anderson; children Paulette, Tammy (Ross), Lavonne (Espen), Shane (Danae), Danielle (Randy); grandchildren Lane, Makaylee, and Tessa Ballantyne, Max, Sarah, Kate,...

Daughter of Cecil Lake, Pat Fortems passed away March 11 after a short and brave battle with cancer.  Dorothea Patricia Smith was born on Dec. 6, 1940, in Gough Memorial outpost hospital in Cecil Lake.  The outpost hospital was located beside today’s St. Mattias Anglican Church and the farm of her parents, Pete and Dorothea.  Pat moved from Fort. St. John after Nov. 18, 1961, when she married RCMP Const. Vern Fortems but her heart never left Peace River, Cecil Lake,...

We are shocked and saddened to announce the passing of Jordan Peters, son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend to absolutely everyone that he met.  Jordan was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 15, 1980, and passed away here in Fort St. John, B.C. on March 5, 2021, at the age of 40. He was the second son and middle child of Dennis Peters and Shirley (now Lewis). Jordan will be missed by his Mom Shirley and Step Dad Ivan, his brother Matthew, (Melanie Plowright), and his...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Klawon at the age of 91.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in memory of Ann to Cancer Research  or the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.  A private interment will be held at  Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort St. John, BC. Ann and Rudy were married for over 50 years before his passing in 2006. They are now forever re-united. 

Bill Chatwin Edwards July 9, 1930 (Carlea, Saskatchewan) – February 26, 2021 (Fort St. John, BC).   The second son of Saskatchewan farmers George and Amelia Edwards, Bill was born in the family’s Carlea home on July 9, 1930. He fondly grew up with his two brothers and four sisters, working on the farm, riding horseback to school, swimming in the river, camping, and fishing. He always loved to smile, so much so that at school he once continued to smile when the teacher...

Clifford Edward Folk December 28, 1945-January 28, 2021 As Cliff himself said as he was picking out songs, slideshow pictures and thinking of what to have said in his eulogy and obituary, “It’s hard to cram 75 years of good living into a few pictures and paragraphs.” Especially seeing that because of the covid-19 pandemic, only 8 members of his large family could even attend his funeral, he wanted the longer version of everything so his family could have proper...

A service will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1:30 pm. Friends and family are invited to view the service through the following link - CLICK HERE On February 17, 1948, Andrew Martin King (Andy) joined his older sisters, Barbara and June, in Big Beaver, Saskatchewan to provide much excitement in their lives.  He did not have to wait long to meet his life-long sidekick, his little brother, Ezra.  Throughout their time on a farm near the Big Muddy Badlands of Saskatchewan, the...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Harry Danshin at the age of 72, a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Harry will be sadly missed by his loving wife Elsie, his children Tammy, Tim (Rebecca), Teena and granddaughter Olivia. Lovingly remembered by his sister Grace Hansen, and brother Tom (Kim) Danshin. Harry was predeceased by his parents Paul and Mary, and his older brother Paul. A service will take place on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:30 pm...

Susan Elizabeth Goodman  Dec 19,1946 - Feb. 12, 2021       Susan was born in Toronto on December 19, 1946 to Grant and Florence Stinson and passed away February 12, 2021 in Fort St. John after a brave 10 year battle with cancer.   In her first 16 years, the family lived in Chatham, Wallaceburg, and on a farm near Dresden Ontario.  In 1962 the family moved to Bowden Alberta where Susan graduated from high school. In 1968 Susan married Gary...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of long time resident and pioneer, Garry Callison, who passed away February 12, 2021 at 83 years of age. We will forever miss his guidance, kind heart and wisdom. Those wishing to make donations in Garry's memory can do so to the Fort St. John Alzheimer Family Support group or the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.   Our papa bear is gone. We will miss our rock. He was always the first person we called when in a spot and needing...