All Obituaries

John Buchanan Milne, 87, of Gibsons BC John Milne, son of Gertrude and John Milne, husband of Sue Milne, passed away the evening of January 19 surrounded by his three children and listening to Jelly Roll Morton. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years Sue and survived by his son Chris (Liz), and his daughters Alexa and Margie (Ben). He is also survived by four grandchildren: Andin, Liam, Kalina and Natascha, all of whom inherited his unique sense of humour. John was born in Vancouver, BC...

Born May 20, 1948, in the family home at Roberts Creek, BC, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Sechelt. His wife of nearly 30 years, Debbie, daughter Ashley and sister Pat, were by his side.  He bravely battled cancer for the last three years. His priority in life was caring for his wife.  They kept a beautiful home and garden while enjoying a quiet life together living on the Sunshine Coast.  He found comfort in the solitude of nature,...

A true Golden Girl who’s forever in our hearts, we lovingly remember Margaret Smith. Charming and gracious, she fancied herself shy yet was the warmest, most charismatic woman to know. Margaret Anne Smith (nee Buckingham) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021 at the age of 98 years - (12 days shy of her 99th birthday). Predeceased by her devoted husband Henry John (Harry Smith) “SMITTY”. Predeceased by brothers John and George, she is survived by her daughter...

Agneta Dyck, 71, was a bright and inspirational light in the world, and is now shining from beyond. She passed away on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, on December 20, 2021, with her two sons, Matthew Aaron Kliewer and Adam Ezra Kliewer at her side. Agneta was born in Cuautemoc, Mexico on June 11, 1950 to Issac and Justina Dyck and is survived by her three sisters Helena, Chris, and Maryann, and her four brothers Isaac, Herman, John, and Wayne, all of whom she loved dearly. Family was...

Our Mother, Stella, was born in Vancouver B.C. and passed away peacefully in her Sechelt home surrounded by family. Stella is predeceased by her first husband George Delore McNeil, second husband Cecil Leroy Shaver, both brothers Roy and Buster Anderson and more recently, Raymond Phillips, who shared her senior years swimming in the ocean, dancing at the Sechelt Legion, where you may have seen her "swivel hips". They travelled and enjoyed life with friends and family.  Mom...

Jeanette (Jeanie) Elsner passed away on December 3, 2021 after a lengthy and debilitating lung disease.  She lived through this illness with dignity, grace, hope, and bravery.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Elsner, her three sons, Brydon, Chris (Kelly), and Jem (Emily), and her grandchildren, Hayley, Mabel, Isaac, Mattias, and Tegan.  She is also survived by a large extended family who loved her.  Jeanie was born in Galveston, Texas and raised in the...

PAUL JOHN MEYER (1968 – 2021) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul John Meyer at St. Paul’s Hospital on December 3, 2021. Born on February 5, 1968, he spent his childhood and teen years in West Vancouver, attending first St. Anthony’s Elementary and then Hillside Secondary School.   People were the focus of Paul’s career. He thrived on being around others, working the room, and making meaningful connections. His amazing...

STOP READING WHEN I’M INTERRUPTING YOU! And now for something completely different. Stennett, Daryl Reid—aka Dad, Pop, Mon Pere, Sir Dad, and Grandpa—shuffled off his mortal coil at the age of 77 on November the 29th, 2021 at approximately 8:21am, surrounded by his family, born and borrowed, in the vicinity of Sechelt, BC. Daryl had a family, which makes it sound like we're dead, but as he said, “It's him what's done the dyin',” and he wants...

Robert John David Lemarquand (Bob or Rob to some) was born on February 20, 1965 in Victoria, BC. Growing up in Victoria Bob fondly recalled some of his best memories as riding bikes on the streets, jam sessions, fishing and swimming with family and friends. He later moved to the Sunshine Coast and spent many years working on the ocean in the aquaculture industry which he enjoyed until a serious back injury led to a permanent disability. A short while later he became a father to Destiny and...

Helga Anna Luise Thiele August 17, 1933 – November 9, 2021 Helga, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at Totem Lodge at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband Egon of 67 years, daughter Peggy (Rod), son Roy (Georgina), 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Helga and Egon arrived in Canada from Germany in 1954. They were proud to become Canadian Citizens in 1967. Helga loved working at FraserView Delicatessen for many years. She enjoyed...