Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Lynda Lou Pan announces her passing on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Lynda will be lovingly remembered by her children, John Pan (Jen), Beverley Young (Kevin), Jason Pan (Kendy), Christine Diehl (Karl), Cyndie Miller, Kevin Eckdahl, Wesley Eckdahl, and Deneice Fleming (Ken). She will also be fondly remembered by her 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.  Lynda was preceded in death by her...

With loved ones at her bedside, Trena Marie Andrews (nee Gravelle), passed away at the age of 73 years. Trena is survived by her son Rod (Kirsteen) Sedrovic, grandchildren Coltin (Rachel) and Torry, and great grandchildren Madison and Linden. She has also left to mourn her passing, a very large family including 5 brothers: John Gravelle, Danny (Erin) Gravelle, Pat (Roberta) Gravelle, Larry (Sherry) Gravelle, and Ralph (Denise) Gravelle, 3 sisters: Georgina Gravelle, Joanne (Eldon) Barr, and...

Edmund Vincent “Vinny,” “Copa” Robinson It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved dad and grandpa on March 19, 2020. Vinny is survived by his four children, Cleo, Rob (Kathryn), Joy (Dennis) and Jay (Kerry) and his eleven cherished grandchildren, Brandy, Jesse, Chance, Sam, Rita, Hanna, Emma, Dalton, Danielle, Kelton and Cameron. Born in High River, AB and raised on a farm south of Cayley, AB, Vinny worked on the farm and drove truck to...

It is with great sadness that the family of Mae Alice Myette announces her passing on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Mae will be lovingly remembered by her husband Victor and her children, Kathy, Kelly, Ken and Karen. She will also be fondly remembered by her 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A prayer service with immediate family in memory of Mae was held on March 20th at 11 a.m. at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” in Fernie with Father David...

Margaret, daughter of Victor and Annie Siska, was born June 9, 1924 in Coleman, Alberta. She married the love of her life, John Salus, on February 27, 1943. Working side by side, Margaret and John purchased the Bobbit General Store in Coleman and began their long business life together. The Salus General Store became a Coleman landmark for over 25 years. In 1965, Margaret and John took over as funeral directors, serving the Elk Valley and South Country, and the Crowsnest Pass. This...

Richard (Dick) Bryant passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2020, at the age of 88, with family and friends at his side.  Dick was born and raised in Fernie.  He married the love of his life, Agnes Auguson, on August 8, 1953 and together they raised three children, Debbie, Barb and Bill.  Dick was a great outdoorsman, both an avid hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed telling the stories of his adventures as much as his friends of all ages enjoyed hearing them.  He...

GRANT, Irma (April 1, 1929 to March 7, 2020) Passed away peacefully after a short battle with pneumonia in the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 90. With her was her caring daughter, Colleen (Rea) Doyle of Sparwood, BC and son, Bill Rea of Windsor, ON. She is survived by her eldest daughter, Donna Rea, in Toronto, as well as son-in-law Terry Doyle, daughter-in-law Lila Rea, granddaughter Shayla and grandson Bobby, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sisters...

On Thursday, March 3, 2020, Gordon, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 86 years. He was born in Michel on March 22, 1933 to parents John and Anne. Gordon spent a great part of his life as a construction supervisor, first building roads in the Kamloops area and the Okanagan, then he worked on the Duncan, WAC Bennet and High Arrow dams. In 1968 he moved his family back to the Elk Valley. He helped install the...

Frances Emma Morley passed away suddenly on March 3rd at the age of 82 years. One of 7 children, she was born in Michel, BC on August 16, 1937 to parents John and Josephine (Osipaw) Baher. Frances enjoyed crocheting, needlework, gardening and sewing. She loved the simple life, finding peace and solace iin her beautiful mountain home. She will be missed. Rest in Peace, Frances. Frances is survived by her daughter Janice Wilton, her granddaughter Cassandra Wilton, brother Stephen Baher and...