Obituaries

Todd Shatosky, affectionately known as “Shato” or Tugboat” was born in Fernie, BC to parents Tiny and Phyllis. The Shatosky’s only son and younger brother to sister Teri, he was a spark that brought much joy and laughter into the family. Todd lived with an insurmountable passion and zest for life that was contagious. He will be forever remembered for the sparkle in his eyes, his mischievous grin, and his infamous one-liners. Rest easy Todd and catch the big...

In the early evening hours of Monday, January 14th, 95-year-old Susan Sandberg passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital. She was born in Saskatchewan on August 3, 1923. Susan is survived by her husband Albert and their children: Laura Hughes (Douglas McLaughlin), David (Janet) Sandberg, Leonard Sandberg (Jude Gordon), and Peter (Elaine) Sandberg; 3 grandchildren: Steven, Sandra and Chelsea, and 2 great grandchildren: Mitchel and Carter. She was predeceased by parents David and Isabel Cullen...

The family of William (Bill) Pelech would like to announce that Bill went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2nd, 2019. Bill was born on September 10, 1937 at McRae, AB. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Wendy (Holmwood) of 55 years, his devoted daughter Laura (Rob Prince with his son Jason), granddaughter Veronica Ellen Templin, grandson J. Vincent Templin and great grandson Aidan Joseph Templin, his sister-in-law Susan (Ingo) Schulz, brother Don Pelech and...

Justin was born October 17, 1974 in Port Hardy BC, son to JoAnne Schall & Robert McGill.  Justin is survived by his wife Sheri McGill, step-daughter Elizabeth and step-son Ryan, parents JoAnne (Dave) Schall, and Robert (Claire) McGill, his brother Chad (Taud), and sisters Jolene & Corrine. He was predeceased by his brothers Travis McGill & Danny Higgins. Justin was full of life; he loved being outdoors and with his family, who meant everything to him. He loved...

Rosa was born on January 15th, 1929 in the town of San Martino di Codroipo in Italy. She was one of four children and the only daughter of Rosario and Santina Della Mora.  She grew up in a farming community, in a multi-family home of 35.  Rosa studied to become a seamstress while working in a tobacco factory.  She later immigrated to Canada, making the journey alone, she arrived in Fernie on December 28th, 1954.  She married Elio Della Siega on January 8, 1955. ...

It is with great sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Jesse Amano the evening of Saturday December 29th at Rocky Mountain Village in Fernie BC after a second brave battle with cancer. At his bedside was one of his many good friends, Penny and Fr. David. Jesse had also battled prostate cancer 10 years ago and was a strong survivor. Jesse was born February 16, 1930 in the Philippines, 2nd eldest of 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls in total. He began employment as a Public Works...

On Wednesday, December 26th, Elizabeth Murray Poch passed away at the age of 86 years. She was born in Michel, BC on August 20, 1932 to parents William and Janet Rothel. Betty loved to do wood crafts, gardening, hunting and fishing. She also loved her cows and her farm life. Betty loved to bake, and the family’s favourite were her “apple pies”. She will be missed by all. Betty is survived by her children: Larry (Janette) Poch, Janet (Larry) Rankin, Marieanne Martin,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Claire Phillips.  She passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018 at the Elk Valley Hospital at the age of 95.  Though sad to part with her family, she died hopeful that she would soon be reunited with loved ones who passed before her. Left to mourn her passing are her children, Suzanne (Brian) Holm, Elizabeth Horst and Raymond (Lois) Phillips; her grandchildren, Paula Holm, Christine (Allan) Maloney,...

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Teena Marie Hingley, 58, originally from Bayport, NS, residing in Sparwood, BC, announces her passing on Sunday, Dec 23, 2018 at Elk Valley Hospital, Fernie BC. Born in Lunenburg NS, she was the daughter of the late Bobby (Robert) and Marguerite (Zwicker) Spindler, Bayport NS. Teena was a kind hearted, soft spoken and loving person who always put others first. Survived by her partner Ivin Duchscherer of Sparwood, BC; daughters Crystal, Jennifer,...

With loved ones by her side, ninety-two-year-old Margaret Ruth Maston passed away at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital; within 20 minutes from the time of her daughter Rose Wagner’s death in 2016. Margaret is survived by her children: Fred (Christina) Graves, Linda (Art) Dempsey, Dorothy Warn, Doug (Millie) Graves, and John (Jennifer) Graves, her sister Gladys Archer and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by...