Obituaries

Herbert John King Dilts passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 at the Elk Valley hospital in Fernie, BC. He was born on January 4, 1939 in Fernie, the eighth child of Alice and Bill Dilts. Herb was raised in Waldo, BC and on the Dilts Ranch on the Kootenay River, not far from Plumbob Creek. He helped run the ranch until he married his wife Janet on June 17, 1967. Herb is survived by his daughter Julie and sons Paul Dilts and Garth Jules, grandchildren Sara. Jacob, Jordan, and Cody,...

Wayne was born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan to Daisy Olson (McCullum) and Emery Olson. Most of Wayne’s younger life was spent growing up in Nanaimo and the surrounding areas of Vancouver Island. He was in the first graduating class of the Nanaimo High school, NDSS. Wayne left home to join the Royal Canadian Air Force and served for 10 years between Canada and Germany (1954-1964). Using his background in communications, he was hired by BC-Tel in Nanaimo. He had a full career and retired...

In 1991, Len moved back to the Valley with Shelley and their Irish Wolfhounds. They settled in Hosmer and began a happy and comfortable life here. Len renewed some old friendships and started many new ones. His forthright and witty personality made it easy to fit in no matter where he went. Soon after moving to Hosmer, Len and Shelley took over the Elk River Inn or “The Hoz” as many called it. Many people dropped in just to have a stimulating conversation with Len. He enjoyed...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Erik Kliment.  Erik was a much-loved husband, father, son and brother.  His tragic passing in a vehicle accident has left an irreparable hole in our hearts forever. Erik was born in Fernie, BC and lived in Elkford through high school graduation.  After graduating he moved to Alberta to work for a few years and then came back to Elkford with his family to work for the District of Elkford in the Public Works...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Caravetta on November 1, 2023. She went peacefully in the comfort of the Rocky Mountain Lodge. Her kindness and pleasantry were an influence and role model to those around her. Irene is predeceased by her mom Irene Burlingham (Sedrovic), her husband Frank of 49 years, her adopted Sangala Family, her mother-in-law Concetta Caravetta, her brother-in-law Patsy Caravetta, her son-in-law Martin Bouvier, her sister-in-law Elsa...

In Loving Memory John Tegart, 82 years old, went home to be with his Lord on October 30, 2023 at the Elk Valley Hospital. John is survived by his three daughters, Christine, Jackie (Keith), and Joanne. He has seven grandchildren: Randi Amber, Brady, Jacob, Kyra, Jody, Cody, and Caleb, six great grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Ryan, Kaleia, Kenzie, Jeremiah, and Julia. A good father and a hard worker, he instilled in his children a good work ethic and a love for animals. John loved the outdoors...

With great sadness and many broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Kerry Clayton Cluett in Sparwood, BC at the age of 51. Kerry is survived by the love of his life, his daughter Abigail Ann Miller (Caleb), four grandchildren: Caroline, Anastasia, Elizabeth, and Clayton, his mother Janet (Brian), father Clayton (Pat), brother Wade (Heather), twin sister Kelly and sister Leah, and his step-brother Mike Bailey (Krista) as well as many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his...

Margaret (Peg) Wall passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 28, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.  Daughter of the late Harry Frank (Bud) and Marge Dixon. Peg was a beloved wife and best friend to Larry (Wally) Wall, loving mother to Christine (Chrissy) Brundage, cherished grandmother to Jaclyn, Shelby and Brent, great grandmother to Aubrey and Axel, stepmother to Dana Wall (Adria) and Stephanie Nicolle, and step-grandmother to Marshall, Hailey, Alex, Marley,...