Obituaries
Carl Wiebe was born January 4, 1942 on a homestead in Carrot River, Saskatchewan. After his mother died in Taber, AB in 1948, his father moved to Elko, BC for work; there he bought a house, while raising his sons Carl and Bob.
Carl left school early and began to work mostly in the construction industry. He met Wendy Moore, and together they raised her three children, then had two more sons, Carl Jr. and Riss, raising them in Kamloops. He worked all over BC and the Yukon before coming back...
Carl Wiebe was born January 4, 1942 on a homestead in Carrot River, Saskatchewan. After his mother died in Taber, AB in 1948, his father moved to Elko, BC for work; there he bought a house, while...
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald William McGregor, aged 76, on Saturday August 29th, 2019 at Rocky Mountain Care Home in Fernie, BC.
Donald was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario and moved at a young age with his parents Deloss and Helen McGregor along with his twin brother Gary to Jasper, Alberta. Donald spent his formative years loving the outdoor life in the Rocky Mountains - most of Don's time was spent alongside his twin brother, training and competing in all...
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald William McGregor, aged 76, on Saturday August 29th, 2019 at Rocky Mountain Care Home in Fernie, BC.
Donald was born in Thunder Bay,...
On Tuesday, August 13th, our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Robert James Shaw, passed away at the age of 77.
Bob enjoyed life’s simple pleasures; fishing with his family, playing darts, art and photography. He loved his family and will be dearly missed.
Bob is survived by 4 daughters: Debbie (David) Collins, Rhonda (Jim) Oliver, Amanda Shaw (Patrick), and Melinda Shaw; 2 sons: Daryl Shaw and Danny Shaw; 8 grandchildren: Katelynn (Colter), Brendon (Sami), Dawson,...
On Tuesday, August 13th, our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Robert James Shaw, passed away at the age of 77.
Bob enjoyed life’s simple pleasures; fishing with his...
On Wednesday, August 7th, supported by his caregivers and loved ones, Ian Neil Vandale, a.k.a. “Buzz”, passed away following an eighteen-month battle with cancer. He was born in Weyburn, SK on September 1, 1960, the ninth of ten children born to Joseph and Mary Vandale.
Buzz moved from Saskatchewan to Elkford in 1979, and on August 7, 1981 he married his soulmate and best friend, Gail Grieve. He spent 38 years working in Coal Processing at the Fording River, Quintette and...
On Wednesday, August 7th, supported by his caregivers and loved ones, Ian Neil Vandale, a.k.a. “Buzz”, passed away following an eighteen-month battle with cancer. He was born in...
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Olga Kunkat, passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital on August 1, 2019, days before her 94th birthday.
Olga was born in Bukowa Poland on August 13, 1925. In April of 1954, Olga immigrated to Canada with her husband Bruno where they had two children; a son Wolfgang and their daughter Karen. The Kunkat’s moved from Fernie to Edmonton and Calgary before deciding to make Fernie their permanent home.
A hardworking woman, Olga held...
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Olga Kunkat, passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital on August 1, 2019, days before her 94th birthday.
Olga was born in Bukowa Poland on...
Marie Brown, born April 9, 1932, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Marie is survived by her husband Ron, daughters MaryAnn, Barbara and Marilyn, sisters Anne, Rita and Margaret, and daughter-`in-law Billie. At Marie’s request, there will be no funeral. The family would like to thank Dr. Gadsden and the staff at Rocky Mountain Village for their exceptional care during her final years.
Marie Brown, born April 9, 1932, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Marie is survived by her husband Ron, daughters MaryAnn, Barbara and Marilyn, sisters Anne, Rita and Margaret, and...
On Monday, July 29th, Peppi passed peacefully at the age of 80 in the house he built, surrounded by loved ones. Peppi was a beloved Husband, Father, Nonno, Brother and Friend. He was born in Grimaldi, Italy on March 2nd, 1939 to parents Gennaro "Gino" and Luisa Rino.
The memorial service for Peppi will be at the Fernie Holy Family Catholic Church on August 8th at 11:00 AM. Following the service friends are welcome to join the family next door for a luncheon being held...
On Monday, July 29th, Peppi passed peacefully at the age of 80 in the house he built, surrounded by loved ones. Peppi was a beloved Husband, Father, Nonno, Brother and Friend. He was...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Clarke. Mary was born to parents Rebecca and Thomas Gray on November 16, 1929 in Mayook, BC.
Mary began school in the one room schoolhouse in Mayook before moving to Cranbrook, BC. She was a member of the Cranbrook Girl’s Bugle Band.
While working at the Red & White Store in Cranbrook she met a handsome young gentleman, Allan Clarke, who was working on the suppression crew for the forest service. In the Spring of 1951 she...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Clarke. Mary was born to parents Rebecca and Thomas Gray on November 16, 1929 in Mayook, BC.
Mary began school in the one room schoolhouse...
THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR HAROLD WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 27TH AT 11:00 AM AT CHERISHED MEMORIES "SERENITY CHAPEL"
With great sadness we announce the sudden death of Harold Wayne Schwindt, our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Harold died suddenly on Wednesday, July 17th at the age of 66. He was born in Fernie on March 2, 1953 to parents Eldon and Edith Schwindt.
Harold will be dearly missed by his wife Janice, daughter Lyndsey (Dany) Vinet, son Kurtis...
THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR HAROLD WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 27TH AT 11:00 AM AT CHERISHED MEMORIES "SERENITY CHAPEL"
With great sadness we announce the sudden death of Harold...
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