Obituaries

It is with sorrow that we share the passing of our dearest brother Johnny Cimolini (Born: June 10, 1945).   He departed this world at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday Sept 16th surrounded in love by his brother Raymond Cimolini, sister Gina Desrosiers and Father David.  He is survived by his nephews Jonah Cimolini & family, Michael Cimolini & family and Corey Desrosiers.  Predeceased by his parents Adeline and Siro Cimolini.    The family would like to extend...

Erminia Elia, also lovingly known as Nonna to many, passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2021. Erminia was born on March 10th or March 11th (no one really knows for sure) in 1932, in the small mountain village of Bianchi, Calabria, Italy. In 1952 Erminia and Alfonso Elia eloped. In 1958 they immigrated to the new world and made a life for themselves in Fernie. Alfonso and Erminia have been married for 69 years, and Alfonso will miss her terribly. Erminia worked her first job in Canada...

Larry Eugene Craft passed away on Saturday September 4th, 2021 at the age of 90. After several months of declining health Larry left us peacefully, at home with his beloved wife Dolly, and family by his side. Larry was born and raised on a small family farm in Purple Springs, Alberta, the eldest of two sons. Dolly’s brother introduced her to Larry, a year later they were married and Larry began an apprenticeship in automotive mechanics to...

Jean Millicent Beddome (nee Wilson) passed away August 31st 2021 at Rocky Mountain Village Care Home in Fernie, British Columbia.  She was born in Killarney, Manitoba February 27, 1931.  She spent 45 years raising her family in Amherst, New York and Southern California.  Then she moved out to Fernie in 2001 to be closer to her daughter Dawn. She is survived by her sister Ruth Knudsen; her children: Dawn (Vern) Falat, Darlene (John) McFetridge, Dale (Elaine) Beddome, Dean...

Cremation will be held and interment will follow at St. Margaret's Cemetery.

Joshua Anthony Edward Colley passed away suddenly in Sparwood BC on August 27, 2021 at the age of 12. Josh was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 24, 2009. Josh is survived by his parents Jenna and Steve, his little sister and best friend, Anna, his grandparents Anthony and Lesley Colley, and Edward and Linda DeGagne, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Josh was a wonderful boy who was full of compassion and wonder. He had big dreams and talked often about the future. Josh had a huge love...

It is with tremendous sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of David Robert Kaisner. David was born and raised in the Elk Valley, where he loved hunting and fishing. David was also an avid photographer. Spending most of his time in nature, David developed a strong connection and understanding of the earth, which many will never know. David will be deeply missed by his remaining siblings and many nieces and nepehews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Wildlife Federation,...

John Parker (Bear), born November 25,1958 passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 in the place he loved, Camp. John is survived by his wife Melanie (Serafini); son Joe (Crystal); grandsons Benjamin and Justin; his mom Bertha Krause (Hutchinson), and three sisters: Jeanette, Joanne, Jackie and families.  He loved anything outdoors; hunting, fishing, horses. His energy was electric. Anyone who met him, instantly loved him. His connection with animals was magical to watch. John was...

Alex Seize passed away peacefully in his sleep at home at 11:00 AM on the morning of August 10, 2021. Alexander Joseph Seize was born on January 3, 1939 in South Porcupine, ON. He married Diane Bella Marie (Pitt) in 1963 in Timmins, ON. Alex is survived by 5 children: Ernie (Crystal), Nicole (Trevor) Walters, Jackie (Don) Bruce, Tyler (Pauline), Lesley (Kevin) Nickel and Nicolas (Seize) Bruce, his grandson, that he considered his special miracle son. He is also survived by 12...