Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mike James Durie, on August 7, 2026, with his family by his side and surrounded by those who loved him and shared so many wonderful memories with him. Mike was born on October 12, 1963, in Rossland, British Columbia. Throughout his younger years, he moved around before eventually settling in Sparwood, BC, in 1992. It was there that he met the love of his life, Donna Durie. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, ...

Although Jordan’s life ended far too soon, the love he gave and the memories he created with us will continue to live on through his family and everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him. Jordan will always be remembered not only for the life he lived, but for the strength, determination, and love he carried, even through the most difficult days. His absence will be felt deeply, but so will his presence: in the stories we tell, the memories we hold close, and the pieces of ...

Richard Gerald "Rick" Stratton of Fernie, British Columbia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on August 3, 2026, at the age of 72. Rick was born on April 24, 1954, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, where he spent his childhood surrounded by family before moving to Kelowna, British Columbia, in 1971 at the age of 17. There, he began his career as a heavy equipment operator with a petroleum company and welcomed his two sons, Jim and David. In 1976, Rick made ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Robert Clarence Mitchell (Bob) peacefully passed away July 28, 2026, surrounded by family at the Fernie District Hospital. Bob will be fondly remembered by all that knew him, especially the “coffee crew.” He will be missed by his children: Rick (Jeri) Mitchell, Kelly (Terry) White; grandchildren: Lacey Mitchell, Cliff (Kaitlin) Mitchell, Colby White and Sara Michell; great-grandchildren: Haylie (Tyler) Press, Taylor Reed, Treysen ...

Jane Binter, aged 70, of Fernie, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on July 25th surrounded by loved ones following a 10-year battle with dementia. Born on January 26, 1956, in Canmore, Alberta, Jane grew up alongside her four siblings. She pursued her passion for nursing, graduating from the Foothills Nursing program at the University of Calgary in 1977. Shortly after beginning her career as an RN in Cranbrook, BC, she met her husband, Heinz Binter. The couple married and moved to ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, brother and grandfather, James Vincent Camilli, (Jim). He passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, B.C. on July 22,2026, with his children at his side. He had suffered a stroke in the previous weeks, followed by more mini strokes, before he peacefully slipped away. Jim was born on September 10,1941 to parents, Mike & Agnes Camilli in Fernie, B.C. They lived in Hosmer, B.C. before the family moved ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mom and Nana, Betty Schianni, at the age of 95. Fernie, BC was much more than her home- it was an inseparable part of her life.  She was born and raised in Fernie, grew up among its beautiful mountains, married Angelo, worked, raised her family, and spent her final years in the community she loved so dearly. For many years, she worked for the City of Fernie and took pride in being part of the community.  Throughout her life, ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Marie Teeple, who passed away on July 20, 2026, at the Elk Valley Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on May 30, 1968, at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Theresa lived her life with a positive spirit, remarkable strength, and an unwavering ability to find her way through even the most difficult challenges. She was a true warrior. No matter what life placed in front of her, Theresa always found ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Race on July 19th, 2026, at the age of 76. Brian was born on May 27th, 1950 in Bolton on Dearne, England. Brian married the love of his life, Margaret, in 1971. Brian and Margaret then came across seas from England to Canada in 1974 and moved to a small, beautiful town called Fernie, where they welcomed two beautiful children: Peter and Amanda, and spent the next 45 years there building an amazing life together. They then moved ...