All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that the family of Hans ‘Pete’ Meier announce his passing on March 11th, 2024. Pete was born May 29th, 1944 in Aarau, Switzerland.  His family immigrated to Smithers when he was three years old.  He was predeceased by his parents John & Rosa Meier and his sisters, Denise Trudel & Rosalie Meier and his niece Diane Trudel. Our dad will be forever missed by his wife of 53 years, Mary and their children – Ian (Sandra), Chris...

  Slim was born on June 5, 1929 in Smithers BC and spent his entire life here in the Bulkley Valley. He passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 at the BV Hospital. He is survived by his children Tom, Teri,and Betty (James), grandchildren Levi, Lorne (Amelia), Kelsey (Jeff), and Drew (Christel), and his great grandchildren Skylar, Seth, Shayna, Adina, and Toren. A Celebration of Life for Slim will be held for in the Royal Canadian Legion in Smithers, on June 5th, 2024 between 2:00...

Mark Douglas Hall September 9, 1961 to September 15, 2023 It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear Mark Hall. Mark was born on September 9, 1961 and left us on September 15, 2023. He was peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, caring mothers (in law) and devoted friends. Mark was born in Brandon Manitoba, and came to the valley with his family when he was six. Throughout his childhood, Mark was known for his energetic spirit.  He was often on the go...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOAN GRAF Our mom, Joan, passed away peacefully in the early hours of the 28th of February 2024. Mom was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, on the 28th of June 1938. She married the love of her life, our dad, Carman, in May 1955. The newlyweds traveled across the country to BC. They started their life in Quesnel. In November 1962, she and her family moved to Smithers, where they called home for the next 62 years. Mom faced many challenges over the years, but she and dad...

In loving memory of Gerry (George Gerhardt) Unger who went to his eternal rest on January 15, 2024, in Smithers, BC.  Born to Abram and Lydia (Friesen) Unger on August 5,1937 in Vineland Station, Ontario. He was the fifth of nine children.  He married the love of his life Deanna Kathleen Rempel on September 1, 1961.  They had 2 daughters, Dawn Renee Kathleen, and Heather Dee Noel.  Gerry grew up in the Niagara, Ontario area. His education began in a one room schoolhouse,...

Beryl Vince (Jakubowski, nee Ellis) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Beryl on April 6, 2024. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in quiet peace knowing she will forever remain in our hearts. Born December 2, 1929 to Florence and Stanley Ellis in Oxfordshire, England, she immigrated to Canada in 1951. She spent time in Telkwa, BC; Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB before marrying Jack (Kazimierz) Jakubowski in 1954 and...

Charles Roy Giddings passed away April 3, 2024, at the age of 93 years. Charles was born July 12, 1930, to Herbert and Lavenna Giddings.  He spent his life in Telkwa, BC logging and running the farm with his brother Harry.  He was predeceased by his brothers T.E.and, Harry Giddings; his sisters Elenar McDivitt, Mae Olson, and Margaret Kerr.  He is survived by his sister Shirley Connelly (Mike); his niece Kathy McDivitt who spent her life making sure everyone at the farm was...

  Walter Harold VanGrootheest passed away peacefully at home with his wife Rose at his side in the early afternoon of March 23, 2024, at the age of 62. Walter was born on December 19, 1961 in Orangeville, Ontario to Walter and Tina (Wildeboer) VanGrootheest. He was the second youngest of 7 children. He moved with his family in 1967 to Smithers, BC and they settled near Seymour Lake. Like all the other boys in the family, Walter began his working career as an employee of Walter’s...

  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Clem Siddall on March 3rd, 2024, at his home. Clem Siddall, born in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Clem is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Vicki Siddall; loving daughter Dayna (Ryan) Purnell; cherished grandchildren Corbin and Scott Purnell; dear brother Gary Siddall; sister-in-law Lorraine Wentzell; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother. We extend our...

    Neva Belle Florence Roe June 11, 1936 – March 26, 2024 Neva passed away peacefully in her home at The Pines in Burns Lake, BC on March 26, 2024, at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband Fred, brother Lester and daughter-in-law Susan. She is survived by her four children Wayne, Terry (Jacquelyn), Leslie (Ed) and Brenda (Doug), 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren as well as her sister Barb. Neva was born in Brightsand, Saskatchewan and grew up with...