All Obituaries

Donna Herrington  March 7, 1954 – February 25, 2023  It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna Herrington announce her sudden passing on February 25th, 2023. Donna was born March 7, 1954 to parents William and Therese Shack of Smithers BC and made her home in the Bulkley Valley after marrying Lyle Herrington in 1973. Donna helped Lyle with his heavy-duty mechanic company throughout the years while enjoying participating in numerous crafting activities including...

Monika passed away peacefully in her home on All Saints Day, two months after losing her ability to speak and walk. She loved the outdoors, loved cooking for people, and valued family above everything else. Born in rural Austria, she completed a Master’s degree in German and history at the University of Vienna and taught high school for a few years before dedicating herself to being a mother of two. She accompanied her husband, Wolfgang, on many...

Donald Wayne Sims passed away at the age of 71 years on November 22, 2022 in Smithers, BC. Don was born Nov. 25, 1950 in Kamsack Sask. to Mike and Annette Sims. He was very active in sports, music and Air Cadets and received his first flying license through Cadets. He lifeguarded at Buffalo Pound and Duck Mountain Provincial Parks and attended University of Saskatchewan.  Don hired on CNR in Jasper in the mid 70’s and moved to Smithers a few years later....

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother and Friend born on the Island of Santa Maria, Azores. She married Aires Rodrigues in 1955 and they lived together in Vila Do Porto before relocating to Canada in 1968 where she settled in Toronto and then relocated to Houston BC in 1979 Her family was her heart and soul, teaching selflessly all that she knew regardless of who you were. She loved to cook, bake and had a variety of talents that she passed on to her children. She loved to entertain, plan...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Henry Gagnon, on February 24, 2023. George was born to Annie & Louis Gagnon on March 14, 1950.  He is survived by his children Deanne Gagnon (son Cole) and Jonathan Gagnon.  Also his brother’s Alphonse (Lucy) & family,  Adam & family, Chris & family and sister Antoinette Austin (son Denee).  He was pre deceased by his sister Janie Naziel and oldest brother Larry Tommy and baby sister...

With the heaviest of hearts we lay Jody Victor Bradley to rest on February 17th 2023, in his home town of Smithers.   Jody was born at the Smithers Hospital to Victor and Sharron Bradley on December 6th 1962. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Teresa Bradley, their children, Katlyn Bradley (Mackenzie), Liam Bradley (Emma), Elyse Bradley (Matthew), and Garrett Bradley (Renesha), and grandchildren. Alexander Victor Lychack (Katlyn and Mackenzie), Forrest...

Born June 19th, 1940, St. Gedeon, Beauce Quebec Passed Away February 2nd, 2023 in  Houston BC, at the age of 82 Our beloved Helene, was born in a small town in Quebec, to Joseph and Elodia Quirion. She had 2 brothers and 6 sisters. In 1955, she met the love of her life, Harry and they were married on August 15th, 1959. In 1983, they made the move from Quebec to Smithers BC. Harry worked for VIA Rail and Helene as janitor. In their spare time, the taught ballroom dancing in Roman...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden, but peaceful, passing of Dominic Joseph Cole, on the  25th day of January, 2023 at the age of 70. He will forever be missed by his loving wife and best friend, Sheila, and his son Jamie, whom he cherished more than anything in the world.  Dom is also survived by his siblings, Gord (Gail), Eugene (Renita), of Smithers, Doug, Leona (Dale), Linda of Kamloops, Diane (Brian) and Frankie of Newfoundland, brothers-in-law, Bob,...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kelly Shane Eden on January 29th, 2023, at the age of 74. Kelly passed away peacefully in his home after his health deteriorated rapidly and had his wife Terri by his side during this time.  Kelly was born in Saskatchewan and grew up in Summerland, BC.  He began working in the mining industry during the late 1960's in Merritt, BC before moving to Port Hardy in 1980 where he raised his family. He retired from mining in...

David Keehn October 28, 1954 - January 26, 2023 Dave passed away peacefully at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers after a short battle with lung cancer. Dave was born in Princeton BC.  He moved to the valley with his family in 1965 and married Ona Toth in December of 1973.  They had 4 children: Lloyd (Jody), Julieann, Allan, and Rodney (Shanan), seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dave spent his working years in logging.  In his leisurely...