All Obituaries

Martino Michele Sbrocchi 1926-2021 Martino was born in Rosato, Valfortore November 11, 1926. Martin is survived by his wife Carmella of 72 years; his sister-in-laws Lucy and Maria. Nephews Danny (Lisa), Michael (Heather), Jared and niece Lisa. As well as great nieces and nephews Nico, Mercedes, Gabby, Kyle, Joey and Colby. He is predeceased by his niece Anna Lucy and brother in laws Joesph, Nicolo Donato and sister-in-law Patricia Ann. Martino came to Canada in 1955 he started work at the...

Born in Milan, Missouri, USA, Brenda spent her early years living in several different cities including Riverside, California, Kansas City, Missouri and Phoenix, Arizona before moving with her mother, stepfather and sisters to Smithers, BC, in September 1971. Brenda excelled at whatever she put her mind to. She played tetherball and softball often as a child and as she grew older found a love for gymnastics and cheerleading. She trained as a hairdresser as a young adult, spending time...

Barry was born in Prince Rupert to of Josiah & Elizabeth Miners.  After Barry moved to Smithers he worked for Groot’s Sawmill, Telkwa tree nurseries and was part of the forest fire fighting seasonal crew. Barry was a member of the Smithers dart club and very much enjoyed playing darts at the Legion. His card games with his family were always a fun time which he enjoyed. Barry definitely enjoyed his walking and could be seen with his back-pack walking all over town. Barry was...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother (Bunny) Marjorie Vivian Timms on Aug 25th,2021. Bunny was born in Port Essington, BC in 1933. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Alfred Timms and her daughter Pamela. She is survived by her 3 sons, Gary (Jean), Brian (Cathy) and Roy; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and many beloved extended family.  She was a beloved lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 249, and a member of the...

June Valera Ridennoure/Cocks nee Giddings, our Mom, our Granny, our Aunty June, was born 28 June 1922 in Ocean Falls, BC., and passed away peacefully in the Smithers hospital on 26 June 2021. June's first marriage was to Bill Cocks, of Telkwa and together they raised three children.  June loved life, and had many hobbies which she really took pride in. Many will remember her for her bake sales, her knitting and her quilting.  At the age of 98, her knitting was still taking the...

Father, grandfather, great grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 97.  Willem was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Frederika, in 2014.  He is survived by his four sons, Jack (Geri), Marten (Linda), Conrad (Corrine), and Evert (Shirley) Dykens; his daughter Minnie (Mel) Steer; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and his sister Martje Dykstra and her family. Thank you to Wellsprings Home and Community Services for their years of home care for our...

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Richard White on August 6th at the age of 61. Rick will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, his son Troy (Kyla), his daughters Natalie, Jessica (Joe), and Nicole. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren Drayden Charlotte, Grace, Cheysen, and Emery. There are no words to express the love that Rick’s family had for him. To them he was their whole world. His family was blessed to learn many valuable...

Helen Mae Greene passed away peacefully at home at the age of 98. Helen is predeceased by her husband and 3 sons. She is survived by her 6 remaining adult children, numerous grand, great grand and great, great grandchildren. We would like to extend our gratitude and thank you to Smithers and Houston Home Care Staff, Smithers Home Care Nurses and ambulance attendants. We are indebted to you. Helen has requested that there not be a Memorial Service or Celebration of Life.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Stead on August 5th, 2021, in Smithers, BC.   Helen was born in Burnaby, BC on August 21, 1954.  She is survived by her loving husband Mike, of 44 years; sons Jim and Danny; daughter Carrie-Ann (Kelly); 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters; her dog Vinny and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. She will forever be remembered as the most fun person in the room by everyone that was lucky enough to...

Michael Stanhope Marchant was born in Victoria, BC, Canada on August 9, 1924, passed away August 2, 2021, in Smithers, BC. An officer and a gentleman.  Michael served in WW II in India and Burma.  He was a University of Western Ontario graduate, was well read, well travelled and well loved.  A gentle man. Say not in grief “He is no more” but live in thankfulness that he was. Donations to Amnesty International or Doctors Without Borders…is an option.