All Obituaries

Santo Chiaravalloti 1937-2022 It is with profound sadness that the family of Santo Chiaravalloti announces his passing on May 2, 2022, at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers. He was the youngest of eight children born to Vincenzo and Francesca Chiaravalloti; Santo was born November 1, 1937, in Satriano, Catanzaro, Italy. Santo spent his childhood and adolescent years in the small town where his passion for soccer began. When he wasn't in school or assisting his parents...

Harry was born on March 31, 1941, in Winterswijk, Holland at the height of World War II.  His first memories went back to that war.  In 1951 the Kruisselbrink family immigrated to Canada and first lived in Barrett, BC.  The family moved to Smithers in 1952 and lived for many years on Alfred Ave. where Daddio’s Family Restaurant is today. In 1955, Harry was hired as a messenger with CN Telegraphs.  This was the start of a 40-year career with CN Telegraphs and its...

Mr. Thomas Pizzey of Hazelton, BC, passed away at the Bulkley Lodge on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the age of 80 years.  He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Georgenia; his 4 children, Thomas Jr., Victor (Felicia), Tanya-Lee and Troy; his brothers and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Elsie Pizzey and his sister Faye. Thomas was a faller...

Ingeborg Drescher  May 30, 1935 – May 7, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Inge Drescher announce her passing on May 7, 2022 at the age of 86. Inge is survived by her husband Paul of 62 years, her daughters Elke (Sheldon) Armitage and Connie (Dave) Giddings. As well as her grandchildren Clayton Giddings, Krista (Juston) Pettigrew, Brady (Dana) Giddings, Julia Armitage, and her great-grandchildren Peyton, Kalene and Hayden Pettigrew. At Inge’s request,...

Penelope Joy Beavan White Horton passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 1st, 2022.  Pene leaves behind the most wonderful legacy of beautiful paintings and writings as well as her beloved family of 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and family and friends around the world. Pene will be forever loved and missed by all of us.  Thank you so much for all the kind and caring support for Pene from Drs. Quinn, Paige and Morkle, and all the hospital staff,...

Glyn Wayne Wookey was born on Oct. 18, 1932, in Guernsey, Sask.  His family moved to the Kispiox Valley in 1938.  Glyn grew up running the family farm.  He later sold the farm and built a new house just down the road on the Kispiox River.  He worked in various jobs.  Naming a few, he worked for the Forestry manning a look-out, the ice arena and then at the curling club.  He measured the Kispiox River for the Fisheries and sold Watkins for many years.  He...

  Dave was born in Comox, BC, on June 6, 1923, to parents Dorothy Louise and George Havard; both immigrants from London, England. The youngest of three, he had two sisters, Josephine (Benson) and Pauline Havard. When Dave was still an infant, the family moved to Victoria, where he would spend the remainder of his childhood. In 1928, his father became the manager of the Victoria Old Men's Home, and the family took up residence there, in the manager's quarters atop the facility....

  Mike was the most caring, loyal, solid, selfless man I have ever known.  We will miss you every minute of every day. Love Cindy and boys, and Alana and family.  

Ellen Irene Newgard 1938-2022  

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Purnell, our dad, our grandpa, our mate.  His journey on earth ended on April 7, 2022, at the age of 92.  He’s off to start his next adventure with the love of his life Rose Reece (predeceased 2011), who he married on March 9, 1957. Ron is survived by his 3 children, Julie Vanderkooi (Rob), Steven Purnell (Rhonda) and Michael Purnell (Tricia).  His legacy continues with his 9 grandchildren and 18 great...