Obituaries

March 20th 1951 – October 30th 2023 Whoever would have known that I could do my own obituary. In 1998 I was predeceased by my brother Ed, 2003 my father Nicholas, 2012 brother-in-law Scott, and 2023 my mother Mary. Climbing up to frog pond, now known as the water line trail, swimming down the Columbia […]

Alex Taranko passed on January 17, 2018.  He was predeceased by his wife Jean and son Barry.  He is survived by his son Barton (Bart), granddaughters Jaimee and Shawna and sister Anne.      Alex was a quiet, gentle man with a huge heart that touched the lives of many.  He will be greatly missed by all friends and family....

Larry was born on August 18, 1939, to Mike and Mary (Markin) Sapriken. He grew up in Krestova, BC the youngest of four boys; Bill, Walter, and Mike. During his youth his mother was imprisoned several times, due to her religious beliefs, so Larry learned to fend for himself at an early age. He developed awesome culinary skills...

"Go like Merv!" After 77 years of "Going Full Out" Merv Fry on February 27, 2017 took his last earth-bound ski run. On this beautiful sunny day he paused at the top of his favourite run called Exhibition, mentioned something to his Old B's Powder Team (OBPT) ski buddies about it being "glorious" and then blasted down making the famous "whoop, whoop" sound the whole way. At the bottom of the run with adrenaline still running through his veins his body suddenly decided it was done. His friends and family, sad for their loss, began to realize Merv had found the perfect way to go, and with smiles coming back to their faces began to chant, "Go Like Merv, Go Like Merv".

Ruth Evelyn Knight was born on November 7, 1927, in the Michel Hospital. Her father, Frank Knight, from Sarnia, Ontario, married Petra Kofoed from Kristiansund, Norway, and they owned the Knight Lumber Company in Natal BC. After attending Normal School in Victoria, Ev arrived in Castlegar by train in 1946, to teach school in...

On Dec. 24, 2015 Dieter Kruger joined his wife Irene Kruger, who passed in 2012. Dieter arrived in Trail, BC first working at Cominco for 11 years. He ventured on with the City of Trail and later expanded his knowledge and skill with his legacy - Kruger Plumbing and Heating. We here at Kruger Plumbing and Heating understand...

Albert (Ab) Culley of Castlegar, after a brief battle with cancer, died August 3, 2015 just a few days past his 95th birthday. He was born July 28, 1920 on a farm in the small community of Lonely Lake, Manitoba. His parents were Rhoda and Ernest Culley.  When he was 21 years old, he joined the Army, trained in Vernon, and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Chernoff on March 29th, 2015 at the age of 77. Nick will be remembered for his big heart and willingness to help others. He loved spending time in nature, his garden, the gravel pit, and in his loader 'Queen Bess'. Most of all Nick loved spending time with all his...

It is with sorrow that we announce Malcolm (Mike) David Berg passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 in Nelson at the age of 77. Known as Mickey in his younger years, Mike was born to Marion Violet Dickie and Anton Emmanuel Berg in Kinistino, Saskatchewan on April 8, 1937. His time on the Prairies was […]

Charlie (Morris Thomas) Kerfoot (July 18, 1935 – October 22, 2014) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings, and also his loving wife of 55 years, Marilyn, in May of 2012.  After Mom’s passing, dad came into his own. He was often seen zooming […]