Robert William Bayne
The Bayne family sadly announces the passing of “Red” Robert William Bayne of Whitehorse, formerly of Carcross Yukon who passed away peacefully on Thursday August 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Red was a wonderful man, good father, a very kind, honest and a hard working man who will be
Thomas Patrick Firth
The Firth/Small/Huston/Horsnell/Locke families are saddened to announce the death of our brother/uncle/friend, Tom, on August 11, 2024. Born and raised in Dawson City, Tom was one of the 17 Yukoners who started Yukon Foundation in 1980. He was a hunter who rode packhorses into the remote valleys and across the peaks of
Irma Mina Bourassa
Long-time Yukon resident Irma Bourassa passed away on August 10, 2024, in Whitehorse, Yukon. Now we have two angels in heaven as Mom joins her husband Leo. Born on December 31, 1930, in Middle Lake, Saskatchewan, Irma was the eldest daughter of Ernest and Babetta Praeger. She grew up with two
Jerrine (Jeri) Ruby Weigand née McDonald
The ending of Jeri’s adventure romance book has been written, “It was a wonderful life!” Jeri was born and educated in the Glidden area and then Kindersley, Saskatchewan, the daughter of pioneer farmers with her father hailing from Ontario and her mother Scotland. A divorcée with four kids, Jeri was transferred
Kenneth Elwood Rathwell
Ken went home to be with his Lord on August 12, 2024 at the age of 91. He started his life in Ontario, born to Peter and Sarah (Nee Nichol) Rathwell. He attended tech school there, added to his already attained knowledge from working with family in a variety of trades. However,
Donald Gregory Cox
With great sadness we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father and grandfather, Donald (Don) Gregory Cox. Don was born in Turtleford, Saskatchewan on December 8, 1932. The second oldest of seven children, Don worked on the family farm located in the Lashburn, Saskatchewan area with his mother, father and
Michael William Emslie
Mike was born and raised in River Hebert, NS to Dorothy Mae Fowler and James Emslie. After high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a medic serving on the SS Haida. Working as a medic at a BC logging camp, he met Helen in 1966; they started their family and moved to Fort McLeod, Alberta. In 1971 he began driving for White Pass; his family followed
David Lee Wedge
It is with sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved husband and father David Wedge. He passed away peacefully in Vancouver on the evening of July 24th, 2024, at St. Paul’s Hospital after a battle with illness. David was predeceased by his parents Harold and Dora. He
Kathleen (Kay) Richardson
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kay Richardson, who passed away in Whitehorse, Yukon on July 30, 2024 with her husband and two daughters at her side. Kay was born in Thurrock, England to Lady May Valentine (Maisie) and Frederick Henry and was the youngest of
