Sydney (Garry) Garth Tuckey
Born January 29, 1958, in Calgary, Alberta Died April 9, 2026, at Wind River Hospice, Whistle Bend, Whitehorse from lung cancer. He was 68 years old. Garry was born in Calgary to Sydney Frank Tuckey (Scotland) and Islay May Briemon (Saskatchewan). He moved to the Yukon in 1975 when he was
Elayne Hurlburt
The family of Elayne Hurlburt of Haines Junction, Yukon, are saddened to announce her passing on April 22, 2026, at the age of 82. The cherished wife of Glen for almost 59 years, Elayne leaves behind sons Dev (Louise) of Whitehorse, Yukon, Derek of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and Jady
Don Russell
Don Russell passed away peacefully on 24 January 2026 in Whitehorse, Yukon, at the age of 78, surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1947 in New Westminster, British Columbia, to Irma and Charlie Russell, Don and his three brothers were raised in Haney, BC. He graduated in 1966 from Garibaldi High
Alan Wilfred Alcock
Al lived life to the fullest and left us much too soon. He was born in Orillia, Ontario and joined the Army at 17 years of age. His intelligence and organizational skills were clearly evident even then, as he continually rose through the ranks at the youngest to do so in
Robert “Bruce” Barry
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bruce” Barry, who passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on April 5, 1952, in Sandy Point, Newfoundland, Bruce was raised in a close-knit community that he carried with him throughout his life. He
Ralph (Fitz) Bernard Fitzsimmons
Ralph Bernard Fitzsimmons devoted husband, loving father and grandfather (Poppy) sadly passed away on March 22, 2026 at the Whistle Bend facility. Dad was born in Long River, Prince Edward Island on April 30, 1930 to Catherine and Linus Fitzsimmons. Dad is survived by his daughters Debbie Chaney, Beverley Leclerc, Helen
Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips was born in Edmonton, Alberta on June 14, 1936 and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He was a mountain climber in his youth, climbing one of the tallest mountains in the Rockies, Mount Assiniboine. He was also a cowboy spending several summers working on farms and ranches. He told us
David (Smiley) Nelson Ford
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David (Smiley) Ford at the age of 78. David’s parents moved the family to the Yukon in the early 1960’s. They worked in the construction industry which included the building of the Palace Grand in Dawson City, the Vocational School
