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
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
Mary McKanachaa
Mary McKanachaa was “as old as the Alaska Highway.” She was born on December 26, 1942, to Charles Bigfoot and Nina Chipesia at Klua Lakes, British Columbia. Mary spent her early years on the land. She often told stories of the harsh way of life. No electricity, heating, or running water.
Anna Marie Hamilton (née Meldrum)
Anna Marie Hamilton (née Meldrum) passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. She met her breast cancer diagnosis as she met everything in life—directly, honestly, and with unflinching strength. At her side, as he had been since 1972, was her devoted husband, Norm. Born on June 21, 1953, in Parrsboro, Nova
Alan John Dibbs
The family of Alan John Dibbs sadly announce that he passed away December 12, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Alan, born on April 2, 1936, in London, England served 3 years in the RAF. He married Christine and had a son, Stephen. The family immigrated to Canada, settling
John “JR” Bruce Jarvis
John, also known as Johnny Rotten or “JR” for short, was born on February 10, 1949, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to parents John and Ida Jarvis. John loved to cook and made the best burgers. He was a cook in the Yukon for many years. During his time in Watson Lake, John
Howard Clifford Frotten
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Howard Frotten. Howard Frotten was born in Digby Nova Scotia on January 25, 1951, to parents Clifford Joseph Frotten and Madeline Gertrude Tingley. He moved to Meaford, Ontario as a young boy to work in farming with his Father. He came
Gloria Jean Schilling (Nee Gallinger)
It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Jean Schilling announce her passing into the arms of the Lord on January 8, 2026, at the Wind River Hospice Facility at the age of 68. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings: Dolores (Chris), Doreen (Paul), Darcy (Jolene), Lori
Sylvia Hackney
Sylvia Norah Grace Hackney peacefully departed this life on December 15, 2025, at the age of 99 ½. She was born to Lt Col Osborne Victor Maude-Roxby MC MBE and Sibell N G (Acland) Maude-Roxby and lived a life full of wonder for the outdoors and for all living things. Her
