Obituaries and Tributes
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Chow, Basil
April 21, 1954 - September 20, 2025
With great sadness, we share the loss of our dear colleague and friend, Basil Chow. Basil was known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering presence. He was the owner…
Heskamp, Stephen John
March 19, 1966 - September 16, 2025
It is with overwhelming sorrow that the Heskamp family says good-bye to Stephen John Heskamp, also known as Helicopter Steve. Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle – he was all…
Ritchie, Mark Elliott
June 4, 1959 - September 1, 2025
Mark Elliot Ritchie June 4, 1959 – September 1, 2025 After a short but brutal battle with cancer, Mark died September first at the age of 66. Mark was born in Fredericton…
Wallcraft, Joanne
January 14, 1982 - August 28, 2025
Obituary for Joanne Wallcraft: Jo passed away the morning of August 28, 2025 after a battle with glioblastoma on Salt Spring Island. Jo has studied everything from interior…
Bourke, Michael
February 5, 1951 - August 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share news of the untimely death of Michael Bourke August 23 due to complications following a surgery. He is survived by his daughter Ariella…
Stibbards, Jacalyn Grace
September 21, 1954 - August 16, 2025
Family and friends of Jackie are mourning her untimely passing at her home on Saltspring Island. She was inspiring, dynamic, and vibrant; and had a heart as big as all outdoors…
Andrews, Allan Richard
September 17, 1965 - July 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce on July 24th with his wife Christy, daughter Larissa and two kittens Clover and Peanut by his side Rick lost his second battle with…
Sutherland, Scott William
July 7, 1955 - July 24, 2025
Scott William Sutherland, a retired communications professional and broadcast journalist, died on July 24 at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island after a valiant battle…
Massy, Patricia
March 18, 1923 - July 20, 2025
Patricia Massy (nee Nettelfield) passed away at the age of 102, at the Lady Minto Extended Care Unit, surrounded by her children, on July 20, 2025. Born on March 18, 1923…
May, Kirby Morgan Lyle
Date of Death: July 19, 2025
Kirby Morgan Lyle May passed away on July 19, 2025 after a short illness. Born on April 14, 1964 in Neepawa, Manitoba and raised in Selkirk, MB his love of the prairies, lakes…
