Obits Archive

Mary Marie Masales, February 12, 1921 - January 13, 2014 “A true pioneer” With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, who was a historian of Powell River and a very strong and courageous woman.

George Thomas Pryde, March 5, 1921 - January 3, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, whom we all knew as Geordie or in Pipe Band circles, “Faither.

Doris Fields (née Werner) Doris passed away in Victoria, BC on December 15, 2013 at the age of 60 years after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Lori and granddaughter Destiny.

Fides Prissinotti (née Brandolini), August 5, 1916 - January 2, 2014 Fides passed away peacefully in Powell River General Hospital at the age of 97.

Nicolaas (Nick) deVries, April 22, 1927 - December 23, 2013 Nicolaas is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gertie, their children Johanna (Ron), Tony (Caroline), Hendrika (Paul) and Jack, grandchildren Richard (Pam), Brenda (Darryl), Mike, Clif

Gerald (Gerry) Richard Woods, August 21, 1929 - December 13, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather (Pa), great grandfather and most devoted and loving husband to Carmel Marie Woods.

Gerald (Gerry) Richard Woods, August 21, 1929 - December 13, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather (Pa), great grandfather and most devoted and loving husband to Carmel Marie Woods.

John Darbyshire, May 6, 1936 - December 9, 2013 John passed away at age 77 in Powell River after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He had his loving wife, Stamatia, by his side.

Elizabeth (Bette) June Dawson, September 16, 1918 - November 29, 2013 It is with sadness that the family of Bette Dawson announces her passing. She was born in Port Alice, BC, and moved to Powell River at the age of three.

Sandy Dawn Martinson, February 13, 1961 - December 3, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sandy, a loving mother, daughter and sister to us all.