Obits Archive

In loving memory of Father Ralph Peter O’Hara who passed away peacefully in Powell River General Hospital early Wednesday morning on the 9th day of May, 2012.

Dr. William Edward John Bennett, February 12, 1921 - April 6, 2012 A celebration of life for Dr. William (Bill) Bennett will be held on Saturday, May 19, at 1 pm at St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church.

Juanita James, August 26, 1937 - April 18, 2012 Juanita passed away at Richmond Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 2 pm at Kelly Creek Community Church, 2380 Zilinsky Road.

John (Jack) Anderson Garrow Blackhall, November 20, 1923 - April 22, 2012 At age 88 Jack passed away peacefully in Powell River General Hospital on Sunday, April 22, 2012 with his children at his side.

John (Jack) Anderson Garrow Blackhall, November 20, 1923 - April 22, 2012 At age 88 Jack passed away peacefully in Powell River General Hospital on Sunday, April 22, 2012 with his children at his side.

Shannon Joy Lindal, April 19, 1983 – April 9, 2012 It is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of Shannon on April 9, 2012.

Lottie Mae Blackburn, October 4, 1949 – March 28, 2012 Our mother passed away peacefully on March 28, having moved to Powell River only five months ago from Bella Coola, where she lived for the past 38 years.

Helen “Halina” Ross (née Produn), January 17, 1935 - April 2, 2012 Helen passed away peacefully after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Victoria (Tori) Royce, May 20, 1914 - March 29, 2012 Tori was a long-time resident of Powell River. She was predeceased by her first husband Ted, her companion Harry Devitt and 11 brothers and sisters.

Imre Jozsef Viglasi, July 29, 1928 - March 30, 2012 Imre was born in Csongrád, Hungary, where he lived and worked on tugs on a river until 1956. He came to Canada during the Hungarian Revolution.