All Obituaries

W. Eileen Danberger, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2023, at the age of 99 in Creston, BC. Known to all as simply "Eileen," she was born on October 10, 1923, in Pontypridd, Wales, Great Britain. Mom came to Canada in 1946. Alongside her husband, Thomas, she lived in various parts of the country, raising their eight children with love and dedication. Eileen and Thomas eventually retired and moved to Creston in...

Al Intering Born on May 8, 1939 Passed away on April 9, 2023 In Creston, B.C. At 83 Years of Age Resident of Creston, B.C.   Private Family Service   In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to Cops for Kids PO Box 20161, RPO Towne Centre, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9H2   Adolphe (AL) Joseph Marie Intering was a caring and devoted husband, father, and brother. He was also “OPA” to his grandchildren and most...

In Loving Memory of Maurice (Maury) Anthony Murphy   Maury Murphy lived a full life dedicated to family, community, and country until passing away on April 7, 2023, in Kaslo, B.C. at the age of 97. Maury was born in Red Deer, Alberta on February 23, 1926, to James and Janet (Hart) Murphy. The Murphy family, including his older sisters Lucille and Margaret (Peg), and brother John, moved to their orchard farm in Erickson in 1927. After graduating from high school in Creston, Maury...

Emily Melka Juris (Née: Bilcik) Beloved mother of Kathy (Ken) Benson, Diane (Hal) Nummi, and Ron Juris and treasured grandmother of Steve (Shannon), Sheryl (John), Emily (Steve), Stephanie, Michelle (Paul), Kimberli (Dustin), Kristin (Brady), Katherine, Allison and Alivia, passed away at the Peaks to Pines Lodge in Coleman, AB on April 7, 2023 at the age of 90 years.   A Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish (13126 – 21 Ave.,...

Jason (Jay) Clark Pettigrew It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jay, at the age of 56 on April 3rd, 2023, in Creston, BC.   He will be greatly missed by his son Derek, mother Mary, siblings: Georgette (Danny), Linda (Ken), Tim (Bev), Vicki (Elio) numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, his stepchildren: Rylee, Jenna, Brendan, his beloved dog Lacey, and many great friends. He is predeceased by his father George in 2016. Jay was born on...

Bill Zyha Born on December 1, 1931 Passed away on March 27, 2023 In Creston, B.C. At 91 Years of Age Resident of Destiny Bay, B.C.   Funeral Service April 6, 2023 at 11:00am at the Boswell Community Hall 12374 Boswell Rd, Boswell, B.C. Online Service Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89341412175?pwd=d3V3SHZJamxOQ0R6anMwWE1xYmhRdz09   In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to Creston Valley Hospital “Equipment...

Darlene Thompson Born on July 6, 1937 Passed away on March 15, 2023 In Creston, B.C. At 85 Years of Age Resident of Creston, B.C.   Celebration of Life at a Later Date   In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to Gleaners “Food Bank” 807 Canyon St, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G3 or Creston SDA Church Community Service “Food Bank” 713 Cavell St, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G4

Norah Davidson   Born on April 18, 1957 Passed away on March 8, 2023 In Creston, B.C. At 65 Years of Age Resident of Creston, B.C.   No Service by Request   In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to The Creston Valley Society for Therapeutic Horsemanship 851 Erickson Rd, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G3

Doug Carnegie Born on December 30, 1933 Passed away on March 5, 2023 In Creston, B.C. At 89 Years of Age Resident of Creston, B.C.    Celebration of Life Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel 225 15th Avenue N, Creston, B.C.

Reuben Johnson Born on December 13, 1989 Passed away on March 4, 2023 In Gray Creek, B.C. At 33 Years of Age Resident of Gray Creek, B.C.   Celebration of Life at a Later Date   In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to A Charity of One’s Choice