All Obituaries

White, Margaret Agnes Elizabeth “Betty” December 20, 1919 ~ December 15, 2019   Margaret Agnes Elizabeth “Betty” (Evans) White passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019 in Ashcroft, B.C. just 5 days short of her 100th birthday.  She was born December 20, 1919 in Rossland, BC, the oldest of 4 children born to Samuel and Annie Evans.  Throughout her life, Betty was guided by her commitment to her Lord, having publicly given her life to His service...

Ehret, Oswald March 11, 1924 ~ December 16, 2019 Oswald Ehret passed away peacefully at Jackson House Long Term Care on December 16, 2019, at the age of 95 years. He was born in Sugar Lake, BC on March 11, 1924, to parents Michael and Selma Ehret. As requested by Oswald there will be no formal services held. He will be cremated and scattered in the ocean by the Haida Gwaii.

We, the children of Bob, have struggled to put into words an announcement of our father’s passing on September 20, 2019 after a short battle with lymphoma.  It is no easy feat to try to capture Dad’s legacy in his 84 years, but here goes… Dad was born the second oldest of 12 children to Stuart “Earl” and Mary Corley during the depression era on the homestead near Kelvington, Saskatchewan.  He took on a man’s role at a tender age, as his father...

Lepri, Oliviero “Oliver” June 3, 1940 ~ September 5, 2019 After a courageous battle with brain cancer, Oliviero Lepri, 79, long-time resident of Ashcroft, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Oliviero (“Oliver”) is survived by his devoted wife Leonella of 50 years, children Nicoletta (Ted), Rosano (Kylie), Lorenza (Cory), Domenico, grandchildren Oliver and Mia, and many relatives. He was predeceased by his sister...

Patrick Louis Harrington passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on September 3, 2019 at Ashcroft, B. C., at 82 years of age.. He was born October 22, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland, to James Harrington and Anne Reck. Pat immigrated to Canada in 1958, where he spent a short time in Vancouver before accepting a position at Chilco Ranch in the Chilcotin. The time he spent and the friends he made in the Chilcotin were always dear to his heart. In 1967 he married Marianne Larsen, they were...

Mary was born in Mauston, WI to Earl and Isabel Fraser on March 7, 1937. She was married to the love of her life, Howard Steiner, in Bellingham on August 20, 1954. Mary enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, and was a graceful dancer – taking part in both square and round dancing. However, there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family and spoiling her loved ones. She is predeceased by her parents, and her sister Joyce Sapp. Survivors include her husband of 65 years,...

Bea Mason passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 5, 2019, at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops at the age of 83 years. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Wycliffe, British Columbia. She is survived by her children Marty (Shannon), Joyce (Fred) Judy and David as well as her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her dad Andy and her mom Rena, sister Clem, first husband Don, second husband Bob and son Randy. Bea was very involved in the community...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Roy Edwin Reid on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Jackson House Long Term Care in Ashcroft. Roy was 86 years of age. Dad is survived by his sister Donna (Doug) Simmonds, brother Donny (Donna) Reid, children Mary Anne (Michael) States, Dixie Lynne (Dave) Rice, Paulet (Steve) Rice, Melinda (Terry) Kinaschuk and Wayne (Soulmate Christine) Reid, as well as sixteen grandchildren, twenty seven great grand children and numerous nieces...

 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Francis (Frank) Alexander Richings on November 1, 2018 at Seton Portage. He is survived by Beverly (loving wife of 46 years), Kyle (son), Amy (daughter-in-law), Justin (grandson), Marjory Jackson (mother) and Alison Dewhurst (sister). Frank was born on June 24, 1950 in Bromley, England, and has been a long time resident of Seton Portage. He was known as the “Mayor of Main Street” and community spokesman due to...