July 21, 1957 – August 9, 2020 On August 9, 2020, Archie unexpectedly passed away quietly in his sleep. He was born in Trail, BC to Nick and Ann Makorto, joining his big sister Sophie who he adored. Archie lived in Castlegar all his life. He worked at the local sawmill where he made many… Continue Reading
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Bernice Marie Davis 1932 – 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Bernice Marie Davis announces her passing on September 14, 2020, at The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, BC. Bernice was born on August 9, 1932 in a farm house near Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, and passed away with loved… Continue Reading
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Samuel Fredrick Stoochnoff Sam passed away on September 6, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born in Trail and lived most of his life in Ootischenia. He was the first of 4 children to Sam and Margaret. Sam had 3 sons from 2 marriages. Predeceased by his parents and his oldest son Christopher… Continue Reading
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Robert “Wilf” Wilfred Sweeney 1928 – 2020 Robert Wilfred Sweeney of Castlegar, BC died peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 92. Wilf was born September 6, 1928 in Dryden, Ontario, the youngest son of Lillian and Bob Sweeney. He graduated U. of T. with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1952… Continue Reading
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Wolfe, Cecelia, nee Cochran, took her last breath on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 6:21 am in Castlegar, B.C. She was born May 27, 1928, in Trail, B.C. Cecelia grew up in Trail, BC. Cecelia became a dental hygienist and practiced in Trail. She married her sweetheart Jimmy Wolfe, the hockey… Continue Reading
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Mike Poohachoff, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on September 7, 2020at the age of 87. Dad was born in Winlaw to parents William and Irene. He was the fourth of seven children. He was an impish child, always following his big brother and big sisters wherever they would go, much to… Continue Reading
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December 11, 1935 to August 24, 2020 Norman was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was proud of his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron 435 (T). Norman served from 1952 to 1964 as an Aero Engine Technician. He was a part of the Canadian Peace Keeping missions in… Continue Reading
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Ann Sorokin was born in Krestova BC on March 24th 1936, to the family of Polly and Mike Koftinoff. She was the youngest of three sisters. Florence Tarasoff the eldest (predeceased), and Helen Kabatoff of Krestova BC the middle sister. She grew up during a tumultuous time, and lost her father at 5 years of… Continue Reading
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Born in Rossland, BC on June 28, 1932 , Helen was the first of 3 daughters born to John and Mary Williams. John was formerly a steamboat engineer employed by the CPR Steamship Line and later worked for Comino. Helen grew up in Rossland and as an adolescent took several trips with her parents to… Continue Reading
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It is with great sadness that the family of Marlies Waite announces her passing at Castleview Care Centre on July 26, 2020. Marlies was born to parents Lucy and Carl Brodman on March 8, 1929 at Ettingen, Switzerland. They immigrated to Canada when Marlies was seven years old and settled in Slocan, BC. Marlies married… Continue Reading
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