Obituaries

It is with great sorrow, the family of Rocky Stewart Tompkins wish to announce his passing on October 25, 2022. Rocky was born in Fort St. John on April 27, 1962 and was 60 years old.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Duke (Donald) Devaleriola.

Gerry is survived by his three daughters; Carla Embleton, Tanya and Tara Brown; his grandson Mitchell Embleton; his wife Margaret Brown and Family. I’m free don’t grieve for me, cause now I’m free.

Sylvia passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 in Surrey, B.C.

The family of Anne Marie Lizotte (nee Paquette) are saddened to announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

It is with profound sadness we announce that Kilby Kerr passed peacefully in the early morning of May 30 th , 2022, at the age of 89.

Doucette- John Martin of Parkwood Hospital, London passed away on Friday August 12th, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Yvonne Doucette and loved father of Connie Doucette (Laurie Jensen), John Doucette Jr.

It is with the saddest regret that we announce the death of Teresita Baligad Pagatpatan, lovingly known as “Mama Tess”. She passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022.

Teresita Pagatpatan, Fort St. John’s first Filipino resident, came to work in town's maternity ward