All Obituaries

Cody Insley Campbell, a man who redefined resilience and leadership, passed away in Smithers, BC, on March 6, 2026, in the embrace of his family. He was 43. Born in Smithers on July 20, 1982, Cody was a natural leader whose life was shaped by his community, family, and sport. His hockey journey began with Smithers Minor Hockey, carried him to the Sicamous Eagles and the Edmonton Royals, and eventually brought him back home, where he founded the “Whalers” men’s team. When ...

In loving memory of Michel Bernier March 31st, 1958 - November 2nd, 2025   By quiet rivers, he cat his line where sky and water gently shine. Through mountain air and falling snow, his steady spirit learned to flow. Through he rests beyond our view, in woods and peaks, he walks us through.   Celebration of life March 28th, 2026 14:00 - 17:00 Smithers Old Church 3704 1st Ave   Please join us to celebrate Michel's life, share your stories, and gather with all those ...

  Mark Kelley McKay, 69, of Smithers, BC, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, after a suspected heart attack. Mark was born on November 12, 1956, to Boyd and Frances McKay in Rosetown, SK. After Mark graduated from Rosetown Composite high school, he went on to start his studies in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. November 5th, 1977, Mark married his best gal Laura Jean Elliott of Hershel SK. Mark and Laura honeymooned their way to BC to join his older ...

  Gerald Michael Bolen It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Gerry Bolen. Dad was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan, on July 28, 1935 to Fred and Mary Bolen. They later moved to McLennan, Alberta where they bought their farm and expanded the family to include four more boys, Ron, Melvin, John and Stanley. It was on that farm that he first learned the values of hard work and honesty—qualities he carried with him throughout his life. At just 18 ...

It is with profound admiration and heavy hearts that we share our personal loss and the passing of Myrna Josephine Mortensen (Heyink) on Feb 11, 2026, after her valiant 5-year battle with cancer. Born on Feb 15, 1945, in Smithers, BC. Born to Dirk & Phyllis Heyink, Myrna always strived to make her community a better place to live for everyone. Myrna was predeceased by her mom Phyllis, dad Dirk and brother Derek. She is survived by her loving husband Art; her children, David (Jackie), ...

Joe was born in Vancouver, BC, and grew up in a foster home with a sister and two brothers. After graduation he spent 5 years in the Navy. Later he moved to Calgary where he met Sandra Nelson.  They were married a year later and then in 1969 their son Andrew was born, followed by their grandson Alexander in 1994.  Joe cared for Sandra for 12 years after her stroke.  Joe’s most rewarding work was working with young offenders and developmentally challenged adults.  ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joanne Emilia Machata: 11/26/1970-01/30/2026 Joanne was strong-willed and unapologetically herself, with a stubborn streak that reflected her inner strength. Beneath that was a deeply caring and loving heart. She was creative, funny, and joyfully silly, believing that laughter and lightness were essential in a world that can often feel heavy. She faced life’s joys and hardships with remarkable emotional and physical strength, ...

      1956 – 2026 On January 9, 2026 our little brother Martin passed away suddenly at his home in Telkwa, B.C. Valda, Vita and Martin grew up in Port Alberni, children of Latvian immigrants after WW2. Martin knew back then that he would work in the great outdoors of B.C. He had an exemplary career with the B.C. Conservation Service, starting in Castlegar in 1985, moving to Kamloops, Terrace, and then as an Inspector in Smithers, retiring in 2016. He loved working ...

Delbert Alexander Huskins passed away due to natural causes, peacefully in a room full of love on January 17th, 2026. He was born in Port Mouton, NS on April 7, 1941.  He met his wife, Jenny Schrader, and they were married April 10, 1965. After he had his first daughter, Tina Marie, they followed his father out to Prince Rupert where he went to fish on his dad's boat, the JMH.  In the second year of living in Prince Rupert his daughter Lisa Alice was born; their family was ...

Harvey Kroetsch passed away peacefully in the Bulkley Valley District Hospital, in Smithers, on January 5th, 2026, at the age of 95 years. A Graveside service for Harvey will be held in the Telkwa Cemetery on January 22nd at 1:00 pm.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Smithers Royal Canadian Legion following the service.   Family and friends are welcome to come and share memories.