KIDWELL, Captain Wayne Milton

DOB: May 24,1938

DOP: Sept 6, 2025

With Love and Sadness for the loss of my Life Partner of 47 years, I announce the passing of my husband, Wayne Milton Kidwell.

Wayne was born in Nelson, B.C., on Queen Victoria's birthday. For this, his mother received from the town a large steel baby carriage big enough for him and eventually his younger brother, Terry. As a young boy, he was back in the Nelson newspaper when his pet pigeon escaped and befriended a local crow. Several pictures of these birds perched together around Nelson were published by the paper, much to his dismay.

Wayne, whose father was an engineer for CPR, started his first job as a wiper on steam locomotives. Wiping down and keeping the "station side" shiny. He then turned to working on the Fraser River for a company named Harken Towing (McKenzie). There he learned to tow, tie up and walk on log booms. Later, with his Captain's ticket, he worked for Vancouver Tug, which later became Seaspan. From there, in the early 70s, he was sent to the North Sea to Captain the big tugs servicing the oil rigs, with his young family stationed in England for most of this time.

Returning to work from the North Vancouver dock, Wayne was known as an excellent boat handler who made his crew feel safe. His record of being a safe boat handler led to a stint training other Captains after his retirement. At that time, he was pulling what was then known as the largest log barge in the world. Besides enjoying the ocean, the whales and dolphins on his many trips through the Inside Passage to Alaska, he also enjoyed the small logging communities (that are no more) along the west coast. He was the last tug out of Lyell Island and proudly kept his Frank Beban hat - cause Frank, as he understood, was good to his men.

Wayne and his wife, Kathy, were married in the old Log Chapel in 100 Mile House by Rev. Ross Marks in 1979. Soon after, both moved from Port Coquitlam to a hobby ranch at Sheridan Lake, where Wayne learned all things haying, cattle, and poultry on his time off from tug boating.

After Sheridan, Wayne and Kathy moved to a 3-acre parcel on the hill above 100 Mile and started their journey as Snow Birds in a place once owned by a Canadian (Rogers), now Westwind in Yuma, Arizona. Wayne was also an avid fisherman/camper, with Nimpo and Howard Lake taking top spot.

Wherever Wayne went, his brand of dry humour went with him. His love of golf, pool, the gym, and card games (bridge, poker, and crib) was always on the go. He loved meeting new people in new settings. He enjoyed his time in public service with the Kinsmen in Port Coquitlam and later as a Lions member in 100 Mile House.

Wayne Kidwell is survived by his wife, Kathy and their two children, Crystal and Eddie Kidwell. He is also survived by his former wife, Jeanette (Dodds) Carlisle, and their children, Gary Wayne Kidwell (Marcella), Christine Jeanette (Kidwell) Eiswerth (Joe), and DarylWaymon Kidwell (Kara). Grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, and Ammie Parsons; Karin Smolik; Mathew Joseph Eiswerth (Lori); Ashley Christine (Eiswerth) Hoffman (Daniel); Coby Dylan Kidwell; and Nola Ainsley Kidwell. Two great-grandchildren, Evelyn Smolik and Brooks Daniel Hoffman. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Waymon (Si) Kidwell and Barbara Elizabeth Kidwell (Eberle). He is also pre-deceased by his older brother, Jerry Kidwell, and his wife, Louise. Survived by his brother Terry Kidwell (Sarah) of Port Coquitlam, sister Vera Card (Dave) of Pitt Meadows, brother Charlie Kidwell (Janice) of Delta and sister Sylvia Leslie (John) of Calgary. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. A small gathering is planned for the spring.

VOGSTAD, Allen Lloyd

DOB: April 25, 1929

DOP: June 10, 2025

In loving memory ~

Allen Lloyd Vogstad was born in Athabasca, Alberta on April 25, 1929 and passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 96. Allen is predeceased by his parents Arnfin Vogstad and Inez Mary McKenzie, his brothers, Arne and Larry Vogstad.

Allen went to high school in Agassiz and started seeing Joan Crawford. He graduated in 1948, the year of the flood. Allen worked at CPR at Big Bend in 1952; then MacMillan & Blodel logging. In 1953 Allen ran a Texaco Gas Station in Comox, before moving back to Agassiz, where he worked for RivTow. Allen bought his first house from Wes Johnson in Agassiz in 1954.

Allen and Joan Vogstad had five children Stewart, Lynne (Randy) McKillican, Lea (Neil) Thompson, Laurel Farrell (Rob) and Jeff (Gladys); 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Allen worked at RivTow for 33 years and retired to Agassiz in 1986. Allen and Joan celebrated their 70th Anniversary.

Allen spent two years at Menno Place with dementia.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Allen Vogstad at www.alzheimer.ca or to the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society, Box 313, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0. There will be no service.

WAGHORN, Terrence (Terry)

DOB: November 25, 1929

DOP: August 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Terry.

Dad went peacefully in qathet General Hospital after a short illness. He felt fortunate to live in his own home until his final days - or, as he said, "the finish line". He is survived by his son, Steve (Jill), and daughters Mary-Kay (Kevin, d. 2023) and Nancy (Gary). He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne, in 2018.

He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Nathan (Cigdem), Marissa (Chad), Jeremy (Breah), Megan (Kate) and Clare.

In recent years, "GG" so enjoyed his great-grandchildren - Max, Levi, Defne, Ziggy and Melis; delighting in their little voices, their bikes on his driveway and their hilarious, imaginative ideas.

He is also survived by his dear sister June Knight and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Capilano in 1929, Terry was the youngest son of ten children. His boyhood adventures were spent mostly in Capilano Canyon with all of his friends - fishing, diving and finding mischief. His stories were endless, whether of basketball fights, Hollyburn mountain skiing, and Gastown pie deliveries - or meeting and marrying the love of his life, Anne Cates, in 1952.

From there, the two built a house on Keith Road in North Vancouver, and Terry began working for the Cates family business. C.H. Cates and Sons Ltd. was a well known tugboat company and a fixture on the North Shore waterfront for decades. Starting with the shore crew, he worked with dedication for 38 years, retiring as president and CEO in 1990.

Following their children and grandchildren, they moved to Powell River in 1994, where they were proud to be part of this incredible community. They built a house on Tweedsmuir to be filled with over 30 years of love, family and happiness, and they cherished summers spent "up the lake".

Terry will be remembered for his many woodworking projects, tee times, bratty jokes and neighbourly chats.

The family would like to thank Paulin Vella for her devoted care of our dad, and Shala Paterson for his weekend adventures.

A celebration of life will be held in Powell River on Saturday, October 25th at Dwight Hall (1PM).

A life well lived. He will be forever missed.

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Published online September 8, 2025 in The Vancouver Sun & The Province

CHUBB, Captain William (Bill) Robert

DOB: May 22, 1934

DOP: Sep 7, 2025

William (Bill) Robert Chubb, born May 22, 1934, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Phyllis; Sharron, the mother of his daughters Kathy and Andrea; his brother Chuck; his sister Joan; six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Chris.

Born in Vancouver, Bill developed a lifelong love of the sea. He also enjoyed tinkering, building model ships, woodworking, and even earned his pilot licence. After leaving school, he joined the Navy, serving five years with the Canadian Naval Air and fought in the Korean War.
His passion for the ocean endured, and after his military service he pursued a maritime career, achieving his Master’s Ticket in 1963. Bill loved being a tugboat captain, often joking that he was fortunate to be paid for what he would have gladly done for free.

In 1995, Bill retired and moved with Phyllis to West Bank, BC. By 2004, the pull of the ocean brought them back to Vancouver Island, where he spent countless happy hours with his sailboats. He found joy in teaching local children how to sail dinghies through the Deep Bay Yacht Club. Beyond the water, Bill was an avid reader, a lover of fine food—especially Japanese cuisine and cold blueberry soup—and a skilled winemaker whose creations were enjoyed by many.

He treasured his wide circle of friends but also cherished quiet moments of solitude. In recent months, he was especially grateful for time spent with his daughters and dear friends. At Bill’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please raise a glass of your favourite beverage in his honour and wish him well on his next voyage.

Fair winds and following seas, Sir.

SHARCOTT, Alan Roy

DOP: August 22, 2025

In loving memory ~

Roy left us on August 22. He began his working life as an outboard and power saw mechanic in the Courtenay/Campbell River area working at Henry Bill's and Power Saw Sales & Service. In 1958 he moved to Nanaimo and found work at Ira Becker & Sons, Island Chain Saw and C.I.L. Industries.

In 1961 he went to work at Richardson's Marina. While there he built and launched his first steel tug. By 1966 he had decided to go to work for himself. He beachcombed and towed log booms for the G. W. Dorman sawmill. In 1972 he completed and launched his second tug. As the years passed more tugs were added to the fleet. Roy continued in the towboat industry for nearly 50 years as an owner, skipper and shore mechanic.

Despite the demands of being in business, Roy carved out enough personal time to train for and attain his private pilot's licence. He flew his own Cessna for several years. His other interest was cars and he had many of them over his lifetime. He was particularly pleased with his 1940 Ford frame off restoration. He had an eye for detail and it showed in the perfection of each of his projects.

Roy was seldom idle. If he wasn't building something full size he was in his hobby room hand crafting beautifully made ship models or miniature steam engines. Even at an advanced age he had projects in mind that he wanted to complete. He led a busy and fulfilling life.

Roy was predeceased by his parents William & Florence, brothers Stan and Mike and sister Beth. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria, son Dean, daughter Lisa, granddaughter Chelsea Challis (Scott), two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

As Roy wished, no service is planned. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the local SPCA in Roy's memory.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.chapelofmemories.ca

ROBERTS, Ralph

DOB: July 26, 1947

DOP: Aug 11,2024

Ralph passed away on August 11, 2024, at the age of 77. He
was a man who made friends wherever he went and left a
lasting impression on all who knew him. Ralph was known for
his generosity, kindness, laughter and wisdom and for living
life his way.
Ralph had a special place in his heart for children. Besides his
cherished nephews and nieces, many children affectionately
called him “Uncle Ralph”..
I N L O V I N G M E M O R Y
RALPH
ROBERTS
J U L Y 2 6 1 9 4 7 - A U G U S T 1 1 2 0 2 4
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Please join us as we gather to share stories, memories, lots of
laughter, and a great deal of love in tribute to a life well lived.
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A Celebration of Life will be held in Ralph’s honour:
Sunday, August 10, 2025
1 PM – 4PM. Merritt Legion Hall.
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HOSTED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

KELK, David Alan

DOB: January 29, 1962

DOP: March 22, 2006

BATCHELOR, Captain David

DOB: May 31, 1942

DOP: May 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of David William Batchelor

With broken hearts, we share the sudden passing of David on Monday, May 26, 2025.

David was born in Lymington, England. The family lived in North Harrow for many years, before his parents moved to the Isle of Wight, where he met his wife Penny and they married in 1968. Their firstborn, Ian, followed soon after in late 1968 and Christopher in 1973.

David’s life was deeply shaped by the ocean. From his early days in the Sea Cadets in England to his career with British Petroleum, beginning as a Navigation Apprentice and eventually qualifying as Master Mariner, his love for the sea was lifelong.

In 1974, he courageously moved his family to Canada, continuing his service with the Canadian Coast Guard where he helped save lives and trained others with care and commitment. His leadership later extended to the Pacific Pilotage Authority starting as Operations Supervisor and later General Manager, where he brought wisdom and dedication to his work. In his own time, he spent many hours volunteering with the Mission to Seafarers, both serving on the Board of Directors and at the Flying Angel Club at Deltaport.

Even in retirement, David’s passion didn’t fade. He launched a home-based business and remained connected to the maritime community until 2012. Once his wife Penny retired, he closed his business but continued to give back by volunteering with the Delta Police, contributing his time at the local thrift shop, and serving in various ministries and Parish Council at Saint Anne’s, where his faith and dedication touched many.

David’s family was very important to him and he spent time coaching his sons’ sports teams, always being a part of their important life events and most importantly being a positive role model and influence in their lives. The family enjoyed many camping holidays and weekend visits with close family friends. As Ian and Chris grew and ‘moved on’, David and Penny continued their camping adventures travelling all through BC and the USA together. The high point of their travels was taking a trip around the world – never to be forgotten!

David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was predeceased by his beloved son Ian and his dear sister Anne. He leaves behind his cherished wife of nearly 57 years, Penny; his loving son Chris and daughter-in-law Alba; and his treasured grandchildren: Taylor, Katelyn, Trevor, Meghan, Ocean, Jake, Blayke, and Kobey, each of whom brought immense pride and joy to his life. He is also survived by his dear sister Valerie, and niece and nephews Karen (Mark), Peter (Susan), and Matthew (Kathy). David will be deeply missed by extended family in the UK and a wide circle of friends whose lives he touched with his kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit.

David was a man of quiet strength, sharp wit, and profound love for his family. His stories, laughter, and warm presence will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

A celebration of David’s life will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 2:00 pm at St Anne's Anglican Church, 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission to Seafarers, Vancouver, in honour of David’s generous spirit and lifelong service.

GAZZOLA, Rino

DOB: April 13, 1935

DOP: May 8, 2025

Rino Gazzola, age 90, of Surrey, British Columbia passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Born in 1935 In Riese Pio X. The home of Pope Pius the 10th. Grew up through the second world war, and lost a few family members because of it. When he was old enough, he went to Switzerland and worked on a ranch there, to earn enough money to emigrate to Canada in 1954.

He landed in Montreal, went to Immigration, and got a job the next day working in construction.

He did that for a while, until he landed a job on the CPR train, that travelled across Canada.

He wound up settling in Winnipeg.

He was there for 10 months, when on his first winter there he nearly froze his ears off. That was enough for him to leave, and finally settling down in Vancouver, while still working for the CPR.

Once in Vancouver he transferred to the CPR Ferries. While working there he met my mom, (Paula), and got married. I, Mark Gazzola, came along in 1958. Rino quit the CPR, and went into Structural steel construction, which wound him up working on the second narrows bridge. However the day of the tragic collapse, he didn’t go into work that day. My mom was an RN, and specialized in home care, so an opportunity came along to get work in Seattle working on the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge over lake Washington, where one of my mom’s clients lived. In order for my dad to work in the US he had to get a guarantee from someone who would vouch for him.

My mom’s client put up an $80 K bond so he could work there.

That turned out to be a very big money maker for him, until Uncle Sam came knocking wanting him to join the army.

That wasn’t going to happen, so we came back to Canada. My dad got a job working for the City of Vancouver, Water Works Department, and worked there till the late 60’s. My mom passed in 1968, so he opened an electronics store on West Broadway, did well with it, and sold the business around 1970.

He then went into Heavy machinery operation, driving big bulldozers and excavation machinery, for about a year and a half.

That is when he got a job working for Seaspan working on tugs up the coast, the Harbour, and River.

He worked there until he retired in 1996.

In 1975 he met my second mom, (Marie), and they moved out to Surrey, and that is where they have stayed till this day. Marie passed in 2019, so he has been on his own since then. His one desire was to never having to go into a home, and that is the way things worked out.

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