Born September16th, 1968

in Sydney Australia

John passed away suddenly this week in Australia at the home of his brother David Oblati. John is survived by his partner Kathleen (Katy) Scaia, his mother Anita Oblati, his younger sister Susan Willis and her husband Steven and their daughters Maya and Jasmin, also John’s oldest brother David Oblati, David’s wife Pauline and their son Michael, John’s step-son Angelo Scaia, Angelo’s partner Kathryn Burke and their daughter Ella Scaia and his step-daughter Holly Bryant. Also, I would like to acknowledge John’s dear life long friends Alicia Seijas , Bill Benton, and Wayne Lovise.

John grew up in Sydney and attended high school there. He worked in Sydney until he moved to Canada in 1995 in his mid twenties. John married Anna Callegari in 1996 and they separated in 2002 after moving to Salt Spring Island in 1998.

John travelled extensively in Asia where he collected handicrafts and he started a shop in the basement of Mouat’s called Rafflasia where he sold collections from his travels. In 2003, John started a window cleaning business with his step-son Angelo Scaia. John’s big blue truck advertising his business Super Clean was well known on the island and his devotion to his customers was legendary.

John cared deeply about his friends and family and that care was evident in the way he kept in touch with people near and far, particularly his family in Australia with whom he was in constant contact through Skype, mail and phone calls.

There are many friends to thank who have been there for John and I and our families throughout the mental illness that finally took his life. In particular I would like to thank Ros Schneider and Matt Steffich.

Everyone who knew John will mourn his passing. No one can replace him and he will always be missed by all who loved him.

Katy Scaia

July 11, 1945 – October 14, 2010

Blain passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife Julie of

43 years, his children: Angie (Darin)

Courtenay, BC, Jackie (Dave) Slave Lake, AB, Allen (Stacey) Castlegar, BC, Jason Salt Spring Island, Tiffany (Mike) Victoria, BC;

grandchildren, Carter, Alyssa, Kevin, Kara, Luke, Megan, Katie; great-grandson Ryan;

his sister Della, brothers Bill, Morris, Ken, Brian & Randy as well as his extended family.

A celebration of life will be held on

Saturday, October 23, 2010

at the Lions Hall from 1 – 3 pm

at 103 Bonnet Ave.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Bessie Dane Hospice Society

or the Victoria Cancer Agency.

Rest in Peace Dear One

Elizabeth Dorothy Hemmings

22nd November 1957 – 9th October 2010

Heartfelt thanks to all the carers, doctors, nurses, friends and others that did so much to help and support Elizabeth on her difficult journey.

CORNELIUS LAUBENTAL

Born: October 12, 1942, Berlin, Germany, died suddenly and peacefully, October 3, 2010 on Salt Spring Island. Corny attended the University of Alberta (Zoology) and moved to Vancouver, BC, where he worked as a very creative Goldsmith for 30 years. In 1990, Corny met Tricia Holland and they lived happily for 20 wonderful years. In 2001, Corny retired to Salt Spring Island to follow his passion for gardening and growing orchids, rhododendrons and many other plants. Other joys of his life were classical music and cats. He taught others by example with his kind and gentle nature. He will be greatly missed by his wife Tricia, sister Sabine Laubental of Victoria, niece Carma Brophy/

husband Jonathon Bartlett of Nanaimo, sister-in-law Sally Holland of Ladner and other close friends. A Celebration of Life was already held.

Born: November 12, 1928 – Southampton, England, died suddenly September 26, 2010 in Antigua, W.I.  

Emigrated to Edmonton, Canada in 1937.  Attended the University of Alberta, B.Sc. 1950, M.Sc. 1951 (Geology), University of Illinois, Ph.D. 1953 (Clay Mineralogy).  After graduation, Pat worked for the Alberta Research Council.

In 1951, Pat married Grace Young, with whom he enjoyed 58.5 happy years.  They had 3 children, Jimmy (deceased at 2.5), Sheila and Michael.

In 1957, Pat and his family moved to Tulsa Oklahoma, working for Carter Oil Research Department for 7 years, returning to Calgary, Canada, where he worked for Imperial Oil Ltd. and Panarctic Oil.  In 1971 he moved to Canmore, AB, where he went into geology consulting and teaching at SAIT.  At this time he and his wife Grace bought a motel in Canmore which they ran for 5 years.

While in Canmore Pat was a town councillor for one term and town Mayor for two terms, 1977-1983.

Grace and Pat moved to Salt Spring Island in 1983.  Pat served two terms as a trustee with Islands Trust, and was a library volunteer for many years.

One of the joys of his life was planning and taking holidays to many parts of the world.  His delight in his latest vacation place, Antigua, led to the choice of holding his funeral and burial in Antigua on October 1, 2010 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

A memorial service will be held at All Saints by the Sea on October 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Pat’s name to the Salt Spring Foundation.

July 12,1921 – September 25, 2010

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of dear friend Reg Ashwell, on Saturday September 25, 2010 at Ladysmith Lodge on 4th, Ladysmith, BC. Reg was born July 12, 1921 in Prince Rupert BC. He was predeceased by his parents Iris and Stoll Ashwell, his brother Douglas and good friend Jim Kay. Reg is survived by his brother Geoff (Iris). Reg was an avid collector of West Coast Native and contemporary art. His knowledge of art was evident in the publishing of books and manuscripts. He owned and operated “Pegasus”, his gallery on Salt Spring Island, BC for many years. Reg will be missed by many friends who enjoyed being part of his life. Appreciation for the compassionate care given Reg while he lived there is extended to the nurses and staff at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith. As requested there will be no service. A celebration of Reggie’s life will be held later.