Richard Henry Nex

29th August 1934 - 25th April 2008

Dick was born in Burnaby, BC, and joined the RCAF in June 1954.  He did his basic training at St.Jean's, Que. His future postings took him to Parent, Que., Sidney, Nova Scotia,  Clinton, Ont in Radar Comm. Then postings  to Beaverlodge, Alberta,  Stn. Penhold, Alberta,  Armstrong, Ont. After training as an 'observor', his postings took him to Winnipeg, Man., Greenwood, NS, Summerside, NS and Shearwater, NS.  He finally got his transfer "back home" to Comox and retired from the RCAF/CEF in June 1980.  He worked at the Comox Govt Wharf as a 'wharfinger', and belonged to the Comox Coast Guard Auxiliary for 11 years before giving it up because of work commitments.  He was Harbour Manager at the Comox Govt wharf until the govt privatized the wharf system.  During all this time he loved to camp, fish, boat, and play golf.  He was a 36 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a member at large for many years of the Air Force Association before transferring to 888 Wing.  Dick died at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Marina (Spinney) Christensen

March 20, 1935 - February 20, 2008

Marina was born in Berwick, NS on March 20, 1935 and graduated from Mack College in Kentville, Nova Scotia in 1952.  Marina and Del married on June 15, 1966.  Marina accompanied Del on postings throughout Canada and Europe which allowed her to form many wonderful friendships.

Normand Girard

April 23, 1935 -  February  10, 2008

Norm enlisted in the RCAF in April 1952 and began his career at Manning Depot, St. Jean, PQ.  In his trade as Supply Technician, his many postings included RCAF Stn. Winnipeg; Pagwa, Ontario, and Langar, and he finally retired at CFB Comox.  Norm was a member of Comox Legion as well as 888 Wing.  His passions were his family and trout fishing.

Glyn A. Gillis

October 19, 1934 -  December 23, 2007

Glyn was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia.  At  a young age, having avoided working in the coal mines of Springhill, Glyn joined the Armed Forces to become a Master Sgt.  His career took him to many places including Halifax, Ottawa and Sardinia, Italy and finally to his true home in the Comox Valley.  Glyn was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved playing his guitar.  He entertained with his band "The Alleycats" for thirty years.

Wilfred Joseph "Wilf" Truchon

August 4, 1928 - October 15, 2007

Wilf was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario.  He passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, BC with his family by his side.  Wilf served as a photographer in the Air Force until his retirement in 1979.  Retirement days were busy ones as he offered himself to everyone be it cooking, building, organizing events or entertaining with music.  He was a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus giving him another opportunity to serve.

Eric Berkley Munroe

October 8, 1937 - August 16, 2007

Eric passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, BC on August 16th, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born October 8th, 1937 in Philips Harbour, Nova Scotia.  At the age of 17 he joined the RCAF doing his basic training at St. Jean's PQ.  As a fighter control operator (scope dope!) his postings took him to Clinton, Gander, Metz, Sidney NS, Knob Lake Labrador, Alsask and Trenton,  He remustered to Air Traffic Controller and was subsequently posted to 3 Wing, Ottawa and 19 Wing Comox where he retired.  Eric was an active member of Courtenay Legion Branch #17 and 888(Komox)RCAF Wing.

Henry Lawrence Edwin (Ted)  Ellison

1931 - 2007

Ted was born in Cumberland and raised in the Comox Valley but the whole coast of B.C. was his playground. He spent his younger years as a logger and camp foreman where he developed a reputation for his physical and character strength. However he  soon  combined his love of flying and his business acumen to provide sales and service to the many small communities along the rugged and  remote coast of B.C.His float plane was a common sight as he navigated in and out of the Courtenay river. Ted was a true west coast pioneer and will be missed by friends and business associates up and down the coast.