Cowichan Cremation and Burial Services

03/01/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of my cousin Caylene Joseph.

Sunrise: February 26, 1991
Sunset: February 25, 2026

Predeceased by:
Bryce McKay(spouse)
Ben Joseph (grandfather)(mom's dad)
Raymond Joseph(great grandfather)(mom's side)
Caroline Joseph(aunt)(mom's side)
Caroline Good(great grandma)(mom's side)
Roberto Joseph (cousin)
Irene Charlie(grandma)(dad's mom)
Clara Charlie(great grandma)(dad's side)
Don Charlie(grandpa)(dad's uncle)
Betty Charlie(grandma)(dad's aunt)

Survived by:
Grace Joseph(grandma)(mom's mom)
Sharon Joseph(mom)
Lorne (bocco)Charlie (dad)
Daija Rose Joseph(sister)
Kendra Joseph(sister)

Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins,nephews, nieces.

Handshakes to:
moniquemjoseph@outlook.com
In the notes please add what handshake is for and who is leaving it.

Community meeting:
7pm Sunday March 1, 2026 at Duncan Shaker Church
Prayer Services:
Moving our loved one on Monday at 11am from Cowichan Cremation and Burial (235 Kenneth Street) to the Duncan Shaker Church.
Prayers 7pm Monday March 2, 2026 at Duncan Shaker Church
Funeral:
8:30am viewing 9am service at Duncan Shaker Church
Burial: St. Anne's Cemetery

Thank you for the understanding in our time as we waited for our loved one to be released to us so we may start the work.

01/31/2026

On behalf of the Modeste family, I share with you great sadness and the passing of:

George Modeste Jr.
Sunrise: March 3, 1959
Sunset: January 29, 2026

Pre deceased by:
Grandparents:
Cassel Modeste & Sylvestra Modeste
Alphonse & Tilly Billy
Father: George Modeste Sr.
Mother: Dorothy Modeste
Siblings: June Modeste, Janice Modeste, Carmen Modeste, Delores Modeste, Melinda Modeste, David Louie and Danny Seymour

Survived by:

Siblings:
Linda Modeste (Herman)
Laurandia Edge
Dora Swustus

Nieces, nephews, and relatives.

Community Meeting:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
@ Duncan Shaker Church
@ 7:00pm

Transfer Body:
From: Cowichan Cremation and Burial Service
Sunday, February 1, 2026
@ 11:00am

Prayer Service:
Sunday, February 1, 2026
@ Duncan Shaker Church
@ 7:00pm

Mask dance:
Monday, February 2, 2026
@ Duncan Shaker Church
@ 6:00am

Funeral:
Monday, February 2, 2026
@ Duncan Shaker Church
@ 9:00am
Viewing @ 8:30am

Burial:
@ Indian Road Cemetery

Luncheon @ Duncan Shaker Church

We appreciate your kindness during this difficult time. Monetary donations can be sent via Etransfer to:

Iona - i_harris15@hotmail.com

We kindly ask that you write in the notes who the Etransfer is being donated to and/or what the donations is for (casket, table, flowers).

Iona will be collecting for: Linda, Laurandia, and Dora
i_harris15@hotmail.com

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your heartfelt support.

Respectfully,
The Modeste Family

01/22/2026

With great sadness we announcing the passing of:

Tania Rosalee Price (31 years)
Sunrise: February 15, 1994
Sunset: January 20, 2026

Predeceased by:
Grandparents:
Richard Wilson Sr
Collins “Colonel” Pierre
Son: Charlie Tooshley

Survived By:

Children: Derek Tooshley, Casey Tooshley, Riley Tooshley and Sophia Tooshley
Mother: Frances Mallett
Father: Andrew Wilson
Siblings: Edward Price (Victoria), Emily Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Connor Mallett
Grandparents: Cecil Price, Dorine Price, Nancy Pierre-George
Nieces and Nephews and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Community Meeting: On Thursday at the Gym, January 22nd at 7:00 pm
Prayer service: Cowichan Cremation and Burial (235 Kenneth Street) Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm
Viewing: at the Cowichan Cremation and Burial Saturday, January 24th at 8:30 am
Funeral service: Saturday, January 24th at 9:00 am
Burial: St. Ann's Church

Pastor: Boyd & Sarah Tremblett
Speaker: John George

For family donations: (please note if flowers or casket
Frances Mallett: fran-mike-.com
Andrew Wilson:vjs2694@hotmail.com
Edward Price: vjs2694@hotmail.com
Emily Wilson:emwilson1807@outlook.com
Anthony Wilson:wanthony901@yahoo.com
Connor Mallett:connorwilson741@gmail.com
Donations for table / casket/ flowers / clothing: fran-mike-.com
Huy tseep q'u

01/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce passing of
Charles Bobby Joe age 45 years

Sunrise : September 29th 1980

Sunset : January 7th 2026

Predeceased by:

Grandparents

Martin and Susan Bill

Martin and Thelma Jack

Parent

- Harry Jack

Siblings

Harry Bill Sr

Kelly Joe

Survived by:

Parent - Edna Frenchy

Step dad - Henry Frenchy

Spouse - Loretta George



Children

-Lana Joe

- Moses Charlie

Auntie- Linda Jack

Uncle- Arnold Joe

Sibling’s - Celestine Joe

Belinda Joe ( Jason Louie)

Darren Joe

Edie Joe

Martin Joe

Elwood Jimmy

Maria Goodwill ( Aiden)

Community meeting: Friday January 9th 2026 Duncan Indian Shaker Church Dining Hall

Moving our loved one from Cowichan Cremation and Burial (235 Kenneth Street) to the Duncan Shaker Church @12 noon

Prayers services : Saturday January 10th 2026 @7 pm

Funeral Sunday January 11th 2026 short viewing @ 8:30am prayers at 9am

Burial service: St Ann’s Cemetery

Luncheon to follow at the Duncan Shaker Church

Luncheon is moved to Somena kitchen *update*

Any handshakes for Loretta, Lana, Moses or donations Emt ; roseannacharlie_21@icloud.com

Please specify what its for

01/04/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of

Verna Elizabeth Charlie (nee JACK) - Age 84 yrs old
Date of Birth September 24, 1941
Date of Death January 2, 2026

Community Meeting: Sunday January 4th 2026 @ 7pm at Penelakut Gymnasium

Monday January 5, 2026 meeting at Cowichan Cremation and Burial (235 Kenneth Street, Duncan)
Viewing at 8am
Depart to Penelakut ferry @ 8:30 am
Catching the 10am ferry to Penelakut at Chemainus

Prayer Service: Monday January 5th 2026 @ 6pm at Penelakut Gymnasium.

Tuesday January 6th 2026
Breakfast @ 6am
Mask dance @ 7am
Viewing @ 8am
Shaker faith to follow after viewing

Burial - Penelakut Cemetery

Luncheon - @ Penelakut Gymnasium

Pre deceased by:
Father: Sebastian Jack
Mother: Sophie Jack
Brother: Wilbur Jack

Survived by:
Brothers:
Gerry Jack (Sharlene)
Mel Jack Sr ( Marlene)
Clyde Jack & (Krystal)

Children:
Velma Edwards (Kevin)
Glenda Charlie (Glen)
Melvina james & (Larry James)

Many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren

Then post information for social distancing handshakes/help. Many families are accepting etransfers.

Hand shakes can be sent to, please specify for what

For Velma Edward’s abbytcbabyk_05@iCloud.com
(Save as Carol Horne)

For Glenda Charlie
Charliedwards0911@gmail.com
(Save as Glenda Charlie)

For Melvina
Melvina.james@icloud.com
(Save as melvina james)

For casket can be sent to
Miss.dawso@gmail.com
(Save as Shawna James)

12/27/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Sarah Ellen Paige.
Sunrise September 6, 1970

Sunset December 25, 2025

Predeceased By:
Grandparents
Elwood & Mabel Modeste
Christopher & Ellen Alphonse
Frank & Mary Paige

Raised By / Step-Father
John Paige Sr

Survived By:
Parents
Debbie Modeste
Harvey Alphonse

Children
Kreighton George (Cheyenne)
Sanora George (Walter)

Siblings
John Paige Jr
Dale Paige Sr
Melissa Paige
Collette Alphonse
Kimberly Alphonse
Richard Alphonse

Grandchildren
Ariella, Christina, Kaizlee, Miley

Community Meeting:
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Duncan Shaker Church at 7pm

Leaving Cowichan Cremation & Burial Services (235 Kenneth Street) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 12noon to bring our loved one to Duncan Shaker Church

Prayer Service:
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Duncan Shaker Church at 7pm

Funeral Service:
Monday, December 29, 2025
Mask Dance at 6am
Viewing at 8:30am
Service at 9am

Following our loved one wish to be cremated.

Luncheon and Handshakes will be in the Shaker Church Dining Hall.

Handshakes:

Casket / Clothes / Flowers

Kreighton - K_george015@hotmail.com

Debbie Modeste - Debmodeste@shaw.ca

Kreighton George - Cheyenne.jim95@hotmail.com

Sanora George - Noel_236@live.com

Send a message to learn more

12/22/2025

The holiday season is a time of warmth, reflection, and coming together as a community. It reminds us of the power of kindness and the meaningful impact we can have when we give from the heart.

At Cowichan Cremation and Burial Services, our commitment to community goes far beyond the services we provide. It is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that giving back is both a responsibility and a privilege.

In a season that can be both joyful and difficult, these acts of generosity help bring comfort, dignity, and hope to those who need it most. We are grateful to stand alongside organizations that do this important work and to be part of communities where kindness continues to lead the way.

From all of us at Cowichan Cremation and Burial Services, thank you for allowing us to serve you — and for sharing in the spirit of compassion that truly defines this season.

12/14/2025

On behalf of the Williams family to announce the passing of loved one:

SEAN GEOFFRY Williams

Birthdate - April 25,1986
Passed - December 4, 2025

Pre deceased by:
GRAND PARENTS -
DOUG WILLIAMS
IRENE WILLIAMS

PARENTS-
VICTORIA WILLIAMS
JOE HARRISON

Survived by:
SISTER: AVA WILLIAMS
DAUGHTER: TRU WILLIAMS
Numerous Aunts, uncles and cousins

No community meeting.

Sunday December 14, 2025 - Move loved one from Cowichan Cremation and Burial Services at 1:00pm to the Duncan Shaker Church

Sunday December 14, 2025-
Prayer services at 7:00pm at Duncan Shaker Church

Monday December 15, 2025
8:30am - Viewing
9:00am - Funeral service
Cremation to follow.

Luncheon to follow at the Duncan Shaker Church.

12/11/2025

On behalf of the Charlie and Jones Families we would like to announce the passing of

Edwin Douglas Jones
April 22, 1964 - Dec 9, 2025

Predeceased by:
Grandparents
Simon Charlie
Violet Charlie (Silseemut)
Walter Jones
Mary Youkum (Tseshaht)

Spouse:
Sandra Ruth James

Siblings:
Star Jones
Erwin Cedric Jones
Joanne James

Raised
Lena Kathleen James

Leaving behind:
Mother - Myra Charlie
Father - Walter Russell Jones
Daughter - Martina M. Joe
Granddaughter - Midnight-Rose Meldrum-Joe
Raised - Nadine Frenchy, Adrienne Frenchy, Rosetta James, Rebecca James
Siblings - Deanna Jones-Wilson, Eric Jones, Everette Jones (missing)

and numerous loving aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews

Arrangements:
Community Meeting:
Thursday Dec 11, 2025 @ 7pm
TBD

Moving from Cowichan Cremation and Burial Services (235 Kenneth Street) to St. Ann’s
Friday Dec 12, 2025 @ 1pm

Prayers:
Friday Dec 12, 2025 @ 7pm
St. Ann’s Church

Main Day:
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Viewing @ 8:30am
Funeral @ 9am
St. Ann’s Church
Burial to follow
Luncheon - TBD

E-Transfers:
For Myra, Deanna & Eric: smallwildflowerblossom@gmail.con

For Martina:
twigthemighty@hotmail.com

For Nadine Frenchy: nutsymama1199@outlook.com

For Adrienne:
adriennefrenchy11@gmail.com

For Rosetta: TBD

For Rebecca: TBD

Please put in the comments:
- what the money is for (flowers, family etc).
- Answer to a password if required

12/04/2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Matthew Daniel George

Sunrise: February 26th, 1986
Sunset: November 30th, 2025

Pre deceased by
Raised by: Francis & Corrina George

Survived by
Mother: Joan George

Siblings: Phillip George
Marcie George
Doreen George (hawnee)
Farrah George

Children: Matthew George JR
Marcus George

Community Meeting:
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Duncan Shaker Church Dinning Hall
7PM

Prayer Service:
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Leaving Cowichan Cremation & Burial Services (235 Kenneth St.) to Duncan Shaker Church
Prayer Service at 7PM

Funeral Service:
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Duncan Shaker Church
Viewing at 8:30AM
Service at 9AM

For anyone that would like to give any contributions to the family or toward funeral expenses, please send to:

Marcie, Farrah, Phillip, Joan:
margpm@hotmail.com

Matthew JR & Marcus:
s_daniels_10@hotmail.com

Doreen:
l.peters12@icloud.com

12/02/2025

11/07/2025

Posting on behalf of Wilson Family

Arrangements for Late April Anne Wilson
Sunrise: April 25,1970
Sunset: November 5,2025

Community Meeting Saturday November 8th @ 7pm
Shaker church mess hall

Body To:
Duncan Shaker Church from Cowichan Cremation and Burial
Sunday Nov 9, 2025 @ 1pm

Prayers:
Duncan Shaker Church
Sunday November 9, 2025 @ 7 pm

Funeral: November 10, 2025
Officiating Lloyd & Jeanie Bob
Viewing @ 830am
Service @ 9:00am
Burial: St Ann's Cemetery
LUNCHEON: Shaker Church Hall
Predeceased by:
Mother: Carolyn Wilson
Father: Gene Smith
Grandparents: Ethel & Sam Wilson Sr
Cecelia & Patrick Smith
Sons: Lloyd Wilson
Craig Wilson
Survived by: Grandfather Fred Mitchell
Brother: Carl Wilson
Children: Marla Wilson, Charmaine Wilson, Amanda-Jean Wilson
Son: Marcus Sylvester
Grandchildren: Ava, Rya, Jesse, Carolina-Lucy, Taylor, Carson, Mylah
Numerous Aunts, Uncles & Cousins