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Creston Valley Funeral Services provides a full range of funeral services designed to meet families unique needs.

Our staff of dedicated professionals are here to assist with helping you to make arrangements that will honour and cherish your loved ones. Creston Valley Funeral Services is a family owned and operated business that provides a full range of funeral services designed to meet families unique needs. We are dedicated professionals, here to assist with helping you to make arrangements that will honour and cherish your loved ones. We are here to answer any and all questions you may have. We provide a full range of funeral service options tailored to each family we serve, including the ability to pre-plan your arrangements.

11/17/2025

David Alvin St Germain
May 11, 1947 - November 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Alvin St Germain on November 5, 2025, in Yahk, BC, at the age of 78 years.

David was born on May 11, 1947, in Winnipeg, MB to parents Norah and Alvin St Germain. He was a man who still believed in your word and a handshake, always welcoming and willing to lend a helping hand to all. David loved his family and friends more than words could ever express. He also loved animals, the land, and all the beauty it had to offer.

David was predeceased by his mother Norah, father Alvin, and grandson Austin.

David will be lovingly remembered by his first wife Linda Wilson, daughter Noranne St Germain, grandchildren David and Ray Anne, and great granddaughter Katelynn, second wife Sharon Folka, daughter Dana (Chris) Topple, grandchildren Maygan, Kaylin, Toni, Kerry, and Chad, four great grandsons and five great granddaughters, foster daughter Korey (Jon) Shapka, grandson Davin, granddaughters Chyanne and Cherity, life companion Penny Anderson, brothers Bob and Alvin St Germain, as well as a great many friends and extended family both old and new.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of their choice.

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca

11/13/2025

You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm for our annual candlelight service at the Creston Valley Seniors Association Hall, 810 Canyon Street (across from Gleaners)
This evening gives you space to remember your loved ones with light, music, and quiet reflection. You’re welcome to bring family and friends.

We will light candles in memory of those who have passed.
Refreshments follow the service.

Please RSVP by November 28 at 250-428-0186 or info@crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca

A livestream will be available on our website if you can’t attend in person.

We hope you can join us for this gathering of remembrance.

11/12/2025

🎄 Continuing a Creston Christmas Tradition 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner in Demetre’s Annual No One Eats Alone Christmas Dinner, carrying forward a heartfelt community event that brings people together on Christmas Day.

📅 December 25, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Creston Legion, Upper Hall

This free Christmas dinner honours Demetre and supports two great causes — the Oncology Department at Kootenay Regional Hospital and the Creston Valley Hospital Equipment Fund.

If you’d like to attend, please call 250-428-0186 to reserve your spot and let organizers know if you need a ride.

We’re grateful to join Creston BC Canada Lions Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29, The Hub, and Gefsis Catering in making sure no one eats alone this Christmas.

11/11/2025

We’ll be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day as we pause to honour those who served and sacrificed for our country.

As always, we’re available by phone at 250-428-0186 if you need us.

Creston Valley Funeral Services - Remembering Lives, Celebrating Love.

11/10/2025

Martin Frank Sonntag
“Marty”

Born November 14, 1944
Passed November 7, 2025
in Creston, BC
at the age of 80 years

Prayer Service
Monday November 17, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Creston, BC

Memorial Mass
Tuesday November 18, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Creston, BC

Memorial Contributions can be found at
www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca

11/06/2025

🐾 Support PAWS - Creston Pet Adoption & Welfare Society with a 2026 Calendar!**

Creston Valley Funeral Services is proud to support PAWS by selling their 2026 calendars for a $20 donation

All proceeds go directly to PAWS to help care for local animals and fund their ongoing work in our community.

Stop by the funeral home to pick up your calendar and help make a difference — one page at a time.

10/29/2025

Calling all Goblins & Ghouls!!
Remember to stop by Creston Valley Funeral Services for
trick-or-treating this Friday October 31, 2025 from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

10/22/2025

Norma Lucille Keech (nee Rowe)
December 1, 1923 - October 15, 2025

The family would like to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Norma Lucille Keech (nee Rowe) on October 15, 2025, in Creston, BC, at the age of 101 years.

Norma was born on December 1, 1923, in Sedgewick, AB, to parents Jean and Ken Rowe.

Norma was predeceased by her husband George (Bud) Keech in 1996.

Norma will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Linda (Roy) Root, Beverly (Tim) Boborosky, and Brenda Rintoul, grandchildren Christie Hall, Shannon (Brett) Stephenson, Cory (Nikki) Root, and Kendall (Rebecca) Pratt, as well as 11 great grandchildren.

No service will be held as per Norma’s wishes.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of their choice.

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca

10/17/2025

Darren Michael Gregory
October 2, 1962 – October 14, 2025

Darren Michael Gregory, of Creston, BC, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 63.

Darren was born on October 2, 1962, in Creston, BC, to Ed and Helen Gregory. He grew up in Creston, attended school there, and dedicated his life to working with people, notably as a community paramedic and by supporting individuals with special needs.

A man of diverse talents, Darren was a black belt in taekwondo, a musician, a skilled wood carver , and an actor with the Footlighters theatre group.

Darren is survived by his mother, Helen Gregory. He was the proud father of Ebby and Aaron, and grandfather to Khloe. He is also survived by his sister, many nieces, great-nieces, uncles, aunts, and numerous cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Ed Gregory.

A Come and Go Celebration will be held on Friday October 24, 2025, at 2pm, at Creston Valley Funeral Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of BC.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Creston Valley Funeral Services, and condolences for the family may be offered at www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca.

10/16/2025

David Omer Paul Lemay
March 26, 1981 – October 8, 2025

David was born on March 26, 1981, in Englehart, Ontario, Canada to his mother Jeannette Trepanier and Omer Lemay.

David grew up in Western Canada, where he loved to play sports, youth ministry, church, and worked various jobs in trades.

In 2015, David moved to the Lower Mainland to enroll in Wagner Hills Recovery Center. There, he built a community and family who journeyed together in recovery.

He passed away to be with Jesus on October 8, 2025.

He was preceded by his father Omer Lemay in 2018 and his mother Jeannette Trepanier in 2019.

David is survived by his daughter Raeah, his sister Melanie, his niece Hope, and family members Charles and Denise, whom he lived with as a young child. He is also survived by close cousins Annick, Eric, Bobby and Kathy, Uncles, Aunties, and cousins from Alberta and Quebec.

A Celebration of Life is on November 1, 2025, at the Canal Flats Civic Center at 1:30 p.m. A light reception will follow the service. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Wagner Hills Recovery Center at wagnerhills.com or Joshua House at joshuahouse.ca.

Thank you.

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Creston Valley Funeral Services.

10/15/2025

Ellen Sterling
July 29, 1927 - October 11, 2025

Ellen Sterling passed peacefully after a short illness on October 11, 2025 in Creston, British Columbia.

She was born on her grandfather’s farm at Gretna, MB on July 29, 1927 to Anton and Susanna Schellenberg and was a sister to Ed, Harry, Hilda, Tony, Jim, Bob and Frances. She left home at 15 to pursue high school and later completed her teacher training in Winnipeg. Ellen came to Tilston in 1948 to teach grades 1-4 and married Elgar Sterling in 1949. They farmed and raised four sons southeast of town. Later Ellen worked as a substitute teacher and a health care aide at Melita and Reston Hospitals. In 1983 they moved to Winnipeg and in 2010, relocated to Victoria Landing in Brandon. Before this Ellen caught the travel bug and toured extensively in Europe, Caribbean, Panama Canal, and bus trips to the Maritimes, Alaska and the USA with Elgar. They celebrated 61 years of marriage before Elgar passed in 2011. In 2015 Ellen decided to move to Creston, B.C. where she enjoyed many activities such as cribbage, swimming, singing and reading and the mountain view. Mom lived a life that spanned 10 decades, and she lived through the monumental changes that took place during that time. What we all take for granted now, such as hydro, running water, communication, transportation and a bit of spending money was not always the case. And to raise four boys in this environment must have been a monumental task, a task which she relished and met head on.

Predeceased by her parents, siblings, Ed, Tony, Hilda and son Larry.

Left to cherish her memory are Brian (Sandra), Sheila (Eric), Randy (Terri), Jeff (Tina), seven grand-children, Steven, Shane, Scott, Andrew, Jessica Sterling, Christy Miller, Craig Allard, twelve great-grandchildren and her “ fifth” son, Scott Bullee.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be in the Tilston Cemetery
Life's race well run,
Life's work well done,
Life's victory won,
Now cometh rest.
- Edward Hazen Parker

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca

Address

218 Northwest Boulevard
Creston, BC
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Telephone

+12504280186

Website

http://www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca/

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