LARSEN, Ole Ferdinand (1853-1924)
The Weekly Star, March 21, 1924:
Another Old Timer Dies
Ole Christensen Larsen, who has been for eighteen years in the employ
of the White Pass Railway Route, died in his cabin here on Sunday evening, March 9th. The funeral service was held at Christ Church by Rev. J. A. Shirley on Wednesday afternoon.
The deceased, seventy-three years of age, was born at Aalport, Denmark,
where his only brother still lives. Mr. Larsen had seen in his day a great deal of the world, having worked many years on the Atlantic liners plying between Hamburg and New York. He toured Europe and the United States with the Robinson Circus Company. In the employ of the White Pass he served as fireman on the steamers and at the shipyards. He spent the winter at the coast and had just returned to the North about ten days before he was called by death. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters.
LARSON, Sune (1901-1944)
The Weekly Star, January 21, 1944:
On January 1 Sune Larson was accidentally shot by his partner, Gustaves Viksten, whist on a moose hunting trip in the Teslin district, sixty miles northwest of Johnson's Crossing. Constable D. Bolger, R.C.M.P. of Carcross had charge of the investigation after which Viksten was freed from any blame. The body of the deceased was laid to rest in the Whitehorse cemetery on Tuesday of this week.
LAZZARINI, Antonio "Tony" (1870-1914)
The Weekly Star, June 12, 1914:
Tonni Lazrarini, Italian, died at the General hospital in this place Sunday night and was buried in the local cemetery Tuesday morning after brief services which were conducted at the Catholic church by Rev. Father Rivet. Previous to nine months ago Lazzarini had been employed for some time at the Pueblo mine. He went outside and
returned less than a month ago, resuming work at the Pueblo. In less than a week he was taken sick and was brought to the hospital. Tuberculosis was his ailment. He had no relatives in this country, a brother who accompanied him from Italy having died some time ago in Colorado. Lazzarini was an American citizen.
LEWIS, Dwayne T. (1960-1960)
The Whitehorse Star, July 21, 1960:
LEWIS - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Melville Lewis at the Whitehorse General Hospital on July 9th, a son, Dwayne Thomas, 7 lbs, 2 oz. A brother for Shelley and Terry.
The baby's death was not reported in the newspaper.
LEWIS, Robert Evans (1914-1914)
Neither the baby's birth nor death were reported in the newspaper. However, on July 17, 1914, "Mrs. Lewis and Miss Lewis, mother and sister of Mining Engineer E. G. Lewis at the Pueblo mine, arrived Wednesday evening from their home in
Moscow, Idaho, and will remain several weeks." On August 21 they were reported as having left for home, and on October 30, E. G. and Mrs. Lewis also left for Moscow, Idaho, which was their old home. It was said they would remain there until spring at least, but they never did return.
McCARNEY, Edward (1920-1954)
The Whitehorse Star, May 7, 1954:
Edward McCarney, Business Agent and Maintenance Engineer of the Yukon Telephone Co., in Whitehorse, was found dead in the living quarters at the rear of the company's office last Monday afternoon.
According in an employee of the company. Mr. Dick Irving, Mr. McCarney had worked all night Sunday through to Monday and when Irving arrived at work at 8 a.m., Monday morning, McCarney was sleeping. Irving woke him up at 10 a.m. and McCarney is reported to have exclaimed, "I am just about going crazy. I worked all night." Irving then left McClarney to attend to his duties.
Later that afternoon, Irving was doing some work in another part of the City and phoned in to McCarney on a test call, he could not get an answer in the office, so returned to find out why. This was approximately 3:30 p.m.
When Irving entered the living quarters of the telephone office, he said he saw McCarney slumped in a large chair near the window and thought he was asleep. When he came up close, he saw blood covered the side of the chair and a .22 automatic rifle leaning on the armrest. Two empty .22 shells were lying on the floor. McCarney had what appeared to be a bullet hole immediately above the right ear.
Irving immediately called a doctor, but it was too late to save the man.
Ed McCarney came to Whitehorse last year as Resident Maintenance Engineer for the company. Some of his past experience had included the building of the present exchange at the factory before it was sold to the Yukon Telephone Company.
McKAY, Edwin Myers (1927-1956)
The Whitehorse Star, July 19, 1956:
Edwin Meyers McKay, foreman with the Prodor Construction Company Limited, drowned at Takhini Hot springs in the early hours of July 18.
Mr. McKay came here two years ago from Alberta. He is survived by his wife and three-year-old son Billy, a brother Morris all living in Whitehorse. His mother Mrs. Johanna McKay lives at Teslin and he is also survived by another brother and sister.
No inquest will be made on the death, Funeral arrangements are being. made by Wallden Funeral Home.
Services will be held July 21.
McMillan, Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" (ca. 1879-1903)
The Weekly Star, February 14, 1903:
Obituary.
It is with a feeling of deepest regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Jack McMillan, which occurred on Monday evening last.
Mrs. McMillan had not been enjoying the best of health of late, and as her condition on Sunday last was considered to be critical, she was removed to the general hospital. Despite the fact that she received the best of medical treatment she succumbed to her ailment - Bright's disease.
Mrs. McMillan, who was 24 years of age, leaves a sorrowing husband and
two children, a boy and a girl aged two and five years respectively.
Mr. McMillan, who is on the outside, has wired that he will come north on the first steamer that sails. The body will be held till he arrives.
McNAIR, George Willard (1917-1953)
The Whitehorse Star, June 12, 1953:
George Willard McNair passed away on May 29, 1953, at the Whitehorse General Hospital in his thirty-sixth year. Survived by his loving wife, Marie, and seven
children, Garry, Dwight, Angela, Sharron, Patricia, George Jr., Mary-Gale; and one brother and two sisters and mother.
Mr. McNair has been in the Yukon 10 years, residing here in Whitehorse where he made his home. The funeral service on June 3 was from the Old Log Church, the Rev. Norman Tannar officiating.
MADDOCKS, Patrick John (1950-1952)
The Whitehorse Star, May 23, 1952:
CARDS OF THANKS
We wish to thank everyone who was so kind and sent floral tributes during our recent bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. George Maddocks
The baby was born at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC, on January 8, 1950. He weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz.
MAGNUSSON, David William (1949-1953)
Born in 1949, died on April 1, 1953
The bodies of Russell Herrington and David Magnusson were recovered from the cold waters of the Alsek River at Mile 1016 last Thursday. The children, sons of civilian personnel working for the Canadian Army at Mile 1016, evidently wandered away from their home and managed to get through a fence that had been erected to keep them from the river. They were reported missing about 11:00 a.m. on April 1st. Russell Herrington was found about 1:30 that afternoon and David Magnusson at 1:00 p.m. on April 2nd. A search party from Whitehorse went to Mile 1016 to join other parties from Canyon Creek Creek, Destruction Bay, and Haines Road to assist in the search, but the second boy was found soon after their arrival.
MALONEY, Michael Thomas (1964-1964)
April 29, 1964: a son, Michael Thomas, was born in Whitehorse to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Maloney. He weighed 7 lbs. 7½ oz.
September 14, 1964: Mr. and Mrs. John Maloney express thanks to friends and relatives for love and sympathy during their recent bereavement, with special thanks to Dr. Hibberd,
Mr. and Mrs, Bob Wallace, Mr. Walden, Father Triggs, and Doris Simpson,.
MARSHALL, William J. (1876-1941)
The Whitehorse Star, June 13, 1941:
We regret having to report that Mr. William Marshall, wood-cutter of
Selwyn, who arrived at the local general hospital recently in a serious condition, passed away last Thursday. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. L. G. Chappell, the crew of the Nasutlin acting as pallbearers.
On September 15, 1941, the Public Administrator advertised to sell property located at Selwyn belonging to William J. Marshall: 1 horse, 1 sleigh, 1 wagon, and harness.
MARTIN, Bruce Frank Michael (1958-1959)
The Whitehorse Star, June 13, 1941:
Funeral Rites
Graveside service was held Monday for Bruce Frank Michael, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin. Father Gene Cullinane officiated. Born December 5, 1958 the baby died suddenly January 28. Besides his parents, the child is survived by three sisters, Joan, Cheryl and Judith.
The Martin family have made their home in Whitehorse for the past 5½ years. Mr. Martin is a civilian employee with the Army here and was in eastern
Canada on business at the time of his son's death. He returned home last Thursday.
MILLER, John James (1867-1920)
The Weekly Star, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory - Friday, November 12, 1920
John Miller Dead
John Miller, a pioneer resident of the Yukon, died Wednesday morning at the Whitehorse General hospital. Valvular heart trouble was the cause of his death. He was brought here from Carmacks by auto last Friday, and had been confined to the hospital since that time.
Deceased was a native of St. Mary's, Ontario, and came north as a deckhand on one of the river boats which were brought to St. Michael in 1898. After mining two years in Dawson, he started prospecting, having been a participant in all the stampedes in the Yukon since 1900.
MORAN, Angus, D.C.M. (1893-1951)
The Whitehorse Star, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory - Friday, June 29, 1951
Guard Collapses At McCrae
Mr. Angus Moran, 58 years of age, collapsed and died last Saturday evening at 11:15 p.m. while patrolling the McCrae Army buildings.
Mr. Moran had been employed as a guard for a number of years by the Dept. of National Defence. He was a single man with a sister and brothers living in Ottawa. The funeral was held last Thursday under the direction of the Canadian Legion.
July 6, 1951: CARD OF THANKS |
The Canadian Legion, Whitehorse Branch, wish to thank all who assisted in the funeral of Angus Moran, D.C.M. Wreaths were from Dottie and Bill; "The Boys, Camp MacRae"; Mrs. Redpath, and Kay MacDonald, Reta Kemberlin and Barbara and Cindy; Della and Aubrey Simmons and the Canadian Legion.
MURPHY, Warren T. (1885-1950)
The Whitehorse Star, February 3, 1950:
Funeral Services Late Warren T. Murphy Held Sacred Heart Church
Funeral services for the late Warren T. Murphy held at Sacred Heart
Church, were conducted by his brother Rev. M. E. Murphy. O M I of Edmonton. Alta., assisted by His Excellency Bishop Coudert and local priests.
Born in New Brunswick 65 years ago, deceased had been in the Yukon for the past six years. Previously he had been well-known as a salesman in Edmonton. During
1943-1944 he was empoyed by the U. S. Army at Canol and later with the Sullivan Co. during the removal of the pipe-line. Later he was caretake at the local public school. He was a veteran of the First Great War and a past president of the Whitehorse Branch of the Canadian Legion (BESL).
A large number of local veterans and friends of the deceased attended the church service, a silent tribute to the high regard in which the late Mr. Murphy was held in this community.
At the graveside, after the conclusion of the burial service, president W M. Emery of the local Legion took charge on behalf of the Legion and accompanied by other comrades concluded the ceremony by dropping their poppies on the bier as it lay in the grave.
MYRA, Freda Kathleen (1959-1960)
March 19, 1959: "MYRA - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Myra at the Whitehorse General Hospital on
March 9, a daughter, Freda Kathline, 4 lbs."
April 21, 1960: "Funeral Rites For Infant Child
Funeral services for Freda Kathleen Myra, the year-old daughter of Fred and Hazel Myra, who passed away suddenly on March 30, 1960, were held at 2 p. m. April at the Wallden Funeral Home. The services were conducted by the Spiritual Assembly of the
Baha'is of Whitehorse. Interment followed at the Whitehorse cementary.
Surviving are two brothers and their loving parents,
NIELSEN, John Norman (1925-1952)
The Whitehorse Star, June 27, 1952:
Burwash Man Killed
Norman Neilson [sic], employed by Henry Besner at Burwash Landing, was accidently killed last Saturday when the blade of a cat rolled on him.
Further details are not available at present.
A notice by the Public Administrator stated that John Norman Nielsen was killed in a mining accident at Burwash Creek on June 21st.
NIELSEN, Wilfred Donald (1937-1958)
The Whitehorse Star, May 8, 1958:
Wilfred Nielsen Found dead
Wilfred Nielsen, 22, was found dead last Thursday at his Jarvis Street home. The body was discovered about 10 pm. The young man apparently took his own life with a .22 rifle. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Bertha Nielsen, a brother Henry and sister Rita at home and two married sisters, both of Whitehorse. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. L. Privett officiating. Interment was in Whitehorse cemetery.
PETERSON, Elmer Raymond (1891-1952)
The Whitehorse Star, August 8, 1952:
Whitehorse Man Kills Himself.
Elmer Raymond Peterson, 59 years of age, took his own life last Monday, August 4, when he pointed a 25-20 rifle at his breast and fired a bullet into his left breast. He then fired a second bullet into his mouth, killing himself.
Peterson, known as "Shaky," came to the Yukon in 1944 from Pouce Coupe, B.C. He was divorced from his wife some time ago. There are 12 children surviving him. Burial took place in Whitehorse Cemetery.
POULIN, Ann Gwen (1955-1955)
Ann Gwen Poulin born and died in Whitehorse on August 13, 1955 to mother Florence Poulin. Orphaned when both her parents died in Dawson, Florence was raised in the Dawson residential school system, but as an adult, moved to Whitehorse. Ann Gwen Poulin currently (2023) has one living brother, George Poulin of Carcross (information from Joyce Derenas).
RACHEL, Harry Tofield (1904-1957)
The Whitehorse Star, March 21, 1957:
Funeral
Funeral services were held today at the Presbyterian Church for the late Harry Rachel of Teslin who died March 17. Surviving Mr. Rachel are his widow Alberta, and daughter Delores McKay, as well as a grandson A. H. McKay.
Harry Rachel died in Teslin.
June 27, 1957: "Rachel's Garage fully equipped, stock, miscellaneous, all pertaining to garage to go. May be moved away. Apply residence Mile 804 Teslin. Phone or write Mrs. Alberta Rachel."
ROBERTS, Ada (1903-1916)
The Weekly Star, January 14, 1916:
Indian Girl Dies
Ada Roberts, a native girl twelve years of age, died at the General hospital Saturday from tuberculosis. She was formerly a pupil at the Indian school near Carcross and was brought here three weeks ago. She was brought from Fortymile to the school two or three years ago. She was buried here Monday afternoon, the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. W. G. Blackwell.
SARNEY, William Stewart (1952-1952)
January 11, 1952: "SARNEY - Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Sarney at the Whitehorse General Hospital on January 8, 1952, a son William Stewart."
May 9, 1952: "CARD OF THANKS. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends and many strangers for their kindness and help in our recent bereavement and to Father Trigg, who helped in every way possible. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sarney"
SEELY, Alexander "Butch", Jr. (1926-2004)
Alexander Seely passed away on October 13th, 2004 in Whitehorse. Alex was born July
12th, 1926 in Dawson City, the second child to Mabel Bernice Seely (nee Kotkin) and Alexander William Seely. He spent his childhood in Dawson City and then moved with the family via paddlewheeler to Whitehorse in 1943. He was predeceased by his elder brother, Lawerence Edward Kolkin Seely. He is survived by his second wife, Mary Seely, and children: Peggy, Alex and Linda.
SIMMONS, Lester (1893-1956)
The Whitehorse Star, August 30, 1956:
Simmons
Funeral services were held by Rev. Hedley-Smith, Airforce padre August 25 for Lester Simmons, who died August 12 after a heart attack. Mr. Simmons was born in
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in 1893. For the last five years he worked as a stucco worker in the construction trade. He lived in a cabin at Mile 920. Wm. J. Morris attended to arrangements for the deceased.
SMITH, Brian Morris (1905-1950)
The Whitehorse Star, October 13, 1950:
Hotel Manager Dies
Brian Morris Smith, manager of the Whitehorse Inn, died suddenly on Thanksgiving Day, October 9th.
Mr. Smith, a quiet dapper man of 45, was born in Winnipeg on Oct. 31, 1905. He was buried in the Legion Plot of the Whitehorse Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 11. His only known relative is a brother who attended the funeral.
STANLAKE, Sidney Lannon (?-1951)
His death in Whitehorse on July 12, 1951, was not reported except as a notice by the Public Administrator. On May 16, 1952, the Public Administrator advertised that bids were being accepted for items in the estate of the late Mr. Stanlake of Watson Lake, including a 4-room 40x16-foot cabin in Watson Lake, a 1949 Dodge half-ton truck, a pair of binoculars, 3 firearms, a typewriter, and an outboard motor.
STARK, Charles Daniel "Danny" (1951-1960)
The Whitehorse Star, October 6, 1960:
A tragic traffic accident yesterday took the life of a nine-year-old boy, Charles Daniel Stark. The son of local residents Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stark, the boy died in Whitehorse General Hospital shortly after the accident.
The police reported Danny was at the middle of the intersection of Second Avenue and Hawkins Street, going west on his bicycle, when he was in a collision with a car driven by John Horn. Mr. Horn was travelling south and apparently attempted to pass a truck driven by Leo Scarff.
The boy was thrown off his bicycle over the hood of the car and fell beneath the rear wheels of the truck. A doctor happened to be at the scene of the accident soon after it happened and the boy was taken to the hospital immediately. He died a short time later from injuries received. Police are continuing their investigation and an ingest will be held tomorrow.
Besides his parents, Danny is survived by three sisters, Arleen, Patricia and Barbara.
STOUT, Starlene Elizabeth (1959-1959)
The Whitehorse Star, February 19, 1959:
Births. STOUT - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Issac Stout at the Whitehorse General Hospital on February 10, a daughter, Starline Elizabeth, 6 lbs 8¾ oz.
Her death was not reported in the newspaper.
STRICKER, Robin Ann (1961-1962)
The Whitehorse Star, July 27, 1961:
Births. STRICKER - Born to Mr. and Mrs. D. Stricker at the Whitehorse General Hospital on July 28, a daughter, Robin Ann, 6 lbs, 13 1/2 oz.
Her death was not reported in the newspaper.
STRONG, Vincent Barry (1960-1960)
The Whitehorse Star, March 3, 1960:
Births. STRONG - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Strong at the Whitehorse General Hospital on February 20, twin boys, 4 lbs. ¾ oz,
and 3 lbs. ¼ oz.
The death was not reported in the newspaper.
SUITS, John Burchell (1885-1962)
The Whitehorse Star, June 7, 1962:
John Suits Passes Here
John Burchell Suits, an old timer of the Yukon, passed away Monday, May 28. He was born at Covington, Indiana in the year 1885. After leaving Carnation, Washington. where Mr. Suits last resided, he arrived at Whitehorse in June of 1925. Until he retired some years ago, his main occupation was trapper and prospector in the Yukon.
Mr. Suits is survived by his three sons, Sandy, Robert, and Joe; and by two daughters, Marion and May; and by a sister living in Tacoma, Washington.
SWITZER, William Irwin (?-1953)
The Whitehorse Star, July 31, 1953:
A body, identified as that of Irwin Switzer who drowned in Marsh Lake July 1, was recovered from the lake Wednesday, July 29.
A party of tourists travelling the highway spotted the partially submerged body about Mile 888 and notified the RCMP Town Detachment, Whitehorse.
The body was brought to town and identified.
TAYLOR, Donna Lea (1956-1956)
The Whitehorse Star, July 5, 1956:
Funeral
Funeral services for Donna Lea Taylor, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Taylor, who passed away June 23, were conducted June 27 at 2 pm.
Rev. John Hesketh officiated and interment followed in the Whitehorse Cemetery. Wallden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TWIST, Vincent Harry (1907-1961)
The Whitehorse Star, April 23, 1959:
Rites For Vincent Twist
The Old Log Church was crowded April 13 when friends of the late Vincent Twist attended to pay their last respects. Mr. Twist, who was 36 years old, died suddenly April 9 in Whitehorse General Hospital. He is survived by his father, Mr. O. Twist, now residing at Deer Lake Nursing Home in Vancouver.
Trained as a dental mechanic, the late Mr. Twist worked for 10 years as a heavy duty equipment operator. He came to the Yukon six years ago, spending the past four years in Whitehorse. He was also well known in the Dawson area where he was working last summer.
Members of local Elks and Eagles Lodges were pall bearers and interment took place in the Legion plot of Whitehorse cemetery. Mr. Twist was an active member of the Legion, as well as the Elks and Eagles lodges here.
The Rev. A. L. Privett officiated at final rites in Christ Church Cathedral, while funeral arrangements were in the care of W. J. Morris.
WEAVER, F. L. (1933-1906)
The Weekly Star, June 22, 1906:
While at work on one of the big dredges being constructed at the B. Y. N. shipyards F. L. Weaver, a carpenter, was instantly killed Tuesday forenoon by some heavy timbers falling upon him.
After an official investigation conducted by Inspector Demers, R. W. M. P., the remains were interred in the Whitehorse cemetery, Rev. H. A. Cody conducting the exercises at the hospital and grave.
F. L. Weaver was probably between 60 and 65 years of age. He was a native of New York state and a veteran of the Civil war. He came to Yukon from Butte, Montana, 27 years ago by way of St. Micheal and was a pioneer among pioneers. He was never married and nothing is known of his relatives.
WHEELER, Patrick (1945-1946)
The Whitehorse Star, May 10, 1946:
Between 11.30 and noon Tuesday, a fire broke out at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. G. (Mike) Wheeler on Elliott Street. There was a strong northerly wind blowing at the time, which aided the fire. The fire brigade answered the call which was put in by Mr. Harold Dennison who happened to be in the Whitehorse Jewellry Store at the time when a
boy entered, breathless from running and stated there was a fire in the lane.
Immediately it became known that the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Patrick, about 9 months old, was asleep in his crib Constable Roy Shaw, R.C.M.P., entered the premises through a window on the west side of the house and succeeded in rescuing the child who was immediately rushed to the hospital by Dr. Roth. Despite every effort which
was humanly possible to be made to save the life of the child, it succumbed to its injuries a few hours later.
The whole community suffered a shock when the news of the tragedy became known and many expressions of sympathy have been extended to the parents of the child.
The meritorious act on the part of Constable Shaw is worthy of being
officially brought to the attention of the Royal Humane Society. We trust that this will be done.
As no inquest was deemed necessary the baby was laid to rest in the local cemetery on Wednesday.
WHITE, Frank Charles (1879-1958)
His death at the Whitehorse General Hospital on December 16, 1958, was not reported except as a notice by the Public Administrator, who also has his home at Lot 15, Block 5 in Keno, with furniture, fixtures, and firewood, for sale by bids.
WILLISTON, Janet Mary (1884-1951)
The Whitehorse Star, November 9, 1951:
DEATH NOTICE
WILLISTON - Janet Mary, 67 years, passed away October 28, 1951, loving wife of H. F. Williston, Whitehorse, Y.T. Survived by one son, J. C. Wood, Whitehorse, three daughters, Mrs. A. Groat, Mrs. F. Champion of Vancouver, B. C., and Mrs. P. Loveday, St. Thomas, Ont., and four grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. Anderson, Windsor, Ont. and Mrs. W. Mathieson, Detroit, Mich.