August 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Ernest (Ernie) Saunders, age 89, on Wednesday August 6. He passed peacefully with his loving wife Rosalind of 65 years at his side.

Ernie was born and raised in Wilberforce Ontario, alongside his siblings Bert, Eric, Tommy, Barb and Katie.

Ernie found his way to B. C. from Ontario as a young man, and met the love of his life, his future wife Rosalind.

As a young family, they settled in Vavenby BC, where Ernie worked in the logging industry. Once there, they raised their family of 5 children, daughter Michele, and sons Mark, Derrick, Kevin (Karin), Ryan (Ciana). Also missing Ernie are his five lovely grandchildren Amber, Myia, Marla, Alanis and Jordan and ten great Grandchildren. Sadly, however he was predec

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