Departed News

A Trailblazer Remembered: Honoring the Extraordinary Life of Pat Simmons With profound sadness, the North Carolina community and the entire zoological world mourn the loss of Pat Simmons, a remarkable leader, mentor, and beloved friend. Pat, who served as CEO and Director of the North Carolina Zoo since 2015, passed away after a courageous five-year…

A Community in Mourning: Springfield Grieves the Loss of James Brady The Springfield community is grappling with profound sorrow following the tragic and sudden loss of James Brady, a beloved 45-year-old resident whose life was cut short in a devastating two-vehicle collision. Known for his warm spirit and unwavering kindness, James was a pillar in…

Remembering Kylee Clark: A Bright Light Dimmed Too Soon The community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 14-year-old Kylee Clark, whose life was tragically cut short. Though her time with us was brief, Kylee’s vibrant spirit and kind heart left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Surrounded by love in her…

A Community Shattered: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Derek James Ross With broken hearts and profound sorrow, the close-knit community of Fernie, BC is reeling from the devastating and untimely loss of Derek James Ross — a cherished son, loyal friend, and devoted father. At just 33 years old, Derek’s vibrant life was tragically…

A Culinary Legend Lost: Mourning the Irreplaceable Chef Aaron May With heavy hearts, the culinary world and countless admirers around the globe are mourning the devastating loss of Chef Aaron May — a true giant in the world of food and hospitality. Known not just for his extraordinary culinary skills but for his infectious energy,…

A Young Life Lost Too Soon: Remembering Nico Humbert’s Bright Spirit It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we share the devastating news of the passing of Nico Humbert, a vibrant soul whose life was cut tragically short at just 21 years old. Nico’s sudden and heartbreaking departure has sent shockwaves…

A City Grieves: South Bend Mourns the Loss of Cherished Community Member Rick Balmer South Bend, Indiana is grappling with profound sorrow following the devastating and untimely death of 42-year-old Rick Balmer, a beloved figure known for his kindness, community involvement, and infectious spirit. On what should have been a peaceful ride home on July…

A Night of Unspeakable Loss: Tragedy Strikes on Alabama’s Interstate 59 Greene County, Alabama, is mourning the devastating loss of five precious lives following a horrific head-on collision that unfolded late Saturday night. What should have been an ordinary evening turned into an unimaginable nightmare at around 10:17 p.m. on Interstate 59. A violent crash…

A Tragic Morning on Stewardson Way: Life Lost in New Westminster Crash A peaceful Sunday morning in New Westminster was shattered by tragedy after a fatal collision forced the closure of Stewardson Way for several hours. The devastating crash unfolded near 5th Avenue, drawing a massive emergency response just after 7:30 a.m. According to the…

Chaos Shatters the Evening: Woman Shot in North York Community A quiet evening in North York turned into a night of terror after a 33-year-old woman was shot near Driftwood Avenue and Grandravine Drive. At approximately 9 p.m., the familiar calm of the neighborhood was pierced by gunfire, leaving residents shaken and afraid. Toronto Police…