Community obituaries for Annette Carmichael and Brigida Tummillo

Local community members in British Columbia have passed away.

Annette Carmichael of Ladysmith passed away on August 24, 2026. A former employee of the Nanaimo Regional Hospital and Carmichael Holdings LTD, she was an active member of the Eastern Star and the Ladysmith Eagles Auxiliary. A celebration of life is scheduled for September 26 at the Ladysmith Eagles Hall.

Brigida Tummillo passed away on August 20, 2026. After moving to Canada at age 19, she worked for over 30 years at Kootenay Lake Hospital. She was a member of the Ladies Italian Club and the CWL. A funeral mass will be held on September 2 at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate in Nelson, BC.