A lifelong commercial fisherman, Gary passed away suddenly in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Hospital surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by parents Armando and Ethel, and wife May. He is survived by partner Susan, children Darlene, Grant (Shelley), and Penny. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Private family service to be held in Sointula and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nanaimo Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated.