Holly Jean Smith's obituary , Passed away on November 17, 2025 in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Holly Jean Smith

August 28, 1950 - November 17, 2025 (75 years old)

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Holly Jean Smith's obituary , Passed away on November 17, 2025 in Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Holly Jean Smith

August 28, 1950 - November 17, 2025 (75 years old)

Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Holly Jean Smith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Holly Jean Smith (Nanaimo, British Columbia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Holly left this world on November 17, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Holly Jean Smith to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Holly shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Holly farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Ethel Shaw and Gordon Smith; her spouse Duffy; her daughters, Mia Smith (Ryan Shin) and Orianna Lacey; her sister Shannon Bellamy; her close friend Donna Brown; and her cousins, Kevin Knops (Eileen) and Cory Knops (Brenda).

Individuals wishing to do so, can make a donation to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or to a charity of their choice.



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June 23, 2026

Louella Johnstone wrote a sympathy message

“I just wanted to express my deep condolence to the loved ones of Holly. I met her in Prince Albert when I was about eleven. We became friends and I lived with her for awhile when my mother was going through hard times.Holly always treated me so well,I considered her like a big sister.I have a picture of Mia but never met her daughters.My heart goes out to both of you for your loss.I want you to know what she meant to a little native girl in Sask.Louella Johnstone”


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