October 11, 1941 – October 14, 2025 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad and grandpa, Maynard Dahlseide, on October 14, 2025, in Merritt, B.C. 

Maynard was the life of every gathering — always ready for a good laugh and never one to miss cocktail hour. Together with his devoted wife and soulmate Lila, he embraced life to the fullest, traveling and camping throughout beautiful British Columbia, Western United States and anywhere else the road would take them. 

Born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, on October 11, 1941. Maynard with his parents and siblings moved to Dorintosh where he resided until moving out west to B.C. for work. Maynard spent most of his career working in the airline industry and retired from Air Canada after moving to Richmond in 1991. True to his small-town roots, he often joked that he didn’t drive into the “big city” of Vancouver for the first three years after moving to the coast — a big change for someone whose largest hometown before that had been Fort St. John. 

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Lila, their children Cammy (Dale), Troy (Lisa), and Shelly (Murray), and his cherished grandchildren Tory (Hannah), Jared (Mary), Logan (Ethan), and Danica. Maynard is also survived by his siblings Hazel, Sheila, and Rick (Jacquie), along with many extended family and friends who loved him deeply. 

Maynard’s humor, kindness, and zest for life will be cherished and remembered always. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel for the Dahlseide family.

• Date : 2025-10-14
• Location : Merritt