Hendy, Joan May
November 25, 1923 – October 1, 2024
at the age of 100 years
Granger, Thomas George
February 6, 1942 – September 29, 2024
at the age of 82 years
Lien, Matthew “Matt” Ryan
May 15, 1986 – September 27, 2024
at the age of 38 years:
It is with shattered hearts that we share the loss of Matthew Ryan Lien. Matt lost his fight against melanoma cancer on September 27th at 3:31 in the morning with his momma and friend Mandy at his side. Matt spent his last days surrounded by fun, laughter, tears and love from his family and friends.
Matt is missed by his mother Kim, brother Brendon, 6 precious boys, Jeremy, Dallas, Cooper, Theo, Tyrion, and Reign, grandparents John & Lorraine Hunt, Uncle Ryan & Auntie Kari-Anne, cousins Teryn and Tavia and an immeasurable amount of amazing friends.
Matt is now with his beautiful Lindsay.
Thank you to the amazing team of nurses and doctors from Salmon Arm General Hospital and Kelowna General Hospital.
Hemeyer, Dennis Rae
August 19, 1944 – September 26, 2024
at the age of 80 years:
Dennis is survived by his wife Maggie, his son Michael, son Kevin (Sandra), brother Robert (Anita), brother Douglas (Carol), Maggie’s son Jeremy (pie yen), and James, granddaughter Johanna, Maggie’s grand children Artemis and Athena, as well as many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
He was predeceased by his father Ray, mother Leona and brother Donald.
Dennis was born in Ponoka, Alberta right in the middle of harvest season. Raised on the Hemeyer homestead where adventures began at an early age, especially with 4 boys. The farm was a huge and dangerous playground which Dennis found out falling off a bale and breaking his neck when he was only 12. Not only did he survive, but to thrive shows his character, determination and how he lived his life.
He left the farm after graduating and soon began his career with Beaver Lumber. This career found him moving all over Alberta, then eventually to the Yukon. There he became the first franchisee to own a Beaver Lumber.
He had many stories of the North, and his gold mining days, but soon the Shuswap was calling where he chose to “retire” and remained until his final days. Retirement for Dennis was just as busy as his career, only it allowed him time to travel and eventually perfect his skills in crafting amazing wooden bowls. Dennis made good friends through out his travels over the years and will be missed by many. Special thanks to Dr. Thompson, and the caring staff at Bastion.
At his request there will not be a service or memorial.
Carson, Thomas
September 19, 1953 – September 26, 2024
at the age of 71 years
Paillé, Robert “Bob” Joseph
October 30, 1933 – September 25, 2024
at the age of 90 years:
Celebration of Life to be held at Our Lady of the Lake (Blind Bay) at 2 pm on October 8, 2024.
Robert Joseph Paillé was born in Melville, Saskatchewan on October 30, 1933 to Dr. George Paillé and Yvonne (née Gelley). Bob is predeceased by his parents; siblings, George, Lucille (Buddy), David, Marguerite (Gigs), Roger, and his daughter, Catherine. Bob graduated from the University of Manitoba and UBC with degrees in English, Latin, and a Teaching Certificate.
He began teaching in Mission, BC, becoming a school counselor. While marking provincial English exams, he bonded over Dr. Seuss’s new book with a cute, university student helping the committee. A year later, in 1961, Bob married Margaret MacLoud in Victoria. In 1962, they moved to Enderby with their new baby for Bob to become the Vice Principal of A.L. Fortune K-12. Bob was promoted to Principal, the family grew, and in 1968, Bob moved to Kamloops to accept the position of Principal at the newly built Brocklehurst Junior Secondary.
Bob left administration after a few more years and became the teacher librarian at Valleyview, where he remained until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed field-trialling with his beloved Labs. Everywhere he went, Bob loved to curl. He was incredibly proud that, at 90, he was able to curl for free for the rest of his life. Bob and Margaret also were very active members of Sacred Heart Parish, leading Marriage Encounters, serving as lay ministers, RCIA leaders, and Parish Council. Bob was actively involved in jail ministry, creating and serving local Food Banks, and lived the gospel teaching that “where the least of my brothers are, there also, am I.” Bob’s life was a testimony to active, loving service to family, faith and community.
Bob leaves his wife, Margaret, his children Cecile (Mark) McVittie, Tom (Lori), Bernie (Alex), Christine (Matt) Koivisto; grandchildren Antonia Fantillo, Trevor, Quinten, Robbie, Catie, Olivea, Maycee, Escher, and great granddaughters Apollonia and Lucia. Bob also leaves behind godsons, Matt, Doug, and Jonathan, and dear daughter-like friend, Julie Redgun, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Date of Death: September 25, 2024 in Salmon Arm, B.C. Celebration of Life to be held at Our Lady of the Lake (Blind Bay) at 2 pm on October 8, 2024. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local Food Bank.
Maria Otting
22:14 01 Dec 19
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Denise Ramsay
22:00 06 Dec 18
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