May 31, 1933 – June 29, 2020
at the age of 87 years:
We are sad to announce that Peter Niessen passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 in Sorrento, BC at the age of 87. He was born May 31, 1933 in the Ukraine and came to Canada in 1948 where he became a Canadian citizen on December 22, 1960.
He leaves behind Susie, his loving wife of 63 years, his children Gary (Debbie), Greg (Laura), Janet (Dave), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
He worked at Ocean Construction in Vancouver for 38 years. He and Susie retired to the Shuswap where they became involved in the community and church, where they made many friends. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, and camping.
A memorial service with family and friends will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Evangelical Free church in Sorrento.
August 12, 1934 – June 29, 2020
at the age of 85 years
August 12, 1960 – June 27, 2020
at the age of 59 years
July 21, 1936 – June 25, 2020
at the age of 83 years
December 30, 1966 – June 25, 2020
at the age of 53 years
October 5, 1950 – June 20, 2020
at the age of 69 years:
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sydney (Sipke) Samplonius on June 20, 2020 in Kamloops, B.C.
Sydney was born in Sneek, Netherlands on October 5, 1950 and immigrated with his family to Canada where they eventually settled on Sumas Prairie near Abbotsford, B.C.
After marrying his wife Mary in 1977, adventures led them to the Douglas Lake/Merritt and finally the Enderby Area where they spent the remaining years of their lives.
Sydney was predeceased by Mary, his parents Hendrik & Baukje Samplonius and his brother Gerald.
He leaves behind his daughter Sabrina (Darrell), grandkids Erika, Brayden & Adam, brothers Homer, Fred, John, Bill and their families, sister Tina and family, stepdaughter Tracy and family, many relations in the Netherlands, and many dear friends from the Enderby, Grindrod and Salmon Arm area.
Due to COVID-19 there will be no service, however, a memorial gathering will occur at a later date as deemed appropriate.
“I am not frightened of dying
Any time will do, I don’t mind
Why should I be frightened of dying?
There’s no reason for it, you’ve gotta go sometime” – Pink Floyd “The Great Gig in the Sky”
