December 30, 1944 – February 26, 2020
at the age of 75 years
**POSTPONED**
A celebration of Rex’s life will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020, 2:00 p.m. at the Cedar Heights Community Centre, 2316 Lakeview Drive, Sorrento, BC
Rex passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 26 in Sorrento, BC at the age of 75 years. He was born in Toronto, ON.
Rex is survived by his loving wife Annie of 25 years, three sons: Derek, Todd and Brad and their families.
A celebration of Rex’s life will has been postponed.
IN MEMORIAM
Rex was a man of great vision and an extraordinary multi-faceted intellect. He was a Proud and Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He was a Proud and Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend and he loved spending time with his dear purring pets. Rex had a quick wit, a boundless inquisitive interest for life and a continual thirst for knowledge, which he in turn shared with everyone. He was well respected and admired by all who knew him.
Rex will be missed and remembered with a warm smile and a tug at the heart.
The world is a better place thanks to Rex.
May you rest in Peace Dear One.
August 22, 1935 – February 22, 2020
at the age of 84 years
Donald Nicholas Hodgson – “Nick”– 84 years, passed away February 22, 2020 at Shuswap Lake Hospital. Nick was born August 22, 1935 in Morrin, AB. He married his love, Norma Wonnick in 1959 and they farmed outside Morrin for 13 years while he also drove the school bus for the Starland School District. Their two sons, Dwayne and Michael were born in 1960 and 1966. In 1972 they moved to Aldergrove, BC and continued farming while Nick worked nights for the Langley School Board. Nick and Norma continued to work and move throughout BC and settled in Blind Bay, BC.
He especially enjoyed people and socializing at the Blind Bay Village Grocer and simply meeting friends on the corner to discuss the current events.
He cared about his family, neighbours and the community around him and was always there to lend a helping hand or an ear.
Nick and Norma moved to Salmon Arm in 2017 to be closer to town. He is survived by his wife, Norma, sons Dwayne (Cathy) and Michael (Bryan), granddaughters, Laura (Kyle), Lindsay and Caley and great grandchildren, Kayden, Khloe and Connor.
“A life’s job well done my love”
No service will be held, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society on Nick’s behalf.
July 27, 1959 – February 22, 2020
at the age of 60 years
April 19, 1938 – February 19, 2020
at the age of 81 years
A memorial will held at a later date.
Ray was born in Lestock, SK April 19, 1938. He passed away in Salmon Arm, BC on February 19, 2020. Ray was 81 years young and passed from a battle with cancer.
Ray was predeceased by his parents; Jack & Edith, sister; Jean Graff, brothers; Harold and Jim. He leaves to mourn: his loving wife of 60 years Elaine and loving son; Kyle and Shilah (Quin & Maquire), loving son; Hal (Ryan & Brenen), loving son; Chad, sister; Joan Hasen Fratz, brother; Glen & Olaga, brother; Reg, sister; Fay & Keith Wingert, brother; Gord & Laura as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Ray started Ipsco in Regina Pipe Division in the year 1957 – 1989. He retired as a supervisor after 32 years and moved to Salmon Arm in 2010. Ray enjoyed all sports and especially loved boxing. He will be dearly missed! Love u forever!
Cremation. A memorial will held at a later date.
June 16, 1930 – February 19, 2020
at the age of 89 years
There will be no funeral service, at Vince’s request; family and friends will gather at a later date in Vince’s memory.
Vincent Joseph Cave, 89, of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, passed away on 19 February 2020, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Vince was born on 16 June 1930, in Silver Creek, BC, to the late Annie Rennie McBain & Arthur Bernard Cave, formerly of Salmon Arm, BC; he was the youngest of 7 children.
Vince attended Larch Hills School and graduated from Salmon Arm High School. Early in his working career, Vince worked with his brother, Phil, helping as a millworker, on Phil’s sawmill. He went on to train in Electronics and Refrigeration at the Calgary Technical School, in Alberta.
Following graduation, Vince worked in Nelson, BC, for Nelson Electric. He returned to Salmon Arm and ended up working for many years at Newnes Machine Ltd. (now USNR), until his retirement.
Vince married Bea in 1975 and he became a devoted stepfather to her children. He is survived by Kelly Buckmaster – son Scott; Randy (Ali) Buckmaster – children: Justin & Jennifer (Brandon); Dale Buckmaster – children: Amanda (Warren), Christopher (Sandra) & Corey (Ashley) and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Amy ‘Irene’ Wells (nee Cave) of Grindrod, BC, two sisters-in-law: Peggy Cave (Surrey) and Eileen Cave (Salmon Arm), as well as five nieces and six nephews. Vince was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Marjorie Cave (nee Kulak) on 24 April 2015, five siblings, Arthur Bernard Cave, Jr., Annie McBain Hucul (nee Cave), George William Cave, Ralph Cave, Phillip Cave, two brothers-in-law: Bill Hucul and Don Wells, as well as one sister-in-law, Chrissy Cave.
Vince was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening and music. Vince played the Saxophone with his wife, Bea, strumming on the Dobro beside him; they performed in a small band and entertained seniors with their music.
Vince will be remembered as a kind, quiet gentleman who had a good sense of humour.
There will be no funeral service, at Vince’s request; family and friends will gather at a later date in Vince’s memory.
October 5, 1930 – February 14, 2020
at the age of 89 years
A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, 1400 20 St NE, Salmon Arm, BC on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 @ 1:30 p.m.
Ruth Esther (Campbell) Howard was born 5 October 1930 in Toronto, Ontario. She passed away 14 February 2020 in Salmon Arm, BC at 89 years of age.
Ruth is predeceased by: Husband Reginald Hugh Andrews; youngest son Allan James Andrews; husband Robert Gorman Howard; Gt granddaughter Eve Miriam Turner. She is survived by her children: Sharon (Brian) Turner; Ralph (Sandy) Andrews; Kenneth (Vivian) Andrews; Trudy (Maurice) Borris; Barry (Nancy) Andrews. As well as: 19 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great, granddaughter. Ruth is also survived by her dearest friend Clay Porter of Salmon Arm, BC. And she is survived by numerous friends in Revelstoke, Sicamous and Salmon Arm, BC.
Ruth started working at 16 years of age at Zellers in Barrie, Ontario. She left Zellers to work for Woolworth’s, also in Barrie. Over the years Ruth has worked at various restaurants, motels, hardware stores and department stores.
Although Ruth was born in Toronto, she was raised on her Grandfather’s farm in Oro Township, Simcoe County, near Barrie, Ontario. After marrying Reg Andrews in 1949 they took up residence in Barrie. They later moved near Shanty Bay, Ontario. In 1964, they pulled up stakes and moved to Revelstoke, B.C., where Reg passed away in 1973.
Ruth later married Bob Howard and they moved to Sicamous, B.C., where Bob passed away in 2000. After several years in Sicamous, Ruth downsized and moved to Lakeside Manor in Salmon Arm, B.C. where she met her special friend Clay Porter. Ruth moved to Mount Ida Mews nursing home in October, 2019.
Ruth’s hobbies have included: ceramics, reading good books, writing short skits, but most of all, looking after others. Ruth was always there to help her family, friends, and anyone in need. She loved serving others.
Ruth was a very sociable person and loved being part of the Red Hatters in Sicamous. She made many good friends there and had good times with them. She also served as the senior singles activities coordinator in her church and planned and hosted many dinners and events with them.
One of her favorite activities was to volunteer at The Thrift Shop in Sicamous. Ruth served there for 18 years. She loved to be at the thrift store with her friends. She also enjoyed the numerous fashion shows they put on. This was a highlight for her.
Ruth might be best remembered in Sicamous for her annual Christmas display. Each year she would add to her Christmas Village which became so large that friends and neighbours began helping her in November each year by constructing platforms in her living room to hold her many arrangements. She would then open her home to anyone who wanted to see her display and enjoy the Christmas season with her.
We would like to thank the staff at Lakeside Manor and Mount Ida Mews Nursing Home who loved and cared for our dear Mother.
It has been said by many, that anyone who knew Ruth, loved her. She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart for all. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Ruth was very active in the Girl Guides throughout her teens and into adulthood. She has been a guide to many and now she is ‘A Guiding Light’. Rest in peace dear Mom.
