May 15, 1954 – July 8, 2024
at the age of 70 years:
Robert Michael Chmilar (Rob) passed away after a short battle with cancer on Monday, July 8th, 2024, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 70 years.
Rob was born in Vancouver on May 15, 1954. The family purchased the Hart Hotel in Pouce Coupe and lived there from age 10 until he was 16. The family then moved to Courtenay where he graduated from high school and continued with his post-secondary schooling in Business Administration at Malaspina College in Nanaimo. His nickname was “Wang” and he was known for the canned music he prepared for the Business Club dances. He had fond memories working the summers for the Department of Highways in Courtenay.
Rob and Peggy met and attended the same college so they could be together. They were married in the summer of 1978 in Courtenay. 4 months later, they moved to Sicamous and took ownership of Caesar’s Inn Neighbourhood Pub with Rob’s’ parents. Robs brother Richard and his wife Lorri moved to Sicamous shortly after to join the family in transitioning the business to Brothers Pub.
Rob and Peggy welcomed 4 children that kept them very busy. After 41 years in the business, they sold and entered into retirement (2 months before COVID). They spent the majority of their summers at their cabin outside of Revelstoke.
Rob enjoyed music (specifically, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones), hockey, golf, football (Chicago Bears), woodworking, spending time with his family, pranking the staff at Brothers, and eventually, doting and spoiling his granddaughter. Rob also enjoyed traveling both internationally and within North America, plus his annual trips with his fantasy football crew. You could find him with the Happy Hour Boys on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Rob loved to cause mischief and tomfoolery. His day would not be complete without a jab at his Fantasy Football Boys or razzing a certain gal in town about her “Sh*thawks”.
Rob is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 45 years, Peggy Chmilar, children, Stephen, Kelsey (Yanne), Monica and Lee, plus his adored grandchild, Sophie. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Lorri), nephews and a niece.
Rob was predeceased by his parents, Irene and Alex Chmilar.
There will not be a service as per Rob’s request. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Rob’s family here.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sicamous Food Bank on his behalf.
January 31, 1941 – July 7, 2024
at the age of 82 years:
A Celebration of Life for Doug will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC
February 5, 1944 – July 6, 2024
at the age of 80 years
November 9, 1955 – July 4, 2024
at the age of 68 years:
Arvid Nis Hansen “Arv” “Geezer” November 9, 1955 – July 4, 2024 at the age of 68 years old.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arvid Nis Hansen. Arvid died peacefully in the early hours of July 4th, at his home in Enderby, with his loving wife by his side.
Survived by his wife of 48 years Maureen Hansen, son Harley (Tanya) daughter Tanya Kraft, grandchildren, Jade, Makayla, Kylie, Kiera, Brayden, Brother Ed Hansen (JoAnne) sisters Rose Forsyth, Diana Jesse (Ron) and families.
Arv was born in Mission and moved to Enderby in 1973 where he met his wife Maureen (Ganske). He spent his early working years in the dairy farming industry before obtaining his class 1 licence and pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a truck driver. Arv worked for various different trucking companies over the years and owned his own truck for a period of time. He transported products across Canada and over the border to the US. He gave up long hauling to be home with his family and drove dump truck for Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. in Armstrong until 2001. Arv finished up his career working for Castle Fuels in Salmon Arm for 15 ½ years before medical issues forced him into early retirement in 2017.
Arv will be remembered for his great sense of humour, his ability to make everyone around him laugh, and for his own unique and contagious laugh.
Geezer had a tough guy exterior but was actually a big softie. He loved his family dearly and each of his grandchildren held a special place in his heart. Geezer will be greatly missed!
Special thanks to Gwen Gatzke, the BC Ambulance staff, and Fischer’s Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
June 2, 1947 – July 3, 2024
at the age of 77 years:
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Clement announces his passing at Mount Ida Mews, Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 77.
Gary is survived by his loving wife Margaret, married 54 years, son Quentin(Melanie) Florida, son Kelly(Kim) Fort St. John, granddaughters Teagan(Kamloops), Emma(Florida), Rilyn(Fort St. John), and Addison(Fort St. John) as well as siblings Wayne(Diane) Kelowna, Karen(Fred) Vernon, and Glenda(Leduc). Gary was predeceased by his parents Leslie(1998), Iris(1981) and brother Hugh(2022).
Gary was born in Kelowna June 2, 1947. After finishing high school, he joined the RCMP in 1967 and met Margaret who became his wife in 1970. Gary spent 14 years in the force and was transferred to several communities over those years. In 1981 Gary made a career change and became the owner operator of McDonald’s in Fort St. John, BC. He also built a 10-bay car wash next to McDonald’s which was called MicSuds. In 2000 Gary and his wife sold McDonald’s and MicSuds and retired to their property on Shuswap Lake and presided there until Gary had a stroke in 2019. Due to the type of stroke, he became a resident at Mount Ida Mews in Salmon Arm until his passing. He was well cared for and all the staff loved him. He had his loving wife beside him everyday.
Gary was a man of principle and integrity, a true role model who had a way of making an impact on those who his soul had touched. He was a pillar of strength, wisdom and unwavering love. We will miss that loving smile, his graciousness, humour, willingness to help others and his love of family and friends. He was truly one of a kind.
As we bid farewell to Gary may we celebrate the life he lived, the memories he gifted us, and the love that will continue to live on in our hearts. Rest in peace. We will miss you forever.
A celebration of life will be released at a later date, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shuswap Hospital Foundation
https://www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org/ways-to-give/donate-online/
September 28, 1962 – July 1, 2024
at the age of 61 years
