November 18, 2019
Cursons, Scott Ross
April 28, 1970 – November 18, 2019 at the age of 49 years
November 16, 2019
Schmidt, Maria Margarete
December 17, 1947 – November 16, 2019 at the age of 71 years
November 16, 2019
Schierbeck, Ian Carl
September 17, 1940 – November 16, 2019 at the age of 79 years Open House, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 1- 4 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ian Carl Schierbeck. Dad died peacefully with family by his side on November 16, 2019 after his short battle with cancer. Dad was predeceased by both his parents, John and Elizabeth and by his wife Donna. He will
November 15, 2019
Friesen, Donald Harry “Don”
September 17, 1942 – November 15, 2019 at the age of 77 years A celebration of life has been planned for Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11 am at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Donald Harry Friesen passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the age of 77. He will be missed by the love of his life, Margo Friesen, daughters Sherry (Steve) Knoppers, Corinna Friesen, stepdaughters Karen Saunders, Lori (Mark) Kelly, and Tara (Logan)
November 15, 2019
O’Reilly, Geraldine
October 26, 1928 – November 13, 2019 at the age of 91 years There will be an afternoon tea service for Gerry at the Sicamous Seniors Center, Sunday November 24th at 1:00 pm. With a song in her heart, as the hummingbird flies, beautiful Geraldine “Gerry” O’Reilly, at the age of ninety-one-derful, was embraced by the angels; daughter Shawn, parents Kathryn and Ilarion, Sister Victoria, Brothers Alec, Pete, and Ollie on November 13, 2019. Survived
November 15, 2019
Halverson, Gordon Walter
October 5, 1928 – November 13, 2019 at the age of 91 years Gordon Walter Halverson passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Nov. 13, 2019 at the age of 91. Gordon is survived by his loving wife Shirley, son Bruce (Shelly) Halverson, daughters Lisa (Ben) Honcoop and Gayle (Chris) Johnson as well as his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he adored. He is also survived by his two sisters, many nieces and
November 14, 2019
Rownd, Dean
December 5, 1924 – November 14, 2019 at the age of 94 years Dean Rownd, peacefully passed away in Bastion place on November 14 2019, with his granddaughter Steffanie and her husband Steven Bland by his side. Dean is survived by his children Rae (Jerry) Davis, Dean Rownd Jr, Don (Zillah) Rownd, Wade (Sarah) Rownd, Alex Rownd, Janice (Greg) Traverse, and Roy (Liisa) Rownd, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great greats, as well as extended
November 11, 2019
Perry, Elke Ilse Hanni
March 1, 1949 – November 11, 2019 at the age of 70 years POSTPONED until Fall 2020. Date TBA The Memorial Service to be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 am with Bill Kiesman officiating at Fischer’s Funeral Services has been POSTPONED until Fall 2020. Date TBA. It is with our profound sadness we announce the passing of Elke Ilse Hanni Perry at the age of 70 years. Our beloved wife, mother, oma and
November 11, 2019
Curry, Warren Bryce
July 29, 1948 – November 11, 2019 at the age of 71 years
November 8, 2019
Kurta, John
April 30, 1932 – November 8, 2019 at the age of 87 years On Saturday November 23, at 1:00 pm, the family invites friends and family to celebrate John’s life at the Sockeye Room – Comfort Inn (1090 – 22 Street NE, Salmon Arm) John Kurta, age 87, of Salmon Arm, BC (formerly Clearwater and Kamloops), passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born in Granada, Alberta. When he was school age, his
November 6, 2019
Sommerfeld, Shirley Irene
May 25, 1957 – November 6, 2019 at the age of 62 years Shirley was born in Uranium City, Saskatchewan to Raymond and Dorothy. She has an older brother Kenny and younger sister Debbie who were also born in SK. Her baby brother Wayne was born later when the family moved to BC. She is survived by her loving partner Dennis Hopkins, her siblings, two aunts and her dogs Barkley and Reno. Shirley kept herself
November 6, 2019
Goring, Joanne Cheryl Lynn
May 11, 1967 – November 6, 2019 at the age of 52 years
November 3, 2019
Kurash, Steve
June 9, 1930 – November 3, 2019 at the age of 89 years
November 1, 2019
Hughes, Marilyn Diane
January 11, 1943 – November 1, 2019 at the age of 76 years Marilyn passed away suddenly at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on November 1, 2019 with Stephen and Teri by her side at the age of 76. She was born in Salmon Arm, BC to Harry and Margaret Abson on January 11, 1943. Marilyn was predeceased by Husband Bob Hughes who passed away January 2013 and is survived by her son Stephen (Teri), grandchildren
October 30, 2019
Benz, Helga Leonore Eva
June 28, 1938 – October 30, 2019 at the age of 81 years
October 30, 2019
Young-Bagshaw, Carol Ann
June 23, 1953 – October 30, 2019 at the age of 66 years
October 30, 2019
Reid, Robert William
December 14, 1931 – October 30, 2019 at the age of 87 years
October 27, 2019
Crowie, Miriam Charlotte
October 8, 1930 – October 27, 2019 at the age of 89 years It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother on Sun. October 27, 2019 in Salmon Arm, B.C. Miriam was predeceased by her husband of 63 yrs., Robert Harold Crowie. Miriam is survived by her children, Dan, Evelyn, Aron, Richard and Greg, 10 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held
October 26, 2019
Hoddinott, Deanna Elizabeth
September 17, 1940 – October 26, 2019 at the age of 79 years Deanna passed away with family at her bedside. Predeceased by her eldest son, Phillip in 2001, siblings Jack, Bill, Marion, Brenda and Gary. She is survived by Robin (husband of 58 years), son Mark (Ciel), daughter-in-Law Joanie and grandsons Glen and Derek (Julie). The family would like to thank Dr. DeWet and Dr. Breugem, the staff at the Emergency Room and Level
October 21, 2019
Arnold, Susan Valerie
January 9, 1947 – October 21, 2019 at the age of 72 years
October 20, 2019
Horkoff, Jim
August 22, 1943 – October 20, 2019 at the age of 76 years With his wife at his side, Jim Horkoff died peacefully at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm on October 20, 2019 at the age of 76 after a very short battle with Leukemia. It’s with much sadness to his family and friends that Jim passed so quickly but knowing that he did not suffer is a comfort to hold on
October 19, 2019
Willis, James Richard
December 27, 1935 – October 19, 2019 at the age of 83 years Jim passed away suddenly with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Frances, daughter Geraldine (Rob), son Jim, grandchildren Emily, Taylor and Michael as well as step grandchildren Kaelan and Brena. Jim’s passion was fishing. He was a master fly fisherman and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. He loved his family and friends who will miss
October 19, 2019
Paulsen, Virginia Anne
March 9, 1924 – October 19, 2019 at the age of 95 years Celebration of Life: Friday, September 10, 2021, Huckleberry’s Cafe, 3840 56 St., Wetaskawin, AB Graveside Service: Friday, July 3, 2020, Asker Cemetery, Ponoka, AB – Anne passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the age of 95 years. She was born to Roy and Rose Winslow in Prince Rupert, BC on March 9, 1924. Anne
October 17, 2019
Zakreet, Mohammad Mahmoud
March 9, 1959 – October 17, 2019 at the age of 60 years
October 17, 2019
Popovic, Zivorad
March 14, 1930 – October 17, 2019 at the age of 89 years
October 15, 2019
McAulay, Sandra Lynn
February 27, 1960 – October 15, 2019 at the age of 59 years
October 15, 2019
Cox, Nina Mae
February 7, 1933 – October 15, 2019 at the age of 86 years Please join us for a service in honour of Mae on Saturday, October 26th at 1pm at Broadview Church with a tea to follow. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mae Cox on October 15, 2019. Mae, and her twin sister Rae, were born February 7, 1933 on the family farm in Fairview, Alberta. Mae spent her
October 14, 2019
Nolter, Margarete
May 26, 1934 – October 14, 2019 at the age of 85 years
October 14, 2019
Koprowsky, Michael Julian
October 9, 1933 – October 14, 2019 at the age of 86 years A small graveside ceremony will take place at Mt Ida Cemetery Friday October 25 at 3 pm. (please note time change) At the age of 86 years with his family at his side Michael Koprowsky passed away peacefully October 14 2019. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Teresa, three sons Mark (Marcy) of Salmon Arm, Allan of Whitehorse, Darren (Sandra)
October 12, 2019
Quinton, Robert “Bob” Charles George
December 6, 1957 – October 12, 2019 at the age of 61 years Please join us for a celebration of Bob’s life to held on October 26, 2019 11:00am, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC Peacefully with his family by his side, Bob Quinton Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Bob was born on December 16, 1957 in Kenora, Ontario, and relocated to Salmon Arm in 1981
October 11, 2019
Nieminen, Robert Eugene
August 19, 1956 – October 11, 2019 at the age of 63 years A service will be held Friday, October 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm upstairs in the Sicamous Legion Branch 99 Rob was born August 19, 1956 in Vancouver, BC, Canada and died October 11, 2019 in Sicamous, BC, Canada at the age of 63. Son of Eero and Eva Nieminen, brother of John, Bruce and Bernie, loving father of Jessica and Chris and
October 8, 2019
Lemmer, Josef Gerhard Christian
October 12, 1924 – October 8, 2019 At the age of 94 years Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, November 2, 2019, 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm, BC Interment to follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery Celebrant: Father Normandeau
October 5, 2019
Haberlack, Lorretta
September 3, 1934 – October 5, 2019 at the age of 85 years
October 5, 2019
Blain, Katherine Frances
September 23, 1937 – October 5, 2019 at the age of 82 years A Mass of Christian burial is being celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. There will be prayers on Friday, October 11, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s parish. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Katherine Frances Blain on Saturday, October 5th, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Katherine was born in Grand Forks,
October 1, 2019
Zwicker, Gerald Richard
July 29, 1939 – October 1, 2019 at the age of 80 years
September 28, 2019
Lucier, Joseph Raymond
August 2, 1943 – September 28, 2019 at the age of 76 years Celebration of Life: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 2 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, Salmon Arm, BC
September 28, 2019
Koch, Roy Hugh
August 9, 1929 – September 28, 2019 at the age of 90 years
September 27, 2019
Teare, Lenore
May 12, 1933 – September 27, 2019 at the age of 86 years
September 24, 2019
Mayer, Fritz Arthur
June 25, 1936 – September 24, 2019 at the age of 83 years
September 22, 2019
Reitan, Margaret Elizabeth
August 16, 1932 – September 22, 2019 at the age of 87 years
September 21, 2019
Nowak, Herbert Rudolf
November 24, 1935 – September 21, 2019 at the age of 83 years
September 21, 2019
McCarvill, Louise Marie
1936 – September 21, 2019 at the age of 83 years Celebration of Life: Monday, October 7, 2019, 1 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC Chaplain Bill Kiesman officiating Louise Marie McCarvill created her first noise as a Milner in June of 1936, her last sadly came in the dark early morn of September 21, 2019. In late 1954 my life came to the point where my heart was pierced by soft arrows of
September 17, 2019
Belanger, Lorie-Ann
July 13, 1957 – September 17, 2019 at the age of 62 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 5, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lorie-Ann Belanger (nee Brown). Lorie-Ann was born in Wilkie, Saskatchewan on July 13th, 1957. She passed on September 17th, 2019 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital with Family by her side after a very long
September 16, 2019
Menzies, Christian Ronald “Chris”
August 5, 1968 – Sept. 17, 2019 at the age of 51 years
September 13, 2019
Johnson, Milton Edward
July 11, 1938 – September 13, 2019 at the age of 81 years July 11, 1938 – September 13, 2019 Milt, affectionately known as “Milty” or “Old Smokey” born in Rose Valley, SK on July 11, 1938, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. After living in Maple Ridge, BC, raising his three children with his wife Carol (predeceased), he eventually settled in Salmon Arm. For many years, he worked for the City of
September 13, 2019
Bayntun, Gerald Kenneth
March 7, 1944 – September 12, 2019 at the age of 75 years It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gerry in Bastion Place at the age of 75 years. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Pirkko, his son Allan (Sandi), Allan’s mother Marylyn, grandchildren Satomi and Naomi, his twin brother George (Charmain), brothers Eric (Carmen) and John (Jildas) and their families, stepson son Erik (Fiona) and grandchildren
September 6, 2019
Sundin, Alie “Rodney”
September 26, 1924 – September 6, 2019 at the age of 94 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alie “Rodney” Sundin September 6, 2019 at 95 years young. He was predeceased by his wife Katherina “Tina” Sundin on May 20, 2019. Rodney met his wife-to-be Tina Bergen after he came back from the war. Rodney was born in Hay Lakes, Alberta. His family moved to BC when he was
September 4, 2019
Albert, Edward Robert “Eddie”
We regretfully announce that Eddie passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 98. He is survived by his loving wife Zoe; two stepsons Robert (Annie) of St Petersburg Florida and Bruce (Carol) of Surrey BC; 8 grandchildren Sean (Nicole) of Prince Rupert BC, Suzanne of Vancouver BC, Roy, Mitchell of Rossland BC, Jacqueline (Kyle) of Cumberland BC, Danielle of Chilliwack BC, Carrie (Doug) of Sardis BC
September 2, 2019
Blakeway, James Richard
April 3, 1944 – September 2, 2019 at the age of 75 years
September 1, 2019
Lind, Loyd Victor
February 17, 1931 – September 1, 2019 at the age of 88 years Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 26, 2019, 1:00 p.m., St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 815 Renfrew Ave. Kamloops, BC Loyd passed away September 1, 2019 in Salmon Arm, BC. He was born to parents Hans Lind and Mary McCorkle. He is survived by his loving wife of over 35 years, Sepkie Lind (nee Nymeyer), children Hans Lind (Sherrie) and Monty Lind, daugher Sherry
September 1, 2019
Watson, Erin Patrick
November 7, 1964 – September 1, 2019 at the age of 54 years
August 31, 2019
Mayson, Brenda Mary
November 6, 1915 – August 31, 2019 at the age of 103 years MAYSON (nee Moffatt), Brenda Mary, long time resident of the Kamloops area, Nakusp and Salmon Arm. Born November 6, 1915, Kamloops, BC. Died August 31, 2019, Salmon Arm, BC with her loving children by her side. Predeceased by husband, Harry, in September 2008. Survived by son Ken (Janet), daughters Barb (Francis) Hagel, Val McKay, and son Ted (Susie). Also survived by 6
August 30, 2019
Emperingham, Norman Herbert
April 3, 1934 – August 30, 2019 at the age of 85 years
August 30, 2019
Raffel, Stephen William
February 19, 1957 – August 30, 2019 at the age of 62 years In late December 2018, Stephen had a freak accident at home and suffered a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. As devastating as the prognosis was, with his natural grit and determination he tried therapies and ideas suggested to him in the hopes of proving the prognosis wrong and making a livable life. Steve lived from hospital bed to wheelchair for eight
August 28, 2019
Williams, Linda Darlene
March 13, 1954 – August 28, 2019 at the age of 65 years It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Darlene Williams on August 28, 2019. Linda was born in Yellowknife, NWT on March 13, 1954. Linda lived in several places before settling in Salmon Arm. Linda could light up a room with her sense of humor and infectious laugh. She loved to bowl and play cards and was a
August 26, 2019
Harkness, Percival “Percy” John
February 14, 1934 – August 26, 2019 at the age of 85 years Percival (Percy) John Harkness was born to Leonard and Selma Harkness on February 14, 1934 in Harptree, Saskatchewan. It was in his youth while working on various farms that his lifelong love of solving mechanical issues with anything from tractors to trucks began. As a young man he moved west to work for Canadian Pacific Railway as a telegraph operator and dispatcher.
August 26, 2019
Walker, James Gordon
January 16, 1941 – August 26, 2019 at the age of 78 years James passed away on Aug. 26, 2019 at 1:39 a.m., surrounded by his family, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 78 years. He was born in Fort William, ON on January 16, 1941. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Geraldine, two sons Kenneth (Christa) and Robert (Ally), six grandchildren Kelsey (Sascha), Steven (Katrina), Jayme, Riley,
August 24, 2019
Kirby, David William
January 8, 1950 – August 24, 2019 at the age of 69 years
August 23, 2019
Dondaneau, Norman Lester
February 28, 1925 – August 23, 2019 at the age of 94 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 1 – 4 p.m., Carlin Hall, 4051 Myers-Frontage Road, Tappen, BC Tea and luncheon to follow Norm’s family were homesteaders in the Tappen/Skimikin area. His mother went to Golden, BC to visit her sister and Norm was born there. His family remained in Tappen until 1927, then to Lee Creek, then onto Kamloops in 1929
August 14, 2019
Stammers, June Marie
July 20, 1930 – August 16, 2019 at the age of 89 years June was born and raised in New Westminster, BC. It was there that she met Doug and married October 7, 1950 celebrating 60 years together before Doug passed away. They lived in a couple of communities before their move to Salmon Arm in 1965. June worked assisting Doug with his business, raising children and retiring from the local Post Office. June had
August 14, 2019
Jowett, David George
March 28, 1958 – August 14, 2019 at the age of 61 years
August 14, 2019
Zimmermann, Hartmut Volkuart Otfried
January 6, 1934 – August 14, 2019 at the age of 85 years
August 14, 2019
Niemela, Tapio Asser
April 13, 1934 – August 14, 2019 at the age of 85 years
August 12, 2019
Burton, Edith Elizabeth
January 1, 1933 – August 12, 2019 at the age of 86 years It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Elizabeth Burton on August 12, 2019. She passed away peacefully with her family members at her side in Bastion Seniors Care Centre in Salmon Arm, BC. Edith was born in Spirit River, AB on January 1, 1933. She will be remembered for her great love of life, family and sense
August 11, 2019
Scarfe, Barbara Jean
October 9, 1953 – August 11, 2019 at the age of 65 years
August 9, 2019
Ispanovic, Steven
April 21, 1963 – August 9, 2019 at the age of 56 years
August 3, 2019
Angrignon, Barbara Lynne
June 25, 1940 – August 3, 2019 at the age of 79 years On August 3rd, 2019 we reluctantly bid farewell to our beautiful Mom, Barbara Lynne Angrignon. Barb was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on June 25,1940. She married Ed in 1958, and together they lived a life of adventure for 60 years; raising kids, travelling the world, kayaking and camping, exploring by motorcycle, power and sailboat, motorhome and bicycle. Mom loved her family, her friends, reading, nature,
August 2, 2019
Metz, Rudolf “Rudy”
March 4, 1939 – August 2, 2019 at the age of 80 years Service to be held Five Corner’s Church, on South Broadway at 3 p.m. August 18th, everyone welcome. Sadly we announce the passing of Rudy Metz who passed peacefully at home on August 2, 2019. Rudy was born on March 4, 1939 in Romania. He came to Canada in 1954 at age 15, sponsored by his uncle and with financial aid from his
August 1, 2019
Adams, Elaine “Patricia”
May 11, 1939 – August 1, 2019 at the age of 80 years It is with a bittersweet sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother Patricia Elaine Adams, August 1, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with a series of health challenges. She passed exactly the way she wanted, at home in her own bed, holding the hand of our father Claude Adams. She was a strong woman who’s kindness touched many
August 1, 2019
Day, Lori Lynn
February 4, 1963 – August 1, 2019 at the age of 56 years
July 31, 2019
Hoare, Nelson
September 21, 1941 – July 30, 2019 at the age of 77 years
July 30, 2019
Yelds, Leslie Claude
July 25, 1925 – July 30, 2019 at the age of 94 years A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 25th, 2019 @12:30 pm upstairs at the Sicamous Legion, Branch 99, Sicamous, BC with Legion Padre Fred Duck officiating. Born July 23rd, 1925 in Marrickville, Sydney, Australia and died July 30th, 2019 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 94 years. He was a proud veteran of the Australian Navy and a
July 28, 2019
Moore, James Arthur
March 23, 1933 – July 28, 2019 at the age of 86 years There will be a celebration of life at Silver Creek Hall on August 17th at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Arthur Moore “Jim” on July 28th, 2019 at SLGH, after a short battle with cancer, at the age of 86. Jim
July 28, 2019
Drodge, Fanny “Claudine”
July 31, 1928 – July 28, 2019 at the age of 90 years
July 26, 2019
Leach, Philip Gray
July 10, 1940 – July 26, 2019 at the age of 79 years With great sadness we announce the passing of Philip Leach on July 26, 2019 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 79. Philip was born in Calais, Maine and served in the U.S. army before residing in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, for many years. Philip graduated from Calais Memorial High school and always enjoyed returning for his class reunions and visiting
July 26, 2019
Beale, Marie Joan
April 26, 1920 – July 26, 2019 at the age of 99 years Celebration of Life to be held at Sicamous Bible Church on Saturday August 10, 2019 at 1:30 PM. Marie Joan Beale, born April 26, 1920 went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2019. Survived by: Daughters, Barbara Diane Wall, Sicamous, BC, and Georgina Marie Little, Calgary, AB, Son, John Morley Beale (Linda), Irma, AB, 8 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 5
July 25, 2019
Bowering, Laureen Barbara
September 28, 1957 – July 24, 2019 at the age of 61 years
July 24, 2019
Burns, Robert
October 13, 1929 – July 24, 2019 at the age of 89 years
July 24, 2019
Mueller, Leonore
January 27, 1925 – July 24, 2019 at the age of 94 years On July 24, 2019 we said our last goodbye to Leonore Mueller (nee Warnecke) born on January 27, 1925 in Aschersleben, Germany. We are grieving that we lost you, but we are so grateful that you have been an extensive part of our lives. We say farewell with our hearts, and we miss you Mother, Mother in Law, Grandma and Great Grandma,
July 21, 2019
Cook, Kenneth David
February 12, 1958 – July 21, 2019 at the age of 61 years He was predeceased by his father William and is survived by his loving family: wife Carol, son Ernie, daughter Angela (Tyler), grandchildren Jay, Jordon and Aubrey, mother Gertrude, brother Robert (Susan), sister Carol (Ken), brother in law Jay (Stace) as well as many nieces and nephews. In Ken’s memory please donate to your local blood bank.
July 20, 2019
Truant, Jarren Alfred
June 6, 1961 – July 20, 2019 at the age of 58 years
July 16, 2019
Norman, Ralph Donald
September 2, 1928 – July 16, 2019 at the age of 90 years
July 14, 2019
Kirby, John “Jack” William Douglas
December 18, 1943 – July 14, 2019 at the age of 75 years A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at 50 Tomkinson Road, Grindrod, BC. All welcome. It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack Kirby. Jack was born in Nipawin, SK, on December 18, 1943. His life ended peacefully on July 14, 2019, at McKinney Place in Oliver, BC. Jack
July 14, 2019
Perme, James Gordon
February 9, 1951 – July 14, 2019 at the age of 68 years Celebration Of Life – September 28, 2019, 5 PM, 5th Avenue Senior Activity Center, 170-5th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm. Cowboy boots and hats, if ya got ‘em, wear ‘em! If you drive an oldie but goodie, bring it on down! Born James Gordon Deverick in Fresno, California, passed peacefully at home in Salmon Arm with his wife Cynthia at his side at
July 12, 2019
Bodnar, Gisela Klara
March 23, 1923 – July 12, 2019 at the age of 96 years Gisela Klara Bodnar passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019 at Mount Ida Mews in Salmon Arm at the age of 96. Gisela was predeceased by her son, George Bodnar. She is survived by her brother Eckbert Goldmann, of Germany. She was born in Berlin in 1923. Gisela worked as a nurse’s aide during WWII then immigrated to Canada in 1950 with
July 12, 2019
Strauch, Annette Eliza
August 14, 1936 – May 1, 2019 at the age of 82 years Annette passed peacefully in her sleep at Mt. Ida Mews where she spent her last two years. Although Mom’s frail little body gave out, her mind was sharp, never loosing her sense of humour. She met her husband Clarence and married September 5, 1953. In 1954, they welcomed their son Brian (Betty), 1956 daughter Beverley (Rick Iglesias) and 1961 daughter Lorna (Jim Douglas).
July 11, 2019
MacMillan, Douglas Ronald
January 12, 1930 – July 11, 2019 at the age of 89 years A Celebration of Life will be held on August 17, 2019 at the Elk’s Hall, Salmon Arm from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Doug passed away on July 11, 2019 at Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 89 years. He was born in Calgary, AB where he lived until 1992. He moved to Shuswap Lake in 1997 – first to Blind Bay
July 10, 2019
Taylor, Maurice Robert
December 16, 1939 – July 10, 2019 at the age of 79 years A Celebration of Life for Maurice, will be held Friday, July 19, 2019, 2 pm at Shuswap Community Church, 3151-6th Ave NE, Salmon Arm In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salmon Church of Christ. The family would like to acknowledge the tender and loving care of Dr. Heunis, Staff at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, EMS, Community Care Nurses
July 10, 2019
Peterson, Gregory Stuart
December 6, 1955 – July 10, 2019 at the age of 63 years
July 7, 2019
Tooley, Margaret Irene
March 1, 1954 – July 7, 2019 at the age of 65 years
July 5, 2019
Kermack, Kellie Josee
October 30, 1969 – July 5, 2019 at the age of 49 years A Celebration of life service will be held at Shuswap Community Church on Saturday, July 20th at 11 am with tea, coffee, and light snacks to follow. On July 5, 2019, Kellie was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. Kellie was predeceased by sister Monique, and grandparents William and Yvonne Scothern and Thomas and Eveline Marriott. Left
July 4, 2019
Sim, William James
June 21, 1925 – July 4, 2019 at the age of 94 years A Celebration of his life will take place at the Okanagan Science Centre, Sunday, September 15, 1:00 pm, Polson Park, Vernon, BC Bill is survived by his children, Rick Sim (Claire), Roxi Hermsen (Tony), Randy Sim (Nancy), Russ Sim, his grandsons Bram Hermsen (Kaydin), Bryan Sim (Amanda), Kevin Sim, Matthew Sheer (Jesse), his granddaughter Nicole Wilson (Jamie), great grandchildren Tristan, Claire and
July 3, 2019
Feist, Troy Michael
March 23, 1984 – July 3, 2019 at the age of 35 years
July 2, 2019
Johnson, Carol Darlene
September 15, 1944 – July 2, 2019 at the age of 74 years
June 30, 2019
Nick, Raymond
February 12, 1960 – June 30, 2019 at the age of 59 years
June 30, 2019
Minty, Marvin Ronald
February 2, 1954 – June 30, 2019 at the age of 65 years
June 28, 2019
Collins, Brian Eddie
July 1, 1956 – June 28, 2019 at the age of 62 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, July 13, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Chapel, Salmon Arm, British Columbia
June 27, 2019
Balsom, Marie “Elise” Emelda
December 25, 1934 – June 27, 2019 at the age of 84 years A Celebration of Elise’s life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Free Methodist Church with Rev. George Fleming officiating. Elise passed away June 27, 2019 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husbands Webb and Lin, daughter Barb Sulphur, son Michael Sulphur. She is survived by
June 25, 2019
Webster, David
March 5, 1925 – June 25, 2019 at the age of 94 years
June 24, 2019
Beauchamp, Graham Davidson
August 4, 1947 – June 24, 2019 at the age of 71 years