March 19, 2019
Blain, Wilfred
November 10, 1941 – March 5, 2019 at the age of 77 years A celebration of life will be held from 2 – 4 pm at the 5th Avenue Seniors’ Centre, 170 – 5 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC on Saturday, March 23, 2019. We regret to announce the sudden passing of Wilfred Blain on March 5, 2019. Born in Ashcroft, BC on November 10, 1941 he moved to Salmon Arm in 1960 working for
March 18, 2019
Stewart, William John “Bill”
March 12, 1962 – March 18, 2019 at the age of 57 years
March 18, 2019
Hall, Robert Alvin
August 8, 1930 – March 18, 2019 at the age of 88 years It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Robert(Alvin)Hall at the age of 88. On Monday, March 18 as the sun was rising, our beloved went to sleep peacefully surrounded by his family. Alvin was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, he was the pillar of our family and our loss is
March 15, 2019
Cadwell, Donna Marguerite
November 8, 1937 – March 15, 2019 at the age of 81 years The family is saddened by Donna’s passing. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 61 years Allen. She is also survived by her children Ken and Bonnie, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Donna was predeceased by her daughters Lori and Kathy. In respect of Donna’s wishes, no services will be held. The family would like to express their appreciation for
March 13, 2019
Draper, Sabina Mary
Mar. 212, 1931 – Mar. 13, 2019 At the age of 88 years With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Sabina Marion Draper (nee Cieslak) on March 13, 2019 surrounded by family in Blind Bay BC. Sabina left this world the same as she lived it, with courage, class, grace and dignity. Sabina was born and lived her childhood in Edmonton Alberta and married Malcolm Lyle in 1952. The couple had
March 13, 2019
Atkinson, Nancy Ellen
November 12, 1934 – March 13, 2019 at the age of 84 years A celebration of Life will be held June 2, 11:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3270 60 Ave NE. The family of Nancy Ellen Atkinson are saddened to announce her passing on March 13, 2019 with her family at her side. Nancy was born to Duffy and Margerite Dunn in Traverse City, Michagan. Mom’s early years were spent in the United States,
March 13, 2019
Cleaver, Norman Reginald
August 22, 1927 – March 13, 2019 at the age of 91 years A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday March 23 at the home of Charlotte and Lorne Hunter, 1105 Grayston Rd in Deep Creek starting at 11 am. All are welcome, please bring your favorite “Norm” story to share. Norman Cleaver, 91 years old, passed away March 13 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital with his family at his side. Norm will be
March 11, 2019
Szalanski (nee Burns) “Dot” Dorothy Jean
June 14, 1944 – March 11, 2019 at the age of 74 years “Dot”, as she was fondly called by friends and family, had a great love for teaching school and did so for 33 years. She travelled extensively and loved the arts, theatre, music and classic movies. She was a loving, generous person who supported various charities concerned with rendering aid to people and animals in distressing circumstances. She was survived by her sisters
March 10, 2019
Baker, Gordon Denis
April 30, 1925 – March 10, 2019 at the age of 93 years Gordon was born in Brighton, England on April 30th 1925 and passed away at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital on Sunday, March 10th, 2019. Gordon was a Veteran and served on minesweepers as an electrician in the Royal Navy, during WWII. After the war, Gordon arrived in Edmonton, Alberta after crossing Canada by train from the Port of St John N.B. Upon
March 7, 2019
Meiers, Helen Elaine
January 29, 1949 – March 7, 2019 at the age of 70 years Helen Elaine Meiers (nee Saul) passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 7, 2019 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 70 years. Helen will be remembered by her friends. Helen’s ashes will be spread with her late husband Ronald Meiers, Sorrento, at a later date. Rest in Peace.
March 3, 2019
Lunden, Else
March 26, 1927 – March 3, 2019 at the age of 91 years Else left us on March 3, 2019 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, just 3 weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. Born in Denmark, March 26, 1927 to Nicoline and Axel Ranch. Her parents traveled via ship to Canada from Denmark in about 1929, when Else was barely two and her sister Greta was four. Else was predeceased by her
March 3, 2019
Beisel, David Mark
September 3, 1955 – March 3, 2019 at the age of 63 years
March 3, 2019
Simpson, Christine Laura
August 25, 1944 – March 3, 2019 at the age of 74 years Christine Laura Simpson, beloved wife, mum and friend, quietly slipped away from us on March 3, 2019 at the age of 74. Born in Bournemouth, England on August 25th, 1944, Christine was an only child. She happily grew up surrounded by many adoring aunts and uncles, as well as her loving parents Eunice and John Costa. The family photo album is full
March 2, 2019
Anderson, Nelson John
February 6, 1940 – March 2, 2019 at the age of 79 years A Celebration of Life for Nelson will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Little Mountain Field House, 250 30 Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC Nelson John Anderson passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at home with his loving wife of 56 years Caroline at his side. He is also survived by his son Ian and
March 2, 2019
Hourie, Fay Pauline
September 5, 1941 – March 2, 2019 at the age of 77 years In loving memory of Faye Pauline Hourie, born September 5, 1941, who passed away on March 2, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Al Hourie and her brother Jim. She is survived by her four sisters; Shirley, Donna, Janet and Cindy, one brother; Ken, her three children; Greg, David and Shannon (Steve), six grandchildren; Jessica, Danny (Renee), Ryan (Anita), Chris (Jessica),
February 28, 2019
Schauer, Elmer
February 25, 1920 – February 28, 2019 at the at of 99 years After a long and full life, the Schauer family announces the passing of their loving father, Elmer Schauer. He was born in Krupp Dist. SK and passed away in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 99 years. A father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Elmer was predeceased by his wife Ruth Schauer, his parents, as well as many of his siblings. Elmer
February 25, 2019
Swinton, Betty Joan
September 13, 1929 – February 25, 2019 at the age of 89 years
February 24, 2019
Hennessy-Waddington, Nancy Irene
November 11, 1955 – February 24, 2019 at the age of 63 years A Celebration of Life is being planned for May 11, 2019, 1:00 pm at the Cedar Heights Community Association in Blind Bay on Shuswap Lake, the place most dear to her heart. Our beloved Nancy passed away gently on February 24, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband, Brian, her children, her parents Bob and Shirley Young, and
February 21, 2019
Thompson, Eleanor Esther “Ele”
January 24, 1937 – February 21, 2019 at the age of 82 years Graveside Burial, Tappen Cemetery, Tappen, BC, Saturday, March 9, 2019, 11:30 am A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Moutainview Baptist Church, 1981 9 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm with Pastor Lloyd Garner officiating. Eleanor, lovingly known as “Ele” was called home to be with her Lord in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 82 years. She
February 21, 2019
Armfelt, Richard Merdin “Dick”
November 12, 1934 – February 21, 2019 at the age of 84 years Interment will take place at 1:00 pm March 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Anglican-United Church in Sorrento, BC. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Richard Merdin (Dick) Armfelt on Feb 21/2019 in Salmon Arm BC at the age of 84. Dick was born on Nov 12, 1934 in Athabasca AB to parents Hans and Helen Armfelt.
February 8, 2019
Willis, Vince
March 24, 1945 – February 8, 2019 at the age of 73 years
February 6, 2019
Grant, James Roy
April 4, 1942 – February 6, 2019 at the age of 76 years
February 6, 2019
Anderson, Victoria Ann
October 28, 1953 – February 6, 2019 at the age of 65 years
February 5, 2019
Scales, Martha Anne
February 4, 1940 – February 5, 2019 at the age of 79 years A celebration of Martha’s life will be held on Sunday February 17th at 2 pm at First United Church. There will be a gathering afterwards in the church hall. Martha Anne Scales (Longley) nee Riley died peacefully following her 79th birthday on February 5, 2019. Martha was predeceased by her brother Doug and son Chris. She left behind her husband Bob, daughter
February 3, 2019
Martz, Wallace “Wally” Cordell
February 16, 1941 – February 3, 2019 at the age of 77 years A Celebration of Life for Wally Martz and Eric Butler will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019, 3:00 pm, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course Wally C Martz, 77, of Blind Bay, BC died Sunday, February 3, 2019 (Super Bowl Sunday) in the home he loved on the 11th green of Shuswap Lake Estates. In early January 2019 Wally was diagnosed with
February 1, 2019
Smith, Larry
June 4, 1953 – February 1, 2019 at the age of 65 years A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gleneden Hall Lar gave Cancer the “Smith Stink Eye” and showed us all what you were made of, wife Deed, children Sonny (Nat) and Sheri, five grandchildren, mother, sisters, brother in laws, nieces, nephews and Lucy are all proud of how you fought. Lar
January 31, 2019
Forness, Paul Henry
February 18, 1957 – January 31, 2019 at the age of 61 years A Celebration of Life will be hosted by his family and close friends on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. at The Little Mountain Field House, 250 30th Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Forness; beloved husband, father, uncle and friend. Paul passed away on January 31, 2019 after losing
January 30, 2019
Angrignon, Edmond Colborne
October 20, 1935 – January 30, 2019 at the age of 83 years It is with great sadness the family of Ed Angrignon announces his passing on January 30, 2019, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 20, 1935, in New Denver, B.C. He was loved and will be missed by his wife of 60 years, Barb, daughter Tracy (Kim) Mercer, sons Russell (Delena) and Troy (Brian). He
January 29, 2019
Paul, Arnold Lees
July 13, 1933 – January 29, 2019 at the age of 85 years It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Arnold Lees Paul (Arn or Arnie as he was called by his many friends and family) passed away in his eighty fifth year. Arnold was born in Viking, Alberta to John and Nellie Paul, he had one sister Catherine and two brothers Alfred (Marilyn) and Tom (Marg). Arnold and his first wife
January 29, 2019
Gregersen, Arne Helge
November 5, 1935 – January 29, 2019 at the age of 83 years Arne passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm at the age of 83 years. He was born in Denmark and travelled to Canada by boat at the age of 20 years. He was predeceased by wife Ulah Fay Gregersen and his parents Karl Christian Gregersen and Ellen Gregersen. Grieving family members include daughter/granddaughter Donna-Marie Gregersen and great grandsons Draeyden and
January 27, 2019
Burton, William James
December 28, 1946 – January 27, 2019 at the age of 72 years A Celebration of his Life is being planned at a later date, details to be provided to family and close friends. It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of William James (Bill) Burton on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the age of 72 years. He will be forever remembered by his wife Joan and daughters Karen, Sandy
January 27, 2019
Herback, Darlene Lois
February 29, 1940 – January 27, 2019 at the age of 78 years
January 26, 2019
Booth, Michael Alan
April 20, 1958 – January 26, 2019 at the age of 60 years
January 24, 2019
Wilson, Victor La Roy
May 24, 1935 – January 24, 2019 at the age of 83 years
January 19, 2019
Fortin, Frankland “Frank” Richard
April 10, 1927 – January 19, 2019 at the age of 91 years A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be held Saturday, February 16, 1:00 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services Frank was born April 10, 1927 in Vancouver BC. He passed away peacefully the morning of January 19 in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital at 91 years of age. Frank is survived by his four children; Mary-Ellen Schacke, Lyle Fortin, Cathy Spence (Ken), and Barbara Rogers
January 18, 2019
Barker, Irene Dell
February 10, 1926 – January 18, 2019 at the age of 92 years Celebration of Life will be held on April 12 at 1:30 pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Center. Irene Dell Barker peacefully passed away on January 18 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital with her loving family by her side, just 3 weeks before her 93rd birthday. Irene was born on a farm in the Bavelaw District near Spy Hill in eastern Saskatchewan,
January 16, 2019
Dittloff, Edward Maxwell
October 11, 1926 – January 16, 2019 at the age of 92 years Ed was born October 11, 1926 in Transcona, Manitoba and passed away January 16, 2019 on his farm in Grindrod, BC Ed was the son of a CN watch repairman and in his younger years he was an office worker in the Powell River paper mill. His main interests in life were horses, family and farming. In 1955 he married his wife
January 13, 2019
Antoni, Heinz Josef
June 13, 1926 – January 13, 2019 at the age of 92 years Memorial Service: Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Deo Lutheran Church, Salmon Arm, 10:30 a.m. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Heinz Antoni. Heinz is survived by Benita, his loving wife of 66 years, his children Kurt, Helmut and Barbara, grandson Lucas and sister Hannelore Grűttner and family. We are thankful that Heinz
January 12, 2019
Morris, Marion Agnes
October 26, 1935 – January 12, 2019 at the age of 83 years A Memorial will be held at a later date. Marion Agnes Morris (83) the oldest daughter of Bill Alison and Irene Wells. She had many fond memories of playing outdoors with her four siblings; George, Edith, Jean, and Bill in Revelstoke (BC). At the age of sixteen she met and married her husband Stanley James Morris (Jim). In the first years of
January 11, 2019
Warnock, Roderick James
February 17, 1943 – January 11, 2019 at the age of 75 years
January 8, 2019
Butler, Eric George
November 28, 1943 – January 8, 2019 at the age of 75 years A Celebration of Life for Eric Butler and Wally Martz will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019, 3:00 pm, Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric George Butler who died peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital on the evening of January 8, 2019 at the age of 75. He is survived
January 8, 2019
Adair, Terry Ann
June 21, 1954 – January 8, 2019 at the age of 64 years Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 19, 2019, 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm Prayers, Friday, January 18, 2019, 7:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church We regret to announce that Terry Ann Adair passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Kelowna General Hospital. Terry will be sadly missed by her family. She was a constant companion and best friend
January 8, 2019
Borrebach, Theodorus Hendricus Johannes
May 14, 1933 – January 8, 2019 at the age of 86 years
January 7, 2019
Davison, Dorothy
January 1, 1924 – January 7, 2019 at the age of 95 years We are having a celebration of life (funeral) in Salmon Arm this Saturday, January 12th, 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1400 20th Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC Our little Mother Dorothy Davison (Stewart) passed away this morning peacefully …she was 95 years old and led an extremely full life. She lived with her husband, Mel
January 3, 2019
Kinney, Patricia Elizabeth
March 7, 1952 – January 3, 2019 at the age of 66 years
January 2, 2019
Hadley, Jason Paul
May 8, 1973 – January 2, 2019 at the age of 45 years
December 31, 2018
Lucy, Joseph Timothy “John”
October 18, 1943 – December 31, 2018 at the age of 75 years
December 29, 2018
Lowe, Allan Thomas
July 28, 1948 – December 29, 2018 at the age of 70 years
December 28, 2018
Todd, Alice Gwendolyn Nadine
August 27, 1928 – December 28, 2018 at the age of 90 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., 1968 Skimikin Rd., Tappen, BC It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Todd at the age of 90 on December 28/2018 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm with her loving family by her side. Alice was a kind; patient and caring person who loved to laugh,
December 27, 2018
Smedstad, Curtis Lewallan
June 29, 1923 – December 27, 2018 at the age of 95 years
December 24, 2018
Gall, Arpad
December 10, 1941 – December 24, 2018 at the age of 77 years
December 24, 2018
Frazer, Muriel “Grace” (Jackson)
October 10, 1926 – December 24, 2018 at the age of 92 years On December 24, 2018 in Salmon Arm Grace went to be with her Lord and Saviour at the age of 92 years. Grace is lovingly remembered by her daughters Geri Welby (Mel), Kathy (Ward) and son Grant (Laura); Grace’s grandchildren Wendy Magnus (Blair), James Welby (Janice), Tracy, Kelly (Paul), Teri Stang (Chris), Jodi; nine great grandchildren and her brother Jack Jackson (Marilyn).
December 23, 2018
Fearn, Pamela Margaret
June 9, 1919 – December 23, 2018 at the age of 99 years June 9, 1919 – December 23, 2018 Celebration of life: in Salmon Arm, Saturday, 12th January 2019 from 2 to 4 pm, Carolyn Herbert, 778.824.0738; in White Rock, Saturday, 19th January 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Elizabeth Fearn, 778.288.040 Pamela Fearn was born on June 9, 1919 in Montreal, the first child of Margaret and Robert Leigh. Her parents worked their
December 23, 2018
Verburg, Nicolaas Jacobus “Nick”
August 25, 1934 – December 23, 2018 at the age of 84 years It is with great sadness that the family of {Nick} Nicolaas Jacobus Verburg announces his passing on Dec 23, 2018 at the age of 84 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Nick passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born August 25, 1934 in Stolwyk, Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 1953. He was predeceased by his parents Jacobus and Suzanna Verburg
December 22, 2018
Lawrance, Frank “Joseph” Leslie
February 9, 1920 – December 22, 2018 at the age of 98 years “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil” It is with broken and sorrowful hearts that we announce the passing of our dearest “Joe” on December 22, 2018 at Salmon Arm, BC. Joe was born and raised on the prairies of Alberta. He was the second child born in a sibline of four.
December 18, 2018
Davis, Dorothy Evelyn
January 27, 1935 – December 18, 2018 at the age of 83 years
December 18, 2018
Lilienweiss, Morris Edward
March 22, 1933 – December 18, 2018 at the age of 85 years The family welcomes those who can join us in a celebration and to share some memories of Morris on April 13, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at the Silver Creek Hall,3048 Hornsberger Rd., Salmon Arm, BC. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Morris Edward Lilienweiss at the age of 85 years. Morris is survived by his daughters:
December 17, 2018
Costa, Wanda Darlene
August 24, 1951 – December 14, 2018 at the age of 67 years There will be a celebration of life to honour Wanda on Friday, December 28, 2018, 2pm, Shuswap Lake Estate Community Centre: 2404 Centennial Dr., Blind Bay, BC It is with deep sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Wanda Costa on December 14, 2018 at the age of 67. Wanda was born in Quesnel, BC, then lived for a time in Princeton,
December 17, 2018
Johnson, Teresa “Yvonne”
June 29, 1966 – December 11, 2018 at the age of 52 years A celebration of life will be held at the Sicamous Bible Church at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 22 (326 Kappel Street, Sicamous, BC) with a tea to follow at 3:00pm at the Red Barn (1226 Riverside Avenue, Sicamous, BC) It is with great sadness the family of Yvonne Johnson announces her sudden passing on December 11, 2018. Yvonne was a loving incredible wife
December 16, 2018
Every, Randy Carl
September 2, 1980 – December 6, 2018 at the age of 38 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, December 22, 2018, White Lake Hall, 1:00 p.m. Randy Carl Every passed away in Royal Inland Hospital, in Kamloops, December 6, 2018 at the age of 38 years. He was born in Salmon Arm and raised in White Lake where he remained until he moved to Salmon Arm and started his family in 2002. Randy loved his friendship
December 14, 2018
Bellows, Donald Wesley Edward
December 2, 1931 – December 14, 2018 at the age of 87 years It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my amazing Grandfather, my 2nd father figure, Donald Wesley Edward Bellows. He passed peacefully at the age of 87 years old, in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Don was born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan. He lived in Sicamous and Armstrong for quite a few years before residing in
December 13, 2018
Escott, Capt. Kenneth Gordon
May 24, 1936 – December 12, 2018 at the age of 82 years After a long and difficult illness, Ken left us peacefully on December 12, 2018 in Salmon Arm, B.C. He leaves to mourn his brother Harry (Oresia) of Montreal, sister Kathleen Prince (Hayward) of Winnipeg, son Christopher (Lindsey) of Edmonton, daughter Laurie of Edmonton, grandsons Kyle and Owen, and granddaughter Justine. He is also survived by his sister-in-law France Brown and her husband
December 11, 2018
King, Frederick Thomas “Tom”
February 10, 193 – December 11, 2018 at the age of 85 years Tom will be interred December 17, 1:00 p.m. at Westwold Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. We are sad to announce the passing of Tom (F.T.) King on December 11, 2018 in Salmon Arm at the age of 85 years. He was born in Vernon February 10, 1933 to Eddie and Ellen King. Tom is survived
December 10, 2018
Boland, Duncan Charles
November 8, 1937 – December 10, 2018 at the age of 81 years In Memory of Duncan Charles Boland. We regret the passing of our friend, husband, father, grand father and great grand father. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. His greatest passions were always family first and his love of horses and the sport of chuck wagon racing.
December 10, 2018
Morash, Barry James
May 7, 1944 – December 10, 2018 at the age of 74 years
December 7, 2018
Trenholm, Valerie
May 4, 1944 – December 7, 2018 at the age of 74 years Please join us for a small memorial service on Saturday, December 15, 2018, 1:00 pm, upstairs at the Sicamous Legion, 322 Main Street, Sicamous, BC It is with great sadness that the family of Valerie Florence Trenholm announces her passing in Kelowna, B.C. on December 7, 2018. Her time was taken much too soon at the age of 74. Valerie will be
December 4, 2018
Lust, Clifford Milton
October 15, 1930 – December 4, 2018 at the age of 88 years
December 1, 2018
Skofteby, Vidar
July 25, 1949 – December 1, 2018 at the age of 69 years After a long battle with cancer we are saddened to announce the passing of Vidar. He passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife Marilyn by his side. Vidar was born in Fredrikstad, Norway and came to Canada with his family in 1954. He married his wife Marilyn in January of 1969 and they moved to Tappen in 1975, where
November 30, 2018
Kurta, Leonard
September 10, 1933 – November 30, 2018 at the age of 85 years Celebration of Life: Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Elk’s Hall, Salmon Arm Len Kurta passed away peacefully on Friday November 30, 2018 in Bastion Place Care facility in Salmon Arm BC. Len was born September 10, 1933 in Granada, Alberta, the second son of Walter and Lena (Capostinsky) Kurta. After a short time in Toronto, Ont. Len’s mother moved the family
November 30, 2018
Fountain, Brian Keith
November 28, 1953 – November 28, 2018 at the age of 65 years Celebration of life: Royal Canadian Legion, Salmon Arm on Dec. 9, 2018 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Brian, age 65, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2018 with his wife Katie by his side. He was born in Rose Valley, SK on November 28, 1953. He also leaves behind three sons Ryan (Rebecca), Keith (Kirsten) and Randy (Angela), three grandchildren, six sisters
November 29, 2018
Béc, Adriana
March 12, 1959 – November 29, 2018 at the age of 59 years A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2019 Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all. – Emily Dickinson Sincere appreciation and gratitude to all at Bastion Place Multilevel Care
November 27, 2018
Orliczek, Else
August 20, 1922 – November 27, 2018 at the age of 96 years
November 26, 2018
Cunliffe, John Matthew
January 6, 1969 – November 17, 2018 at the age of 49 years A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018, 2:00 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our son John Matthew Cunliffe at the age of 49. John was born at the Grace Hospital in Vancouver in 1969. He is survived by his father Ben, mother
November 25, 2018
Painter, Evelyn Dorthy
July 1, 1928 – November 25, 2018 at the age of 90 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Dorothy Painter (nee Carsten). Evelyn peacefully passed away at the age of 90 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm on Sunday, Nov. 25th. She will be sadly missed by her sister, Glad Weidlich, (predeceased by her husband Fred on April 15, 2018); brother, Walt (wife Rose) Carsten, sister-in-law (Elsie) and
November 24, 2018
McCaig, Raymond Byron
July 24, 1933 – November 24, 2018 at the age of 85 years Ray was called home to be with his Lord November 24, 2018 at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Ann, his son David, siblings Gladys Berglund, Ron (Hazel) McCaig, Gerald (Laverne) McCaig, Sharon (Herb) Sommerfeld as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Ray was predeceased by his father
November 22, 2018
Hebner, Rosabelle Emily
August 8, 1925 – November 22, 2018 at the age of 93 years
November 22, 2018
Easton, Thomas Arthur
June 04, 1928 – November 22, 2018 at the age of 90 years Open House, Saturday, April 6, 2019, 2:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm Tom was born on June 4th, 1928 in Port Alberni, BC. Tom was the oldest of several siblings. Marion was born in 1929, Ted was born in 1930, Rosalie was born in 1931, Connie 1932, Everett 1933 and Sylvia 1939. Life for the Easton family was hard with seven
November 21, 2018
Loxton, Garth Harold
November 28, 1923 – November 21, 2018 at the age of 94 years Celebration of Life: Monday, November 26, 2018, 1pm at the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, Bishop Papworth officiating, reception to follow Our kind hearted, hardworking, patient and loving dad, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his bedside. He was met by his wife Jean Loxton, and son Darcy Loxton and family and
November 20, 2018
Lord, Wilma Watson
March 12, 1925 – November 20, 2018 at the age of 93 years Wilma Lord, affectionately known as “Woodies” age 93 years passed away peacefully on November 20, 2018 in the loving care of Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm B.C. She was born in Stratford, County of West Ham, England in 1925 to William Watson and Janet (Murdoch) Watson and was the youngest of 5 children. Wilma met a young Canadian Flt. Lieutenant F/O with
November 18, 2018
Sabourin, Joseph Lionel Morris
April 28, 1941 – November 18, 2018 at the age of 77 years
November 15, 2018
Neeve, Catherine Viola
November 14, 1930 – November 15, 2018 at the age of 88 years
November 14, 2018
Ramsay, Donna Elaine (nee Prouty)
July 2, 1949 – November 14, 2018 at the age of 69 years Donna’s Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 3, 2018, 1 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC It is with a devastated heart that I announce the passing of Donna on November 14, 2018. She was born July 2, 1949 in Armstrong, BC and move to Sorrento in 1957. Donna was a lover of life
November 14, 2018
Campbell, Elizabeth
April 26, 1926 – November 14, 2018 at the age of 92 years Sadly, our dear Mom & Grandmother passed away suddenly at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on November 14, 2018 at the age of 92. “Betty” was born in a little house on Wilson Avenue in Kelowna, BC. She was the first child born to her Scottish immigrant parents, Patrick Williamson Runcie and Maria Findlay Runcie. She spent her youth enjoying all life had
November 13, 2018
Huband, Captain Rob Wyatt
April 3, 1938 – November 13, 2018 at the age of 80 years Rob Huband of Eagle Bay passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018 at the age of 80 in the Salmon Arm hospital with his loving companion Bunny at his side. Rob was predeceased by his mother, father and brother Roy. He is survived by son Garth (Diane) of Medicine Hat, Alberta, grandchildren Matthew Huband and Meagan Huband, daughter Cindy Adams (Bill) of Kelowna,
November 13, 2018
Kieft, Marie “Jeannette”
December 1, 1938 – November 13, 2018 at the age of 79 years Mass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 705 Cherry Ave, Sicamous, BC, 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 19, 2018. Interment to follow at Eagle Valley & District Cemetery, Sicamous, BC Marie Jeannette Kieft, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC. She was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on December 1, 1938 to
November 12, 2018
Wilson, Shon Lee
March 29, 1987 – November 12, 2018 at the age of 31 years Shon Lee Wilson, age 31, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018 at home with his family and close friends holding him. Shon was born in Port Alberni, BC on March 29, 1987. Shon was 2 years old when his kidneys were poisoned by E. Coli causing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (a condition caused by the abnormal destruction of red blood cells) Shon had
November 10, 2018
Cowles, Geraldine Iris
September 24, 1927 – November 10, 2018 at the age of 91 years
November 8, 2018
Rabie, Arthur “Art” Lawrence
June 1, 1933 – November 7, 2018 at the age of 85 years Friends are invited to Art’s memorial tea to be held on Saturday, November 17 at 2 P.M. in the lower level of the Crossroads F.M.Church on Shuswap St. (Parking on the lower level). Art was the oldest of six children born to Louise and George Rabie. They lived on a 160 acre farm at Balmoral, B.C. Art attended Balmoral’s one room school until
November 6, 2018
Hill, Florence Ann
March 7, 1927 – November 6, 2018 at the age of 91 years
November 3, 2018
Lawson, Robert George Roy
March 15, 1954 – November 3, 2018 at the age of 64 years
November 2, 2018
Martensen, Esther Ruth
December 18, 1926 – November 2, 2018 at the age of 91 years
October 28, 2018
MacDonald, Laurine Julie
July 2, 1936 – October 28, 2018 at the age of 82 years
October 28, 2018
Kraft, Helmut Peter Werner
January 9, 1939 – October 28, 2018 at the age of 79 years It is with great sadness we say goodbye Helmut at the age of 79 years. Loving husband of 51 years to Frieda, father to Connie Hill, Debbie Strand and Cindy Cameron, grandfather to Pam (Russell) Strand-Bohnet, Kyle & Tyler Hill, Edward Strand and Travis & Sean Cameron, great grandfather to Sowyer Bohnet. He also leaves many relatives and friends. Helmut was predeceased
October 28, 2018
Simon, George
May 5, 1936 – October 28, 2018 at the age of 82 years George was born in Kamloops, BC to Laura and George Lampreau. George leaves behind his sisters Clara, Dorothy Ash, Gina, Hilda, and his brothers Larry, Ron (Marlene), Roy, Stanley and William. George was predeceased by his sisters, Judy Miller, Ruth Ota and his brothers Ed, Frank, Howard, Johnny, Kenny, Roger and Seymour. George’s wishers were to be cremated and we will be
October 26, 2018
Humphreys, Linda May
December 23, 1947 – October 26, 2018 at the age of 70 years It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Humphreys on Oct. 26, 2018 due to her valiant battle with cancer. Linda was born in Mission, BC Dec. 23, 1947 and married Gordon Humphreys on Sept. 30, 1967. She is survived by her loving husband Gordon Humphreys, Sue Randolph (sister) and children Joanne Held, Karen Humphreys, Adam Humphreys and
October 24, 2018
Bailey, Enid Irene
December 24, 1931 – October 24, 2018 at the age of 86 years Enid was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to George and Beatrice Anderson on December 24, 1931. She moved to Salmon Arm with her parents and brother Elton in 1954. Her older sister was, by that time, married and living in Powell River. Enid worked as a bookkeeper for several years, then she and her husband, Bruce Bailey, worked as dispatchers at the downtown fire hall
October 23, 2018
Ouellette, Janice Dorthey
March 23, 1952 – October 23, 2018 at the age of 66 years A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on November 3, 2018 at the Gathering Place (King’s Christian School) Janice is survived by her loving husband Julien Ouellette; sons Dean (Julie) and Blain; grandchildren Ryan, Selena, and Kayley. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Delia Dawson; parents-in-law Edward and Laurette Ouellette and grandson Brandon Ouellette. Donations to BC Cancer Foundation
October 21, 2018
Stair, Norma Isabelle
August 28, 1945 – October 21, 2018 at the age of 73 years
October 21, 2018
Hiebert, Larry
January 21, 1947 – October 21, 2018 at the age of 71 years A celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chase, BC on Thursday October 25th at 1pm to honor Larry’s life. You are invited to come share your memories and sing along with the family to some of the music they shared with Larry. Larry Hiebert, age 71, passed away peacefully on October 21st with his
October 21, 2018
Arcand, Randal Albert
March 8, 1950 – October 21, 2018 at the age of 68 years