October 21, 2018
Barker, Ronald Alfred
July 29, 1941 – October 21, 2018 at the age of 77 years A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday November 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm at The Odd Fellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave., Armstrong BC. Ron passed away peacefully with his 4 children by his side. He was born in Vancouver and raised in Websters Corners, the oldest of 6 children. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Dorothy Barker. He
October 20, 2018
Silbernagel, Kenneth Joseph
July 23, 1955 – October 20, 2018 at the age of 63 years
October 20, 2018
Henschell, Donald Elmer
July 11, 1942 – October 20, 2018 at the age of 76 years Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 721 2nd Street SE, Salmon Arm with Mr. Garfield Chursky leading in the remembrance of Don. A tea and visiting will follow, all are welcome. It is with much sadness that I say good bye to my dear Don, who passed away October
October 20, 2018
Dumonceaux, Joseph Pierre “Pete” Noel
August 4, 1929 – October 20, 2018 at the age of 89 years A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1400 20 Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC Pete was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan August 4, 1929 to Annie Day and Jean Baptist Dumonceaux. Pete is survived by his three sons Bernard, Gregg and Perry, his wife Patricia, his step
October 15, 2018
Coulson, Betty
March 11, 1918 – October 15, 2018 at the age of 100 years Memorial Service: Friday, July 19, 2019, 11:00 am, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC Betty Dryden was born in Yorkshire, England but spent most of her life in Bournemouth. She met Jack Coulson at the tennis club, they were married in 1942 and raised two children who immigrated to Canada. After her husband of 60 years passed away, Betty decided to join
October 14, 2018
Teslyk, James Marshall
July 26, 1944 – October 14, 2018 at the age of 74 years Jim passed away at Vernon Jubilee Hospital with his wife and family by his side after a short but courageous battle with leukaemia. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 50 years Gail and his sons James and Jonathan (Tammy), granddaughters (Jordan, Grace) and sisters Angie (Bob) and Wendy (Gary). He was predeceased by his parents Nick and Jean Teslyk and
October 13, 2018
Norris, Gerald Grant
October 1, 1947 – October 13, 2018 at the age of 71 years A memorial service will be held at the Kamloops United Church, 421 St Paul Street, Kamloops, B.C., 11 am, Monday, October 29, 2018 presided by Reverend Bruce Comrie. No flowers by request. On October 13, Gerry slipped away. He was raised in Kamloops and soon after graduation, trained as a surveyor at Mica Dam. In 1987, with his life-long friend, Walden Kiess, they
October 11, 2018
Wallace, Mildred Gwendoline “Gwen”
May 28, 1937 – October 10, 2018 at the age of 81 years Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2018, Fischer’s Funeral Services, reception to follow at Carlin Hall. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Gwen Wallace on October 10, 2018 at Shuswap Lake Hospital. Born in Star City, Saskatchewan on May 28, 1937 to Karl and Hilda McIntyre, Gwen was the third of four children. She grew up on their
October 9, 2018
MacLeod, “Phil” Finlay
September 9, 1935 – September 24, 2018 at the age of 83 years We will have a goodbye to Phil on Saturday, October 13, 2018, 2 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 3690 30 Street NE in Salmon Arm. Please come to share memories. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Philip Finlay MacLeod. He leaves behind his wife Pat, daughter Cathie (Barb), grandchildren Jenny, Trevor and great-grandson Liam; sisters Mary
October 6, 2018
Sanders, Margaret Joyce
March 28, 1928 – October 6, 2018 at the age of 90 years
October 6, 2018
French, Beatrice Charlotte
February 2, 1930 – October 6, 2018 at the age of 88 years
October 3, 2018
Gardner, Erma Ileen
September 7, 1935 – October 3, 2018 at the age of 83 years She requested that there be no formal service, but rather a tea with family and friends, to celebrate her life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chase, BC. It is with great sadness that the family of Erma Ileen Gardner announce her sudden passing at her home in Chase, B.C. on Wednesday, October 3,
September 29, 2018
McElroy, “Terry” Therese Marie Jeanne
October 9, 1931 – September 29, 2018 at the age of 86 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 6, 2018, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Red Barn, 1226 Riverside Avenue, Sicamous, BC Born in Valleyfield, Quebec to parents Armour and Grazella Reid. Terry grew up with four brothers: Marselle, Jacque, Jean, and Pierre. They lived in a area where they became bilingual. This gave Terry a career advantage where she held high profile jobs. Through construction
September 28, 2018
Fothergill, Olga Delphine
September 20, 1920 – September 28, 2018 at the age of 98 years Celebration of Life: Friday, October 5, 2018, Broadview Evangelical Church, Salmon Arm With sadness, the Fothergill family announces the passing of our mother Olga Fothergill of Salmon Arm at the age of 98 years. With joy we celebrate that she is now with her savior – Jesus and her husband Bill. Most of Olga’s life was filled with music: Hymns, Choirs, Operas,
September 27, 2018
Bainbridge, Ernest Cyril
April 22, 1934 – September 27, 2018 at the age of 84 years The family of Cyril Bainbridge would like to announce the peaceful passing of dad in his sleep on Sept. 27, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Left to mourn are his loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine; children, Terry (Gina) of Kelowna, Glenn (Susan) of Salmon Arm and Cindy (Gord) of Salmon Arm as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. No
September 26, 2018
Nobbs, Lyle Frank
May 15, 1937 – September 26, 2018 at the age of 81 years It is with saddened hearts our family announces Lyle’s peaceful passing with his wife of almost 62 years, Lorraine, by his side. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta and raised on the family’s homesteaded farm in Dawson Creek, B.C., which included wheat, cattle, hogs, goats, horses, and chickens. He would speak of getting rides home from school in tanks when the army
September 22, 2018
Scatchard, Kemmy Wayne
August 9,1946 – September 22, 2018 at the age of 72 years We will be having a Celebration of Life for friends and family at the Salmon Arm Golf Course (3641 Highway 97B South, Salmon Arm) on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 1 p.m. With sadness we announce the passing of Kem Scatchard on September 22, 2018. A loving husband, father, son in-law, father in-law, grandfather, friend, teacher, mentor, coach and all around great guy, he will
September 21, 2018
Rowley, Kenneth William
February 20, 1931 – September 21, 2018 at the age of 87 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 6, 2018, 10:00 a.m. @ Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC
September 18, 2018
Dekker, Dianne Carol
August 12, 1954 – September 18, 2018 at the age of 64 years
September 17, 2018
Chandler, Richard Winston
November 30, 1942 – September 17, 2018 at the age of 75 years
September 15, 2018
Selfe, Richard James
January 12, 1941 – September 15, 2018 at the age of 77 years Jim passed away quietly at home with his family at his side. He battled many health problems. Born in Comox, BC, he grew up in Rosedale, BC. In his late teens he grew to love tug boats when he went to work as a deck hand for Riv Tow out of Agassiz and Mission. He worked for Riv Tow out of Hope,
September 10, 2018
Miller, Bonnie Lea
December 31, 1983 – September 10, 2018 at the age of 34 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, September 22, 2018, 1:00 p.m. Twisted Cork Banquet Room 1157 5 Avenue, Prince George, BC
September 9, 2018
Hild, Wolfgang
October 27, 1949 (Haiger, Germany) – September 9, 2018 (Kelowna, Canada) at the age of 68 years A Celebration of Life will be held at the Salmon Arm Golf Course on September 23, 2018 from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wolfgang Hild. Beloved husband, Dad, Opa/Grampa, brother, golfer, friend, Coach, hockey enthusiast and pizza maker, you will be in our hearts forever. Wolf is survived by
September 8, 2018
Maki, Eric Allan
May 9, 1953 – September 8, 2018 at the age of 65 years A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St., V2C 2J7. Rev. LeAnn Blackert officiating. Born and raised in Kamloops, Eric is survived by his loving and devoted wife Bonnie of 44 years, his daughter Christine (Francesco) Carnovale and son Daniel Maki (Tracey). He is also survived
September 8, 2018
Douglas, Etta May
September 28, 1938 – September 8, 2018 at the age of 79 years It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Etta Douglas. Etta was predeaced by her husband James in 2007 and is survived by daughter Deborah (Ron) of Kamloops, grandsons Scott & Greg (Christie), great grandsons Carter, Chaz and Kash and son David (Tina) of Sicamous. We would like to thank the staff, nurses and doctors at the
September 6, 2018
Blatchford, James Gordon
April 10, 1941 – September 4, 2018 at the age of 77 years
August 29, 2018
Lord, Tracy Leah
November 3, 1963 – August 29, 2018 at the age of 54 years
August 29, 2018
Holmes, Edward Blake
August 14, 1946 – August 29, 2018 at the age of 72 years Edward Blake Holmes (Ted Holmes) of Armstrong, BC, passed away on August 29th, 2018 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 14th,1946, Ted is survived by his spouse Karen, daughters Shannon Holmes (Roger Rourke), Tara (Conrad) Rozenek, and grandson, Joshua, brother Larry (Lynne) Holmes, and sisters Janet Bjorndal and Sharon (John) Windell. Ted was also
August 24, 2018
Melnichuk, Mike
March 13, 1933 – August 24, 2018 at the age of 85 years
August 23, 2018
Hoyseth, John Oscar George
Mar. 14, 1927 – August 18, 2018 at the age of 91 years
August 16, 2018
Nichol, Mark Christian Montgomery
January 18, 1944 – August 16, 2018 at the age of 74 years Memorial Service: Saturday, August 25, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm It is with great sorrow that that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on August 16, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Mark spent his last day at home, with his beloved wife, Brenda by his side. Mark will be dearly
August 14, 2018
Lunde, Diana Catherine
April 9, 1956 – August 14, 2018 at the age of 62 years When our beautiful and much loved mom, sister, aunt and friend passed from this world, she left behind this obituary written in her own words as she wanted them. “Announcing the death of Diana Catherine Lunde. You will find her riding storm clouds, chasing rainbows on water, dancing in the fire and weeding gardens as a lifestyle; with a wagging finger to remind all
August 13, 2018
Brausse, Annette Marie
October 17, 1959 – August 13, 2018 at the age of 58 years A funeral service for Annette will be held at Celista Hall, Celista, BC, Monday, September 3, 2018. Viewing to be held from 1-1:30 PM Service to be held from 2 -4 PM The Family announces with deep sorrow the passing of Annette Marie Tessier Brausse who died peacefully at home on August 13th, 2018 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. She
August 12, 2018
Carlson, Lawrence Wayne
November 17, 1952 – August 12, 2018 at the age of 65 years CWO (Ret’d) Lawrence (Larry) Wayne Carlson CD, age 65, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2018 with his family by his side, after a very brief battle with cancer. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 45 years Rita (nee Hegadoren), his children Brent and Tamara (Rob), grandchildren Jordan, Jethro, Sativah, Shelby, Sierra and Logan, and great-grandchildren Brayden, Bentley and
August 11, 2018
Johnston, Aeneas “Gerald”
May 28, 1940 – August 11, 2018 at the age of 78 years With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our Dad, Gerry. Gerry was born at St. George, PEI and passed away at Kamloops, BC. He is survived by his three children Laurie(Brad), David(Cathy) and Sandra, his grandchildren Robert, Kevin, Katy, Nick and Colleen, his great grandchildren Chance, Grayson, Taydem and Aleigha, his siblings Larry(Maryanne), Emily and Geordie(Gail) as well as many
August 11, 2018
Blake, Robert William
January 10, 1930 – August 11, 2018 at the age of 88 years Bob was born January 10, 1930 at Vancouver, BC. He lived in Richmond, Surrey and moved to Chase, BC in 2008. He passed peacefully on August 11, 2018 in Kamloops, BC. Bob is survived by children Patti, Doug, Susan and Jim, nine grandchildren as well as six great grandchildren. No service by request.
August 10, 2018
Dunbar, Glen Robert (Dunie)
January 20, 1952 – August 8, 2018 at the age of 66 years Glen Robert Dunbar, beloved partner of Pamela Smith passed away at the Shuswap General Hospital on August 8, 2018. Born in Winnipeg, he grew up in Charleswood. In 1979 Glen moved to Calgary having been hired by CP Air, retiring in 2004. In 2007 he was convinced to moving to the Shuswap would be a great idea and he settled happily in
August 7, 2018
Emary, Dion Christopher
May 8, 1940 – August 7, 2018 at the age of 78 years
August 6, 2018
Mackie, George William
May 6, 1938 – August 6, 2018 at the age of 80 years A celebration of George’s life will be held at River of Life Community Church, Blind Bay on August 11, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Reuben Pauls officiating. Mackie, George William born May 6, 1938, in Red Deer, Alberta to Isreal and Frances Humulamki, passed away in Salmon Arm on August 6, 2018. George was predeceased by his late wife Wilma and their infant
August 6, 2018
Schwartz, Sandra Catherine
January 29, 1946 – August 6, 2018 at the age of 72 years
August 2, 2018
Davis, William Franklin
August 29, 1929 – August 2, 2018 at the age of 88 years
August 2, 2018
Newstead, John Rae
December 12, 1933 – August 2, 2018 at the age of 84 years A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Center (2404 Centennial Drive, Sorrento BC) at 2 pm. John was born in Arcola, Saskatchewan, and moved with his family to the Kootenays after his father passed away. He spent his formative years in the Nelson area, where he excelled in sports and spent most
July 31, 2018
Boyd, Robert Alfred
June 2, 1937 – July 31, 2018 at the age of 81 years
July 26, 2018
Riches, Roy
December 21, 1941 – July 26, 2018 at the age of 76 years.
July 26, 2018
Morin, Norma Jean
December 14, 1946 – July 26, 2018 at the age of 72 years
July 25, 2018
Rodney, Edward Henry
August 22, 1938 – July 25, 2018 at the age of 79 years.
July 24, 2018
Klepacz, James Joseph
April 20, 1927 – July 24, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Our beloved father and grandfather, James “Jim” Klepacz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 at the age of 91 in Salmon Arm, BC. He leaves to mourn his children Robert, Catherine (and Raymond), and Mary (and Patrick), grandchildren Joseph, Ada, and Aiden, sister-in-law Pauline, and many extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce, his half-sister
July 22, 2018
Kolep, Maria
February 14, 1920 – July 22, 2018 at the age of 98 years Maria started life in Forstheim, Germany, and then on to Frankfurt, Toronto, Chilliwack, and finally, Salmon Arm. Feistiness, determination, persistence, a passion to learn, lifelong curiosity, sociability, and kindness to the less fortunate were always a part of her character. She was an environmentalist long before the word became mainstream, and had no use for materialism and waste. She embraced many types
July 18, 2018
Oliver, Hazel Charlotte
November 7, 1926 – July 18, 2018 at the age of 91 years.
July 17, 2018
Lee, Osborne Lorne
December 3, 1926 – July 17, 2018 at the age of 91 years
July 12, 2018
Johnson, Roberta Jean
July 7, 1947 – July 12, 2018 at the age of 71 years. It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Roberta Jean (Middlemiss) Johnson. Roberta was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan July 7, 1947. Roberta is survived by her husband Alwyn of Chase and her mother JeanTwerdachlib of Regina, as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her father Jim Middlemiss and her sister Evelyn Augustine . Roberta
July 12, 2018
West, Mary April
August 12, 1950 – July 12, 2018 at the age of 67 years.
July 8, 2018
Pruner, Edna Maud
January 2, 1932 – July 8, 2018 at the age of 86 years.
July 8, 2018
Mounce, Herbert Francis
September 13, 1956 – July 8, 2018 at the age of 61 years. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 @ St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC at 1:30 p.m. Herbert (Herb) Francis Mounce passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the age of 61 years. Herb was born on September 13, 1956, in Salmon Arm, BC. Herb
July 6, 2018
Andrus, Reita (Rita) Agnetta Caroline
June 6, 1939 – July 6, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Daughter of Alice and George Knutson. Predeceased by her husband Clifford, her son Dale Dupuis and brothers Dennis and Lenard. She is survived by her sister Muriel Martin, stepchildren Myles (Ana) and Susan, grandchildren Andrew and Thomas Dupuis, Dale and Emily Andrus plus several neices and nephews. She also leaves behind her precious Berry and Paisley. Rita was a kind hearted person
July 5, 2018
Seidler, Myrla Ruth
September 15, 1939 – July 5, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Cremation interment Mt. Ida Cemetery, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 2:00 pm. Reverend Ann Meakes officiating. Myrla passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 78 years. She was predeceased by her husband Kurt in 2004 and two sons Richard and Edward and is survived by her loving family, sons Gregory (Wanda) & Robert, four daughters, Brenda (Richard) Fidder, Barb Seidler,
July 5, 2018
McCreight, Clifford James
June 30, 1927 – July 5, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Clifford James McCreight passed away at 91 years of age peacefully after spending a week in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Cliff is survived by his wife, Vera of 67 years, daughter Donna, son Wayne and families. Cliff and Vera lived their first 40 years of their married life in Castlegar, BC before retiring in Oliver. In December 2016, they moved to Andover Terrace in
July 4, 2018
Dunbar, William Ian
June 04, 1955 – July 04, 2018 at the age of 63 years
July 4, 2018
Dionne, Louis Philippe
August 17, 1952 – July 4, 2018 at the age of 65 years. A celebration of Louie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sat. July 28, 2018 at Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm. Louie Dionne, age 65, died July 4, 2018 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on June 18, 2018 outside Grindrod, BC. He was born to parents Joyce Mavis and Ulysse Joseph Jacqes Dionne
July 2, 2018
Walker, Laura Princess
April 21, 1947 – July 2, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Laura Princess Walker was born April 21, 1947 in New Westminster, BC and died July 2, 2018 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Doris and brother Doug. Laura is survived by her brother Paul(Lynne) of White Lake, nephews Trevor(Penny) of Chetwynd, Alan of Salmon Arm and Geoff of
June 30, 2018
Shewchuk, Frieda Louise
October 23, 1951 – June 30, 2018 at the age of 66 years. A service will be held in the memorial chapel at Fischer’s Funeral Services Monday July 9th at 11:00 am in Salmon Arm with a reception to follow It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frieda Shewchuk (nee Ens) at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer. Frieda is survived by her husband John (46 years),
June 29, 2018
Sampson, Darlene Margaret
December 4, 1960 – June 29, 2018 at the age of 57 years. Funeral Service at Family Residence, Wednesday, July 4, 2018
June 28, 2018
Andrus, Clifford Dougall
June 27, 1932 – June 28, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Son of Clifford Everett Andrus and Clarice Pauline Andrus (nee Lockard). Predeceased by his step son Dale Dupuis and survived by his wife Rita, children Myles (Ana) and Susan, grandchildren Dale, Emily, Andrew and Thomas, plus his best little buddy Berry. He also leaves behind cousins Bev, Val, Tim, Lorraine and Doreen, who were like siblings to him, having lived with them at
June 28, 2018
Lehtimaki, Esko Ensio
September 04, 1929 – June 28, 2018 at the age of 88 years
June 25, 2018
Foulkes, Alan Stanley Edwards
December 23, 1929 – June 25, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Alan died peacefully at the Piccadilly Park Place senior’s home on Monday, June 25th, 2018. He was 88 years old. Alan was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (Marnie) Foulkes and eldest daughter Tracy Hewitt. He is survived by two remaining daughters Dalyce Comm of Calgary, Alberta and Heather Salusbury of Irvine, California, whom were with him in his final days. He is
June 24, 2018
Burns, Helen
September 5, 1930 – June 24, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Memorial service is to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Salmon Arm, 721 2 Street SE on July 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Helen Burns (nee Ens) was much loved for her sweet nature and ready smile. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ as a teenager and did not stop loving Jehovah until her death on
June 23, 2018
Hoover, Carol Ann Truce
November 11, 1939 – June 23, 2018 at the age of 78 years. A celebration of Carol’s life and memory will be held Fischer’s Funeral Home July 4, 2018 at 10:30 am. On June 23, 2018 beloved Carol Ann Truce Hoover (Smith) peacefully passed away surrounded by family and loved ones. Carol was a lifelong resident of the North Okanagan living primarily in the Armstrong and Salmon Arm areas. Carol loved many things including gardening,
June 20, 2018
Wood, Jean Ann
April 22, 1942 – June 20, 2018 at the age of 76 years.
June 20, 2018
Sjodin-Picul, Ronald William Walter
August 18, 1991 – June 20, 2018 at the age of 27 years.
June 19, 2018
Harries, Judith Adella
July 15, 1944 – June 19, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Judy was born in the town of Deloraine, Manitoba on 15 July, 1944. Following many years of farming on the prairie, the family moved to Vancouver in 1955. Judy graduated from Lord Byng High School in 1963 and worked at BCHydro until soon after she and Ron Harries were married in 1977. The couple lived in Ladner for a number of years
June 16, 2018
Mailandt, Juliane Wilhelmine
April 26, 1932 – June 16, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Funeral Service: Friday, June 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m., Pastor Eric Bjorgan officiating, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC Juliane (Julie) Mailandt (nee Fischer) died with dignity on the 16th day of June 2018 at Salmon Arm, British Columbia after 25 years of peaceful retirement. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband of 68 years,
June 16, 2018
Holte, Earl Hamilton
November 16, 1935 – June 16, 2018 at the age of 83 years.
June 15, 2018
Olley, Peter George
May 29, 1929 – June 15, 2018 at the age of 89 years.
June 13, 2018
Betker, Diana Marie
October 29, 1960 – June 13, 2018 at the age of 57 years.
June 13, 2018
Allbury, Anthony Charles “Tony”
November 7, 1939 – June 12, 2018 at the age of 78 years. It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Allbury after his short battle with cancer. Tony is survived by his wife Marilyn (38 years), son Brett (Ontario), stepson Bill Henderson, nieces, nephew, grandchildren, and friends. Tony was well known for his expertise and fairness in furniture restoration and refinishing in the Shuswap area. A truly fine English gentleman, he will be greatly missed
June 12, 2018
Tyson, Ian “Hugh”
March 3, 1933 – June 12, 2018 at the age of 85 years. A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held on September 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave. SE, Salmon Arm Ian “Hugh” Tyson, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. Born in Bromley, Kent, Hugh spent his early childhood in Hong Kong and Malta
June 7, 2018
Willis, Gerald Florian “Willy”
February 21, 1950 – June 7, 2018 at the age of 68 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, June 30, 2018, 1:00 p.m. @ Mike Whitehead’s shop, 1610 Mair Rd. (next to Sicamous Truck and Car Wash)
June 6, 2018
McLeod, Mac Gordon
July 27, 1948 – June 4, 2018 at the age of 69 years.
June 6, 2018
Houde, Marcel Patrick
March 16, 1929 – June 4, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Marcel passed away in Salmon Arm, BC on June 4, 2018, at the age of 89 years old. Marcel was born in Donnelly, Alberta to Alfred and Antoinette Houde on March 17, 1929. He survived by his wife Gladys of 65 years, 5 children, Pat(Liz), Doris, Ron(Kim), Maurice (Pam), and Jeanine (Larry); as well as many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He also
June 1, 2018
Orlando, Verginia
February 10, 1918 – May 28, 2018 at the age of 100 years. A celebration of Virginia’s life will take place on Thursday June 14th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Schubert Centre 3505-30th Avenue, Vernon B.C. “A Grand Lady” With an ageless attitude, a great zest for life, a generous nature, and passion for music and people, Virginia Orlando lived her 100 years to the fullest. A long-time resident of Rossland, Trail,
June 1, 2018
Magson, Lana Eileen
December 2, 1941 – June 1, 2018 at the age of 76 years. Lana Magson (nee Martin), Mother, Wife, Daughter, Friend, Confidant, passed away at Shuswap General Hospital on June 1st. She leaves behind her devoted husband Brooke, son Sean Bennett and partner Jason Borton, step daughter Deborah Magson, sons Kenneth and Michael Delorme, Grand Daughter Tiffany Delorme and husband Dennis Llarena, Great Grandchildren Ava Marie, Emma Eileen and Kailyn Ann Llarena and predeceased by
May 29, 2018
Cowan, William “Bruce”
October 11, 1953 – May 29, 2018 at the age of 64 years.
May 28, 2018
Munson, Sydney Robert
September 21, 1923 – May 28, 2018 at the age of 94 years. Interment: Terrace Municipal Cemetery, Friday, June 8, 2018, 10:00am
May 27, 2018
Poole, Edna Grace
March 19, 1924 – May 27, 2018 at the age of 94 years.
May 27, 2018
Jones, Caroline Margaret
January 11, 1951 – May 27, 2018 at the age of 67 years.
May 27, 2018
Blundell, Ronald David
June 23, 1930 – May 27, 2018 at the age of 87 years.
May 26, 2018
Poulis, Edna Florence
October 4, 1920 – May 26, 2018 at the age of 97 years. Edna Florence Poulis (nee Dawson) passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on May 26, 2018 in Salmon Arm, B.C. A loving wife and mother, she was born on October 4, 1920 at Halbrite, Saskatchewan to William and Gladys Dawson (nee Evans). She went on to serve as a nurse with the RCAF 6th Bomber Group during the Second World War. A
May 23, 2018
Channell, Deborah Ann “Deb”
May 20, 1958 – May 23, 2018 at the age of 60 years A celebration of life will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Chapel in Salmon Arm on June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Deb passed away in the early morning hours of May 23, 2018 leaving behind many people who will miss her dearly including her common law husband of 28 years, Dave Harvey of Sicamous, her brothers Doug (Arlene) of Tappen, Laurence (Lisa)
May 22, 2018
Fawcett, Jon Bliss
May 19, 1941 – May 22, 2018 at the age of 77 years
May 20, 2018
Linn, Rita Mary
September 15, 1946 – May 20, 2018 at the age of 71 years
May 20, 2018
Turgeon, Mary Evelyn
January 23, 1922 – May 20, 2018 at the age of 96 years. In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Turgeon who passed away peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC on May 20, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Mary was born in Eagle Bay on January 23, 1922 to John and Anna Whitehead, early pioneers in the area who arrived in 1913. Mary leaves behind her daughter Bonnie and husband
May 20, 2018
Hansen, Carl Donald “Don”
November 26, 1940 – May 20, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 26, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Grindrod Community Hall, Reverend Colleen Rempel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Vernon and District Animal Care Society, Box 1564, Vernon, BC V1T 8C2 or the BC Cancer Foundation, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 in memory of Carl Donald Hansen.
May 19, 2018
Ruigrok, Lisa Ann Marie
February 3, 1966 – May 19, 2018 at the age of 52 years.
May 19, 2018
Olynyk, Peter John
June 15, 1921 – May 19, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Interment, Mt. Ida Cemetery, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 10:00am, Michael Olynyk officiating. Celebration of Life to follow at Mt. Ida Mews
May 18, 2018
Lebans, William John
July 12, 1929 – May 18, 2018 at the age of 88 years Left to Navigate a New World-May 18, 2018 All are welcome to attend the Service and Celebration of Jack’s Life, to be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Celista Community Hall, 5456 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Celista, BC It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Lebans on May 18, 2018 at the
May 16, 2018
Meyer, Rae Charles
March 7, 1926 – May 16, 2018 at the age of 92 years A celebration of life will be held at the home of Rae and Phyllis Meyer in Chase, BC on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 2-4 pm. Rae was born and raised in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba and worked on the family farm for many years before moving to Langley, BC in 1956. He worked for the Langley peat plant until his retirement and
May 15, 2018
Shields, Richard Allen
November 16, 1952 – May 15, 2018 at the age of 65 years.
May 13, 2018
Menzies, Ronald Robert
June 15, 1947 – May 13, 2018 at the age of 70 years. Celebration of Life Service, Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1981 9 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, May 21, 2018, at 4:00 PM On May 13, 2018 our family changed forever with the sudden passing of our beloved Ron at the Kelowna General Hospital, British Columbia. Ron was a resident of Enderby/Grindrod area for the past 23 years. Ronald Robert Menzies in his 71st year of
May 11, 2018
Olynyk, Walter
July 21, 1935 – May 11, 2018 at the age of 82 years Celebration of Life for Wally on Saturday July 21, 2018. This will be an open house at Heidi’s home (1921 36 Street NE, Salmon Arm) from 1-5 pm. Walter Olynyk, age 82, passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC on Friday May 11, 2018. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Rossburn, Manitoba. Wally, as he was known to family and friends,
May 11, 2018
Gottschling, Alvin George
June 6, 1937 – May 11, 2018 at the age of 80 years. We invite you to share in celebrating the life of Dr. Alvin Gottschling on Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 651 7th Ave E, Prince Rupert, BC. Reception to follow. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Alvin Gottschling, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, on May 11, 2018, after a long and valiant battle with