April 1, 2016
Randall, John Edward
June 15, 1935 – March 31, 2016 at the age of 80 years There will be a funeral service and interment at St. Mary’s Church in Sorrento on Saturday, April 09, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a tea which will also be held at the church. John Randall was born in the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC – long before the amalgamation of Port Alberni with Alberni. John’s mother and father
March 31, 2016
Cook, Dennis Keith
February 21, 1943 – March 30, 2016 at the age of 73 years Please join us for a celebration of life on Saturday April 9th 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Elks Hall, 3690 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Keith Cook of Salmon Arm, BC. Dennis passed away peaceful at the Shuswap General Hospital on March 30 at the age of 73. Dennis
March 31, 2016
Rottacker, Barbara Frances
July 25, 1924 – March 31, 2016 at the age of 91 years
March 31, 2016
Janzen, Maxine Carol
January 29, 1943 – February 29, 2016 At the age of 73 years A Celebration of Life will be held at the OAPA Hall in Sorrento on Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on February 29, 2016 at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be held at the OAPA Hall in Sorrento on
March 28, 2016
Wheeler, Deon Shane
at the age of 24 years Celebration of Life: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016, Christ Church Trinity, Invermere, BC
March 27, 2016
Whitford, Lawrence “Larry” Peter
May 7, 1929 – March 27, 2016 at the age of 86 years The world lost an amazing man on March 27/2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 86 years old. Lawrence (Larry) Peter Whitford was born in Pakan, Alberta in 1929 and moved to the Okanagan/Shuswap in 1943. Larry was a very loving husband and a great teacher to his daughter and granddaughter. He strived to work hard and always made
March 26, 2016
Ploentzke, Karl
September 19, 1944 – March 26, 2016 at the age of 71 years
March 21, 2016
Goss, Phyllis Anne
June 27, 1938 – March 21, 2016 at the age of 77 years
March 19, 2016
Will, Gladys May
February 9, 1927 – March 19, 2016 at the age of 89 years
March 19, 2016
Williams, Brenda Joy
December 18, 1957 – March 19, 2016 at the age of 58 years It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda Joy Williams of Blind Bay, BC. Brenda was born December 18, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and passed away at her home on March 19th, 2016 at the young age of 58. On that day our family lost the most wonderful woman in the world. She fought a strong, courageous fight with
March 14, 2016
Jones, Allen Vincent
August 25, 1931 – March 14, 2016 at the age of 84 years
March 7, 2016
Whitbeck, Gertraud “Trudy”
April 17, 1939 – March 7, 2016 at the age of 76 years
March 5, 2016
Marchesich, Rosina “Jina”
May 28, 1922 – March 5, 2016 at the age of 93 years
March 4, 2016
Simon, Inge Elizabeth
December 24, 1933 – March 01, 2016 At the age of 82 years A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 1 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services followed by a reception. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Inge Simon of Salmon Arm, BC on March 1st, 2016 at the age of 82 years. She was born on December 24th, 1933 in Essen, Germany. She will be deeply
March 4, 2016
Loeb, Ida Emma Euginie “Genie”
October 18, 1918 – March 4, 2016 at the age of 97 years Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016, 11 a.m. at the Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 1185 Shuswap Ave., Chase, BC. Interment to follow at the Chase Cemetery. Ida Emma Eugenie Loeb was born October 18, 1918 in Estevan, Saskatchewan and passed away March 4, 2016 in Salmon Arm, BC. Genie was predeceased in 2006 by her
March 3, 2016
Shore, Velma Dominion
July 1, 1930 – March 3, 2016 at the age of 85 years
March 3, 2016
Dean, Mary Anne
March 20, 1953 – March 3, 2016 at the age of 62 years
March 2, 2016
Hawthorne, Robert “Earl”
April 18, 1929 – February 14, 2016 at the age of 86 years A celebration of Earl’s life will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Services in Salmon Arm on Saturday, March 5th at 1:00pm. A light lunch will follow. Robert “Earl” Hawthorne, 86, peacefully passed away Sunday February 14th, 2016 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. He is survived by his wife Minnie, sister Beatrice, grandson Brian and son in law Eric. He was
February 28, 2016
Stingel, Carleton LeRoi “Carl”
October 18, 1934 – February 28, 2016 at the age of 81 years A Celebration of Life will be held, Friday March 4, 2016 at 1 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Home, 4060 1st Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, B.C. Carleton LeRoi Stingel, of Salmon Arm, B.C. passed away at home on Sunday February 28, 2016. He was born in Goderich, Ontario to LeRoi and Laura Stingel. He moved to Alberta as a young man and met his
February 27, 2016
Spelay, Paul Nicolas
July 22, 1932 – February 27, 2016 at the age of 83 A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14th 2016 at 6773 Squilax Anglemont Hwy, Magna Bay BC. With sadden hearts; we regret to announce the passing of Paul Nicolas Spelay, 83, of Magna Bay, BC. Born July 22, 1932 in Enderby BC, to parents Thoedor Spile and Anna Popowiez. Paul is survived by 2 sisters, 2 brothers and daughter Patricia (Gerry) Bischoff
February 27, 2016
Broughton, Agnes Evelyn
August 22, 1932 – February 27, 2016 at the age of 81 years Agnes was born in Matheson, Ontario, August 22, 19034 and passed on February 27, 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Martha and sisters Joan (Bill) and Mary. Agnes leaves hubby John (Jack) of 63 ½ years, daughters Debbie (Brian), Christine (David) and Donna (Willy), two granddaughters Kelly (Kory) and Semana (Nick),
February 26, 2016
Anderson, Earl Alfred
June 16, 1920 – February 24, 2016 At the age of 95 years It is with great sadness that we announce that Earl Anderson, of Edmonton, AB, passed away peacefully at Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm, BC, on February 24, 2016, at the age of 95 years. Earl was predeceased by his lovely wife Frieda in 2010, and his eldest daughter Judy in 2013. He is survived by his three remaining children, Betty, Gerry (Del)
February 26, 2016
Bentham, Frances
July 21, 1938 – February 24, 2016 At the age of 77 years
February 23, 2016
Aitken, Eleanor Marie
June 07, 1931 – February 19, 2016 At the age of 84 years
February 23, 2016
Dennis, Arthur William
November 10, 1933 – February 21, 2016 At the age of 82 years Arthur passed away suddenly on February 21, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Terri (Tim) Susan (Ian) and son Tony (Jan) Art has seven grandchildren who will sorrily miss him. Upon his marriage to Margaret he added four stepchildren Frances, Dawn, Bodie and Cindy, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His life was indeed blessed. Art was always
February 18, 2016
Birnie, Barry Dennis
November 01, 1934 – February 17, 2016 At the age of 81 years It is with great sadness, love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Dennis Birnie on February 17th, 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 81. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Jane of almost 60 years, daughter Sharon (Chris), son Kevin (Wendy), daughter Janet.
February 16, 2016
Monkhouse, Christopher Lawrence
November 18, 1953 – February 16, 2016 at the age of 62 years
February 11, 2016
Barvir, Anton “Tony”
January 14, 1931 – February 11, 2016 at the age of 85 years Tony was born at Sunnybrook, AB and passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a lengthy battle with C.O.P.D. and asthma. At a young age he moved with his family from Sunnybrook to Picture Butte, AB. He later moved to Calgary. Tony spent his working years as a farmer, machinist at C.P.R. then a foreman at Domtar Construction materials. He took
February 10, 2016
Paley, Zena
December 18, 1935 – February 10, 2016 at the age of 80 years
February 10, 2016
Mason, Sarah Andrews
December 24, 1925 – February 8, 2016 at the age of 90 years Sarah Andrews Mason (Service) passed on February 8, 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC. Survived and married to her husband Gordon for 65 years, daughter Debbie (John) and son Bill, grandchildren Carly, Tommy and Jeff. Sarah (Sadie) was born in Smithers, BC on December 24, 1925. Her father William (Bill) with BC Police and mother Sarah had five daughters,
February 9, 2016
Alexander, John Arnold
May 10, 1933 – February 3, 2016 at the age of 82 years
February 3, 2016
Salanski, Joseph George
March 13, 1921 – February 3, 2016 at the age of 94 years Joseph passed at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm on February 3, 2016. Joe was born in Poland, March 13, 1921. He moved with his family to Canada when he was a young boy. He was raised in Garcon, Manitoba. Joe served with the Canadian Forces in WWII and was an interpreter for Winston Churchill for the Polish troops. He moved to Salmon Arm
February 2, 2016
Doornberg, Johan Nico “John”
March 5, 1925 – February 2, 2016 at the age of 90 years
January 28, 2016
Isackson, Maurice Robert
December 2, 1943 – January 28, 2016 at the age of 72 years Funeral Service: Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, 11:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salmon Arm. Interment to follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Maurice passed away in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 72. He is survived by hisloving wife Myrna, son Ian (Jen) Isackson, daughters Cora Isackson, Lana (Craig) Chesley, Rhonda (Scott) Murray as well as
January 26, 2016
Melnychuk, Stephan “Steve”
June 26, 1931 – January 26, 2016 at the age of 84 years Steve Melnychuk was born to Vera and Eli Melnychuk on June 26, 1931 at Hamlin, Alberta. Upon leaving home after several family moves, he met Mary Scheltens in Burnaby, B.C. and married her in October, 1957. Their home was a busy place with many activities with grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends. Steve was blessed with and survived by his loving wife
January 23, 2016
Stipdonk, Franciska “Francis”
April 18, 1930 – January 23, 2016 at the age of 85 years “IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL” We announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother Franciska Stipdonk on January 23, 2016. “Francis” was born April 18th, 1930 in Amsterdam NL and moved to Canada in 1972. She loved nature with all the flowers and animals spending many a day basking in its beauty. Francis was a strong woman who did
January 23, 2016
Ritter, Doris Lillian
June 28, 1923 – January 23, 2016 at the age of 92 years Doris (Dorie) Ritter passed peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC on January 23, 2016 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph and daughter Lorraine and is survived by her children Joanne, Dianne (Barrie), Doug, Don (Jacquie) and Cathy (Rick), and brothers Milton and Alvin. Doris was born in Miniota, Manitoba and grew up on
January 22, 2016
Baker, Hazel May Patricia
October 21, 1919 – Jan 22, 2016 at the age of 96 years
January 17, 2016
Bonner, Henry Joseph
February 16, 1915 – January 17, 2016 at the age of 100 years
January 16, 2016
Winde-Wiemer, Luchia Esme
November 23, 1942 – January 16, 2016 at the age of 73 years
January 15, 2016
Rasmussen, Henrik Kristian
April 7, 1922 – January 15, 2016 at the age of 93 years
January 14, 2016
Coster, Oliver Cromwell
June 6, 1924 – January 14, 2016 at the age of 91 years
January 13, 2016
Williams, Alice Emerence
January 13, 2016 at the age of 51 years
January 13, 2016
Pustey, Walter
January 21, 1931 – January 13, 2016 at the age of 84 years
January 13, 2016
Stefureak, John
July 08, 1949 – January 08, 2016 At the age of 66 years With sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of John Stefureak on January 08, 2016. John was born July 08, 1949 in Two Hills, Alberta. At the age of four his family moved to Edmonton, AB where he spent his early childhood and teen years. After graduating high school in 1967 he began travelling and saw much of the world. He settled
January 10, 2016
Fisher, Beryl
August 26, 1925 – January 10, 2016 at the age of 90 years The ANGELS came on Jan the 11th 2016 for one of their own, BERYL FISHER in her 91st year formally of 37 Sun Valley, Chase. She is survived by husband of 71 years Bill and two sons Bill Jr. (Mary) and Edward (Dengie) also four granddaughters Hannah, Kimberley, Cianna and Seri with one great-granddaughter Honor and great-grandson Rowan. Born in the
January 6, 2016
MacDonald, Kenneth Gerard
March 19, 1931 – January 06, 2016 At the age of 84 years Ken died at the age of 84 on 6 January 2015. He was born on 19 March, 1931 in St Margaret’s, Prince Edward Island. Ken and his wife Noreen Agnes MacDonald moved to Salmon Arm, British Columbia 30 years ago after Ken retired. Ken trained as a teacher in PEI, but decided to take up a career in operating grain elevators when
January 3, 2016
Seidl, Richard
October 23, 1920 – January 3, 2016 at the age of 95 years Graveside Service: Thursday, January 7, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm
January 3, 2016
Turner, Ruth Emma
February 11, 1921 – January 3, 2016 at the age of 94 years
January 3, 2016
Chambers, Jesse Shane
October 13, 1981 – January 3, 2016 at the age of 34 years We are so very sorry to say that Jesse Shane Chambers has passed away suddenly January 3,2016. The family is having a private cremation with a celebration of Jesse’s life to be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Mental Health Association on his behalf.
January 3, 2016
West, Marie Edith
January 16, 1942 – January 3, 2016 at the age of 73 years
January 2, 2016
Naylor, James David
March 10, 1940 – January 2, 2016 at the age of 75 years
January 1, 2016
White, Barbara Ruth
January 29, 1935 – January 1, 2016 at the age of 80 years A grave-side service will be held at the Eagle Valley & District Cemetery on Saturday January 9th 2016 at 2pm. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Passed away peacefully January 1st 2016 in Kelowna at the Central Okanagan Hospice House with family and loved ones by her side. After a 15 year battle with kidney failure Barbara’s spirit gave her
December 31, 2015
Johanson, Elizabeth Anne
January 12, 1923 – December 31, 2015 at the age of 92 years Born January 12, 1923 in Penhold, Alberta, passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, with her family by her side on December 31, 2015 at the age of 92 years. Betty was predeceased by her parents Olive and tom Britton, husband Ragnar, one sister and one brother. She will be sadly missed by her children: Anne (Wayne) Malone of
December 30, 2015
Henriksen, Anne Elizabeth
September 27, 1927 – December 30, 2015 at the age of 88 years It is with deep sadness that we announce that Anne Henriksen died on December 30, 2015. Anne was born on September 27, 1927 in Ashland, Wisconsin. She became a Canadian citizen in 1973. Anne was the oldest of four children born to Effie and James Dickson. Anne graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in her early twenties. She
December 29, 2015
Sinclair, Sister Pascale “Rita Christina”
September 12, 1920 – December 29, 2015 at the age of 95 years Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 2, 2016, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 90 1st St. SE, Salmon Arm
December 29, 2015
Ford, Iris
March 30, 1939 – December 29, 2015 at the age of 76 years
December 26, 2015
Hornell, Edward John “Ted”
June 4, 1953 – December 26, 2015 at the age of 62 years
December 23, 2015
Rochon, Donna Mae
February 17, 1956 – December 23, 2015 at the age of 59 years
December 22, 2015
Roberts, Francis Basil
March 15, 1936 – Decem,ber 22, 2015 at the age of 79 years
December 11, 2015
MacDonald, Sandra Josephine
March 19, 1939 – December 11, 2015 at the age of 76 years
December 11, 2015
Becker, Joan Elsie
September 21, 1941 – December 11, 2015 at the age of 74 years Celebration of Life: Monday, December 21, 2015, 11:00 a.m., Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre It is with sadness that the family of Joan Elise Becker announce her passing. Joan died peacefully surrounded by family in the early morning hours of December 11th 2015. Joan was born on September 21st 1941 and spent her childhood in Sorrento BC, before moving to Kamloops to
December 10, 2015
Bernard, Jean Robert
June 27, 1930 – December 10, 2015 At the age of 85 years
December 10, 2015
Hough, Diana Elizabeth
August 25, 1918 – December 10, 2015 at the age of 97 years Diana Elizabeth (Routh) Hough born August 25, 1918 at Penticton, BC sadly passed away Dec. 10, 2015 at Piccadilly Care Centre in Salmon Arm at the age of 97 with Debbie and Jerry at her side. Forever loved and sadly missed by Debbie & Jerry Jones of Salmon Arm and niece Patricia Routh of Victoria, BC, also many friends in Salmon Arm
December 10, 2015
Turgeon, Francois Albert
September 30, 1915 – December 09, 2015 At the age of 100 years Francis Turgeon passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm on the morning of Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 100 years. Francis leaves behind his loving wife of 72 years Mary, his daughter Bonnie and her husband Jim Jeffries, foster son Joe Wallin and his wife Maureen, grandsons Kris and Darren, great grandsons and granddaughters, great great
December 5, 2015
Jetty, Tammie Lynn
December 19, 1970 – December 05, 2015} at the age of 44 years. A celebration of Tammie’s life will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre, Salmon Arm. On Saturday, December 5, 2015 a strong, beautiful soul, Tammie Lynn Jetty, became an angel in heaven at the age of 44 years. Survived by her loving husband Brent, daughter Stephanie Jetty (Myles), son Curtis Jetty (Sydney), parents Wilf and
December 3, 2015
Sundmark, Erick Olof
May 23, 1927 – December 3, 2015 at the age of 88 years We sadly announce the passing of Erick Olaf Sundmark in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, Thursday December 3, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Erick was born in Carlin, B.C. May 23, 1927. He lived in the Salmon Arm area his entire life and went to school in Canoe. Erick, with his father and brother Carl started the business
December 1, 2015
Bryant, Mariana
May 17, 1913 – December 1, 2015 at the age of 102 years
November 30, 2015
Coxson, Lorne Bruce
March 13, 1945 – November 30, 2015 at the age of 70 years A memorial service will be held on Dec 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Rd. Kamloops B.C. V2B2L6 (Just north of the Overlanders bridge) For livestreaming information Email Lorneservice@gmail.com With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lorne Coxson on Monday November 30th at the age of 70 years. Lorne is survived by his loving
November 30, 2015
Coulam, Ivan Wallace
May 17, 1948 – November 27, 2015 at the age of 67 years
November 29, 2015
Roy, Margaret Anne
April 27, 1951 – November 29, 2015 at the age of 64 years A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 16 at 10:30 from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 90 1st St. SE, Salmon Arm It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Anne Roy at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Surrounded by family and friends, Margaret answered God’s calling and passed away with great peace and dignity
November 28, 2015
Lafont, David Brian
April 22, 1951 – November 28, 2015 at the age of 64 years DAVID BRIAN LAFONT passed away in the Royal Inland Hospital on Saturday November 28, 2015 at 9:00AM after a brief battle with cancer. David was born in Peace River, Alberta on April 22, 1951. He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Sonia), Wayne, Gary and a sister Shirley(Peter). He has a half-brother Will who lives in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was pre-deceased
November 27, 2015
Sperling, Helen
February 19, 1940 – November 27, 2015 at the age of 75
November 26, 2015
Fortin, Lorraine Gwenyth
February 21, 1930 – November 26, 2015 at the age of 85 years A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm. Lorraine was born February 21, 1930 in Duncan, BC. Surrounded by loving family members, she passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the early hours of November 26 at the age of 85 years. Left to grieve
November 24, 2015
de Jersey, David Maurice
December 19, 1957 – November 24, 2015 at the age of 57 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, June 25, 2016, 1 – 3 p.m., 2720 17th St. NE, Salmon Arm With deep sadness we announce the passing of Dave de Jersey. David was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, to Maurice and Beryl, younger brother to Alan Margaret and Sylvia and older brother to Yvonne and Faye. The family moved gradually west, winding up in Salmon,
November 23, 2015
Trabant, Kenneth (Ken) Ernest
March 10, 1941 – November 23, 2015 at the age of 74 years The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life from 10 am-12 pm on Sunday Nov 29 at the Salmon Arm Legion. All are welcome. The family of Kenneth (Ken) Ernest Trabant sadly announces his passing at the age of 74 on Monday November 23, 2015 at 10:11 am at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia,
November 23, 2015
Hellmer, Ingeburg
March 18, 1936 – November 23, 2015 at the age of 79 years
November 21, 2015
Chandler, Ronaye
April 15, 1932 – November 21, 2015 at the age of 83 years
November 19, 2015
Shields, George Emery
March 19, 1939 – November 19, 2015 at the age of 76 years George E Shields passed away Thurs. Nov. 19th, 2015, in his home in Salmon Arm, BC. Predeceased by his parents James & Margaret, sister Helen, & daughter Colleen. He leaves behind his son Daniel & daughters Heather & Linda, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brothers Jim (Sharon), Herb (Leslie), numerous nieces and nephews and best friend Buddy. George was born in Alexis Creek, BC
November 16, 2015
Hlina, Annie “Anne”
February 8, 1926 – November 16, 2015 at the age of 89 years Annie (Anne) Hlina was born at home in Notch Hill, BC to Joseph and Cecelia Hlina. She passed away peacefully at Hillside Village at the age of 89 years. She attended school in Notch Hill and throughout her life felt very connected to the community. Anne attended Agricultural College in Alberta and began her working career at Lodges in BC and Alberta.
November 14, 2015
Schmid, Peter Hans
June 23, 1940 – November 14, 2015 at the age of 75 years A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 in Living Waters Community Church, 351 Hudson Ave. NE with Pastor David St. John officiating. Peter passed away on November 14, 2015 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 75 years. Born in Munchen, Germany on June 23, 1940, Peter is survived by his four children Paul, Monica,
November 13, 2015
Spelay, Dorothy May
January 17, 1933 – November 13, 2015 at the age of 82 years It is with regret to announce that Dorothy May Spelay, 82, of Magna Bay BC passed away on November 13th 2015, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born January 17th 1933, in Sicamous BC to Signe and Kalle Kingelin. Survived by Paul Spelay her husband of 62 years, daughter Patricia (Gerry) Bischoff, son Nick (Dawn) Spelay, grandchildren, great grandchildren and
November 11, 2015
Boake, George Nelson
October 17, 1928 – November 11, 2015 at the age of 87 years George Boake passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on November 11, 2015. He is survived by his daughters Susan and Lorraine and grandson Brian. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, June (Skilling) Boake. In his early years, George worked in logging, railroading, and mining. While working at a mining site as a young man, George got
November 11, 2015
Jackson, Carole Pearl
September 6, 1945 – October 21, 2015 at the age of 70 years An informal Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 28th at the Elk’s Hall at 1:30 p.m. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC on October 21, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Carole will be forever missed and remembered by
November 8, 2015
McCurdy, Gerald “Gerry” James
March 4, 1925 – November 8, 2015 at the age of 90 years It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Gerry on November 8th, 2015 at his home in Barriere, BC. Gerry is survived by his wife, Ginger, his daughters Diane Evans (Dorland), Gwen Gaffney (Brian), four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, cousins, nephews and many really good friends. There will be no service by Gerry’s request.
November 6, 2015
Caldwell, Robin Stewart
August 9, 1942 – November 5, 2015 at the age of 73 years Celebration of life: Saturday, November 14, 2015, 1:00 p.m., Canoe Senior’s Hall, Canoe, BC With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Robin of Salmon Arm passed away on Nov.5, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Rob was born in Summerland B.C and grew up working on the family
November 5, 2015
Burden, James “Jim” William
May 21, 1931 – November 5, 2015 at the age of 84 years James William (Jim) Burden, a long time resident of Salmon Arm, passed away unexpectedly on the 5th of November 2015 at the age of 84. Jim is mourned by his wife of 61 years, Hazel Norene, his son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Catherine, and his two grandchildren, Alexander and Liz. Jim was predeceased by his daughter Carol in 2014. Born 25 May
November 3, 2015
Brankston, William Joseph Sydney
February 10, 1938 – November 3, 2015 at the age of 77 years A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday Nov. 27th at 3 pm at Church of God at 3705 Mission Springs Dr. in Kelowna. BRANKSTON – William Joseph Sydney (Bill) passed away at age 77 on Tuesday Nov. 3rd at Hospice House in Kelowna, BC with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was born on Feb. 10, 1938
November 2, 2015
Neal, Glenys Vaughan
May 5, 1938 – November 2, 2015 at the age of 77 years It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Glenys Vaughan Neal (nee Hyde) at Bastion place on November 2nd 2015 at the age of 77 years. Glenys was born on May 5th, 1938 in Wath-upon-Dearne, Yorkshire, England. She immigrated to Canada in 1967 to Fort McMurray, Albert and lived there until
November 1, 2015
Scott, John Dixon “Scotty”
August 25, 1933 – November 1, 2015 at the age of 82 years Celebration of Life to be held at Pioneer Lodge in the near future. It is with difficult and profound grief, we announce the passing of John Dixon Scott on November 1st, 2015 at his residence at Pioneer Lodge, Salmon Arm at the age of 82 years. “Scotty” was born in Kirkland Lake, Northern Ontario on August 25, 1933. His life was an
October 30, 2015
McDonald, Margaret Evelyne (Tweedy)
April 24, 1943 – October 30, 2015 at the age of 72 years MCDONALD, Margaret Evelyne (Tweedy) born April 24, 1943 in Ottawa, ON passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm at the age of 72 years after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Margaret leaves behind her loving husband of 49 years, Dave McDonald and their children; Karen (Jamie) and family, Brad (Jeanette) and family and Scott and family,
October 30, 2015
Banham, Dorothy Eileen
March 21, 1930 – October 30, 2015 at the age of 85 years
October 29, 2015
Turpin, Everett “Tony” Anthony
June 23, 1938 – October 29, 2015 at the age of 77 years It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather after a lengthy illness at Bastion Place in his sleep. He leaves behind his loving wife Dianne and step children Gord, Tami, Ron & Monti and grandchildren that will miss him terribly Colton, Katie, Shayna, Shawn, Tristan and Chris, his four children Misty,
October 29, 2015
Geall, Agnes “Ann” Isabella
August 16, 1931 – October 29, 2015 at the age of 84 years
October 29, 2015
Binkley, Ross
July 16, 1917 – July 11, 2015 at the age of 97 years A Funeral Service for the late Ross Binkley will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 90 1st St. SE, Salmon Arm with Father George LaGrange OMI Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery. We regret to announce the passing of Ross Binkley on July 11, 2015 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm
October 25, 2015
Ohryn, Ernest Bohdan
November 23, 1925 – October 25, 2015 at the age of 89 years
October 25, 2015
Reese, Jessie Mary
April 5, 1919 – October 25, 2015 at the age of 96 years
October 23, 2015
Eagle, Myles John Trevor
March 18, 1951 – October 22, 2015 at the age of 64 years
October 22, 2015
Leach, Carolyn Joy
January 14, 1943 – October 22, 2015 at the age of 72 years It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn, in Vernon, B.C., after a sudden illness. Carolyn was born in Victoria, B.C., and was raised in remote and beautiful parts of British Columbia. Wherever she lived, she was known for her good nature and her interest in sports, especially horses and softball,
October 21, 2015
Smith, Nelson Clifford
November 28, 1916 – October 21, 2015 at the age of 98 years Cremated remains will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 11:30 in Mt. Ida Cemetery, Salmon Arm. Nelson passed away peacefully at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm on October 21, 2015 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 98 years. He was born November 28, 1916 in Minadosa, Manitoba to Vitoria and George Smith. Nelson and his wife Velma