Obituaries

April 23, 1958 – January 19, 2014 at the age of 55    

August 27, 1942 – January 22, 2014 at the age of 71 years

July 2, 1946 – January 22, 2014 at the age of 67 years

February 11, 1951 – January 20, 2014 at the age of 62 years

March 18, 1935 – January 20, 2014 at the age of 78 years

January 15, 1934 – January 15, 2014 at the age of 80 years

February 17, 1949 – January 15, 2014 at the age of 64 years

April 14, 1940 – January 16, 2014 at the age of 73 years

February 18, 1941 – January 15, 2014 at the age of 72 years Celebration of life:   Salmon Arm Elks Hall, Saturday, February 1, 2014, 1:30 pm FULLER: Bonnie Deanna, born on February 18, 1941 in Chilliwack, B.C. died unexpectedly in her home at Canoe, B.C. on January 15, 2014. Bonnie is predeceased by her parents; Alexander and Margaret Murray, and her loving husband of 41 years, George. All too soon she has left behind

December 5, 1930 – January 11, 2014 at the age of 83 years

August 20, 1929 – January 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years Celebration of Verla’s life will be held Saturday, January 25th, 2014, in the Banquet Room of the Schubert Centre, Vernon We are saddened by the loss in this life of Verla Levain Babcock. She was a devoted wife to her husband Dale who predeceased her in December of 2011.She was born in Biggar Saskatchewan on August 20th, 1929 and passed away January

August 27, 1937 – January 8, 2014 at the age of 76 years

June 17, 1933 – January 8, 2014 at the age of 80 years

December 9, 1921 – January 6, 2014 at the age of 92 years

January 16, 1958 – January 5, 2014 at the age of 55 years Celebration of life service: January 12, 2014, 1:00pm, Elks Hall, 3103 30th Street, Vernon. Passed away on January 5, 2014 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 55 years.  Ron was born on January 16, 1958, at Merritt, BC  to Vern and Gwen Haller.  He is survived by his mother Gwen of Kamloops, BC, siblings Bob and Norman of Vernon, BC and

March 10, 1957 – January 5, 2014 at the age of 56 years

November 3, 1956 – January 05, 2014 at the age of 57 years Celebration of Life:  St. John’s Anglican Church, Salmon Arm, Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Clare passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on January 5, 2014 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 57 years. Clare is predeceased by her father Charles Marshall and mother Betty Marshall (Chase, BC) and is lovingly remembered by her husband Wayne McGill and her daughters Annie Korver

August 28, 1917 – January 3, 2014 at the age of 96 years Celebration of Life:  Thursday, January 9, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Chase Legion

March 14, 1910 – December 29, 2013 at the age of 103 years Josephine Ferguson passed away peacefully at Hillside Village,  Dec. 29, 2013 at the age of 103 years. She will be sadly missed by her daughter June Scott, grandchildren, great grandchildren great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren.  Gran had six generations three times over.  She saw many changes in her lifetime. The family would like to thank the staff at Hillside

March 22, 1946 – December 27, 2013 at the age of 67 years

March 31, 1931 – December 27, 2013 at the age of 82 years

June 12, 1939 – December 25, 2013 at the age of 74 years

April 10, 1921 – December 24, 2013 at the age of 82 years

August 20, 1960 – December 23, 2013 at the age of 53 years

December 11, 1938 – December 23, 2013 at the age of 75 years

September 17, 1923 – December 17, 2013 at the age of 90 years

October 5, 1966 – December 15, 2013 at the age of 47 years

January 5, 1958 – December 16, 2013 at the age of 55 years Celebration of  life:  Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2 p.m.,  Silver Creek Community Hall. Born January 5, 1958 – passed peacefully at home on December 16, 2013 at the age of 55. June loved Christmas, a white-winter and staying cool.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. June is survived by her husband Leonard, children; Lisa, Michael, Stacy, Lindsay and Kelsey,

August 27, 1949 – December 11, 2013 at the age of 64 years

January 13, 1961 – December 22, 2013 at the age of 52 years

December 1, 1926 – December 10, 2013 at the age of 87 years June Griswold gracefully passed away in the early morning of December 10, 2013 in Salmon Arm at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital.  Her daughter, Julia Armstrong was by her side during her last hour.   June’s bright mind to the very end was most remarkable. June was born on December 1, 1926 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to parents in the logging industry. 

January 5, 1934 – December 5, 2013 at the age of 79 years Celebration of Life:  Thursday, December 12, 2013, Broadview Evangelical Free Church, 11:00 a.m. Sebo Eltjo Woldringh, born January 5, 1934 went to be with his loving Savior at the age of 79 on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Vina, son Karl (Lori), grandchildren McKenzie and Elijah, sister Catherine (of Holland) as well as many extended family

October 12, 1950 – December 3, 2013 at the age of 63 years Tom passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.  He will be missed by Nancy Houghton and his two sons Joel and Dylan Houghton-Renyard, and by all! God Bless!

October 28, 1943 – December 3, 2013 at the age of 70 years Memorial Service Sunday, December 8, 2013, 1:00 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church  

February 3, 1921 – December 2, 2013 at the age of 92 years   We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Vera Caroline Tweed at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on December 2, 2013, at the age of 92. Vera was born on February 3, 1921 in Caroline, Alberta. She lived in several different towns before settling in Salmon Arm. She worked for many years for the RCMP Salmon Arm detachment

June 16, 1935 – November 29, 2013 at the age of 78 years

April 24, 1933 – November 25, 2013 at the age of 80 years

December 27, 1917 – November 19, 2013 at the age of 95 years Born on December 27th, 1917 in Lillooet, BC, Kenneth passed away peacefully on November 19, 2013 at 95 years of age at Shuswap Lake General Hospital surrounded by his daughter Shirley Traviss of Victoria, BC, his son Norm (Karen) of Armstrong, BC, a close friend Yvonne Croft of Salmon Arm, BC. He is survived by two grandchildren Darlene Traviss and Steve (Diana) and three great grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his special friend Doris Hopp and her

August 21, 1923 – November 18, 2013 at the age of 90 years

July 7, 1918 – November 14, 2013 at the age of 95 years It is with sadness, the Sorensen family announces the death of its patriarch Holger at the age of 95 years on November 14 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital.  Father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Holger was born in Aabyhoj, Denmark on July 7, 1918 to parents Laura Doris Rosenfeldt (nee Jensen) and Soren Sorensen. He was one of three children, with a predeceased older brother

December 3, 1951 – November 14, 2013 at the age of 61 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Mary Anne Norris (Ough) at age 61. Pat passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on November 14, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 3rd, 1951 and moved to Salmon Arm with her family in 1987. Patricia worked

May 21, 1928 – November 14, 2013 at the age of 85 years

July 6, 1922 – November 14, 2013 at the age of 91 years

February 19, 1956 – November 11, 2013 at the age of 57 years Memorial Service, Monday, November 18, 4:00 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Nakusp, BC Memorial donations in Garth’s name may be made to the BC Epilipsy Society, #2500, 900 W. 8th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Z 1E5.  

July 31, 1926 – November 9, 2013 at the age of 87 years Graveside Service:  Saturday, November 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m., Mt. Ida Cemetery Celebration of Life:  Saturday, November 16, 2013, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Rosa Magdalena Verhaeghe was born July 31, 1926 in Kortryk, Belgium, in her own bedroom in the house that she would live in for the next nineteen years of her life. Rosa’s father Alphonse was a train engineer, and

November 20, 1912 – November 8, 2013 at the age of 100 years Celebration of life:  Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services in Salmon Arm. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nana and friend, Ellen Amos on Nov. 8, 2013 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 100 years. Ellen was born November 20, 1912 in Edmonton, AB. She married Stan Amos

June 16, 1942 – November 8, 2013 at the age of 71 years

June 9, 1920 – November 7, 2013 at the age of 93 years Kurt passed away on Nov. 7, 2013 in Salmon Arm at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Edith Maria, sister Margot Tietje, and granddaughter Anna Marie Mueller Hartmier, and survived by sister Helga Muller, son Kurt (Adele) Mueller, daughter Ursula (Terry) Lowrey, grandchildren David (Erin) and Christel and great grandson Jaxson John Mueller. Kurt was

March 17, 1919 – November 6, 2013 at the age of 94 years

March 15, 1930 – November 3, 2013 at the age of 83 years

January 25, 1953 – November 1, 2013 at the age of 60 years

June 29, 1946 – November 1. 2013 at the age of 67 years

December 20, 1930 – October 30, 2013 at the age of 82 years Celebration of Life:   November 10 1t 2:00 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Muriel Edith Ennis on Oct. 30, 2013 in Shuswap Lake General Hospital.  Muriel was born in Vancouver on December 20, 1930 and grew up in the Fleetwood/Surrey area.  She married David Ennis on June 30, 1950 and

July 24, 1934 – October 28, 2013 at the age of 79 years

March 4, 1930 – October 28, 2013 at the age of 81 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yoshiko Yamamoto (nee Ishikawa).  Born in Stave Falls, BC to parents Mitsu and Zenichi Ishikawa, predeceased by son Lorne and daughter-in-law Judy.  She will be sadly missed by Fred, her loving husband of 62 years, daughter Kathryn (Peter), son Barry, daughter Carol (Bill), daughter-in-law Kathleen, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and sister

September 9, 1915 – October 27, 2013 at the age of 98 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, November 30, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Norah passed away peacefully in Bastion Place, at the age of 98. Born in Creston, BC   to John and Hannah Miller, Norah was one of seven siblings, all of whom have predeceased her. She married Fred Williams on February 25, 1937 and they had three sons. Despite working hard on

January 6, 1935 – October 26, 2013 at the age of 78 years Celebration of life:  Sunday, November 10, 2013, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services It is with heart felt sadness that the family of David C. Born announces his passing on October 26, 2013 in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm BC. David is Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley and their five children: Guy (Peg) Ian (Judy), Kevin, Paula (Rob), Tanya and

December 22, 1944 – October 25, 2013 at the age of 68 years At the age of 68 years, after a lengthy illness, Les passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Born in Camrose, Alberta, he was the youngest of seven children born to Charlie and Viola Erickson. Later, the family moved to Fort Assiniboine, Alberta, where he went to school then went on to work in the oil fields.  In

September 11, 1928 – October 25, 2013 at the age of 85 years

November 6, 1932 – October 23, 2013 at the age of 80 years Mom “Omi” was born the 13th child to Anna and Christof Trager on Nov. 6, 1932 in Tulpingen, Germany. She passed away at the age of 80 on October 23, 2013 in Malakwa, BC.  She was predeceased by two children Vera and Chris.She came to Canada when she was 18 and was a single mother for 5 years, taking on jobs as

November 24, 2013 – October 22, 2013 at the age of 85 years Memorial Service:  Sunday, November 3, 2013, 3:00 p.m., White Lake Hall Stan passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at his home in Tappen at the age of 85 years. He was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on Nov. 24, 1927. He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Freda Pinyon. Stan is survived by his loving family. His wife of 61 years,

December 3, 1926 – October 21, 2013 at the age of 86 years Pearl was born in Hedley, BC, the second child of four, all of whom predeceased her. In September 1942, her family moved to Britannia Beach where, when snow forced a school closure in early 1943, she took a job at the telephone office. There she learned to operate the switchboard and also an early IBM computer for the Britannia mine’s payroll, both

May 3, 1942 – October 20, 2013 at the age of 71 years Karl was born May 3, 1942. Grandma Maria delivered baby Karl on the homestead property of his parents, Nettie (nee Wall) and George Ens in Carrot River, Saskatchewan. When he was about 3 years old, the family went on a train across Canada to the coast. They all settled in Winfield (his older sister Maria and his younger sister Eva). Karl’s adult

May 8, 1948 – October 19, 2013 at the age of 65 years

May 9, 1931 – October 18, 2013 at the age of 82 years

February 9, 1946 – October 16, 2013 at the age of 67 years

May 7, 1933 – October 12, 2013 at the age of 80 years

August 13, 1946 – October 10, 2013 at the age of 46 years

October 21, 1958 – October 9, 2013 at the age of 54 years    

August 30, 1937 – October 8, 2013 at the age of 76 years Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday October 19, at Columbus Court, 3003 Gateby Place, Vernon BC. A graveside service will be held in private. It is with sadness that the family of Deanna Christensen announces her passing on October 8th, 2013 in Vernon, BC, after 76 amazing, jammed packed years full of life. Deanna was born in Allan, Saskatchewan;

September 9, 1941 – October 9, 2013 at the age of 72 years

May 5, 1919 – October 7, 2013 at the age of 94 year Memorial Service and reception:  Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 11:00 a.m., Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave., NE, Salmon Arm

August 14, 1933 – October 7, 2013 at the age of 80 years Memorial Service & Reception:  Friday, October 11,  2013, 10:30 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Garry passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 80 years.  He was born at Loreburn, SK on Aug 14, 1933 He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Betty Fiske and his brother Burrel. Garry is survived by and will be

July 22, 1967 – October 6, 2013 at the age of 46 Robin passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on October 6, 2013 at the age of 46 years.  He was born in Vancouver, BC on July 22, 1967. Robin was predeceased by his father Robert Longul and both sets of grandparents.  He is survived by his Mother Bonita “Bonnie” Longul-Procyk (nee Girard) (Marcel); his Daughter Crystal; Uncles and Aunts; Steve

July 8, 1942 – October 4, 2013 at the age of 71 years

November 11, 1926 – September 21, 2013 at the age of 86 years Celebration of life will be held at the Senior Drop-In Centre on October 12, 2013, between 10 am and 1 pm Denyse passed away September 21, 2013 at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm at the age of 86 years.  She was born in Garfield, AB November 11, 1926. She leaves behind, her loving husband of 34 years Ross, her brother Mike (Len), four

March 3, 1929 – October 2, 2013 at the age of 84 years

April 3, 1928 – September 25, 2013 at the age of 85 years It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Lloyd Wesley Krick on September 25, 2013 after 85 wonderful years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Tina Krick and their 5 children Lorraine (Ron) Baerg of Williams Lake, Roy (Cindy) Krick of Salmon Arm, Brian (Esther) Krick of Salmon Arm, Glen Krick of Salmon Arm and Sharon

September 22, 1925 – September 21, 2013 at the age of 87 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother & great grandmother, Vivian Hildebrand on September 21, 2013, one day prior to her 88th birthday, in Salmon Arm, BC. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Brenda (Jack), Janice (Jim), Cathy (Tom); grandchildren, Ryan, Brent, Heather, Dustin and Niki, and great grandchildren Danika and Lukas.

January 3, 1929 – September 20, 2013 at the age of 84 years With sadness we announce the passing of Walter Bashucki at the age of 84 at Salmon Arm B.C. on September 20th 2013. Walter was born in Zborow, Poland and came to Canada with his parents when he was just two years old.  Walter grew up in Montreal and joined Trans Canada Airlines (now Air Canada) in 1945 and began his career in

September 11, 1949 – September 18, 2013 at the age of 64 years Legion Service, Friday, September 27, 2013   11:00 – 3:00 p.m., Salmon Arm Legion, Branch #62

January 15, 1945 – September 18, 2013 at the age of 68 years

July 19, 1939 – September 15, 2013 at the age of 74 years Eugene Armand Joseph Paul Terase Bretecher It is with profound sadness that we announce the accidental passing of Gene Bretecher on Sunday, September 15, 2013.  Gene was a loving husband, supportive father, an incredible grandfather and uncle, as well as a great friend to all those that knew him.  Gene was born on July 19, 1939 in Toutes–‐Aides,  Manitoba where he spent his childhood. 

November 9, 1936 – September 16, 2013 at the age of 76 years

August 26, 1946 – September 15, 2013 at the age of 67 years

September 27, 1917 – September 15, 2013 at the age of 95 years Ken passed away at the age of 95 on Sept.15, 2013 at Bastion Place in Salmon arm after complications from hip surgery. Ken was born Sept.27, 1917 in Venice, California. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1936 and went to work for the US Army Corps of Engineers War Department in 1937 as a surveyor. In 1944 Ken was working

April 20, 1933 – September 15, 2013 at the age of 80 years Celebration of  life:  Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE,  2:00 pm,  Saturday September 21. Dell Haviland passed away Sept 15, 2013.  She was born Apr. 20, 1933 to George and Grace Hohn in Dryden, Ontario.  She took nursing training after high school and returned to Dryden where she met and married Bill.  They had 2 children, Janis and Jim.  Bill’s career took

July 23, 1930 – September 14, 2013 at the age of 83 years It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather. Niels Norgaard of Salmon Arm passed away on September 14, 2013 at the age of 83 years, after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Helga, his son Brian (Lana), his daughter

January 6, 1925 – September 11, 2013 at the age of 88 years Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, September 13, 2013, 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm Interment to follow at Tappen Cemetery

November 11, 1926 – September 11, 2013 at the age of 86 years Memorial Service,  Saturday, October 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Sicamous Legion Robert Morris Davis (Cowboy Bob) passed away, Wednesday Sept 11 2013 at 8:10 am at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm. His three daughters and one son were able to say their goodbyes as well as his only surviving brother. His caregiver and partner Judith Platzer was by his side

August 16, 1948 – September 9, 2013 at the age of 65 years Interment of Cremated Remains, Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, 1:00 p.m., Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, BC   We are only here but a little while God’s children on loan. When we have learned and loved all we can Then he calls us home You were known by many and will be missed.  

June 10, 1944 – September 6, 2013 at the age of 69 years Vicky died suddenly in Armstrong, BC at the age of 69 years. She was born on a homestead in Calder, SK moving to BC when she was six years old.  All her early school years were in Grand Forks, BC and after graduation she moved to Vancouver where she attended U.B.C. She worked in Vancouver for 35 years for the B.C. Disease

January 9, 1971 – September 4, 2013 at the age of 42 years

December 12, 1944 – September 2, 2013 at the age of 68 years Graveside Service, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m., Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby Memorial Service and Reception, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, 11:00 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 1106 Belveder St., Enderby Marie Joan Danbrook nee Karras, of Enderby, BC, died suddenly, September 2nd, 2013, at age 68. She was born December 12th, 1944 in Enderby, BC. Predeceased by her parents Gus and Ida Karras,

July 1, 1933 – September 1, 2013 at the age of 80 years

April 25, 1951 – August 30, 2013 at the age of 62 years Karen passed away August 30, 2013 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC after a sudden illness. Karen leaves her husband Tom of 26 years, daughters Sheri of Port Coquitlam, BC and Kathy of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, grandchildren Richelle of Vancouver, BC and Zoe and Johnny of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, also sister Marilyn (Marcel) Lessard of Stanstead Quebec and her

March 20, 1921 – August 31, 2013 at the age of 92 years    

January 3, 1950 – August 28, 2013 at the age of 63 years Celebration of Life:  Sunday, September 1, 2013, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Mt. Ida Hall, Salmon Arm

July 1, 1927 – September 29, 2013 at the age of 86 years

Born October 18, 1931                             August 25, 2013 Indian Head, Sask.                                    Salmon Arm, BC                                  at the age of 81 years Celebration of life service, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,  Salmon Arm