Obituaries

December 16, 1945 – October 11, 2023 at the age of 77 years
October 10, 1940 – October 10, 2023 at the age of 83 years
January 8, 1951 – October 10, 2023 at the age of 72 years
March 24, 1948 – October 7, 2023 at the age of 75 years

October 5, 2023

Young, Mary Evelyn

December 9, 1953 – October 5, 2023 at the age of 69 years
January 22, 1959 – October 5, 2023 at the age of 64 years
February 23, 1931 – October 5, 2023 at the age of 92 years:      We will celebrate Mom`s life on October 21, 2pm at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm Sienie was born in Holland and was the eldest of 8 siblings.  When she was 20, she met a charming young man who was about to immigrate to Canada.  After a period, Sienie joined him in Canada.  She kept busy
December 6, 1937 – October 4, 2023 at the age of 85 years  
May 24, 1936 – October 4, 2023 at the age of 87 years:      Margaret was born in Newmarket, ON on May 24, 1936 and passed away on October 4, 2023.   She is predeceased by her parents Lillian and Earnest Winter, her sister Marion (Charlie) Kloosterman, her brother John (Nancy) Winter, her first husband Allan Jones, her second husband James Smith, and her youngest son Brent Jones. She will be sorely missed by her
November 16, 1943 – October 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years  
October 21, 1944 – October 3, 2023 at the age of 78 years:        Celebration of Life:  Sunday, March 24, 2024. 2:30 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church, Salmon Arm.            Don Krebs passed away in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops surrounded by his immediate family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 @ 2:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church at 1191 –
January 11, 2000 – October 2, 2023 at the age of 23 years
October 24, 1928 – October 1, 2023 at the age of 94 years

September 30, 2023

Moore, Malcom Alfred

March 27, 1927 – September 30, 2023 at the age of 94 year A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Canoe Seniors Hall, 7330 49 St. NE Salmon Arm, BC.

September 24, 2023

Wrenko, Patricia Ann

January 22, 1936 – September 24, 2023 at the age of 87 years

September 24, 2023

Keehn, Dale Alfred

November 30, 1939 – September 24, 2023 at the age of 83 years:              We are saddened with the recent passing of Dad on Sept 24, 2023 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, at the age of 83. Dad was a quiet, gentle, kind and loving man who always took time to help, offer advice, or lend a hand in any way he could. He very much enjoyed time spent with family

September 20, 2023

Kuzak, Eleanor

July 22, 1944 – September 20, 2023 at the age of 79 years:      Eleanor Kuzak (nee Antifaiff) was born July 22, 1944 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan to Alex and Mary Antifaiff, the second of three children.  On October 9th, 1965, Eleanor married Stanley Kuzak, her high school sweetheart and together they raised two children. Eleanor worked at the Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) after graduating from St. John’s Tech and a secretarial course at Tech
December 15, 1946 – September 19, 2023 at the age of 76 years
July 29, 1936 – September 19, 2023 at the age of 87 years

September 18, 2023

Jenish, Diane Noreen

December 27, 1941 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years   On September 18, 2023, Diane Jenish passed away at the age of 81 with her daughters by her side.   Diane was born in Sointula, BC to Taimi and Joel Hamley. Diane was the youngest of three children. She was predeceased by her sister June Peterson and her brother Dennis Hamley.   Diane grew up in the Coquitlam area where in
October 26, 1940 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 1, 1941 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
December 24, 1928 – September 14, 2023 at the age of 94 years:      Ross Arthur Stewart passed away September 14, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in Saskatchewan on December 24,1928, Ross moved with his family to Salmon Arm at the age of 6. He was the third youngest of 8 children, brothers Gerald, Lloyd, Wilbert and Earl, sisters Evelyn, Wilma and Enid, growing up on a dairy farm. Predeceased by his

September 13, 2023

Cook, Edward Neil

January 3, 1937 – September 13, 2023 at the age of 86 years: It is with profound and deep sadness the family of Edward Neil Cook announce his passing on September 13, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 86. Dad was born in Mountview, NB to the late Earl and Nita (Bowser) Cook on January 9, 1937.   Dad worked in the mines in northern Manitoba when he was very young, then went on

September 13, 2023

Bell, Clifford John

January 23, 1940 – September 13, 2023 at the age of 83 years: Clifford John Bell was born January 23, 1940 in Salmon Arm, BC and passed away on September 13th, 2023. Clifford attended school in Nanaimo to become a licensed mechanic before returning home to Salmon Arm to begin his career at City Motors then Braby & Miller. In 1960 he married his love of his life Darlene. Together with his wife of 62

September 12, 2023

Larsen, Brett Edward

October 6, 1983 – September 12, 2023 at the age of 39 years: For those wishing to say their final goodbyes to Brett, the family welcomes you to come to the Sorrento Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 23, at 1:00pm Brett chose his time to leave this earth surrounded with love, positive energy, and peace. Brett was born in Salmon Arm BC on October 6, 1983. After graduating from high school in Salmon Arm, Brett

September 10, 2023

Gimblett, Rose

July 9, 1936 – September 10, 2023 at the age of 87 years

September 10, 2023

Schalm, Marian Ruth

June 21, 1935 – September 10, 2023 at the age of 88 years:            Celebration of Life:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services With sadness we share news of the peaceful passing of Marian Ruth Schalm (née Valleau), 88, on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, in Salmon Arm, BC. Marian is predeceased by her husband Henry Schalm. She is survived by her son Warren Schalm (Terry), daughter Wanda Schalm
June 15, 1952 – September 9, 2023 at the age of 71 years
January 8, 1935 – September 9, 2023 at the age of 85 years:                      Memorial Service:  Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services After a lifetime dedicated to protecting and promoting the outdoors, Connie Harris (Crowley) passed away on September 9.  Connie was instrumental in the creation of Shuswap Outdoors! and served as its President for many years.  Through a Canada Works Grant, she
September 4, 1936 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 87 years: A Funeral Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm It is with profound sadness the family of Lawrence “Larry” Richard Mc Donald announces his untimely passing at the age of 87 on the 8th of September in Salmon Arm.  Larry was born in Warren, Ontario to Margaret and Francis McDonald on
August 12, 1928 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 95 years:      Alfred Mark Cawston, born August 12, 1928 in Cawston, BC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2023, where he resided at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC. Mark started his life in Cawston, BC with his parents Alfred Hamilton “Ginty” and Myrtle Cawston.  He was the youngest of 5 with siblings Jack, Dick, Don, and Betty. Mark
May 14, 1953 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 70 years
January 5, 1930 – September 6, 2023 at the age of 93 years:              Joe passed away quietly in his sleep on September 6. He was predeceased by his wife and soulmate Margaret on September 22, 2019. He is survived by his sons Keith (Paula) and Kevin (Joanne) and many nieces and nephews.  A Special thanks to the staff at Mount Ida Mews, Dr. Keith Hepburn and a special thank
May 14, 1951 – September 3, 2023 at the age of 72 years:            Robby was born in Trenton, Ontario on May 14, 1951 to Doreen Barry and Donald Hill.  He passed away in Salmon Arm on September 3, 2023 at the age of 72. Robby is predeceased by his parents and is survived by his brothers Don Hill and Wayne Barry, sisters Dawn Crocker, Karen Barry, Maureen Mazurenko and Jacqui
April 13, 1935 – September 1, 2023 at the age of 88 years

August 31, 2023

Shymchyk, Michael

May 9, 1964 – August 31, 2023 at the age of 59 years
May 13, 1937 – August 29, 2023 at the age of 86 years
February 21, 1932 – August 28, 2023 at the age of 91 years
December 6, 1943 – August 28, 2023 at the age of 79 years
June 4, 1957 – August 27, 2023 at the age of 66 years                It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Trudy Catherine Bordeleau on the morning of August 27th at the age of 65.  Trudy loved to travel, loved her family and loved her pets.  If you were privileged to know Trudy, you knew someone with an unshaken positive attitude and an uncanny
May 4, 1932 – August 26, 2023 at the age of 91 years:      Don was born May 4, 1932, in Vancouver, B.C. to John Rowland “Rollie” Babington and Margaret Ann “Peggy” Millar Babington (McClounie). Don was raised in East Vancouver among his English/Scottish extended family, attended Franklin and Templeton schools, and grew up enjoying his grandparents’ place on Deep Cove with his sister & cousin – both named Anne! Don’s father served overseas
May 25, 1938 – August 25, 2023 at the age of 85 years
February 21, 1971 – August 24, 2023 at the age of 52 years
August 11, 1922 – August 24, 2023 at the age of 101 years
Oct 6, 1932 – Aug. 23, 2023 at the age of 90 years:                  We regret to announce the passing of Abraham Whippy on August 23, 2023 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years and his 4 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His Memorial will be held at the Salmon Arm  Seventh-day Adventist Church @ 2:00 pm, August 26..
February 10, 1928 – August 20, 2023 at the age of 95 years

August 19, 2023

Chadwick, Brian

November 30, 1937 – August 19, 2023 at the age of 85 years
October 29, 1926 – August 19, 2023 at the age of 96 years: On Saturday morning of August 19, 2023, Marie (Mary) McDonald passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC. Marie was born October 29, 1926, in Hodgson, Manitoba and named Mary Szkwarok which later was changed to Swark. She was one of eight children. She was predeceased by her parents, Annie and Stanley, her brothers, Joe, Roy,
October 16, 1949 – August 19, 2023 at the age of 73 years
January 9, 1933 – August 15, 2023 at the age of 90 years
August 10, 1932 – August 14, 2023 at the age of 91 years
July 8, 1942 – August 12, 2023 at the age of 81 years:      A Celebration of Barb’s Life will be held Saturday October 7, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. on the farm property It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barb Wellspring – Wood on August 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Barb was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on July 8, 1942. Barb obtained her Nursing

August 9, 2023

Billey, Victor

December 8, 1935 – August 9, 2023 at the age of 87 years
October 20, 1931 – August 8, 2023 at the age of 91 years:      Luella Rowena Schartner went home to her Saviour and to be reunited with her husband Bert on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Mt. Ida Mews, Salmon Arm, BC. Luella was born October 20,1931 at Greenfarm, Saskatchewan, the second oldest and first girl in a family of seven. Luella was predeceased by her husband Bert, son Larry and daughter Terrie. She
October 23, 1951 – August 5, 2023 at the age of 71 years Best known as BABA to her family Brenda was in her 72nd year of life. Brenda was born in SOURIS, MB and passed away at home in SALMON ARM, BC Brenda is survived by husband GARRY, sons TY and CLAY, granddaughters BROOKLYN and PARKER, and her younger brother BRENT. Brenda graduated from SOURIS COLLEGIATE, BRANDON UNIVERSITY with a BA, and then entered
March 11, 1965 – August 5, 2023 at the age of 58 years
IN LOVING MEMORY GERALD HECTOR POULIOT BORN on August 20th, 1930 RESIDED in Chase, BC PASSED AWAY July 31st, 2023 at the age of 92 years Prayers at 3pm, Friday, August 11th, 2023 Funeral Service at 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at the Blessed Sacrament Church at Chase, BC In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome for SOS Children’s Villages Canada or a charity of your choice.
August 21, 1938 – July 31, 2023 at the age of 84 years:   It’s with much sadness that my husband and best friend ,father and stepfather has passed away from battling strokes for 3 years. Don worked for BC Railway from 1950-1993 when he retired. Don and Barb moved to Salmon Arm then to run a B&B Cinnamon Stick for 10 years. He then got a job driving for Salmon Arm transit which he
April 7, 1939 – July 28, 2023 at the age of 84 years:             A memorial service will be held on August 14th at the Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall (3690 30th St NE Salmon Arm) from 11 – 2 On July 28th 2023, a beautiful, funny soul left this world at the tender age of 84. Fred will be dearly missed, but the mark he left on people will never
September 25, 1931 – July 24, 2023 at the age of 91 years
March 10, 1946 – July 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years:      We are sad to announce the passing of our mother CHERYL AGNES ROGERS, nee: Fuller on July 22, 2023, at the age of 77 years in Salmon Arm, BC where she resided in her final years at Hillside Village (Good Samaritan Society). Mom had suffered with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with which she had been diagnosed in 2016. Mom was predeceased
December 21, 1947 – July 21, 2023 at the age of 75 years:      It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Edward M. Ruppel, of Salmon Arm, BC, on July 21, 2023.  Ed was born December 21, 1947 in Nelson, BC to David and Marjorie Ruppel. After finishing high school, Claremont Sr. Sec. in Victoria, Ed went to Dawson Creek Cooking School and worked in various camps and restaurants throughout BC
May 20, 1924 – July 21, 2023 at the age of 99 years:      In loving memory of Margit Cummings, our mother, grandmother and great grandma, who at the age of 99, passed away peacefully at the North Okanagan Hospice in Vernon, BC. Margit came to Canada from Minnesota, USA in 1927 with her Swedish parents, Sigurd and Hildur Johnson.  They settled in Canoe, BC.  She had 6 siblings, all who have predeceased her
November 19, 1936 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 86 years:      Edwina Kurta, age 86, of Salmon Arm, BC (formerly Clearwater and Kamloops), passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 at the Mt Ida Mews retirement home in Salmon Arm. Edwina was born in Salmon Arm, BC and grew up on the dairy farm owned and run by her parents Bruce and Edna Aten.  Her favourite pastime growing up was riding
March 9, 1958 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 65 years
April 15, 1942 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 81 years  
November 19, 1936 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 86 years  
November 1, 1932 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 90 years:                   Memorial Service and Reception will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm, on Saturday, July 29th, at 1pm.  It is with saddened hearts the family of Florence Verna Preston announce her passing at the age of 90 at Bastion Care Facility in Salmon Arm BC. Florence is predeceased by her parents
June 23, 1963 – July 18, 2023 at the age of 60 years  
December 5, 1946 – July 9, 2023 at the age of 76 years
November 1, 1931 – July 7, 2023 at the age of 91 years
May 29, 1950 – July 4, 2023 at the age of 73 years  
May 30, 1925 – July 2, 2023 at the age of 98 years:      Celebration of Life will be August 12 at 2 pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall. Jack was a husband to Irene, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather, he was a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot in WWII and a visionary. Jack was drawn to move to Blind Bay in 1971 when he was presented with the opportunity
September 8, 1937 – July 2, 2023 at the age of 85 years:      Jacqueline Elizabeth Smith, affectionately known as Betty, peacefully passed away on the morning of July 2, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC, at the age of 85. Surrounded by her loved ones, she leaves behind an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her, and her memory will forever be cherished. Betty, born on September
May 1, 1938 – July 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years: It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden death of Dieter on July 1, 2023. Dieter was born in Berlin and immigrated to Canada in 1957. His training as a pressman in the printing industry, included employment at D.W Friesen Printers in Altona, MB and Pollard Banknote in Winnipeg and Kamloops. Dieter and his wife Verna, resided in Winnipeg but

June 29, 2023

Jolly, Anita

January 18, 1936 – June 29, 2023 at the age of 87 years:      We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear Mum (Anita) at 87 years.   Anita was born in Manchester, England and that was home until they made a life-changing decision as a family.  In 1973 Derrick (husband), Anita, and their two sons (Steven & Martyn) immigrated to Canada and made their home in Salmon Arm, BC.  Anita was a
March 24, 1938 – June 27, 2023 at the age of 85 years:      A celebration of life barbeque will be held at Bruce’s house in Cloverdale on August 19th.  At Roy’s request, there will be no formal ceremony but a time for people to get together, share stories, food and drink.  The house will be open to all of his friends from near and far from 3:00 until??  Please either email Laura (johns7@telus.net)
February 8, 1940 – June 27, 2023 at the age of 83 years:      It is with continued sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sharon Sparling at the age of 83. Sharon leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Frederick; three children Donald, Traci, and Barbara; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends who all loved her dearly. Sharon was born in Vancouver.  After completing high school, and
September 17, 1944 – June 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years
October 16, 1945 – June 23, 2023 at the age of 77 years:    We are saddened to announce the passing of Allan James Pring, 77, of Salmon Arm B.C. on June 23, 2023. Allan was born in Vancouver, B.C. on October 16, 1945 to Esther & Herbert Pring. He was predeceased by his parents & 2 younger brothers, Clifford and Herbert. Al spent the majority of his first 40+ years in Surrey, B.C. self
December 1, 1945 – June 19, 2023 at the age of 77 years:                    Celebration of Life,  Monday, June 26, 2023, Silver Creek Hall, 1:00 pm
May 4, 1936 – June 18, 2023 at the age of 87 years:      ~ In Loving Memory ~ Muriel Dodge passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2023. Muriel lived in and around Williams Lake from 1958, in 2003 she moved to Salmon Arm. Muriel will be greatly missed by many. No service.
August 29, 1940 – June 17, 2023 at the age of 82 years Christine Alvina Nordby passed away on June 17, 2023 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 82. Preceded in death by her husband Dennis Bruce, and her daughter, Denise Ruth. Her love lives on in her two daughters Faith Christine Nordby, Jennifer Joan Williams, and her son, Brett Russell Nordby. Her grandchildren Kurt, Bradley, Jessica, Joel, Christopher, and
November 1, 1960 – June 15, 2023 at the age of 62 years
June 7, 1947 – June 13, 2023 at the age of 76 years
February 22, 1946 – June 13, 2023 at the age of 77 years: Memorial will be held June 24th, 2023 at 11am The Salvation Army Church located at 4500 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC Born on February 22nd, 1946 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.  Passed away on June 13th, 2023 in Powell River, British Columbia at the age of 77 years old.Peter was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven after a valiant battle with mesothelioma

June 12, 2023

Ewing, John

August 19, 1964 – June 12, 2023 at the age of 58 years
September 6, 1958 – June 9, 2023 at the age of 64 years
October 6, 1939 – June 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years 
September 24, 1965 – June 6, 2023 at the age of 57 years
September 20, 1930 – June 4, 2023 at the age of 92 years
April 13, 1940 – June 2, 2023 at the age of 83 years: Celebration of life will be held Monday, June 19, 2023, 1 – 3 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1St Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC                                                   Still Waters Run Deep Our quiet patriarch, David Cyril Mitchell, peacefully slipped away with
October 2, 1926 – June 1, 2023 at the age of 96 years: A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, 2pm at the Sicamous Senior Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue, Sicamous, BC Keith Oscar Peet, beloved husband of Bonita Peet, passed away peacefully at Hillside Village June 1, 2023 at the age of 96 years.  Besides his loving wife Bonita of 71 years, Keith is lovingly remembered by his children Teresa Peet
December 12, 1945 – May 31, 2023 at the age of 77 years: Judy was born in Ceylon, Saskatchewan on Dec. 12th, 1945 and passed away in Salmon Arm on May 31st, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Judy was predeceased by her parents, John and Helen Lambrecht.  Judy is survived by her loving husband Steve, two sons Darren (Tracey) and Randy (Diane) and her grandchildren, Chase and Kai Montgomery.  She is also survived
July 17, 1950 – May 31, 2023 at the age of 72 years
September 5, 1946 – May 28, 2023 at the age of 76 years
May 3, 1967 – May 27, 2023 at the age of 56 years:   CELEBRATION OF LIFE  A Celebration of Life and tea will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 FROM 1-4 pm at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall.  We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Sherry Lee Damm (nee Shilmar) on May 27, 2023 at her home in Sorrento, BC. Sherry was born May 3, 1967 in Boines in Calgary where she
September 22, 1951 – May 26, 2023 at the age of 71 years:      It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gary Willard Smith, May 26, 2023, at Bastion Hospice in Salmon Arm, BC. Gary was born September 22, 1951, in Regina, Saskatchewan. At 13-years-old Gary moved with his family to Richmond, BC. He started UBC in 1969 and went on to earn a Biology degree with Honours, a teaching
April 23, 1937 – May 24, 2023 at the age of 86 years:            A Celebration of Life will be held at the First United Church Hall at 450 Okanagan Avenue E, Salmon Arm, B.C. from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, June 17th, 2023.             It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ethel May Eveneshen on May 24, 2023, in Salmon Arm at
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