Obituaries

April 29, 1939 – May 18, 2023 at the age of 84 years
March 28, 1945 – May 16, 2023 at the age of 78 years:      Memorial service for both Robert & Shelly Tully will be held at the Sicamous Legion, Saturday, June 10th at 1pm. We invite anyone who knew them to please join us in saying farewell. Shelly passed peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 78 years.  Shelly was just 19 years of age when she married her husband, Robert. The couple
January 26, 1938 – May 15, 2023 at the age of 85 years
May 16, 1953 – May 14, 2023 at the age of 69 years
November 7, 1944 – May 12, 2023 at the age of 78 years:           A memorial service will be held at the Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, September 10 at 2 pm.    If the Centre is under an evacuation order, the service will be moved to the First United Church in Salmon Arm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to South Shuswap Rides or the Sorrento Centre.  It is

May 10, 2023

Dale, Ivy May

May 13, 1921 – May 10, 2023 at the age of 101 years:      With heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of Ivy May Dale (nee Hall) at Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC on May 10, three days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born May 13, 1921, at Pipestone, MB, she was the 4th child of fourteen. She was predeceased by her first husband Jessey Jones and her second husband Thomas Dale.
March 19, 1917 – May 9, 2023 at the age of 106 years:       A celebration of Edna Ratliff will be held at Grace Bible Church – 5661 Silver Star Rd. Vernon B.C, on June 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Committal – Salem Cemetery Waldheim SK on June 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Edna was born on a farm in Elbow, SK to Lorne Abrams and Lena (Miller) Abrams, the third of
April 19, 1934 – May 6, 2023 at the age of 89 years:      Russell and his wife Darlene have been interned at the Mt. Ida Cemetery in Salmon Arm.  Russell is predeceased by his wife Darlene, daughter Cynthia, his brother Don and parents.  He is survived by his son Walter Hart, daughter Lyn Winfield (Jerry) seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three sisters, Phyllis, Norine and Sandy living in the United States.  He passed
July 21, 1944 – May 6, 2023 at the age of 78 years:      It is with heavy hearts, the family of Mary (Leona) Johnson announce her sudden passing at 78 years old in Salmon Arm, BC on May 6th, 2023. Leona was born and raised in Terrace, BC where she met her husband Jack Johnson and worked for Reim Motors. Leona and Jack welcomed 2 children into the world and spent their early
April 25, 1956 – May 2, 2023 at the age of 67 years
June 5, 1944 – April 29, 2023 at the age of 78 years:      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Ferns in the Salmon Arm Hospital.  He leaves behind his wife, Janet, daughters Ginger (Todd), Cindy (Matthew), grandsons Evan, Brecken and Kiernan and granddaughter, Hannah. He will be missed. No service at Gary’s request. Donations can be made in Gary’s name to the charity of your choice.
January 13, 1937 – April 27, 2023 at the age of 86 years:  A Celebration of life for Harry will be held Monday, May 8th at 1pm, First Community United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave E. Salmon Arm, YouTube live feed – YouTube “Harry Clarke Funeral”.  Funeral Arrangements provided by Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium.    Harry Wallace Clarke was born in Edmonton, Alberta on January 13, 1937, to Thomas (Tommy) and Donalda Clarke.  He was later
October 6, 1943 – April 24, 2023 at the age of 79 years
March 26, 1929 – April 23, 2023 at the age of 94 years:      Born on March 26th, 1929, in Germany, Erhard lost both parents during wartime.  He then lived with his neighbours which was a difficult time.  As a young adult, he immigrated to Australia.  He built a house and lived there for about 10 years.  The Aboriginals taught him how to create beautiful carvings while there.  These carvings can be seen in
May 8, 1950 – April 23, 2023 at the age of 72 years
February 12, 1958 – April 21, 2023 at the age of 65 years
January 3, 1953 – April 21, 2023 at the age of 70 years:           Please join the family in true Billy style with a celebration of life at the Shuswap National Golf Course on the 18th hole June 24, 2023 1:00 – 4:00 PM.          It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Andrew Fish on April 21, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC.  “Billy”
November 7, 1948 – April 18, 2023 at the age of 74 years:      
August 24, 1966 – April 18, 2023 at the age of 56 years
September 27, 1941 – April 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years
June 14, 1929 – April 17, 2023 at the age of 93 years:      Daniel Arnold Zupancic passed away peacefully at Mt. Ida Mews care facility on April 17th, 2023. He was born in Austria June 14, 1929. Danny was predeceased by his sister Erna Ollesch and common-law wife, Doreen Pihl. He is survived by his sister Sonja, four children:  Daniela Kaye (Jamie Hooper), Georgia Fladgate (David), Jeff Zupancic (Dianne Layden) and Rene Zupancic
September 23, 1960 – April 16, 2023 at the age of 62 years
March 30, 1940 – April 16, 2023 at the age of 83 years
November 13, 1934 – April 13, 2023 at the age of 88 years:      The family of Vern Oakes is sad to announce his passing on April 13, 2023, at the age of 88 years, in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle, Vern is survived by his loving wife Gina, daughters; Wanda, Gennifer, Barbara, Kathleen, and Shannon and sons; Mark, Agostino, and Matthew. Loved by many Grandchildren and
August 10, 1945 – April 11, 2023 at the age of 77 years:             It is with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of sadness that we announce the passing of Linda van Hoof – wife, Mother, sister, Oma, Aunt, niece and friend. Surviving Linda is her beloved husband and best friend, Peter. Her brother Les (Debbie) Hiebert, her children Dianne (Craig) Simmons, Trevor (Fawn) van Hoof, Ali (Jory)
September 30, 1947 – April 11, 2023 at the age of 75 years
November 17, 1952 – April 10, 2023 at the age of 70 years:      A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at Sunnybrae Hall on May 7 at 1-5 PM. All are welcome. Brenda Spence, 70, of Salmon Arm passed away suddenly at Kelowna General Hospital with her family by her side. She was born to the late John and Hetty Gloyn, November 17, 1952 in Salmon Arm, BC.  She married Stewart Spence in
February 27, 1967 – April 10, 2023 at the age of 56 years
April 30, 1934 – April 8, 2023 at the age of 88 years:      Delbert Jacob “Jake” Herman passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on April 8, 2023. He was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on April 30, 1934.  He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Ernest, brother Bob, sister Lois and grandson Eric Homersham.  Jake is survived by his wife Lynn, daughter Karen (Ross) Green of Blind Bay, daughter
April 22, 1925 – April 7, 2023 at the age of 97 years:      It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Muriel Sloan, 2 weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Muriel was born in Edmonton, Alberta to proud parents Bernie and Ethel Dennett. She was the eldest sibling to Marion, Pat, Bud and Billie. Muriel spent her younger years in Alberta, completing grade 1 though 12 at St. Joseph’s Convent in
December 27, 1949 – February 7, 2023 at the age of 73 years
May 18, 1943 – April 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years
October 2, 1934 – April 3, 2023 at the age of 88 years: Memorial services will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Parish (2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC V0E 1H2), on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.  Reception to follow.  Theodorus (Ted) Hendrikes Vlooswyk, beloved husband of Agnes Vlooswyk, of Sorrento, BC, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, soon after suffering a stroke at the age of 88
April 7, 1952 – March 29, 2023 at the age of 70 years
May 6, 1939 – March 27, 2023 at the age of 83 years:      A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 2PM on the farm property by the bridge Geoff built. It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to Geoff; husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away at home on March 27th, at the age of 83 years.  He will be remembered
January 29, 1928 – March 25, 2023 at the age of 95 years:         Hilda Pipke of Salmon Arm, born on January 29th 1928 passed away on March 24th 2023.   Hilda was born in Romania to parents Adam and Maria, immigrating to Canada after the Second World War.   Hilda was predeceased by daughters Ingrid Pipke, Rosemary Fulbrook ne Pipke, and her husband, Albert Pipke.   She had a gentle countenance
May 3, 1953 – March 25, 2023 at the age of 69 years:             trudy Christensen, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born in 1953 in Hamilton, Ontario. She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Enderby, British Columbia on March 24, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. Trudy was predeceased by her partner Roger Brown and her legacy is
July 28, 1935 – March 25, 2023 at the age of 87 years

March 24, 2023

Materi, Basil

April 22, 1939 – March 24, 2023 at the age of 83 years
March 27, 1932 – March 23, 2023 at the age of 90 years:        A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11am at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC. Dennis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home in Salmon Arm, BC. Born in Kelowna, BC in 1932 to parents Arthur and Grace, Dennis was an only child
March 30, 1923 – March 23, 2023 at the age of 99 years
December 27, 1941 – March 22, 2023 at the age of 81 years:                   In loving memory, Edward (Ted) passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023.  He is preceded by his parents Geoffrey Belcher and Wilhelmina Kerr and his wife Irene Belcher.  He is survived by his siblings Carole Anne and Shirley; his daughter Trina (Cam) and grand children Autumn, Brooke, Nicholas and Claire; his son Jeff
July 19, 1957 – March 22, 2023 at the age of 65 years  
October 9, 1932 – March 21, 2023 at the age of 90 years
October 4, 1940 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 82 years
August 24, 1925 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 97 years
October 19, 1925 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 97 years
April 21, 1933 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 89 years
March 8, 1945 – March 19, 2023 at the age of 78 years
September 11, 1964 – March 18, 2023 at the age of 58 years
November 27, 1940 – March 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 4, 1938 – March 16, 2023 at the age of 84 years:      Viewing:  Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 1 – 3pm,  Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC Edwin Denis McRae of Chase, BC, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023. Ed was born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan on September 4, 1938. He is predeceased by his parents John and Annie McRae, sister Shirley Driedger and nephews Darryl and Kenny.
September 25, 1948 – March 16, 2023 at the age of 74 years:     *A Celebration of Life for family and close friends will be held later in the Spring.  It is with profound sadness that the family of Karin Louise Janzen announces her sudden passing on March 16th, 2023, at the age of 74 years old in Salmon Arm, B.C. Karin is survived by her son Spencer (Janet), daughter Gillian (Gerry) and her
July 14, 1933 – March 12, 2023 at the age of 89 years
January 17, 1942 – March 12, 2023 at the age of 81 years:      There will be an informal celebration of life starting at 2:30pm on Friday, March 31st at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. This world was blessed to have had Edward Myles McDonald for 81 years.   Born to Myles and Margaret McDonald on a farm in Matsqui BC, he was raised in Vancouver where he went to school and earned a reputation for
October 19, 1943 – March 9, 2023 at the age of 79 years
June 8, 1962 – March 9, 2023 at the age of 61 years
July 26, 1946 – March 8, 2023 at the age of 76 years
May 15, 1932 – March 7, 2023 at the age of 90 years
December 24, 1934 – March 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years Funeral service will be held at Crossroads Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 11th at 11:00 a.m. Mom passed away at her home at Shuswap Lodge in Salmon Arm.  Born in Hamilton, Adrienne married Gerald Holmes and had three children, Stephen (Michelle), Stuart, and Elizabeth.  She was a caring mother and a successful real estate agent. Mom had a beautiful singing voice
August 15, 1939 – March 5, 2023 at the age of 83 years:      Gary was born a twin alone and passed with his family by his side.  Born to Sidney and Mary Ann (Bobbie) of Burnaby, BC, he leaves behind his loving wife Evelyn, sons Christopher (Karen) and Darren (Lynn), his adoring grandchildren Melissa (Chris), Ryan, Jessey, (Phillip) and Tristan, great grandaughter Emberlyn, his brother Wayne (Connie), nieces Cindy (Jake), Brittney, Beau, Sharon
June 4, 1946 – March 1, 2023 at the age of 76 years:      A service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1:00 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church,  2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC. David Harold Nichols passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on March 1st, 2023.  He was born on June 4th,1946 in Lucky Lake, SK and was the oldest of two children. 
April 17, 1959 – February 28, 2023 at the age of 63 years
August 14, 1990 – February 26, 2023 at the age of 32 years:      With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Deborah Merolla on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, at the age of 32 years.  Deborah was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and lived her first 4 years in Italy before permanently immigrating to Sicamous, B.C. She worked at the Sicamous Husky, Eagle Valley Lodge, and Moose Mulligans restaurant in Sicamous, and lastly in
February 25, 1915 – February 24, 2023 at the age of 107 years
May 20, 1938 – February 24, 2023 at the age of 84 years
August 16, 1937 – February 23, 2023 at the age of 85 years:      It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of Donald Fredrik Tarabas (aka Papa, Dad, Hubby, Kathleen’s ‘Babe’) age 85, who passed on Thursday the 23rd of February 2023.  He went peacefully in his sleep in his own bed, surrounded by hymns and love. He was no doubt greeted by his Mum and Dad, brothers, sister and

February 23, 2023

Simpson, Harvey John

August 1, 1935 – February 23, 2023 at the age of 87 years
January 10, 1968 – February 23, 2023 at the age of 55 years      Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life, 12:30pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023, held at the Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC It comes with deep sorrow and broken hearts for the family of William Michael Vike, usually known as Bill(y), to announce his untimely passing on February 23, 2023 in Vancouver, BC.

February 22, 2023

Berger, Peter

June 8, 1933 – February 22, 2023 at the age of 89 years:       Peter was born June 8, 1933 and passed away Feb. 22, 2023 at the age of 89 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was a long-time resident of Sunnybrae, BC.  Peter was predeceased by his son Greg and grandson Michael Berger and all six siblings in Germany.  He is survived by his daughter Hanna (Grant) Hoffman and son
April 19, 1954 – February 19, 2023 at the age of 68 years:        Formerly of Kelowna BC, John was a resident of Blind Bay.  He passed away unexpectedly in Salmon Arm, BC with is wife, Addie and daughter, Tarah by his side. John loved people, golf and the last few years, fishing in the Shuswap. No Service will be held as per his request. Please think of him when you are on
June 22, 1950 – February 17, 2023 at the age of 72 years:              It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle and Cousin.  Larry is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, daughter Patricia (Lou), son Ryan (Natasha) and his adored grandsons, William and Michael. Larry’s passing is also a huge loss to his sister Shauneen
April 25, 1940 – February 3, 2023 at the age of 82 years:      A visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10am-1pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm.  A celebration of life will follow at 2pm, Silver Creek Hall, 3048 Hornsberger Road, Salmon Arm Manfred Oskar Holstein of Salmon Arm BC, born April 25, 1940 passed away peacefully February 3, 2023 at his home in Silver Creek. Manfred
January 29, 1938 – February 16, 2023 at the age of 85 years:     A memorial service will be held on April 14, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Church Catholic Church in Blind Bay, BC at 1:00pm. Reception to be held following service at Sorrento Memorial Hall in Sorrento, BC.      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ed on February 16, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC
December 7, 1930 – February 16, 2023 at the age of 92 years
July 20, 1944 – February 16, 2023 at the age of 78 years
June 4, 1931 – February 14, 2023 at the age of 91 years:    Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00am, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, followed by interment at Mt. Ida Cemetery and reception back at Fischer’s.  It is with great sadness that the family of Charlotte Petryshen announces her passing in Salmon Arm, BC on Feb. 14, 2023, at the age of 91. Charlotte was
February 23, 1939 – February 13, 2023 at the age of 83 years:       A Celebration of Life will be held at Sorrento Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 15 at 2 pm.                             Nick will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  He always had a smile for everyone & loved the personal contact with all his
December 9, 1968 – February 12, 2023 at the age of 54 years
June 15, 1948 – February 12, 2023 at the age of 74 years

February 12, 2023

Walker, Ronald Eldon

May 9, 1942 – February 12, 2023 at the age of 80 years
October 6, 1954 – February 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years:        It is with sad hearts we had to say goodbye to our beloved sister on February 11, 2023 at the age of 68, in Salmon Arm, B.C. Predeceased by her husband Peter, her parents Laura and Ernie Dexter, and sister Sandra Wiggins.  Dorreen was born in Weyburn, Sask.  Her children were her many fur babies she cared for over
February 23, 1954 – February 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years:      Celebration of Life:  Saturday, March 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm Terry was born in Mission City, February 23, 1954, he passed at home in Salmon Arm, February 9, 2023 at the age of 68  Terry was predeceased by his dad George in 1994 and mother-in-law Jean in 2016.  He is survived by his

February 7, 2023

Lafont, Wayne Paul

July 31, 1949 – February 7, 2023 at the age of 73 years
February 25, 1938 – February 5, 2023 at the age of 84 years:      Janice Carol Tucker, lovingly known as Mom, Grandma, Gram-gram and even the Energizer Bunny passed away surrounded by her family, just 20 days before her 85th birthday, on the evening of Sunday February 5th, 2023. Janice is survived by her husband Doug, children Fern, Steven, and Patti Ann, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Janice married her husband Doug on

February 3, 2023

Ealey, Donna Marie

May 13, 1965 – February 3, 2023 at the age of 57 years

February 3, 2023

Enns, Lois Elaine

September 13, 1936 – February 3, 2023 at the age of 86 years
March 23, 1958 – February 2, 2023 at the age of 64 years
June 7, 1937 – February 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years
August 16, 1946 – January 31, 2023 at the age of 76 years
September 12, 1969 – January 31, 2023 at the age of 53 years: A Celebration of Life for Camille will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2 pm at the Salmar Classic, 360 Alexander Street, Salmon Arm, BC Camille Paige Aura age 53, passed away peacefully at home in Salmon Arm, BC on January 31, 2023. Camille was born in Salmon Arm on September 12, 1969 to Bonita and Cam Mellor. After graduating from Salmon
February 10, 1948 – January 28, 2023 at the age of 74 years

January 26, 2023

Cox, Harold David

November 22, 1935 – January 26, 2023 at the age of 87 years

January 24, 2023

Boe, Elmer

September 11, 1929 – January 24, 2023 at the age of 93 years
June 26, 1931 – January 22, 2023 at the age of 91 years
March 27, 1947 – January 21, 2023 at the age of 75 years:      It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of DOUGLAS ALLEN LAGORE at the age of 75. He was born in Stettler, AB to Phyllis and Leonard and lived in many locations throughout Alberta and BC, including 37 years in Revelstoke and, most recently, 12 years in Salmon Arm. Doug is survived by the love of his life,
October 14, 1956 – January 19, 2023 at the age of 66 years:           Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to be held at Cedar Heights Community Association, 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay, BC At 11:00 am Saturday, March 11, 2023. A reception will follow with food and refreshments.                                     
January 23, 1937 – January 18, 2023 at the age of 85 years
September 11, 1938 – January 17, 2023 at the age of 84 years:      It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael McBride on January 17, 2023, with family at his side.  Mike is lovely remembered by his stepdaughter Dawn, step grandchildren Andrew, Lisa, Emma, Carl and Cole, nieces Nicole and Gail, nephew Bert, extended family and special friend Mike Currie.  Mike was preceded by his brother Hank, sister
February 19, 1940 – January 17, 2023 at the age of 82 years:      Wayne passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82.  He was born Feb 19, 1940 in Regina SK.  At the age of 9, he moved with his mother and sister Valerie to Canoe, BC.  He later served his community as City Councillor for 12 years and was a business owner of Browning & Matthews Insurance. Wayne was preceded
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