Obituaries

April 5, 1944 – January 11, 2023 at the age of 78 years
May 28, 1928 – January 11, 2023 at the age of 94 years
February 10, 1954 – January 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years
December 8, 1939 – January 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years

January 7, 2023

Kent, Eric Cyril

April 21, 1944 – January 7, 2023 at the age of 78 years
September 17, 1937 – January 7, 2023 at the age of 85 years
May 10, 1941 – December 20, 2023 at the age of 82 years:        Celebration of Life:  Saturday, 1:00 pm, January 6, 2024, River of Life Community Church, Blind Bay
August 29, 1933 – January 2, 2023 at the age of 89 years:         Henry Martens went to be with his Saviour on January 2nd, 2023. He was born August 29th, 1933 in Osler Saskatchewan. Henry is survived by his Sister Martha Ghent and will be missed by his 3 boys Dale (Liz) 2 grand son’s Jayden & Easton, Phil (Anita) 2 grand daughters Taylor & Karli, Tim (Sherri) 3 grand children
February 28, 1954 – January 1, 2023 at the age of 68 years

December 29, 2022

Davies, Joan Maureen

July 27, 1932 – December 29, 2022 at the age of 90 years:      The family of Joan Maureen Davies (nee Kingsbury) is sad to announce that she passed away on December 29, 2022, at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital at 90 years of age. Born in Peace River, Alberta on July 27, 1932, Joan attended King Edward High School in Vancouver and then graduated from the first UBC Nursing Program. She worked at
March 17, 1940 – December 29, 2022 at the age of 82 years
September 19, 1939 – December 28, 2022 at the age of 83 years:         Karl was born the 3rd child of Emma and Karl Soellig September 19, 1939, in Halberstadt, Germany. He completed his schooling and apprenticeship as a Machinist in East Germany and then was allowed to join his parents and younger brother Wolfgang in Idar-Oberstein in West Germany.  In 1961 he relocated to Stuttgart where he met his sweetheart Rosemarie, and they
November 6, 1947 – December 28, 2022 at the age of 75 years:                     Geraldine, known better as Gerri, passed away at the age of 75 after a fierce battle with cancer in Salmon Arm, BC. She was born in Belleville Ontario on November 6, 1947. In the 1980’s she relocated with her family from Ontario to become a long term resident of Canoe, BC.  She
January 22, 1935 – December 25, 2022 at the age of 87 years

December 25, 2022

Clarke, Leola Ionie

December 31, 1932 – December 25, 2022 at the age of 89 years:      Celebration of Life will be held April 29, 2023 at Fifth Avenue Seniors Center located at 170 – 5th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC  from 1 pm to 4 pm. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom on Christmas Day, just days short of her 90th birthday.  Mom was born to Jonathan and
June 15, 1983 – December 24, 2022 at the age of 39 years

December 24, 2022

Galley, Lynda Diane

January 4, 1948 – December 21, 2022 at the age of 74 years
October 12, 1963 – December 21, 2022 at the age of 59 years:      Daniel was born in Peace River, AB and passed away in Salmon Arm, BC.  He was predeceased by parents Mike and Helen Alexy, sister Terri-Lynn and loving dog Ollie.  Loved ones left behind:  loving wife Shelley, 2 spoiled dogs Luna & Lily, son Taylor, daughter Jenny (Nick), stepdaughter Jackie, step son Chris, mother-in-law Maggie of Fox Creek, AB, brothers Jim

December 18, 2022

Bradshaw, Sarah Anne

May 28, 1954 – December 18, 2022 at the age of 68 years:      Survived by 5 siblings, 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Ceremony at the Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road., Enderby, B.C., 2 P.M. – 4 P.M. on May 28, 2023.  Potluck to follow, bring what you can. Everyone welcome.
August 5, 1964 – December 17, 2022 at the age of 58 years
January 20, 1941 – December 16, 2022 at the age of 81 years
April 12, 1978 – December 16, 2022 at the age of 44 years:      A celebration for Jennifer will be held at the Field of Dreams (250 – 30 Street SE, Salmon Arm), April 15, 2023, 12 – 4p.m. Jennifer died suddenly at the young age of 44 years.  Born in St. Albert, AB and raised in Salmon Arm, BC.  She enjoyed participating in the SA Fall Fair parades, loved school, swimming, and spending

December 15, 2022

Drydyk, Rika Maria

September 8, 1935 – December 15, 2022 at the age of 87 years:      Prayers will be offered Thursday, December 22nd, 7pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC. A Mass of Christian burial will follow Friday, December 23rd, 11am, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Enderby, BC, Father Tony Ackerman, Celebrant.  Interment to follow at Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, BC. Born September 8th, 1935, she passed away peacefully December 15th with family at her side.  Rika was
February 14, 1966 – December 12, 2022 at the age of 56 years:          Jeannie Deana Ullian, 56, of Anglemont, British Columbia, passed away on December 12th, 2022. She was born to parents Norma and Douglas, on February 14th, 1966. Jeannie met Joseph Ullian in 1982. They were married on August 11th, 1990, in Crawford Bay, British Columbia. Together they had three children: Kevin, Samantha, and Jessica. Jeannie, Joe and the three kids moved out to

December 12, 2022

Girbav, Gail Elaine

October 30, 1934 – December 12, 2022 at the age of 88 years:                 A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Elk’s Hall, 3690 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm                                          In Loving Memory of Gail Elaine Girbav (Dudley) Gail Elaine was raised
May 29, 1939 – December 11, 2022 at the age of 83 years
February 14, 1926 – December 8, 2022 at the age of 96 years
March 29, 1944 – December 7, 2022 at the age of 78 years
March 1, 1933 – December 7, 2022 at the age of 89 years
December 16, 1974 – December 4, 2022 at the age of 47 years
February 22, 1943 – December 3, 2022 at the age of 79 years
September 11, 1951 – December 2, 2022 at the age of 71 years:      It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Roy Allan Weaver, AKA Winky, mourns the passing of our beloved brother. With family at his side, he passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and a debilitating stroke. Roy was born in Natal, BC and moved to Fernie in 1969. A true
January 18, 1936 – November 30, 2022 at the age of 86 years
November 12, 1957 – November 30, 2022 at the age of 64 years

November 30, 2022

McIntyre, Dana Lee

June 22, 1958 – November 30, 2022 at the age of 64 years

November 29, 2022

Wills, Marlene Joyce

March 8, 1938 – November 29, 2022 at the age of 84 years
September 26, 1939 – November 28, 2022 at the age of 83 years:       Memorial Service, Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm:      We sadly announce the peaceful passing of Lyn Thurston on November 28, 2022 at the age of 83 at her home in Gleneden with friends and family around her. Lyn was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Marjorie and Robert Selfridge in September of 1939. 
June 2, 1966 – November 27, 2022 at the age of 56 years
March 12, 1931 – November 26, 2022 at the age of 91 years
March 22, 1928 – November 25, 2022 at the age of 94 years:     Prayers, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm     Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, December 1, 2022, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm     

November 25, 2022

Holloway, Barry Kaye

August 17, 1946 – November 25, 2022 at the age of 76 years

November 24, 2022

Boyd, Wayne Clyde

September 29, 1928 – November 24, 2022 at the age of 94 years:      Wayne was born in Neutral Hills, AB on September 29, 1928 to Clyde and Audrey Boyd.  He passed away November 24, 2022 at the age of 94 years.  The youngest of 4, he grew up on the family farm. He met and married Patricia Doherty and in 1958 they moved to Calgary where Wayne took a mechanics course. In the
January 3, 1954 – November 24, 2022 at the age of 68 years
November 29, 1974 – November 24, 2022 at the age of 47 years
July 30, 1929 – November 23, 2022 at the age of 93 years

November 21, 2022

Burns, Dean John

April 15, 1951 – November 21, 2022 at the age of 71 years:      It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Dean (Hatrack) Burns who lost his battle with ALS within 4 months of his diagnosis.  Dean passed with his loving wife Karen by his side at Salmon Arm, BC, where they resided.  Dean was a kind hearted giving soul, with a sense of humour that touched everyone who knew

November 15, 2022

Ruth, Donna Lee

May 10, 1963 – November 15, 2022 at the age of 59 years:       Donna passed away in Kelowna, BC at the age of 59 years.  She was born in Nakusp, BC to Barb and Peter Dimion but spent all of her life in Salmon Arm. Donna is predeceased by her husband, Derek Ruth and her dad, Peter Dimion and is survived by her mom, Barb Dimion, sister, Karlene (Dale) Wideman and Deb

November 15, 2022

Adamson, Eric Roy

May 1, 1953 – November 15, 2022 at the age of 69 years
September 13, 1949 – November 15, 2022 at the age of 73 years
June 28, 1968 – November 8, 2022 at the age of 54 years  
October 18, 1942 – November 7, 2022 at the age of 80 years:               Celebration of life will be held November 26th at 1pm at St. Mary’s Church – Sorrento.  Allan Jay Scholton of Sorrento BC passed away on November 7th, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Jay was born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan and his family moved to Vegreville Alberta, where he grew up. Jay was a
April 8, 1925 – November 7, 2022 at the age of 97 years
May 8, 1942 – November 5, 2022 at the age of 80 years:      Kaye (Carolyn) Anne Joyce (Kelly) was born in Kingsclear, New Brunswick on May 8, 1942. She passed unexpectedly Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Salmon Arm, BC.  She was the 10th of 11 brothers and sisters. She went to elementary school locally and took the school bus to Fredericton for junior and high school. Kaye was brought up on the family
February 22, 1941 – November 5, 2022 at the age of 81 years:      Maxine Virginia Davies passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2022 in Salmon Arm BC at the age of 81. Maxine was born in Canora, Saskatchewan on February 22, 1941 to Maxime and Ethel Larocque. She lived between Valleyview, Ab and Grande Prairie Ab, before moving to Fort St John, BC as a teenager. Driving a big Mercury car, she caught
August 12, 1943 – November 5, 2022 at the age of 79 years:      The family is saddened to announce the passing of Johnnie “Lucky” Allen Purych on November 5, 2022, at the age of 79 in Salmon Arm, BC.  He was born in Chilliwack, BC. He was predeceased by his parents John and Olive Purych and his brothers Dennis and Dean Purych. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Lynda Purych

November 4, 2022

Coleman, Stacy Lee

April 11, 1968 – October 26, 2022 at the age of 54 years:      It is with great sadness that we announce that Stacy Lee Coleman passed away peacefully in his sleep October 26, 2022 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Stacy was born to Gwen Coleman (nee: Lanktree) and Bill Coleman April 11, 1968 in Estevan. He was surrounded by a large family of loving Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.  Stacy moved to Alberta, and then
June 27, 1957 – November 2, 2022 at the age of 65 years:      It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen on November 2, 2022. She was 65 years of age. She was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, on June 27, 1957. She was predeceased by her father, John Kennah. She leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years, Irwin, her daughter Jennifer (Matt) Sigston, and their two sons
March 10, 1933 – October 31, 2022 at the age of 89 years

October 30, 2022

Henderson, William

November 15, 1951 – October 30, 2022 at the age of 70 years
October 19, 1924 – October 29, 2022 at the age of 98 years

October 28, 2022

Cosens, Brian

March 8, 1950 – October 28, 2022 at the age of 72 years
December 1, 1938 – October 26, 2022 at the age of 83 years
May 8, 1941 – October 24, 2022 at the age of 81 years

October 23, 2022

Miller, Ella

February 24, 1925 – October 23, 2022 at the age of 97 years
November 22, 1933 – October 23, 2022 at the age of 88 years
July 24, 1935 – October 22, 2022 at the age of 87 years:      A remembrance tea will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, 2 pm at Sun Ridge Estates, 3201 6 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm It is with great sadness we announce that Signe Ambler-Stingel passed away October 22, 2022. She is survived by her son Jonathan (Judy), granddaughters Emilie (Wyatt), Erin, Rebecca, and special friend Bill.  A remembrance tea will be held
May 31, 1948 – October 20, 2022 at the age of 74 years
January 24, 1946 – October 20, 2022 at the age of 76 years:      John Daniel Graham, born January 24, 1946, died peacefully at home on October 20,2022, after a short battle with cancer.  John moved to Salmon Arm from Delta in 1975 for a job with the City of Salmon Arm Works Department.  He was employed there until he retired in 2004.  John enjoyed working in his yard and took great pleasure from

October 19, 2022

Leel, Loren Thomas

November 24, 1942 – October 19, 2022 at the age of 79 years:                                                                            ~ In Loving Memory ~ It is with great sadness we announced the sudden passing of our dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Loren was

October 17, 2022

Puffer, Debra Ann

September 15, 1958 – October 17, 2022 at the age of 64 years
January 17, 1927 – October 17, 2022 at the age of 95 years:    Celebration of Life at St. John’s United Church, 920 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, BC on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.  Harold Dietrich Funk died peacefully October 17th  in Salmon Arm, BC with his daughters by his side.  At the age of 95 he lived a very full life enriched by his constant sense of adventure and curiosity.  He is
January 18, 1931 – October 16, 2022 at the age pf 91 years

October 12, 2022

Read, Pearl Lucille

November 19, 1927 – October 12, 2022 at the age of 94 years:      Pearl wrote this to be her obituary. Pearl Lucille Read was born to Richard and Harriet Fitzpatrick at Barrhead, AB on November 19, 1927. The family moved to a farm near Irma, Alberta, then in 1934 we moved to a “Homestead” south of Bonnyville, Alberta. The whole family worked hard to develop raw timberland into a farm. Somehow, we survived.
October 14, 1932 – October 11, 2022 at the age of 89 years:      It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the family of Doris Lorraine Scafe, announce her peaceful passing in her sleep at The Hamlets in Vernon, BC.  She was 89 years old, just 3 days shy of her 90th birthday. She was a loving Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, Cousin, and friend. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her
February 18, 1943 – October 10, 2022 at the age of 79 years
September 1929 – October 9, 2022 at the age of 93 years:      A Celebration of Ralph’s life will be held on Oct. 29, 11am, at Fischer’s Funeral Home, 4060 1 Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, BC. It is with sadness the family of Ralph Teare announces his peaceful passing at Salmon Arm, BC. One of six children born to John and Evelyn Teare of Vegreville, AB. Ralph moved to Powell River at a young
March 13, 1953 – October 8, 2022 at the age of 69 years:     A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on October 29, 2022 from 1 – 3 pm at the Canoe Senior’s Hall. Kenneth Brian McGuire was predeceased by his mother Louise, father Simon, sister Evelyn and brother Robert.  Ken will be dearly missed by his loving wife Rita, son Shawn and family, daughter Crystal, brother Lewis and family, sister Beatrice and

October 6, 2022

Kisil, Olga

January 8, 1924 – October 6, 2022 at the age of 98 years
September 30, 1915 – October 5, 2022 at the age of 107 years
April 30, 1939 – October 04, 2022 at the age of 83 years:      A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held on October 22nd starting at 11:30am. Space is limited at the venue during the ceremony. If you are interested in attending please email DrNewell83@gmail.com with your first and last name and the number of guests that would like to attend. Philip Geoffrey Newell passed away peacefully at his home on October 4th,
September 7, 1938 – October 2, 2022 at the age of 84 years

October 3, 2022

Nagy, Laszlo

January 13, 1931 – October 3, 2022 at the age of 91 years
July 17, 1933 – October 2, 2022 at the age of 89 years

October 2, 2022

Bradley, Roy

January 21, 1952 – October 2, 2022 at the age of 70 years
September 7, 1938 – October 2, 2022 at the age of 84 years
March 14, 1956 – October 1, 2022 at the age of 66 years

September 26, 2022

Hardt, Hanna

February 10, 1940 – September 26, 2022 at the age of 82 years
January 24, 1947 – September 26, 2022 at the age of 75 years

September 25, 2022

Schindel, Lois Kaye

May 18, 1950 – September 25, 2022 at the age of 72 years:      With great sadness we announce the tragic loss of Lois Kaye Schindel (nee Doerkson) in Enderby, BC, on September 25, 2022. Lois was born in Grande Prairie, AB, and moved with her family to Salmon Arm, BC, at the age of 16. She attended Salmon Arm Senior Secondary and Okanagan College in Kelowna, BC. Lois was a loving mother of
April 20, 1927 – September 24, 2022 at the age of 95 years:      After a long fulfilling life, Chester DeBruin, aged 95, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 24, 2022, in Vernon. Chester was born in Saskatchewan and raised on a farm as one of fourteen children in Birch River, Manitoba. At the end of WWII and after thrashing season, he travelled west by train across the prairies to work
November 23, 1952 – September 24, 2022 at the age of 69 years
August 3, 1928 – September 21, 2022 at the age of 94 years
June 19, 1935 – September 19, 2022 at the age of 87 years

September 16, 2022

Moore, Gregory Ryan

March 13, 1972 – September 16, 2022 at the age of 50 years:      We will be having a celebration of life “Moore style” at the Skimikin Gravel Pit this Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11am to 3pm, bring a chair and share a story around the fire.  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gregory Ryan Moore. Greg left us too soon at the age of 50 on September 16,
May 26, 1949 – September 16, 2022 at the age of 73 years
April 3, 1932 – September 15, 2022 at the age of 90 years
June 26, 1931 – September 13, 2022 at the age of 91 years

September 10, 2022

Balser, David Roy

January 21, 1951 – September 10, 2022 at the age of 71 years
September 30, 1948 – September 8, 2022 at the age of 73 years:      We regret to announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Christian Norman Forde on September 8, 2022 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 73. Tom passed away peacefully with family surrounding him. His wife Dee and brother Dale (wife Darlene) both holding his hands. He left this world the same day as Queen Elizabeth and would have been proud

September 7, 2022

Palset, Ryan Steven

March 29, 1982 – August 21, 2022 at the age of 40 years
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