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 farm doing her share of chores such as milking cows, looking after chickens, pigs and all the other daily chores. As she got older, she would go hunting at night (jacking) with her brother Bob hoping to get a deer to put on the menu. She and her sister Sharon would also spend time on the farm horses running in the fields around the farm. As Kaye had older sisters, she spent time baby sitting and looking after lots of nieces and nephews on many occasions. Both she and her sister Sharon spent many summers in Hillsborough with her sister Neen and Charley.
Kaye went to work in Fredericton in the K-Division RCMP offices as a secretary and then as a legal secretary. This is where she met her man Mike who at that time was going to Maritime Forest Ranger School. Mike would hitchhike out to the farm on weekends and the romance continued. In 1962 Mike went to Labrador for employment. He came back to Fredericton and they were married on September 9, 1963. After a very short honeymoon…the trip back to Labrador, they settled in Schefferville. Kaye had a job working for the company in Ore Testing. During this time Kelly and Michael were born.
In 1972 they moved to another mining company in Leaf Rapids, Manitoba. That was good for a year and then the adventures began. In the fall of 1972 a long trip with 2 kids to Western Australia and a small mining town called Pannawonica. We were on the company plane getting ready to land at Pannawonica we looked at each other, not a word was said but the question in both our minds was what have we got ourselves into. Ultimately, it was great experience. We made some good friends and our youngest son Jamie was born in 1976. We left Australia in September 1977 heading to Ontario with a pile of luggage and 3 kids. We had a short visit with my sister and her family and then headed west. We stayed for a few months in Vancouver and then moved north to Prince Rupert. Kaye had a job as a legal secretary, I was working for the Fisherman’s Coop. This lasted 2 years and then we got transferred back to Vancouver, living in Maple Ridge. Two years later we moved to Grande Cache, another mining town where we stayed 8 years. Kaye worked at BCFP in payroll. Kaye was instrumental in establishing the Grande Cache Transition House, a short-term shelter for women. We did lots of camping, the kids were growing up and in 1988 it was time to move again, this time to Spruce Grove. We lived in Spruce Grove and Kaye opened a leather goods business in downtown Edmonton and with the help of Kelly she ran this business successfully for 19 years. She was also involved in the Royal Glenora Rotary Club.
She also became very involved in Breakfast for Learning program which supported breakfast for students across the country. She was instrumental in the start-up of the Alberta branch and was chairperson for a number of years. She was on the national board and made numerous trips across the country and all over Alberta in support of this program. In about 2008, Kaye closed her business, I retired and it was now time to travel. We visited Ireland, Italy, Spain, Japan, Costa Rica seeing more of the world than Kaye could have imagined and then became snowbirds going south to Arizona for the winter. We sold the house in Spruce Grove and bought a truck and trailer which she had always wanted to do. **This is how I remember it…the children remember it as Kaye finally capitulating to my life long dream***… She enjoyed pulling the trailer, stopping at different places then setting up for the next 5 months. She liked the solid dirt under her feet. She really enjoyed our trip pulling the trailer across the USA. She loved the music in New Orleans, stopping in New Brunswick to visit family, then across Canada and back home to Alberta. She was not nearly as fond of the civil war museums as I was but indulged me.
Setting up at the lake in Salmon Arm was a bonus as she enjoyed her gardening, painting and just relaxing with a wine at the fire. The lake became a gathering place for the family in the summers, with much laughter. Kaye liked having the activity around her which she could participate in, or just listen to.
Kaye’s love language has always revolved around food and entertaining. As an amazing cook and baker, family gatherings involved copious amounts of food and the family joke of having to stop at McDonalds on the way home as we were going to starve. Menu preparation began weeks before each gathering and there was always more than enough food. You never went hungry at Kaye’s and that tradition is being carried on by her children and grandchildren who are good cooks and bakers in their own right.
Kaye (Carolyn) Anne Joyce is survived by the love her life Mike, her children Kelly(Jon), Mike(Trina) and Jamie(Peggy); 8 grandchildren Kayla (Mike), Zachary (Ashley), Lainey, Noah, Taegan (Liam), Merryk, Addyson, and Sayleigh; and 4 great grandchildren Harlow and Jack, Vanessa and Paxton. Kaye is also survived by her sisters Helen and Sharon and numerous nieces and nephews who lovingly remember her as the beautiful, kind, hilarious and fun woman she was. She was our most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, confidant and most of all she was our champion. Kaye was the heart of our family. She had the ability to love unconditionally, make you feel that love, and fear the temper. She nurtured us body, mind and soul. All the markings of a true matriarch. We know she will be missed and celebrated by the many friends she has made. Nothing we can ever say will truly express the depth of feeling surrounding Kaye (Mom) and what she has meant to us. We just hope she knew.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In Kaye’s honour a donation can be made to Grande Cache Transition House by searching for this particular shelter at the following link https://acws.ca/donate/
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 the attention of Fred Davies, and you could say the rest was history. Fred and Maxine were married in Fort St John on April 30, 1960 and soon started a family, first Chris, then Brian, Rob, David and Dan.
Maxine was well known for her cooking. She always had baking laying around and was always cooking something delicious. The kitchen was her favorite room in her home. Anyone who was around at Christmas time would salivate over the mountain of Christmas baking – which you weren’t really allowed to touch until Christmas. Throughout the years she and Fred became world travelers, even living a couple years in Aman, Jordan while Fred was there working. Over her life, Maxine visited many countries on every continent and loved traveling.
Maxine was a very generous and fun-loving woman. She was very social and often hosted people at the house and in her younger years would love to go to the dances and loved to jive. She sponsored many under privileged children across the world and would lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. She always enjoyed participating in the annual Fall Fair where she often took first place in baking, especially for her butter tarts. She was a member of the Oilwives, the Red Hats, the Royal Canadian Legion and her church.
Maxine was a hard worker and loved her years working at the Mackenzie Inn and at the new Fort St John Canadian Tire to mention a couple. Her and Fred operated many businesses over the years, from Motel 49, Red Rooster Corner store, a hairstyling business, and a real estate and property managements company. And of course, Maxine was well known for her complete enjoyment of hitting the mall! She could never turn down a deal in the department store or give up the urge to hit a garage sale.
She is survived by her husband Fred and children Brian (Kerry), Rob (Yolanda), David (Debra), Dan, and her brother Billy. She was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Maxine is predeceased by her parents and eldest son Chris.
Maxine was close to God and has now joined Him in Heaven.
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 (Popovich); his children Wayne (Trena), Ray, Cory; his grandchildren Shawn, James, Falcon and Caleb; mother-in-law Sadie Conrad; sister Evelyn Myram (Purych) and husband Les; sister-in-law Lauryn Purych; as well as numerous cousins and in-laws.
Johnnie served in the Navy for 3 years, was a heavy equipment operator in the logging industry for 19 years and a crane operator for CN for 30 years.
Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and support staff at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital for all of your care and kindness.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date.
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 to BC where he graduated from Summerland High School. He very quickly learned the floor-laying trade alongside his Dad and took great pride in his meticulous work. He was a kind and quiet man who enjoyed his own company and a few select friends.
He is survived by his Mother, Gwen Coleman, (Merv Nohels) of Canal Flats, and his Father, Bill Coleman (Connie Coleman) of Salmon Arm, many Aunts and Uncles and Cousins.
Stacy will be laid to rest in Penticton beside his brother, Wayde who passed away in 1985.
We will always keep your memory in our hearts.
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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 Levi and Max, and her son Ryan (Kelly Barbeau).
After being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s in 2007 at 49 years old, she spent the next 15 years “trying everything” to minimize the many symptoms and side effects of the disease. After a valiant effort which included DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) surgery in 2019, she made the decision to investigate MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying).
She leaves behind her mother, Evelyne Kennah, her two sisters Jane (Gary) Williams, and Ann (Lyle) Walker, and her brother, John (Hélène) Kennah and many nieces and nephews.
Maureen and Irwin and their children moved to Salmon Arm in 1992 and she began teaching at Eagle River Secondary in Sicamous until Parkinson’s forced her to stop doing the job that she loved in 2009.
Maureen loved to spend time in her beautiful back yard under her magnificent White Wonder Dogwood with Jellybean, her much loved Yorkshire terrier.
Even though she was an extremely private person, Maureen was committed to making a contribution to Parkinson’s awareness. She described it as a cruel disease and felt compelled to use her personal journey as a way to show the true reality of the disease through a series of articles and videos in the Salmon Arm Observer.
When her symptoms progressed to the point where DBS became the necessary next step, she went to work with the support of her family and friends to lobby for more timely access to this life-changing surgery. Maureen was especially proud of her role in decreasing wait time for DBS surgery in the province of BC and for lobbying to hire a second neurosurgeon. Because of Covid this has not yet been accomplished. She hopes that others will carry the torch forward and hold the provincial government to their word.
Another project that Maureen was proud to be involved in was the creation of the so-well-used skateboard park in Salmon Arm.
Maureen chose to pass away at 11 a.m., November 2, in Salmon Arm surrounded by her family.
March 10, 1933 – October 31, 2022
at the age of 89 years
November 15, 1951 – October 30, 2022
at the age of 70 years
October 19, 1924 – October 29, 2022
at the age of 98 years
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
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 Saturday, November 12, 2022, 2 pm at Sun Ridge Estates, 3201 6 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm
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 the flowers and the birds that would stop at his feeders. After he retired, he walked dogs for the SPCA. He spent many hours walking the dogs and helping out with lawn care and repairs. He loved “his dogs” and tried to go as often as he could, 2-3 times a week.
John will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years, Linda Graham, and their two children Christine Bootsma (Jon) and Daniel Graham. His two grandchildren Riley Bootsma (Alex and Olivia) and Rachel Bootsma will miss their grandpa who always had a special place in his heart for them.
In lieu of flowers, John would like donations to the SPCA in his memory.
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 born in Flin Flon, Manitoba on November 24, 1942. He passed peacefully at his home in Salmon Arm October 19, 2022.
He is survived by his wife Rozina, brother Norman, his children Kimberly, Jeffrey & Derek (Jackie) and his grandkids Brenden, Cody, Brieanna & Rayne.
Loren requested that there be no service
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 survived by his siblings Ken Funk and Carolynn Smith, his four children Cheryl, Lynn, Ian and Les, his grandchildren Patricia, Brian and Andrea, and his great grandson Thomas. He is predeceased by his siblings Rodney, Les, Paul, Darlene and his beloved wife of 63 years, Phyllis.
Born in 1927 in a Mennonite farm community in Morse, Saskatchewan, and as the oldest of seven children, he had a strong sense of responsibility to family and community. He developed deep rooted socialist beliefs which were reflected in his activities through church and community groups. He met his wife at South Hill Baptist church where they attended youth group together and sang in the choir. As a shop teacher they raised their four children in Surrey, BC on a hobby farm, and retired to Grand Forks, BC to be close to his mother and siblings.
He shared his love of nature and community with everyone. His hobbies included singing in three choirs, being active in St John’s United church, attending concerts, farming, and participating actively in community groups, including the peace movement and the NDP. As a keen enthusiast of physical fitness he rode his bicycle into his 80s, and attended Aqua Fit till his 90s.
He was an early advocate for the environment so in his memory we will turn out our lights more often, run the water a little less, walk more, and eat all the food on our plates.
Family would like to extend their appreciation to everyone in Grand Forks, BC at St John’s United church, and Silver Kettle Village, and in Salmon Arm at Hillside GSS for all their love and support.
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.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to any group you feel would honour Harold’s memory.
January 18, 1931 – October 16, 2022
at the age pf 91 years
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. Our milk cows being our mainstay. Older brothers and sisters worked very hard but our Dad and Mother were very good managers and very talented when it came to growing a garden or building something. My Dad played the fiddle and at an early age I said that someday I was going to play the fiddle. In my late teens I self-taught and did it, as did two of my brothers George and Ivan. I played with the band for dances in old schoolhouses and house parties. Whenever I got paid, I gave Mother half of it. We only got about $6 for 6 hours of playing so Mother got $3.
In 1949, while working at Duclos Mission Home, I met Lorne Read and in December of 1950 we got Married in Wainwright Alberta. We built a house and Lorne got a job with the CNR Express office. Four years later that office closed, and we moved to Saskatchewan. Lorne owned some land there, which we farmed and Lorne also worked 31 years for Interprovincial Pipeline. We retired to Sicamous in 1990 and began to enjoy retired life with many trips back to the farm. We played music for the birthday lunches and enjoyed singing in the Choristers. After Lorne passed away life just wasn’t the same but, with many friends around the music continued. I lived in our house for as long as I could keep up, but my health made the decision for me to move into a retirement living apartment in Salmon Arm.
So, this is the dash between the dates. It has been a heck of a good ride.
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 6 children: Robert (Cathy) Scafe, Cathy McCauley, Cindy (Craig) Fleischhacker, Gord (Barb) Scafe, Valerie (Fred) Nakashima and Barry Scafe. Also, she will be dearly remembered by her Grandchildren: Kyle (Brittany), Dustin (Kelsey), Colin (Cassy), Todd, Carleigh, Cohl (Shaynae), Leah (Akli), Conor (Shawna), Brady (Spencer), Ryland, Wyatt (Kirstie) and her Great Grandchildren: Gianna and Luca, Carter, Carrisa, Kayden, and Jaxx, Syd, Jayde and Rylee, Levi, Lenayah and Dawson, Georgia, and her Niece Debra (Steve) Earl, Nephew Gary (Brenda) Brown, Cousins and their families, and friends.
Mom was predeceased by her parents Otto Ketola in 1953 and Lily Valli (Ketola, Wuori) in 1992, her husband of 55 years, Gordon Stanford Scafe in 2008, her son-in-law Dan McCauley in 2008, her Step-father Henry (Heikki) Valli in 1993, her 2 sister-in-laws and their husbands Helen (1996) and George Saunders, Vera (2008) and Pat Brown, and her very special nephew Dennis Saunders in 2008.
Mom was born at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. A beautiful little fair skinned doll with jet black hair. She was an only child and definitely Daddy’s girl.
As a young child, mom loved spending time with her Dad Otto at his restaurants The Hembegden and The Stockholm in Vancouver. She had such fond memories which she shared with us.
Mom began her schooling in Vancouver in 1938 and attended Hastings Elementary School. During the Easter holiday of 1943 they moved to the family farm (the Wuori’s) situated in White Creek Valley at Balmoral, BC. They all lived in the new house that her Grandpa had just built. It was a full house with Mom, her Mom and Dad, her Grandma and Grandpa, and Uncles Leonard and Taito Wuori. Eventually, Grandpa moved the old house to the other side of the Creek so that there was a house now on each side. How he got that house over the bridge she could not recall! Mom and her parents then lived in the new house and the Grandparents and Uncles lived in the old house. She continued with her schooling at Balmoral School, a one-room schoolhouse for Grades 1-8. This school now sits on the Historic O’Keefe Ranch. If you visit the O’Keefe Ranch be sure to go see it and wander into the school. You will see some of Mom’s school books that she donated.
After Grade 8 was completed she attended the Salmon Arm Consolidated High School. At that time, there was no bus service to Salmon Arm for the kids living out in the country. Mom boarded in Salmon Arm half of Grade 9 with the Mickelson’s and then moved next door to board the remainder of that year with the Laitinen’s. Otto would come and pick her up to be home for the weekends. For Grades 10-12 a bus service was put in place so Mom was happy to be able to live at home on the farm. They lived there until August of 1950. The building of a new family home was completed. It was just up the hill and across the TCHWY. This was later to become Mom and Dad’s home and the 160 acre farm we kids grew up on. Mom only lived there for the first 2 weeks though because after graduation she moved back to Vancouver and lived with her Auntie Alma and Uncle Waino Lindgren to attend Vancouver Vocational Institute. She enrolled in Business Education Courses which involved legal documents, and also a Stenographers course. Mom enjoyed both the time spent with her Aunt and Uncle, and living in Vancouver. She loved getting dressed up in nice skirts, suit jackets and the colour of her shoes always had to match the colour of her purse. Mom loved her red shoes and purses.
Mom’s first job was when she was in high school. She worked at Copeland’s Store in White Lake BC, working weekends and summer holidays until her graduation in 1950 and move to Vancouver. It was Mr. Harry Copeland, who she admired and respected, who walked her down the aisle on her wedding day. Mom and Dad were married at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Sorrento, BC on September 12, 1953. Her Dad Otto was unfortunately unable to attend as he was ill in the Salmon Arm Hospital.
After finishing Business School Mom was hired at Canadian Liquid Air in Vancouver where she was on switch board, was a stenographer, typed up letters and documents, and did up invoices. Mom said she thoroughly enjoyed this job. She worked there until 1952, returning back home to live with her Mom, as her Dad was not well. She loved and adored him so. He had heart complications which saw him in and out of the hospital. After some time spent at home, Mom moved to Kamloops as she got a job in the office of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Mom was very proud to say that the then Minister of Highways Phil Gaglardi would call upon her to take shorthand dictation for him. During this time, her and her good friend Mary Pakka boarded together on Dominion Street.
Sadly, Mom’s Dad Otto Ketola passed away the following month after Mom and Dad’s wedding. Mom and Dad began their married life and having children in Kamloops where Dad worked for the CPR and mom was at the Ministry.
Mom really loved and was good at her jobs. She was very respected for her secretarial and stenographer skills, as well as her softball playing! There was a bit of a buzz around the office after her first time playing for the office team due to her strong arm and batting skills. A few eyebrows were raised.
After a few years they moved back home to the family farm and raised us, their 6 children. All of us kids remember, and still talk about it today, how hard mom worked. She “never had 2 kids in diapers” and her daily chores were milking cows, tending to chickens, pigs, cattle, horses, kittens and dogs. Plus all the other chores that come with having a farm. She also grew, every year, an enormous vegetable garden. Not to mention the fruit – raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, red currants, black currants cherries, pears, apricots, several apple trees, and plums. We always had canned fruit through the winters. Mom also had an incredible green thumb and thus beautiful flower gardens. She loved her flowers. Mom did all this and more all while ensuring that there was fresh baking done daily for when her children came home from school and the homework was done. After each and every dinner there was always a freshly made dessert. Mom was non stop busy with homemade breads, butter, jams, canning, preserves, baking, cooking, housework, farm chores, gathering and chopping wood for winter with Dad, haying, harvesting, raising 6 kids, not to mention the dishes that had to be washed. Remember now, this was the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s we are talking about. A single bathroom between us all, 1 outhouse, no washing machines for dishes or clothes, no electric or gas heat, drinking water was hauled in, and wood was gathered and chopped for our heating. During haying seasons Mom always had refreshments and sandwiches ready for us at the barn when we came in with a load of hay. Yes, our Mom was remarkable to say the least. Our fond Christmas memories always included Grandma (Mom’s mom Lily) and Grandpa Heikki coming over from Chase to spend the day with all of us, enjoying an incredible meal plus having a Sauna bath; a true Finnish Sauna that the men in the family built. Christmas was of a course an all day event for Mom. Preparing and baking the biggest turkey and ham dinner with all the fixings, homemade buns, and of course an assortment of pies, just because she knew not all of us kids liked pumpkin pie back then. And did I mention the dishes to wash?
Mom always welcomed the neighbours over for piping hot coffee and freshly baked treats. School friends were also welcomed to the family home. Mom was more than happy to have them stay for a meal, overnight or for a sauna. The door was always open to stop in for coffee and a snack, or on Sundays for a pancake eating contest. She was affectionately known as “Mom Scafe” to many.
Mom was an active member of the PTA at Carlin Elementary School. She also would put entries of her home baked goods and canning in the Salmon Arm Fall Fair resulting in many a ribbon. In September 1982 Mom won Grand Prize at the Fair!
As we got older we were able to help out on the farm of course, which we look back upon happily. Mom would assign chores to us. Mom also worked at Tappen CO-OP for a spell which she also really enjoyed. When all of us kids had finished school, Mom and Dad sold the farm and moved to Shuswap Lake Estates, then later to Sorrento. Mom worked at the Sorrento Visitors Centre for the 2001 season and she also was the Avon distributor in the Blind Bay and Sorrento areas.
Once Dad retired they could be spotted boating and fishing on Shuswap Lake, spending many hours there and enjoying every moment. They also visited many other lakes and dropped their lines. Mom and Dad were happy to see us kids when we dropped in to visit with our families. And yes, the coffee was put on and there were treats to savour. They would go out for a drive and end up stopping in at one of our homes for a visit too, and there was their daily coffee with friends at Toby’s in Sorrento. Mom and Dad loved their trip to Hawaii with family, so much so that they did return, but for longer!
Mom was very athletic too. As well as playing softball she also played badminton. Quite often they would play over on the North Shore of the Shuswap. Mom was in bowling leagues at J Lanes in Salmon Arm and had bowling milestone award pins and trophies. And she loved, loved, loved dancing. She would tell us stories that in her younger years there was quite a large bunch of friends who would go to all the dances at the halls in each of the surrounding communities. She never sat down! She was a hot commodity on the dance floor, and received many a compliment. Get in line boys!
After Dad’s passing, Mom moved from Sorrento to Vernon, BC. She continued to make her Christmas cakes, cookies, butter tarts and squares for family until moving into The Hamlets in Vernon. The family always looked forward to her Christmas baking. All made with heaping cups of love. Mom thoroughly enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas, Alaska on a cruise ship, bus tours with friends, and especially Hawaii with family.
Mom was a lover of all animals, with great fondness she would talk about her childhood’s black Cocker Spaniel dog she had named Skippy. She did not ever want to miss watching the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Shows. She grew up around horses which she also loved. And was fond of her wild birds she would feed. Mom enjoyed watching sports and kept right up with baseball, tennis, golf, horse racing, curling, hockey, Nascar’s big races, Olympics and other major sporting events, especially if Finland was playing. She absolutely loved the Toronto Blue Jays (Dodgers second favourite, Yankees, definitely not!) and Tiger Woods. Mom cried many a tear watching some of Tiger’s last tournaments this year. She also loved doing crosswords and Sudoku, watching games shows, especially Jeopardy, the Wheel of Fortune, and the old re-runs on the Game Show channel. She had the best sense of humour and the absolute best smile and laugh. Mom always loved to hear and tell a good joke. Yes, even the bit naughty ones. She was the strongest and most hard working woman we knew and will ever know.
When Mom moved in to the Hamlets she looked forward to family’s and friend’s phone calls and visits. She enjoyed reminiscing of times past, telling us stories and retelling her favourite ones. We all loved the ones about the farm and would always remind her that she was exceptional, such a great mom. And raising all of us kids and doing what she did on the farm! Wow! So we’d ask her “How did you do it Mom?” Her answer was always, “I don’t know, I just did it, and I have no complaints”.
Family was number one to Mom, she loved all of us so much. We are going to miss her beyond words. A piece of our hearts is now missing.
The family would like to say a very special thank you to Herman Halvorsen. Herman called our mom nearly every day, for years, and she loved the chats and his visits. He was always included and invited with us when taking mom to the Casino or out for meals and get togethers. You were a phone call and a person mom really looked forward to hearing from and seeing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Herman.
As per Mom’s request, she was cremated and there will be no formal funeral service. A family viewing prior to her cremation was at Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium on October 14th, her 90th birthday. A family graveside ceremony took place at 1:00 PM on October 30th at the Notch Hill Cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside Dad.
Mom, we no longer see you with our eyes or touch you with our hands
but we will feel you with our hearts forever.
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 age to find work. There he met Lenore Turnbull, married and moved to Notch Hill to become a rancher/logger and raise seven children. Retirement brought Ralph & Lenore to Piccadilly Terrace where he resided for 12 years, making many new friends. Lenore passed in 2019. From Ralph’s ideal location, he was often seen scooting off to the Legion, over to the mall for tickets, to Shopper’s Drugs to chat with the girls and Sunday, was Casino Day. Always hopeful to see grandkids to join him. Dad will be lovingly remembered by his children Susan Kalke (Mark), Debra Presley (Howard), Judy Teare, Cindy Teare (Dale), Calvin Teare, Karen Pukas (Sheldon), brother Kenneth (Bev) of Kelowna, 15 grandchildren, along with many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife Lenore of 67 years, son Lyle (Nicole) and grandson Terry Kalke.
The family would like to express special gratitude to Dr. Skubiak and the staff at Piccadilly Terrace, as well as staff and members of the Salmon Arm Legion.
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. A private interment will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salmon Arm Legion in his memory.
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 family as well as sister Rose and family.
Ken married Rita on March 27, 2010. He was a hard worker with a smile for everyone.
Throughout our life we will miss you
as the years come and go
but in our hearts you will live forever
because we miss you so.
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, 2022 at the age of 83. Geoff is survived by Bärbel, with whom he was happily married to for 59 years. He is also survived by his three loving children Nick (Jan), Heidi (Lance) and Andrew (Veronique) as well as his four grandchildren Victor, Kimberly, Miranda and Blake.
Geoff was born on April 30th, 1939 to Tom and Dorothy Newell in Liverpool, England. After graduating from Ormskirk Grammar School, he entered the School of Medicine at the University of Liverpool and earned his medical licence in 1962. Geoff met Bärbel while she was visiting a friend in England and they married the next year on February 8th, 1963. The couple emigrated to Edmonton, Alberta on January 31st, 1965 before finally settling in Salmon Arm in 1968. Geoff held a medical practice in the community for 43 years before retiring in 2011.
Geoff was an avid and accomplished sportsman. He played many sports in his youth including rugby and cricket before discovering his passion for the game of golf. Geoff was a skilled amateur golfer and won numerous tournaments in the area as well as enjoying the game recreationally with his family and many friends. Geoff was also a professional photographer. He specialized in sports photography, often contributing his photos of horse-riding competitions and junior hockey games to the local newspapers. Geoff was also very active in the community including billeting junior hockey players and volunteering as the local junior hockey team’s medical doctor. Notably, Geoff also started the local drug and alcohol program that eventually became the model for BC’s government program.
Geoff had a wonderful sense of humour often entertaining friends and family with limericks and songs that he learned in his youth. He will be remembered as caring and humble, intelligent and thoughtful, and always generously helping others. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the community.
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. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the name of Dr. Geoff Newell to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation at: Shuswaphospitalfoundation.org Phone: (250) 803-4546
There once was a bright doctor from Britain
Who married a frau with whom he was smitten
With great skill he played golf often with his wife
‘Til he sank a long putt on the last day of his life
And his heart exclaimed “my last verse has been written”
September 7, 1938 – October 2, 2022
at the age of 84 years
January 13, 1931 – October 3, 2022
at the age of 91 years
July 17, 1933 – October 2, 2022
at the age of 89 years
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
February 10, 1940 – September 26, 2022
at the age of 82 years
January 24, 1947 – September 26, 2022
at the age of 75 years
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 Jason and Lori-Ann; she spent their younger years with them at home before later returning to work. Living in the beautiful Shuswap, they camped often, enjoyed the beaches and spent endless amounts of time with family, whether travelling together or holiday gatherings; family was always around. Lori-Ann will treasure the close irreplaceable friendship she so gratefully shared with her mom.
Lois happily retired from her 35-year dedicated career with Service BC, (formerly BC Government Agent’s Office) in 2008. During her busy retirement years, she would often say she didn’t know how she ever had time to work, and it was always humorous when she thought it was Saturday on a Tuesday. Lois enjoyed art, painting, decorating and design, taking photographs and the peacefulness of birds and nature. She enjoyed reading, writing and playing games, as well as many years of gardening and beautifying her yard with plants.
Grandma/Nana Lois had a loving connection with her grandchildren; they meant the world to her and she let them know it. Fondest memories are her famous pancakes and sugar cookies, trips to the beach, playing outside, dancing to Abba, teaching them how to paint and do crafts, playing Mexican Train and board games (laughing if they cheated), walks on nature trails – analyzing all of the sounds they heard. Her purse mints and gum that tasted like root beer also bring a smile.
Lois was tender-hearted; in her kind, gentle, compassionate and sentimental nature. She was empathetic, expressed encouragement and was an attentive listener who made others feel heard and valued. She was affectionate and we will cherish the gift of her rocking hugs forever. Lois’ care and devotion to her family during their times of need will be warmly remembered.
Lois will be perpetually missed by her family. She is survived by her two children, Jason (Amanda) Schindel and Lori-Ann Gervais (Bob Cassidy); five grandchildren, Memphis, Makena, Sutton, Esme & Arden; mother, Florence Abney (nee Doerkson); sister, Glenda Jones and step-sisters, Judy (Colin) Fothergill and Leona (Jack) Johnson.
Lois is predeceased by her father, Hank Doerkson; step-father, Charles Abney and younger sister, Marlene Pyper (Richard Annesley).
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Safe Society.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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 in BC logging camps around Smithers and Queen Charlotte Islands. He finally settled in Quesnel with brothers Ken and Warren, and sister Esther. After the passing of his first wife, Doreen (Trueman) De Bruin, Chester married Lyvonne Johnson in 1970.
As an entrepreneur in the forestry industry, Chester owned a sawmill in Alexandria, south of Quesnel, and CN De Bruin Trucking, a road building company.
In 1992, Chester and Lyvonne retired to their summer home in Mirror Lake near Kaslo in the Kootenays, where they enjoyed a slower pace and new roads to explore. In retirement they had lots of fun adventures that included road trips in Canada and the US, vacations in Mexico and Cuba, and driving on the wrong side of the road in Ireland. In 1998 they began to over-winter in sunny Vernon at their daughter Givonna’s home, moving to Vernon in 2015.
Chester was known for his positive, friendly, outgoing nature wherever he lived, always taking time to chat with folks, remember their names and share news. In Kaslo, the daily trip to the post office was always a social highlight. His hobbies included reading, walking the dogs, helping to renovate family homes, keeping the wood stove warm, pruning trees, driving the lawnmower, and enjoying home cooked meals or a good cup of coffee always with Pacific canned milk.
Chester will be lovingly missed by his wife Lyvonne, daughters Elodieanne (Brian) Browning of Quesnel and Givonna De Bruin of Vernon, grandchildren Christopher (Ashley) Cherry of Duncan and Amanda Cherry (James Schultz) of Quesnel, five great-grandchildren, sisters Esther Blaylock (Vernon), Diane Behrmann (Kamloops), Shirley Gosselin (Logan Lake), Alice McIntyre (Edmonton), sister-in-law Rachel Paton (Nelson), and extended family.
Special thanks to caregiver Cindy Blatny, Dr Gilhooly, Interior Health care staff and other helpers for their support and assistance, especially over the past year.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vernon Adult Day Program at the Gateby Care Center in Vernon. A celebration of life is planned for later.
Chester will rest forever in the Kaslo Cemetery.
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
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, 2022.
Greg was born in New Westminster, BC and moved to Sorrento with his family at the age of 14. For many years he worked alongside his father, Dennis, in the family glass shop (Sorrento Glass). He went on to Scuba diving in the Shuswap and worked as a heavy equipment operator.
Greg was a kind hearted man who was always able to lend a helping hand, he could fix anything from broken kids toys to the big man toys. He was a loving father to his two sons (Dylan & Derek) and taught them both the meaning of hard work. Greg always had time for family and would play with his grandchildren any chance he got. He could always be found in the shop working on something or spending time with his many friends and family.
Greg will be missed by many; he is survived by his sons, Dylan (Samantha), Derek, his grandchildren Sawyer, Mckenna, his brother, Gordon (Karissa), his mother Rose along with aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and many cousins. He was predeceased by his son Riley and his father Dennis.
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.
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
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 to know this as he was an avid endorser of British protocol. He will be forever missed by so many. Tom was born in Vancouver, BC.
He was predeceased by his mother Irene Brunell (Johnson), father Norman Brunell, daughter Teresa Forde, previous marriage Leonora Forde, cousin Joyce Boniff, aunt Ruth Herman, his pet Ginger the cat and Maggie the dog. Tom is survived by his wife Dromeda (Dee) Forde, daughter Katherine Forde (Cory Marchand and granddaughter Paige), brothers Dale Kerfoot (Darlene and family), Jim Forde (Noreen and family), Bradley Norman (spouse to daughter Teresa Forde and grandchild Joshua), stepchildren Cameron Southam, Dawn Bowie (grandson Jacob Bowie), Robert Bowie (Kristine Bowie, grand children Kai, Gage, Everly, Atlas), Jayna Jorgenson (Christopher Jorgenson, grandchildren Britany, Jordan and Brandon, great grand children Isabella, Hunter, mans best friend Alfie (dog), any other family we have missed as well as close friends Lenord Redekop, Cheryl Sturt, Charlie Streiling, and other close friends, too many to list.
Tom served in the Canadian Navy and had numerous jobs in cedar mills, security and maintenance, the last ten years of employment he retired working at Jacobson Ford of Salmon Arm. He lived in the lower mainland of British Columbia then moved his family to Salmon Arm BC in 1994 where he remained until passing. Tom’s hobbies were being an avid stamp collector, gardening, gathering firewood for the next year, completing his project of umpteen years the large scale replica of the Cutty Sark and most of all fishing. After many of years, he finally learned to enjoy travelling and relaxing, making trips to Mexico, Nova Scotia, Costa Rica, and California numerous times. Tom had a heart of gold and always put family first and always thought of others before himself. He was a true romantic at heart and was always looking for a way to help others. He had a quick wit, a ready smile and truly enjoyed a good joke. As soon as he heard our national anthem, he would be standing there tall with his hand over his heart singing with all his might as he was very patriotic and proud to be Canadian.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Michael Skubiak of Mt. Ida Medical clinic for his exceptional care during these troubled times also sincere thanks to the staff at Hillside Village where Tom resided for the remainder of his life.
As per Tom’s request, no funeral will be held but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
March 29, 1982 – August 21, 2022
at the age of 40 years
March 7, 1943 – September 6, 2022
at the age of 79 years
December 19, 1951 – September 5, 2022
at the age of 70 years:
Jim passed peacefully on his own terms surrounded by family on Sept. 5, 2022. In typical fashion, he remained resilient, stubborn, and good-humored during his 10-year battle with Parkinson’s, joking and laughing till the end.
In life Jim never let a lack of education or manners hold him back; with only his abundant wits and charm he succeeded in everything he ever tried including business-owner, newsman, real-estate tycoon, fisherman, “farmer”, door-door fish salesman, and race-horse patron. When asked to describe himself, his first response was always “Pirate”.
He will be sorely missed by his three children, his wife, his best friend & brother Roddy, and the countless people his bright life touched in the Shuswap and Western Canada.
May 2, 1937 – September 5, 2022
at the age of 85 years:
Her Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, 2pm at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, 2405 Centennial Drive, Blind Bay, BC.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Norma Jean (Heighton) Nelson. Norma Jean passed away on Monday, September 5th, 2022 with family by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Glen “Toby” Nelson and son Robert Nelson. She is survived by son Brent (Brenda), daughter in law Barb, grandchildren Connor and Savannah. She also leaves behind many extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.
She had a huge heart and a zest for life and known as a go getter. Her profession as a caregiver continued after retirement and she would always be there to help anyone in need. Her legacy will live on in all the lives she touched.
Her Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, 2pm at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, 2405 Centennial Drive, Blind Bay, BC.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the BCSPCA in memory of Norma Jean, or a charity of your choice.
April 18, 1936 – September 4, 2022
at the age of 86 years
January 30, 1946 – September 4, 2022
at the age of 76 years
May 8, 1948 – September 4, 2022
at the age of 74 years
June 16, 1941 – September 3, 2022
at the age of 81 years
March 21, 1942 – September 1, 2022
at the age of 80 years:
A celebration of Don will be held at the Gun Club, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10am – 2pm.
Donald (Don) Edward Aguirre was born in Fillmore, California March 21st, 1942, and passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital September 1st, 2022, with loving friends by his side. He was predeceased by his parents John and Josephine.
Don was raised in an orange grove where he learned to dislike the heat, the work was hard and the oranges delicious. After graduating from high school, he was drafted but was not accepted. Without asking why, he was off on what he said was the greatest decision/adventure of his life…Canada. In California he had trained to become a farrier and shod many a horse here in the Shuswap, BC, Alberta and overseas. Don worked in the Canoe Mill for several years but always found the time to shoe horses. One tale of shoeing he would nonchalantly retell was when one reached around and bit his ear off. Don had a love of learning that did not end. He loved Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, going to the operas on Saturday mornings, attending plays, movies, reading, guns, and his vehicles (and clothes) that were often “fixed” with duct tape. Recently he asked a friend to order a Swahili dictionary as he thought he’d like to learn another language!
Don just loved people. He made friends, good friends everywhere he went, entertaining them with stories he gathered from various jobs, his travels in Africa (his favourite stories) and from life. Don spent hours writing letters and making friends unique, colourful birthday and Christmas cards always including scratch tickets that he also left as tips for everyone who served him. Don walked daily into Canoe to get his mail, he hiked the mountains, hunted and chopped wood – lots of wood. He fished logs out of the lake and built a fortress of firewood behind his cabin. Food was a favoured topic, mostly about how he couldn’t cook and was always delighted to be invited to a home cooked meal (minus the vegetables).
Our community has lost a familiar character about town, a kind, intelligent, funny, humble man who will be so missed by so many. Don talked a lot about love in his final days, he was pleasantly surprised to know that he mattered so much to the river of loving friends from far and wide that poured through his hospital room. Thank you all for being his friend.
A celebration of Don will be held at the Gun Club, Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10am – 2pm.
Please donate to whatever cause is dear to your heart.
April 17, 1949 – September 1, 2022
at the age of 73 years:
A celebration of life will be held at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10:00am.
With great shock and extreme sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Wilfred (Wilfeo) Smith. Wilf was an auctioneer for BC livestock for 34 years then decided to take a step back and be a contractor for them for the last five years to enjoy being semi-retired. The people’s lives he touched along the way were endless. Wilf was one of the most genuine, kind hearted human one could meet and he will be deeply missed by many friends, family, and the cattle industry. Pre-deceased by his father Lawrence, mother Margaret, and daughter Tammie. Wilf’s legacy will live through who he leaves behind, his loving wife of over 50 years Darlene, his son Jay (Lori), his son in law Brent, his grandchildren Stephanie (Michael), Curtis (Sydney) and great granddaughter Nova. Wilf was an honest, sincere, hardworking man, who you could always count on putting a smile on your face with his kind sense of humor. He was proud to be acknowledged in 2018 to become a lifetime member at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds. A celebration of life will be held at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10:00am.
March 2, 1945 – August 31, 2022
at the age of 77 years
November 30, 1930 – August 31, 2022
at the age of 91 years:
Graveside service is planned for September 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ida Cemetery with a gathering to celebrate his life at Ann’s home after.
Well Salmon Arm, we lost one of the good o’l boys in the wee hours of August 31st, 2022, in his own home where he wanted to be. “Papa” Jim Piggott was a quiet man and had but one gear, bo low. He never seemed to be in a hurry for anything except to get to the coffee group, there was always time for coffee and a scratch ticket at the Matchbox.
Jim was born in Maryfield, Saskatchewan to Ivy and James Piggott, little brother to Howard and Doug. The family farm was located near Ebor, Manitoba where Jim learned to do most everything farming related. He even taught himself how to play guitar to occupy his down time.
He met Patricia (nee Castle) at one of the country dances, soon after they married and started a family of their own. Brother Howard offered him a job in Salmon Arm and in 1964 the family packed up and settled here. Jim, Pat and the children Bill (Cindy), Wes, Ann (Peter) Laitinen and Howard (Brenda) embraced Salmon Arm and are still active in the community today.
Papa Jim was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and loved music.
The family wishes to thank the community care team.
Graveside service is planned for September 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ida Cemetery with a gathering to celebrate his life at Ann’s home after.
June 12, 1956 – August 30, 2022
at the age of 66 years:
A service will be held at the Notch Hill Church and hall on Sunday September 25th, 2022 at 11am.
It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Lyle Teare announce his unexpected passing on Tuesday, August 30,2022 at the age of 66 years.
Lyle was predeceased by his mother Lenore Teare and survived by his father Ralph Teare, his children Jeremy Teare and Janeen Martin, grand children, his brother and sisters, family members and all who loved him.
A service will be held at the Notch Hill Church and hall on Sunday September 25th, 2022 at 11am.
There will be an area set up at the Notch Hill hall to display memories of Lyle, please feel free to bring any such memories you may want to share.
October 11, 1939 – August 30, 2022
at the age of 82 years
September 29, 1931 – August 26, 2022
at the age of 90 years
July 10, 1941 – August 26, 2022
at the age of 81 years
September 21, 1939 – August 26, 2022
at the age of 82 years:
Edward George Fox (Ted), 82, of Tappen, BC, passed away on Friday, August 26 in Salmon Arm, BC.
Ted was born in Strasburg, SK to Grace and Robert Fox in September of 1939. He grew up and went to high school in Gibbs and in 1969 earned his Journeyman Electrician Certificate in Regina. To date he was a 56 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
Over his many years Ted enjoyed playing and watching sports (as well as his children’s). He played fastball, golf, and curled for many years and still enjoyed watching the CFL – Go Riders! He loved his old Ford Thunderbirds and on occasion even shared them with his nieces or sister-in-law to show off at school!
Although an electrician by trade, he was very skilled with his hands and took to woodworking in recent years and was also an avid leatherworker in his younger years. He used to camp, play in ball tournaments and party with friends until eventually putting down roots in Kamloops, BC and later retired to the Shuswap where for over two decades he has proudly tended to his home. He enjoyed puttering in his shop and his gardens – Did he ever tell you story about the squirrels that tried to steal his tomatoes? Later in life he learned that he enjoyed travelling and looked forward to getting away each winter for an adventure or two. He was involved in his community and could sometimes be found “volunteering” at the Sunnybrae Senior’s Center flipping pancakes.
Those that loved him saw beyond the tough talk and take no guff first impression to the fella with the slow starting smile who was always ready and willing to lend a hand to others and share a laugh or two.
Ted is survived by his two sisters (Fay and Marie), his two sons Jason (Cora-Lee) and Clinton (Alyssa), his daughter Lisa (Marty) along with his grandchildren Emma, Meghan, Trystan, Talin, Kassidy and Shaylan and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins, many of whom adored him and he was so very proud of. He is preceded in death by his wife Susan, his brother Bill and his sister Vivian.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all of Dad’s friends and family who have helped out in so many ways over the past few years as well as the exceptional caregivers at the Shuswap General Hospital and Bastion Place. Thank you for helping us take such good care of our Teddy.
September 26, 1930 – August 25, 2022
at the age of 91 years
March 18, 1940 – July 15, 2022
at the age of 82 years:
A celebration of life will take place at the Lee Creek Community Centre on September 3, 2022 at 5pm
Larry passed away unexpectedly at home from a heart attack on July 15, 2022 at the age of 82. Following a lymphoma diagnosis a year previous, he stayed strong throughout treatment and seemed to be in recovery. His loss leaves a huge hole in both the Lutjen family and his community. Larry was predeceased by his granddaughter Corina and great-grandson Malik. He is survived by his wife Mary, children Mary Jr, Jon and Beverly; grandchildren Mariko and Hailey; and great-grandson Attly. He will be greatly missed by his extended family, including his brother Eric, and nieces Larissa and Varya.
July 31, 1944 – August 23, 2022
at the age of 78 years
May 19, 1945 – August 21, 2022
at the age of 77 years
January 4, 1929 – August 16, 2022
at the age of 93 years
October 4, 1938 – August 15, 2022
at the age of 83 years:
There will be a “Celebration of Life” for Bob on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 1pm – 4pm in the Cedar Heights Community Centre at 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay, BC.
Our family lost a wonderful man on August 15, 2022 in Kamloops, BC. Robert (Bob) Wesley Hardy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 83. Bob is survived by his wife Linda; his children Kristine Hardy, Kevin Hardy (Pam) and Allison Bartels (Dirk); his grandchildren Krystle (Jeff), Liam, Wesley, Carmen, Alyssa, Holly and Jake; great grandchildren Kendall and Sammie; his siblings Donna Smith (Ernie), Marian Lang (Doug) and Alan Hardy (Mona) and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Bob was born in Didsbury, AB on October 4, 1938, the eldest child of Donald and Marjorie Hardy. Dad grew up in Ladner, BC where he met Linda and they began their life journey together on August 31, 1963.
Bob loved family and his knowledge of family was astounding! He was always curious to know what his children and grandchildren were doing in their lives. No matter where Bob’s travels took him, he always ran into someone he knew!
Bob’s career began in the Cannery in Ladner, BC and finished as Maintenance Superintendent in Haida Gwaii, BC. He spent 18 years in night school to achieve his goals while working hard to support his family. His career as a Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent took him to Vancouver’s Langara College and the School Districts of Ashcroft, Hope and Haida Gwaii. Bob retired following Haida Gwaii. It was then he and Linda chose Sorrento, BC as their retirement community (close to family in Salmon Arm). Bob and Linda were active community members wherever they lived and developed lifelong friendships.
Bob was an active member of the Education Facilities Managers Association of BC (EFMA). He served on the Board of Directors and as President. EFMA made him Historian and Executive Director as well as a lifetime member. He attended his last EFMA Conference in June 2022. Cedar Heights Association made him a lifetime member following his tenure on the Board of Directors as Director and President.
Bob enjoyed golfing and bowling until his life altering stroke in October 2016. However, he remained passionate about gardening and loved tending to his beautiful flowerbeds and bountiful vegetable gardens.
In 1973, the cabin at Scottie Creek became Dad’s very favourite place to be! Whether it was vacationing with family and friends or annual hunting trips with his buddies, this was where Bob was happiest – surrounded by family and friends!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the medical staff of Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Royal Inland Hospital and a special heartfelt thank you to Dad’s family doctor, Dr. Stacey Kirkman, and to Nurse Olivia of the Neuroscience and Trauma ward of RIH.
There will be a “Celebration of Life” for Bob on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 1pm – 4pm in the Cedar Heights Community Centre at 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay, BC.
April 1, 1939 – August 14, 2022
at the age of 83 years
April 27, 1935 – August 12, 2022
at the age of 87 years
July 13, 1950 – August 10, 2022
at the age of 72 years
November 12, 1949 – August 9, 2022
at the age of 72 years
January 26, 1945 – August 9, 2022
at the age of 77 years
February 27, 1945 – August 9, 2022
at the age of 77 years
February 9, 1940 – August 7, 2022
at the age of 82 years:
A celebration of life for Lenore will be held on August 27, 2022 in Silver Creek.
Lenore (“Lenny”) Janzen, age 82 years, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022 at her residence in Silver Creek, BC. Lenore was born on February 9, 1940 in Calgary, AB and was the oldest of 5 children. She later moved with her family to New Westminster, BC where she graduated from Lester B. Pearson school. Lenore met her husband Hank, an RCMP officer, and moved numerous times within BC and Saskatchewan. Lenore selflessly supported her husband throughout his demanding RCMP career. They later retired in Silver Creek near Salmon Arm, BC in October 2014.
During their postings Lenore gave piano and voice lessons to young people which she enjoyed very much. She had a passion for music and had earned a music degree from the Banff School of Fine Arts. Lenore is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Heinz (“Hank”) Janzen, her 3 children and greatest blessings, Krista, Randy (Lisa) and Karin (Chris),5 grandchildren, Katelyn, Avery, Evan, Chelsea and Shaylea, and 3 great granddaughters, Blake, Bennett and Fallon. Lenore is predeceased by her great grandson Gordon Heinz, who we know she is holding on tightly to in the heavens above.
A celebration of life for Lenore will be held on August 27, 2022 in Silver Creek.
October 17, 1941 – August 5, 2022
at the age of 80 years
August 22, 1944 – August 5, 2022
at the age of 77 years:
~ In loving memory ~
The family of long time Malakwa resident, David Rosoman age 77, are so sad to announce that he has passed away in RIH Kamloops August 5 2022, due to catastrophic injuries sustained from a highway motor vehicle accident July 24, 2022.
The family thank everyone who has reached out and a time to gather in his memory will be determined.
longer account of David’s life and adventures will be posted on Fischers Funeral site soon.
April 7, 1949 – August 5, 2022
at the age of 73 years:
On August 5th, 2022 Lorne Martin beat cancer and left this world on his own terms, surrounded by his beautiful loving family. Lorne started his journey knowing that there is more to life than what we can see and that it doesn’t end in a slow ride in a hearse.
He is survived by his loving wife Darlene of 52 years, his son Bryon (Julie), his son Graham (Cindy), his grandsons Alex and Logan and many, many family members. Lorne will be missed and always remembered for his humour, quick witty replies, but most of all by his loving family. Travel on Lorne…you are loved by so many and always will be. The memories of you and the stories will be with us forever.
Humour to the end but you neglected to tell us where the million dollars was buried in the basement.
A celebration of life for Lorne will be announced at a later date.
December 18, 1956 – August 4, 2022
at the age of 65 years
November 5, 1925 – August 3, 2022
at the age of 96 years:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Clara Adair. She was a loving mother, Aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born 5 Nov 1925 to Jack & Jessie (nee Coward) Spick in New Westminster, BC. She passed away on 3 Aug 2022 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a brief illness. Predeceased by a son, Freddy in 1956; her only brother, Warren Spick in Jan 2022, and niece Rosemary in Jul 2022. Clara is survived by her 4 children: Sharon (Neil), Diane, Marilynn (Bryan) and Jack; also 7 grandchildren: Colin (Sarah), Nadine (Sam), Stewart, Cameron (LaKeria), Brianne, Jefferson and Jamie; 8 great-grandchildren: Damon, Peyton, Carter, Taylor, Charlotte, Nixon, Wilden and Malcolm; her sister-in-law Doris Spick; nephews and nieces: John (Mariel), Robert (Gale), Kathryn (Charles), and Janine (Don). No formal funeral service will be held. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Clara’s ashes will be interned in her son Freddy’s grave.”
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory, no one can steal.”
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October 15, 1941 – August 1, 2022
at the age of 80 years:
Wayne William Perfitt passed on August 1, 2022 peacefully in Blind Bay, BC, at the age of 80. He was born in Vancouver, BC and was employed in various sectors such as logging and construction as a crane operator, retiring in 1996. He was an avid motorcyclist and RVer.
He is survived by his wife Ann, and his four children, Dave in West Kelowna, Tereena on Gabriola Island, Lena in Comox and Doug in Courtenay. He also leaves a sister, Shirley, in Port Coquitlam.
He was a kindly, thoughtful and reserved gent who will be sorely missed by family and friends.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard Currie for his excellent care during this trying time and all the doctors and nurses at Salmon Arm Hospital who tended to him over the years.
October 28, 1962 – August 1, 2022
at the age of 59 years
March 21, 1947 – August 1, 2022
at the age of 75 years:
Service will be held in Salmon Arm, BC 1:00 pm, August 26th, 2022 at Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium
It is with great sadness the family of Ernest Wayne Hehr mourns his passing.
Wayne was born in Medicine Hat, AB to Clarence Ernest and Ruby Lela Hehr. He spent his childhood and teen years between Medicine Hat and his grandparents farm in Bowell, AB.
Wayne started his career in Brooks and from there he continued working in the oilfield industry in Europe returning to finish out his career in Alberta after 30 plus years.
In May 2005, Wayne retired and moved to Sorrento, BC to live ‘his dream’. He spent as much time as he could in his boat fishing and exploring the lakes…..not much went unexplored!! Wayne was usually accompanied by his dogs! After nine years in Sorrento, Wayne moved to Salmon Arm where he lived until his passing.
Wayne and his dog Rikki took many scooter rides around Salmon Arm. Wayne LOVED his dogs!!!
Wayne was predeceased by his father Ernie in 1972, his mother Lela in 1997, and his youngest brother Glenn in 2004. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, brother Weldon (Iris) Hehr, sister Narda Sikal, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Jacqueline Hehr, Darrel and Helen Snortland.
Service will be held in Salmon Arm, BC 1:00 pm, August 26th, 2022 at Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium, 4060 – 1st Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC. V1E 2Y9 250 833-1129.
Donations may be made in honor of Wayne Hehr directly to Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice.
June 27, 2018 – July 29, 2022
at the age of 4 years:
All are welcome to attend Jaxon’s celebration of life on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2:00 in the Gazebo at Prestige Harbourfront Resort
Jaxon Conrad Martin Langdon, age 4, passed away on Friday July 29, 2022, at 12:09 am safely cradled in Mother’s Arms, at BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver BC.
Jaxon was born on Tuesday June 27, 2018, at 2:32 am, to parents Kayla Butts and Tyrell Langdon. Jaxon was curious, joyful, and loved getting into mischief! His favorite show was Word Party, and his favorite things to do were to spend time in his swing and being cuddled. Ruger, Meggy and Blue (Jaxon’s very own Paw Patrol) watched over Jaxon and were never to far from his side.
Jaxon was a rock star and was destined to be a huge personality! Jaxon offered to the world his unconditional love. Jaxon laughed and smiled, roared, and snorted, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched, in person or virtually through the online community that watched him grow up over these 4 years. Jaxon gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth.
Jaxon is survived by his Momma, Kayla, and Dad Tyrell. Gramma Brandi and Grampa Rod Butts and Uncle Brody. His Nanny Diane and G-Pop Rick Wirth. His Great Uncle Ken and Aunt Shannon Wirth, Great Uncle Rich Wirth and cousins Madison, Jacob, Bailey, and Hunter; Great Grandmother Mari-Anne Butts (preceded by Great Grampa Rod Butts). Grandparents Bruce and Marianne Langdon, Aunt Tara and Uncle Trevor Peterson and cousins Macaela and Michael; and numerous great-great aunts and uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends who love Jaxon very much.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver and The Canuck’s Children’s Hospice for their incredible care provided to Jaxon and the entire family; and a very special thank you to Dr. Erika Henkelman for being there from the beginning to the very end. Jaxon had an amazing team of doctors and nurses, a special thank you to nurses Rachel, Katie, and Nico. Thank you to all of Jaxon’s home nurses and a special thank you to Shawna, for being a part of our family and loving and caring for Jaxon over the years.
We know that in Jaxon’s short life, although he was not able to go out and about and meet many people in person, he has touched so many lives. Jaxon was able to have some of wishes come true in the months before his passing, sitting in a firetruck to going in helicopter, a special thank you to Tyler Stevenson and the Salmon Arm Fire department for embracing Jaxon and making his wishes come true. Thank you to the almost 300 people that sent Jaxon Birthday Cards for his 4th birthday, each will be a treasured keepsake.
“If ever there comes a day that we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh
In the days coming, information will be posted for a Community Celebration of Life. The family asks that this be open to the community to join family and friend in celebrating this little boy. As well as to the all the people on his Team Jaxon Facebook group, that have supported, prayed, laughed, and cried along his entire journey.
A gift of love may be sent in Jaxon’s name to the Canuck’s Place Children’s Hospice, https://www.canuckplace.org/donate/ the Shuswap Children’s Foundation https://shuswapchildrens.ca/support-us/donate-today/ or My NICU Family https://www.mynicufamily.com/
Bless you precious child. Sweet little one you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are an amazing gift, and you are deeply loved forever and ever. XX/OO
January 9, 1941 – July 27, 2022
at the age of 81 years
February 1, 1927 – July 24, 2022
at the age of 95 years:
A Celebration of Life will be held at River of Life Church in Blind Bay on August 11, at 1:00 pm. following his internment with family and friends:
Irvin A. Thomson of Blind Bay, BC is better known as much-loved “Grandpa” by his 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-greats, “Dad” by his two living sons, Randy and Gregory and wife Angela, and deceased son Geoffrey. His beloved little dog, Benny, also knew him as “Grandpa”. He loved people and was loved in return by those who knew him as “Irv”. He passed away on July 24 at the age of 95 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Irvin was born and raised by Canadian parents in California with his 7 siblings, married Avalon Colbert in Nevada and subsequently brought his young family to Canada in 1957 on a touring trip, only to fall in love with Beautiful BC. In 1959, they returned and purchased a ranch property in the Chilcotin. Developing the ranch, he enjoyed the challenges which included fishing, hunting and the outdoor lifestyle that was just right for him and his family. Eventually leaving ranch life, he returned to his former trade as an electrical contractor, helping to electrify the Chilcotin Road as power was brought in. The next challenge was a café in Nimpo Lake where he designed and built a motel next door. After 12 years there, he retired, spent one year in Calgary, then back to BC buying a small acreage in Darfield where they spent another 13 years before a move in 2003 to the most wonderful retirement place—Blind Bay—which has been Irv’s home for almost 20 years—the perfect ending!
After Irv suffered a stroke on July 4 and then other complications, his wife of 79 years with several of his grandchildren and other family from many places across Canada gathered daily in Shuswap Lake General Hospital to be with him during his final 3 weeks. Our sincere gratitude to all of the wonderful doctors and nurses for the devoted and great care given to Irv. A Celebration of Life will be held at River of Life Church in Blind Bay on August 11, at 1:00 pm. following his internment with family and friends.
“Thank you, my dear husband of 79 years for those wonderful times in recent days of reminiscing about the life that God has favored us with, the family He has given to us, and most of all, knowing Jesus together and following Him. You are in my heart forever.”
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
August 31, 1936 – July 24, 2022
at the age of 85 years:
Karl “Captain Karl” Phillip Paulus born August 31, 1936, passed July 24, 2022, peacefully at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm. Karl was survived by his wife (of 60 years) Sharon Paulus, two children, Sandra Paulus of Chase, John (Tracie) Paulus of Blind Bay, four grandchildren Kurt & Brian Reinelt, Hailey & Hannah Paulus, five great grandchildren, two sisters Linda (Art) Condie, Lydia (Ed) Danyluk, brother Rod (Vonnie) Paulus, as well many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Phillip & Margaret Paulus, eldest son Phillip Paulus. Karl was very involved with his community as a chartered member of the Sorrento Lions Club for over 45 years as well as being a founding member of the Sorrento Volunteer Fire Department, where he earned the name “Captain Karl”. Karl will be missed by his family, friends, and community.
July 18, 1926 – July 23, 2022
at the age of 96 years:
MacKenzie, Mary (Kester) born July 18, 1926, died peacefully after a brief illness in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm on July 23, 2022.
She is survived by her two sisters Jenny Gill, Victoria (Chris) Compeau, Fairbanks, Alaska, 5 children Colin, Brian, Mike (Kelly), Jackie (Tom), Cliff (Joyce), 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
No formal funeral service will be held.
October 3, 1940 – July 23, 2022
at the age of 81 years
July 31, 1948 – July 21, 2022
at the age of 73 years:
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Colleen passed away at her home in Salmon Arm surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her by mother Reita, father Jelmer (Jim), brothers Michael and Patrick and stepbrother, Wayne.
Colleen is survived by her loving husband Barry and children Penny, Clane and Britt, as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and an extensive extended family.
Colleen and her family had a unique upbringing as the family owned and lived in the historic Watson Lake Hotel in Watson Lake, Yukon. Colleen actually met her future husband Barry at the age of 10 while living at the hotel.
Colleen and Barry married in 1978 and built a life together and raised their kids amid a loving extended family of true northern characters in the Watson Lake and Dease Lake area. In 1985, Colleen and Barry built the Downtown RV Park in Watson Lake which they owned and operated the business until 2000. After travelling, they settled in Salmon Arm, BC and bought ABC Storage in 2002 until they were ready to retire in 2015.
Despite her small statue, she was fiercely protective of her children and family and those close to her knew she was not to be fooled or underestimated. Colleen had a big heart and was a fun person to be around with a quick wit and an easy laugh. She fought cancer with the same qualities and her strength and bravery are to be admired. She will be forever loved and missed.
Until we meet again
A celebration of life will be held at a later date and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
August 16, 1946 – July 20, 2022
at the age of 75 years:
Garry Lovelette passed away on July 20, 2022 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm at the age of 75 years.
Burial at Shuswap Memorial Cemetery, Salmon Arm.
June 9, 1936 – July 18, 2022
at the age of 86 years
January 15, 1933 – July 15, 2022
at the age of 89 years:
~ In loving memory ~
On Friday, July 15th, Johanna passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and support of her family.
Mom is back with dad (Adalbert), most likely dancing into the wee hours. Born in 1933 in Vienna, Austria, mom met the love of her life in 1948 at a local dance and eventually added 4 children (Elli/Roland, Christine/Sherm, Karin/Dennis and Peter/Eva), 5 grandchildren (Hanna, Magyn, Nik, Cassandra and Chloe) and 1 great grandchild (Keira) into their lives.
Mom also leaves behind her beloved brother Hans and sister Erika in Vienna and numerous nieces and nephews, close friends and acquaintances, abroad and in Salmon Arm – mom and dad’s home since 1991.
Mom was a talented hair dresser for over 35 years, a successful realtor (500 club member in Calgary) for many years and a coffee merchandiser (Melitta brand). Considering that both mom and dad were immigrants to Canada in 1963 with english being their second language – they did pretty well and were always proud to be Canadians of Austrian descent.
We wish to thank everyone from Salmon Arm’s first responder team of Christie and Cathy to mom’s emerg/ICU cardio nurses at Salmon Arm and Kelowna hospitals, and doctors Malinowski, Widmer, and Glanville, to mom’s pharmacist Regan, and more, for their kindness, compassionate care and professionalism, especially since late March, when mom’s heart health declined.
Also, a special heartfelt thank you goes out to the MAiD (medical assistance in dying) team in Salmon Arm and Kelowna, for their gentle and consistent support of mom’s desire to choose her time of passing. Mom went on her own terms, which gave her and her family a form of comfort and peace.
As per mom’s request, no funeral service will be held. However, a memorial tree/shrub and walkway plaque will eventually be placed at McGuire Lake, for any family and friend to visit, whenever they like.
March 16, 1991 – July 15, 2022
at the age of 31 years
December 04, 1952 – July 15, 2022
at the age of 69 years
September 19, 1945 – July 12, 2022
at the age of 76 years
March 14, 1939 – July 8, 2022
at the age of 83 years:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022, 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm, BC
Ernie passed away July 8, 2022, he was born March 14, 1939 in Kerrobert, SK and was one of 13 children.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey, his daughters Brenda, Chere and Nora, his son Tim, grandchildren Dustin, Josh and Steven, great grandchildren Lily and Sebastian, sisters Betty, Lorraine, Georgina, Margy, brother Mark and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by other siblings.
His work life with BC Hydro began in Dawson Creek, then Kamloops, Prince Rupert and Salmon Arm. A very loyal and dedicated volunteer, Ernie spent many years as an active participant with the soup kitchen, coaching hockey, ball, curling, bowling, Booster, Knights of Columbus, and many other community activities. With his beautiful voice, Ernie was also in a choir for 50 years. His great love was his annual hunting trips with his good buddies.
Ernie will be missed by family and friends.
September 19, 1943 – July 7, 2022
at the age of 78 years
