Schielke, Carol Lynne
August 15, 1949 – September 30, 2025
at the age of 76 years
Atcheson, Edward Ernest
September 5, 1953 – September 28, 2025
at the age of 72 years:
A celebration of life will be held for Ed on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:30pm at the SASCU Rec Centre, 2550 – 2600 10 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC
The service will be live streamed, here is the link: https://virtualmemorialgatherings.com/ed-atcheson/
Osborne, Ronald “Wayne”
January 5, 1951 – September 25, 2025
at the age of 74 years
Finstad, Kenneth “Ken” Wayne
April 12, 1952 – September 21, 2025
at the age of 73 years:
The Celebration of Life for Ken Finstad is going to be this Saturday, September 27 @ The Landing Church (5871 Okanagan Landing Rd, Vernon, BC). Please come and join our family at 2pm this Saturday as we share together how much his life and ministry impacted lives. Hope to see you there.
Kenneth Wayne Finstad went to be in the presence of the Lord on Sunday, September 21, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. He was 72 years old.
Ken was born April 10, 1952 at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. He was the loving husband of Joan Skidmore Finstad, and a devoted father to two sons: Wayne and Trevor (Kim) Finstad. He was also a proud Grandpa to Noah and Haleigh (children of Trevor and Kim), and Ivanna (daughter of Wayne).
Ken was the beloved son of the late Milan Finstad and the late Lorna Rodgers Finstad, and a cherished brother to Gary Finstad (Brenda) and Randy Finstad (Carole).
Ken was called to pastoral ministry by God between his first and second year of Bible College at Okanagan Pentecostal Camp in Falkland, BC. Together, he and Joan faithfully pastored churches across British Columbia—including in Princeton, Cache Creek, Kamloops, Victoria, Invermere, Vanderhoof, and Malakwa—before retiring in Salmon Arm in 2015.
There was no distinction between “Ken the husband and father” and “Ken the pastor.” He brought the same integrity, compassion, and commitment to both roles. Ken was known for his fairness, a quality that made him a trusted leader not only in his churches but also in civic and community projects wherever he lived.
One of the greatest joys of Ken’s life was having his grandchildren, Noah and Haleigh, living just a half-hour away — allowing him to spend time with them regularly and form a close and lasting bond.
Ken’s legacy of faith, kindness, and service will live on in the lives he touched and the family who loved him deeply.
The Celebration of Life for Ken Finstad is going to be this Saturday, September 27 @ The Landing Church (5871 Okanagan Landing Rd, Vernon, BC). Please come and join our family at 2pm this Saturday as we share together how much his life and ministry impacted lives. Hope to see you there.
Zimmer, Delores Joy
August 08, 1942 – September 17, 2025
at the age of 83 years:
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 27, 11am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 1406 George Street in Enderby, Father Anthony Ackerman celebrant.
Delores was born August 8, 1942 and passed away September 17, 2025 at the age of 83, she is survived by her loving husband Wayne Zimmer of 59 years.
Delores was born and raised in Angusville, MB, she worked briefly in Russell, MB and Regina, SK. She moved to Vancouver in 1965 and lived and worked in the Lower Mainland until 2005. Delores grew up as an outdoorsman and worked with her father on the farm rather than indoors with her mother and sisters. Delores loved camping and trout fishing throughout BC. When she got married, she became an excellent cook and baker and taught herself old-country dishes including cabbage rolls and perogies.
She was predeceased by her parents Bert and Nettie (Senko) Dufrat, her brother Emil and sister Bernice. She is survived by her sister Marjorie, in-laws Mary Dufrat, Bernice Mackowetsky, Ken, Malcolm and Mary Jane, Malvin and Elsie Zimmer as well as many nieces and nephews.
We wish to thank the staff at Parkview Place in Enderby for their compassionate care during Delores’ final days. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 27, 11am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Enderby, Father Anthony Ackerman celebrant.
Maria Otting
22:14 01 Dec 19
When the shocking and sad time arrives,
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Vince will guide you seamlessly through the process. I highly recommend the caring, professional service of Fischer’s, they could not have done a better job. Thank you so much❤️
Denise Ramsay
22:00 06 Dec 18
Recently, my mom passed away suddenly in Palm Springs, California. My dad was devastated with grief, but he had some amazing friends nearby who helped him thru the process.
In order to start that process, they needed the name of a funeral service in Salmon Arm that the people in the states could be in contact with about the handling of the remains. One of the friends recommended Fischer's Funeral Services, so they were called and They were amazing..they handled all the paperwork and kept in close contact with both the funeral homes and the people dealing with certificates and such. They will also help the spouse with some paperwork regarding taxes if necessary.
When my father and I went to see them regarding my mother's wishes, they were so accommodating and did not hesitate to do everything they could to make this as pleasant as they possibly could. We even changed our minds a few times about things at the last minute, and they made it all happen just the way we wanted.
My mother didn't have the usual service and it was the best choice we could have made for her and Fischer's did everything to make the day absolutely beautiful from the room setup to the layout of the flowers and urn. They also supplied all the little stuff that you don't even think about in a time like that( paper plates, cutlery, coffee, tea, etc...) and it took a giant load off of my mind so I could concentrate on making this the best send off I could for my mom and for that, I will be forever grateful.
I am quite bad to judge how much food and such to get for events , we had way, way too much leftover, but I felt happy about it because I knew it wouldn't go to waste. It gets donated to the local Women's shelter and so I feel that even though my mom is gone, she is still giving to others, and that is the best feeling.
I was amazed at the cost of the service. I have heard horror stories about the thousands and thousands of dollars it can cost and I was concerned because of the situation in dealing with the US that the cost would be one of those stories, but that was the most reasonable cost I have ever seen, and a house will not have to be mortgaged to pay for it ... 😊
A BIG shout out to Fischer's for all you did for me and my father and may the Heavens bless you both!
In order to start that process, they needed the name of a funeral service in Salmon Arm that the people in the states could be in contact with about the handling of the remains. One of the friends recommended Fischer's Funeral Services, so they were called and They were amazing..they handled all the paperwork and kept in close contact with both the funeral homes and the people dealing with certificates and such. They will also help the spouse with some paperwork regarding taxes if necessary.
When my father and I went to see them regarding my mother's wishes, they were so accommodating and did not hesitate to do everything they could to make this as pleasant as they possibly could. We even changed our minds a few times about things at the last minute, and they made it all happen just the way we wanted.
My mother didn't have the usual service and it was the best choice we could have made for her and Fischer's did everything to make the day absolutely beautiful from the room setup to the layout of the flowers and urn. They also supplied all the little stuff that you don't even think about in a time like that( paper plates, cutlery, coffee, tea, etc...) and it took a giant load off of my mind so I could concentrate on making this the best send off I could for my mom and for that, I will be forever grateful.
I am quite bad to judge how much food and such to get for events , we had way, way too much leftover, but I felt happy about it because I knew it wouldn't go to waste. It gets donated to the local Women's shelter and so I feel that even though my mom is gone, she is still giving to others, and that is the best feeling.
I was amazed at the cost of the service. I have heard horror stories about the thousands and thousands of dollars it can cost and I was concerned because of the situation in dealing with the US that the cost would be one of those stories, but that was the most reasonable cost I have ever seen, and a house will not have to be mortgaged to pay for it ... 😊
A BIG shout out to Fischer's for all you did for me and my father and may the Heavens bless you both!
