Forster, Jay Winship
November 16, 1969 – January 8, 2026
at the age of 56 years
Janzen, Brianna Lei
Beautiful, cherished daughter born September 28, 1988, died peacefully at home on January 6, 2026
Brie went to school in Grindrod and later she graduated at ALF in Enderby, and then completed the First Year of Culinary Arts at Salmon Arm Senior Secondary.
Brie struggled with ADHD throughout her life, but found success in helping others. Recently, she joined the “Adopt a Grandparent” program at a senior’s home and gave gifts to the Elderly who didn’t have family at Christmas. Even when she was a little girl having a birthday party, when she was asked what she’d like for a gift her answer would be ‘just for you to be there!’ All she ever wanted was to have friends and be a friend.
Brianna lived her life making people happy. She was a friend to many, of all ages and abilities…she didn’t discriminate. She smiled and chatted with strangers; she helped people with lesser abilities and if you smiled back at her she’d stop just to ask about your day. She was a fixer! If you were sad she’d make you smile; if you were upset, she’d listen with her entire being…if you needed a shoulder, she had strong shoulders.
Her love was unconditional. The world will be a much sadder place without her presence.
Forever loved, forever missed.
Garant, Johanna “Ann” Hendrika Theresia
November 5, 1942 – January 5, 2026
at the age of 83:
The family of Ann Garant announce her peaceful passing in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 83.
Ann was born in Zwolle, Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada with her family boarding KLM Airlines and arriving in Quebec, Canada on May 7, 1954 at the age of 11 and they then made their way west and settled in Edmonton, AB.
Ann met Peter Van Der Weide at the Dutch Canadian Club, fell in love and married her soulmate on April 15, 1961 and together they had three daughters. Peter tragically passed on January 28, 1986.
She found love again and on March 6, 1993 she married Ray Garant who succumbed to cancer and passed on June 30, 2022.
Ann was also predeceased by her bother John Olthuizen, her sister Joan Stang and her parents Maria and Hendrik (Hank) Olthuizen.
She is survived by her daughters Linda (Brian Byrnell), Vera (Steven Demeo), Mary Ann (Jim Bibaud), seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and her sister Wilhelmina Proulx.
At Ann’s request, no funeral will be held. Interment to be held in Onoway, AB, at a later date.
Langevin, Verna Dorothy
October 9, 1927 – January 4, 2026
at the age of 98 years:
Verna Dorothy Langevin, long time resident of Sorrento, BC passed peacefully from this life in to the presence of her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026.
Verna was born October 9, 1927 in the little town of Sulphide, ON, the fifth child of Philip and Johana. A brother was to follow a year later and together they attended the little country school directly across the road from their family home.
Upon graduating from high school and impressed by the teaching Order of the Congregation of Notre Dame, Verna entered the Order as Novitiate in 1951 and served the community and Roman Catholic Church for the next 30 years, teaching in various schools in Ontario and Calgary. During summer school, Verna also disciplined herself, eventually obtaining a Master’s Degree in Quantum Mathematics.
Verna experienced the Catholic Charismatic Renewal early in 1967 and this opened new possibilities of service for her. With 3 other CND Sisters, she moved west to open a Mission House in Kamloops (1976) where she became the Leader of the newly formed Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group and counselled in the Pro Life movement.
Back to the concrete jungle of Toronto for the following two years in 1978 to study counselling psychology, Verna felt the call to the West. In 1980 she asked permission to take a year Sabbatical and returned to teaching Calgary, AB. Verna was released from her vows as a CND in September 1981 and entered service as a lay person for the remainder of her life.
In 1985, Verna because co-owner and co-managed the Evergreens Bed and Breakfast with her best friend in Sorrento, BC where she lived until the Lord took her “Home.”
Verna loved the simple things in life, nature, gardening, travel and loved people. Her gentle approach to life was refreshing to all who came into contact with her.
Verna is predeceased by her parents and all her siblings but leaves numerous nieces and nephews to mourn her passing, as well as her best friend.
Internment at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, April 9, 2026, 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pro Life Movement at OLPH Catholic Church, Kamloops, BC.
Isaiah 55:11-12 “So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return unto Me void, but shall do MY Will, achieving the end for which I sent it. Yes, in joy you shall depart, in peace you shall be brought back; mountains and hills shall break out in song before you, and all the trees shall clap their hands.”
Parlette, David Neil
April 8, 1947 – January 4, 2026
at the age of 78 years