Hargitt, Carolyn Blanche
March 23, 1943 – January 23, 2026
at the age of 82 years
Stebbing, James “Jim” Albert
November 15, 1927 – January 25, 2026
at the age of 98 years:
Graveside Service – Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:00pm, St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery, 1188 TransCanada Highway, Sorrento, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Albert Stebbing on January 25, 2026. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Stebbing, whom he adored deeply.
Jim is lovingly remembered by his son Doug Stebbing of New Westminster, British Columbia, and his daughter Donna Durham and her husband Don of Blind Bay, British Columbia. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Jason Durham and his wife Corinne, and their daughters Jessica, Cali, and Leena; as well as Nicole Ferguson and her husband Brian, and their children Anthony, Susanne, and Payten.
Born in Kamloops, British Columbia, Jim spent much of his working life in Alberta, where he worked in the oil patch before building a long career in the aviation industry as an aircraft mechanic. After retiring to the Shuswap, Jim quickly realized retirement did not suit him for long. He returned to work as a Service Manager at Captain’s Corner in Salmon Arm, where he continued to do what he loved — staying busy and helping others.
Jim cherished life in the Shuswap and became a well-known and respected member of the Eagle Bay community. He proudly served on the Board of Directors for the Eagle Bay Volunteer Fire Department and held the role of Secretary, contributing his time, dedication, and leadership to the community he cared for so deeply.
Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His kindness, strong work ethic, and steady presence left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to share in his life. He is now at peace and in the loving hands of the Lord.
Sorochinski, Darlene La Vern
March 8, 1936 – January 24, 2026
at the age of 89 years
Hare, Joan Blythe
February 21, 1933 – January 23, 2026
at the age of 92 years
Nash, Inez Monda
February 7, 1920 – January 21, 2026
at the age of 105 years:
We sadly announce the passing of Inez Nash on Wednesday, January 21, at the age of 105.
She is predeceased by her husband Ronald and survived by her daughter Kathleen.
She worked as a psychiatric nurse before marrying. She loved traveling, handicrafts and socializing.
We wish to send heartfelt thanks to the staff at Mt. Ida Mews for their wonderful care of Inez through the years she resided there.
Condolences can be sent to Fischer’s Funeral Services.
Veldhoen, Adriana Geertruida
October 30, 1933 – January 17, 2026
at the age of 92 years:
Adrianna “Jenny” Veldhoen (Vestering) and her surviving husband Joe started an amazing clan 70 years ago with 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
From the Netherlands with an adventurous spirit, Jenny immigrated to Canada in 1952 on the Southern Cross and then a long train ride to Calgary. She did domestic service in Rockyford, AB learning english with the children’s help. Mom moved to the York Hotel in Calgary as a maid, window washer and repair seamstress for all their linens.
Joe and Jenny married in Calgary and lived in a barn before building two houses and having Trudy, Bill, John, Janet and Rick raising them in Calgary.
Joe and Jenny moved to BC in 1981 including the whole family in building the farm. They later helped their daughter Janet raise two amazing grandsons, Joseph and Jessie who continue to be amazing to this day. Jenny loved lots of company and her friends in the Salmon Arm Lions and the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers Guild.
Jenny’s generous spirit was hidden by dementia and she passed away Saturday January 17th, 2026 at Mount Ida Mews with Janet, Trudy and husband Joe at her bedside. Thank you to the staff who cared for her so kindly before she passed. She was predeceased by her parents, her son John, grandson Eric, daughter in law Sheila, two brothers, John and Hank and two sisters, Afra and Willy.
Memorial to follow in the spring.