Hiebert, Helen
December 22, 1923 – February 28, 2021
at the age of 97 years
Adams, Grace “Beverley”
May 5, 1937 – February 27, 2021
at the age of 83 years
Balazs, Edward
November 30, 1932 – February 25, 2021
at the age of 88 years
Graat, Brandon Victor Anthony
June 21, 1976 – February 20, 2021
at the age of 44 years
Perfetti, Dorothy Elinor
September 24, 1928 – February 19, 2021
at the age of 92 years
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Elinor Perfetti announces her passing on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the age of 92, after a month long stay in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC where she suffered a heart attack and a stroke.
Dorothy was born to Silas and Gladys Short, in Pibroch, Alberta, on September 24, 1928.
She was living independently at Piccadilly Terrace in Salmon Arm.
Dorothy was predeceased by her son Kevin Perfetti, her husband Victor Werboweski and son-in-law Jim Miller.
Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children: Susan Clarke (Claude), Sharon Sawatzky (Dennis), Darrell Perfetti and Sharleen Miller, her six grandchildren: Carley, Ryan (LaTasha), Stephen, Marcus (Laura), Jared (Desiree) Spencer (Michelle) and her seven great grandchildren: Avery, Meghan, Avery, Peyton, Ayvah, Ayris and Wyatt. Many other family members along with her extended family, The Dixons, share in our grief.
Mom enjoyed spending time with her family, growing a flower garden, her hummingbirds, sewing, knitting, doing paper tole and reading. She also looked forward to the coffee group on the weekends by which she will be greatly missed. Mom volunteered as President of the Ladies Auxiliary at our local Salmon Arm Legion Branch 62, where she was a lifetime member.
We give Special Thanks to the nursing staff and the doctors who were involved with giving Mom such wonderful care in her last days.
Due to COVID there will not be a Celebration of Life at this time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to: Salmon Arm Legion, Branch 62, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they
comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23
Ktenas, Sofia
May 7, 1957 – February 19, 2021
at the age of 63 years
Sof, Sofa, Sophie, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and Confidant. She would love that this thing we are writing to end as part of a song!
Sof started life in London, ON and hit many Canadian hot spots since, including her last home in Salmon Arm, BC. Sofie made everywhere her home, but loved, loved, loved Salmon Arm with its many mountains and lakes. She was known to hit the high spots and take in the views!
Sofie left her body behind on Friday, February 19, 2021 so she is now free to fly in those mountains and skim the tops of the trees and lakes.
Loved and missed by her beloved daughter Siobhan Theodora and son Liam McGarry. Sofia, the loving daughter of Dora Ktenas, cherished sister of Mary (Weldon Flemming), Pete Stone, Michael and Theodore. She was predeceased by her father Michael Ktenas Sr. While we can’t list all of her friends here as that would fill a book; you all know how much she cared for you and would wish you to celebrate her in your own special way.
Fly Free Sofie!
Special thanks to the palliative care team at Bastion Place
Maria Otting
22:14 01 Dec 19
When the shocking and sad time arrives,
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❤️read more
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!read more
Andrea Lee
00:43 30 Sep 18
Vince the owner assured us he would submit all paper work for the death benefit and survivor CPP.He told us he does... this as a service because he said he deals with this all the time and knows what all is required to get it processed quickly. Well for us all it did was complicate matters as Vince failed to submit the correct paperwork. When we approached him he said he would make it right. Failed again so now we will do it ourselves .
I would never recommend this place.read more