Brideau, Viento Alberto
April 5, 1986 – January 18, 2025
at the age of 38 years:
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Seniors Centre, Salmon Arm
Bateman, Bryan Corbett
April 4, 1939 – January 17, 2025
at the age of 85 years
Koch, Ivan Christian
November 3, 1934 – January 16, 2025
at the age of 90 years: Ivan Christian Koch born in Langenburg, SK passed away peacefully in his sleep in Salmon Arm
IIvan was a long time resident of Salmon Arm having moved from Hinton, AB to Tappen in 1986. He was a business man owning and operating M&K Radiator and Engine Rebuilders. Ivan and his wife Bernice lived in Tappen for many years and hosted many get togethers, family functions, and special occasions at their beautiful property which brought them both a lot of joy. One thing they both looked forward to was having their granddaughters every year and making each summer magical with visits to Harold Park, Margaret Falls, trips to Saskatchewan, visiting family, and swimming lessons in the Shuswap.
Bernice passed away in 2001 after a battle with cancer and in 2002 Ivan moved to Ravencroft in Salmon Arm and got a new lease on life with his partner, Janice Wagner. They lived there until 2015 then moved to McIntosh Grove where he stayed until his passing.
He was well known in the community for his accordion playing. He would often perform either in a band or solo in many places around Salmon Arm. His love of music shone brightly when he played. Music was a true passion of his and he never stopped learning new songs, techniques or ways to feed his passion. He had an infectious laugh and always had a joke ready to tell. His ability to remember every joke he’d ever heard was amazing and he had such a wonderful sense of humour which we will all miss greatly. He adored his partner Janice and all of their many adventures and felt truly blessed to have her by his side. Ivan passed peacefully in his sleep which was his wish and we are grateful that he was able to go the way he wanted.
He leaves behind his partner Janice Wagner(Salmon Arm, BC), his daughter Donna Kostiuk and partner Dave Robinson(Chilliwack, BC), his granddaughters Airin Kostiuk and partner Brent Hamborg(Edson,Ab), Leah Kostiuk and partner Travis Potts(Leduc, AB) and 6 great grandchildren Skyla, Olivia,Odin, Cohen, Cooper, and Harper as well as Janice’s family members and friends from Salmon Arm, Hinton and everywhere in between. He also leaves behind his siblings Ron(Paulette) Koch, Langenburg, Sask. and Elaine(Don) Smith, Yorkton, Sask.and Vern(Elaine) Koch, Hinton AB.
He was predeceased by his first wife Bernice Koch, his son Rick Koch, his brother Jerry Koch and his parents George and Minnie Koch.
He requested that there be no service held although his immediate family will have a celebration of life in the spring.
He will be forever missed and his life will be celebrated in all of the wonderful memories and love he left behind. The impact of his kindness, musical talent, humour and generosity will carry on through those that knew and loved him.
A big thank you to his doctor, Dr. Levin for his exceptional care and to his wonderful friend Clyde Bolstrom for all the love, care, support and friendship he gave Ivan.
Keep smiling, laughing and playing music so we can hear it from the heavens. Love you so much!!
Lee, Pauline Florence
Janaury 18, 1932 – January 16, 2025
at the age of 92 years:
Pauline Florence Lee (nee Nadeau) passed away at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, B.C. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 just days short of her 93rd birthday.
A private celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at a later date to be determined by the family.
Pauline was born January 18, 1932, in Legers Corner (Dieppe), Westmorland Co. New Brunswick where she spent her early childhood before her family moved to Montreal, Quebec and then to Oshawa, Ontario. After completing high school Pauline met Osborne Lee of Stoney Creek, Ontario whom she married before they moved to Alberta where Osborne studied to become a pastor. Following her husband’s graduation, they worked in central and Atlantic Canada before moving to British Columbia and ultimately retiring and living in Blind Bay.
Pauline’s life was dedicated to supporting her husband in his work and as a homemaker raising two sons, Stephen and Philip and her foster daughter Dee Power. Pauline devoted her creative energy to art, producing many paintings of landscape and still life in the medium of oil paint and pastel. Pauline also produced a number of large scale murals for conventions and for churches.
Pauline is predeceased by her husband, Pastor Osborne Lee. She is lovingly remembered by her family Stephen F. Lee and his wife Phyllis Lee of Salmon Arm, B.C., Philip Lee and his wife Andrea Lee of Westbank, B.C., and a foster daughter Dee Power of Salmon Arm, B.C. as well as her grandchildren Carrie and Jessica and her great-grandchild Alex.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Warren Bell and the Nursing, care, chaplain and support staff at Bastion Place who provided such attentive care and support for Pauline especially in her closing days. Pauline particularly appreciated the prayers of her Church family and the spiritual care provided by Chris, a chaplain at the Bastion Place.
“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.” Psalms 116:1
Redman, Yvonne Evelen
January 22, 1949 – January 16, 2025
at the age of 75 years:
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Evelen Redman (Treseng) born January 22, 1949 at RIH, Kamloops, BC – passed away residing in Sicamous on January 16, 2025.
A cherished mom, grandmother, partner, sister, and friend. Yvonne had many roles. Other significant roles ranged from Girl Guide leader, Rotary President, and hobbies included skiing, golfing, curling and a love for scorekeeping fast ball.
Yvonne leaves behind her loving partner Gary Lillies (and his children, and grandchildren), son, Dennis Redman and daughter in law, Shelly Redman, her special Granddaughter (Button) Shayla Yvonne Redman (Randy), one and only Grandson, Cory Redman, and her two dear Great-Granddaughters, Brielle Marie and Jayde Rose. As well as, her sisters Beatrice Hansen (Hughie) of Mont Nebo, SK, Helen McLaren (Brian) of Tomlake, BC and brother Norman Treseng of Clearwater, BC. Yvonne is predeceased by parents, Tom (TL) and Betty (mom), as well as siblings, Butchie, Ralph, Michael, Wally, Bernice. As well as sister in law Lori Addison-Treseng and niece Tammy Treseng.
Yvonne will always be remembered and cherished for her love for her family and friends. From her comforting food,unwavering love, and goofy nicknames, she will always be fully present in our hearts. Wherever we go, and whatever we do, we will always cherish the love we share with you.
Remember Yvonne’s motto, “Nobody is better than you, but you are better than some!”
Always in our hearts. We love you. Your family.
“When Tomorrow Starts Without Me”
by David Romano
“When tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand, That an angel
came and called my name, took
me by the hand; The angel said my
place was ready, In Heaven up above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all
those I dearly love. But when I walked
through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much
at home, for God looked down, smiled
at me, And told me “Welcome Home.”
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart, for every
time you think of me,
I’m right there in your heart.”
Dziedzic, Hazel Juliet
July 4, 1936 – January 14, 2025
at the age of 88 years: