Cumming, David Allan
May 13, 1953 – January 9, 2025
at the age of 71 years:
He liked to help all in need!
Caminiti, Eleanor Ann
August 6, 1930 – January 9, 2025
at the age of 94 years:
Eleanor’s celebration of life will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm on Saturday, February 22 at 1:00pm
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Eleanor Ann Caminiti at 94 on January 9th, in Salmon Arm. Her husband, Victor, of almost 70 years, was at her bedside. She is predeceased by her parents, Mary and Jacob Martens, brother, Jack, and sister, Elvira. She is survived by her children, Ken (Laurie), Rick, Jim (Maria), Lisa (Wayne), grandson, Nicholas (Ashley), great-granddaughter, Natalia, niece, Marianne and nephews, Lynn and Lloyd.
Eleanor lived a long life, exceptionally well. She was born on August 6th, 1930 to Jacob and Mary Martens in Macklin, Saskatchewan. Her family moved to Elie, Manitoba when she was five and in 1942, settled in New Westminster, BC. At 15, Eleanor began working at Pacific Veneer (which later became CANFOR) and worked there for 9 1/2 years. In 1953, Eleanor met Victor and they married in 1955.
Eleanor was a homebody, had a quiet and reserved personality and was happiest when surrounded by family. She cared lovingly for her husband, children, their spouses and her only grandchild. She was thrilled to welcome her great-granddaughter a year ago.
Eleanor and Victor lived in Coquitlam until 1995, when they bought a 5 acre parcel in Salmon Arm and built the home they resided in for the past 30 years.
Eleanor had many talents, passions, interests and hobbies. She was, however, the very definition of a homemaker. Her home was spotless and her meals were always homemade and delicious. She was a legendary baker and made the best pies, cakes, cookies, Christmas pudding and Easter bread. Eleanor was a master gardener and she took great pride in her yard. Her garden was manicured perfectly and punctuated with the most beautiful summer annuals. She had a huge vegetable garden that was so bountiful, she shared the excess with neighbours and the food bank.
Eleanor had a lifelong love of music. She enjoyed country, gospel, country rock, pop and Hawaiian music but her favourites were Elvis and the Eagles.
Eleanor had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. She and Victor enjoyed many trips to the southern US States, Australia and cruised to the Bahamas, Hawaii, and to Alaska.
The family has been very blessed to have had her for so many years. She was loved beyond measure and will be missed forever.
We are indebted to Dr. Bruegem and Dr. Main for their care of Eleanor over many years as well as Dr. Goldberg and the wonderful nurses at Shuswap Hospital for their compassionate care in her final days.
Eleanor’s celebration of life will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm on Saturday, February 22 at 1:00pm
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Albert, Joseph “Guy”
July 2, 1948 – January 9, 2025
at the age of 76 years:
Guy passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Salmon Arm, BC at Bastion Place Hospice after a valiant and brave fight against colon and liver cancers.
He is survived by his wife Olevia, daughter Michelle, son Jason, granddaughter Summer (Dan) and great-grandchildren Hudson, Coast and Portland. He is also survived by his siblings Francine, Roger, Pauline, Suzanne, Lionel, Rachel and Nicole.
He worked at CN rail for 32 years, spending the majority of his career living and working in Smithers, BC where he married and started his family before relocating to Kamloops, BC in 1991 where he then retired.
Guy loved spending time at White Lake, fishing and socializing. His outgoing and charismatic personality and, at times, offside humor endeared him to others throughout his life allowing him to form close and lifelong friendships wherever he went. He will be incredibly missed by a wide array of close friends and family.
The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to Shuswap Lake Hospital’s Oncology unit where Guy received incredible care and support during his treatment. To Dr. Adriaan Heunis the family would also like to express their thanks for his ongoing and personalized support which has been much appreciated not only through Guy’s cancer diagnosis but also as his family doctor.
The family cannot thank the nurses and care aid workers at Bastion Place Hospice enough for their extremely compassionate, empathetic and loving care not only of Guy while he was there but also of the family during that time.
As per Guy’s wishes in lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Bastian Place Hospice in Salmon Arm via the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation – https://www.shuswaphospitalfoundation.org/ or to a cancer research charity of your choice.
A celebration of life in Guy’s memory will occur on Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1-3pm, Fairfield Inn, 790 16 Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Stavdal, Heidemarie Angela
March 25, 1943 – January 8, 2025
at the age of 81 years
Vibert, Philip “Phil” Allen
September 5, 1946 – January 8, 2025
at the age of 78 years:
Celebration of Life: Saturday, February 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC
It is heavy hearts we announce the passing of Phil on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was predeceased by his father Art, mother Anne, brothers Wayne and Bob and sister Marilyn. Phil is survived by his wife Marg of 58 years of marriage, children Barrie and Dale(Marjorie), grandchildren Chris(Serena), Brooke (Matt), Riley(Lauren), Katelin(Troy), Alicia(Nolan), great grandchildren Maya and Owen, siblings Shirley (Bryan), sister in law Pat, brother in law Jim(Penny), long time friends Ken(Lena), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Seppala, Kenneth “Ken” Allen
July 21, 1958 – January 2, 2025
at the age of 66 years:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Seppala on January 2, 2025, at the age of 66.
Ken was born in Prince George BC, spent most of his life working and living in the Shuswap, Sicamous area, and passed away in Kelowna BC.
Ken was pre-deceased by his father Allen Seppala and is survived by his mother Alice Broeder(Vern), his brother Jerry Seppala, his sister Judy Armstrong(Greg), his brother Brian Seppala(Tammy), nieces Cora-Lynn and Kealin, nephews Drew, Dustin, Brendan, and Matias.
He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.