May 24, 1961 – June 21, 2024
at the age of 63 years:
The family welcomes all that knew and loved Mike to his Celebration of Life at the family farm 2390 Salmon River Road on July 20th at 4:00pm
Michael (Mike) Wade Petkau of Silver Creek BC, dedicated son, father, grandfather, and friend, passed suddenly, at the age of 63, while at the family farm late in the afternoon of June 21, 2024.
Born May 24,1961 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan to loving parents Glenn Petkau and Elaine Johnson (Knowlton). In his youth, he moved to settle in Silver Creek where he would grow, raise his family and spend the remainder of his life. Keeping true to his Saskatchewan roots, he loved the Saskatchewan Roughriders, fishing, gardening, poker, NASCAR and most of all the company of his large family. Throughout his life, Mike loved his work as a logging truck driver with his longest tenure at DR Moore Trucking, where the team was treated like family. Often described as setting the pace for all the drivers, Mike demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to his children and those close to him. Evenings were filled with caring for his expansive garden, playing with the dogs, and cooking a steak much past its doneness.
Everyone who knew Mike knew how deeply he loved, cared, and doted on his family, those he loved, and most of all the grandchildren! His home was the central gathering place for the large family for many years, with the garden providing an abundance of food for all. These dinners typically included well over 20 members, and everyone could be found enjoying the deck, puttering around the farm, racing around on dirt bikes and quads in the summer, and sledding down the hill in the winter.
Mike leaves behind a loving family and large group of friends, including his mother Elaine (Jim); sons Matthew and Marcus (Kyla); daughter Melanie (Adam); five grandchildren: Jayda, Alexis, Danika, Adena and Tristan; his partner of many years Bev; and brother Derek (Candice). He was predeceased by his father Glenn and wife Wendy.
Mike will forever be in all our hearts and missed dearly every day.
The family welcomes all that knew and loved Mike to his Celebration of Life at the family farm 2390 Salmon River Road on July 20th at 4:00pm
March 7, 1965 – June 20, 2024
at the age of 59 years
June 8, 1935 – June 19, 2024
at the age of 89 years:
There will be an open house celebration of Paul’s life at the family home in Sicamous on Sept 1, 2024 for happy hour between 2pm – 4pm.
Paul John Haugaard, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June19, 2024 in Salmon Arm, BC with family by his side.
His last days were surrounded by his wife, his children, their spouses and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife Cathy, son Carson (Tami), twin daughters Veronica (Tommy), Andrea (Sean), step-son Shawn (Tamara) and was ‘Papa’ to Beaux, Tatym, Jax, Riley, Kevin, Ashlea, Ava, Sophia, brother-in-law Rick and his pups Peaches and Ginger.
He is predeceased by his parents John and Nekoline Haugaard, his previous wife Sorel and son Randy.
Paul was born in Taber, Alberta on June 8, 1935 where he spent the early part of his life farming.
He moved to Calgary where he married Sorel and had their 3 beautiful children. He was a heavy-duty crane operator until his retirement in 1990.
In 1989 he moved to Sicamous, BC to be in the place he loved the most. He met and married Cathy in 1992 and they spent their time together tending to their beautiful property, spending time with family and friends, boating on the Shuswap and Mara lakes, and traveling to enjoy the beaches of Oahu and Maui to watch for humpback whales.
He loved boating, camping, fishing, gardening, making his infamous homemade wine, watching hockey and soccer (Cavalry FC) and listening to the music of Neil Diamond.
He will be lovingly remembered for his charisma, kindness, humor, generosity, wonderful story telling, integrity, loyal friendship and profound strength. Paul loved nothing more than spending time with his family, friends, his dogs and enjoying the beautiful view of Mara lake from the deck enjoying many a happy hour.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held in Calgary, AB as an open house at the home of Tommy and Veronica Wheeldon, 260 Mt Victoria Place SE, on August. 11, 2024 anytime between 2pm to 5pm. There will also be an open house celebration of Paul’s life at the family home in Sicamous on Sept 1, 2024 for happy hour between 2pm – 4pm.
June 22, 1955 – June 14, 2024
at the age of 68 years:
On June 14, 2024 Tim passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer in Salmon Arm, BC.
Tim was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK and worked most of his life in the oil patch in Alberta, then retired to the Shuswap area of BC with his loving wife June.
Tim was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elsie Hanel, brothers David and Leonard as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Left to mourn are his daughter Jamie Lee, grandsons Darian and Jeremy (JT), numerous relatives and the greatest collection of friends both in Canada and USA. Tim will be forever loved and missed by his wife June.
Tim was an avid golfer who could hit some amazing shots. He was also a great singer, guitar player and drummer. He loved nothing more than impromptu music sessions.
Thank to the medical team that did everything possible to help Tim with a special note of appreciation to Dr. Amy Megyesi for her kindness, compassion and dedication.
Tim’s remains will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery in Saskatoon, SK and a celebration of life held in Blind Bay BC on dates to be determined.
Should you wish, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the cancer charity of your chosing.
August 13, 1936 – June 12, 2024
at the age of 87 years:
~ In Loving Memory ~
Shannon Edith O’Neill passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on June 12th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Leonard and son Sean, and is survived by her brother Bryan, sons Kevin and Conor, grandchildren Meghan, Katharine, Braden and Patrick and five great grandchildren.
Shannon will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Nov. 20, 1930 – June 6, 2024
at the age of 93 years:
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC.
Edith was born Nov. 20, 1930 in Whitewood, SK and died June 6, 2024 in Salmon Arm at the age of 93 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Alden in 2016, her daughters Louise, Therese and Carol, as well as her son Neil.
Edith is survived by her daughter Daina, son Bruce (Susie), daughter in law Sharon, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Edith obtained her Psychiatric Nursing Diploma in the 1950’s. After working as a psych nurse for a period of time, she entered the Regina Grey Nuns Hospital and obtained her RN Diploma. She worked as a Registered Nurse until her retirement in 1995. She was very dedicated to her chosen profession.
Thank you to the caring staff at Royal Inland Hospital, Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Bastion Place Palliative Care.
