Jilek, Johanna

Jilek, Johanna

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January 15, 1933 – July 15, 2022
at the age of 89 years:     

                                                 ~ In loving memory ~

On Friday, July 15th, Johanna passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Mom is back with dad (Adalbert), most likely dancing into the wee hours. Born in 1933 in Vienna, Austria, mom met the love of her life in 1948 at a local dance and eventually added 4 children (Elli/Roland, Christine/Sherm, Karin/Dennis and Peter/Eva), 5 grandchildren (Hanna, Magyn, Nik, Cassandra and Chloe) and 1 great grandchild (Keira) into their lives.

Mom also leaves behind her beloved brother Hans and sister Erika in Vienna and numerous nieces and nephews, close friends and acquaintances, abroad and in Salmon Arm – mom and dad’s home since 1991.
Mom was a talented hair dresser for over 35 years, a successful realtor (500 club member in Calgary) for many years and a coffee merchandiser (Melitta brand). Considering that both mom and dad were immigrants to Canada in 1963 with english being their second language – they did pretty well and were always proud to be Canadians of Austrian descent.

We wish to thank everyone from Salmon Arm’s first responder team of Christie and Cathy to mom’s emerg/ICU cardio nurses at Salmon Arm and Kelowna hospitals, and doctors Malinowski, Widmer, and Glanville, to mom’s pharmacist Regan, and more, for their kindness, compassionate care and professionalism, especially since late March, when mom’s heart health declined.

Also, a special heartfelt thank you goes out to the MAiD (medical assistance in dying) team in Salmon Arm and Kelowna, for their gentle and consistent support of mom’s desire to choose her time of passing. Mom went on her own terms, which gave her and her family a form of comfort and peace.

As per mom’s request, no funeral service will be held. However, a memorial tree/shrub and walkway plaque will eventually be placed at McGuire Lake, for any family and friend to visit, whenever they like.

Schan, Ernest “Ernie” George

Schan, Ernest “Ernie” George

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March 14, 1939 – July 8, 2022
at the age of 83 years:     

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022, 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm, BC

Ernie passed away July 8, 2022, he was born March 14, 1939 in Kerrobert, SK and was one of 13 children.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey, his daughters Brenda, Chere and Nora, his son Tim, grandchildren Dustin, Josh and Steven, great grandchildren Lily and Sebastian, sisters Betty, Lorraine, Georgina, Margy, brother Mark and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by other siblings.

His work life with BC Hydro began in Dawson Creek, then Kamloops, Prince Rupert and Salmon Arm.  A very loyal and dedicated volunteer, Ernie spent many years as an active participant with the soup kitchen, coaching hockey, ball, curling, bowling, Booster, Knights of Columbus, and many other community activities.  With his beautiful voice, Ernie was also in a choir for 50 years.  His great love was his annual hunting trips with his good buddies.

Ernie will be missed by family and friends.

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