February 24, 2026
Pickles, Graham
May 23, 1942 – February 23, 2026 at the age of 83 years: Graham Pickles went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026, at the age of 83, after a long struggle with Dementia. A devoted family man, who never met a machine he couldn’t fix, he loved to be outdoors camping, fishing and hunting. Gifted with a quick wit and an incredible sense of humor, he loved to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Graham will be
February 24, 2026
Dewhirst, Barbara Ann
April 22, 1948 – February 23, 2026 at the age of 77 years
February 24, 2026
Streit, Shelley Colleen
February 9, 1976 – January 30, 2026 at the age of 49 years: Come & Go Social, Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M., (or whenever the last one leaves), Kingfisher Community Society, 3337 Enderby Mabel Lake Rd, Enderby, BC Celebration Of Life, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta Shelley Colleen Streit of Mabel Lake, British Columbia, beloved wife of Ronald Thomas Streit, passed away
February 22, 2026
Jette, Victor “Vic”
July 29, 1938 – February 22,2026 at the age of 87 years: Vic passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm at the age of 87. Born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Vic made the journey across Canada with his four children and his beloved wife in the spring of 1973 to make Salmon Arm home. Vic was known for his funny dad jokes, playful sense of humour, and his ability to put a smile on
February 21, 2026
Chambers, Larry Thomas
December 27, 1943 – February 21, 2026 at the age of 82 years
February 20, 2026
Leggett, Miriam Elize
January 14, 1934 – February 20, 2026 at the age of 92 years
February 17, 2026
Ewing, Robert Donald
April 27, 1930 – February 17, 2026 at the age of 95
February 16, 2026
Nelson, Erik Percival
October 31, 1932 – February 16, 2026 at the age of 93 years
February 16, 2026
Annala, Richard Charles
July 30, 1944 – February 16, 2026 at the age of 81 years
February 16, 2026
Blain, Sybil “Dollie” Marjory Grace
July 11, 1940 – February 16, 2026 at the age of 85 years
February 13, 2026
Christopherson, Harley Otto
September 21, 1956 – February 13, 2026 at the age of 69 years
February 13, 2026
Roy, Roger Eric Joseph
October 15, 1958 – February 13, 2026 at the age of 67 years: Roger Eric Joseph Roy, aged 67, passed away on February 13, 2026 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital (Salmon Arm, BC), with his loving wife at his side. He was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his sister Jocelyne (Edmonton), brother David (Prince George) and wife Marlene of 35 years. Roger was always a going concern. As he
February 10, 2026
Hill, Gerald “Gerry”
February 28, 1938 – February 10, 2026 at the age of 87 years
February 10, 2026
Magri, Carol Ann
October 16, 1945 – February 10, 2026 at the age of 80 years: Carol passed away peacefully at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital February 10, 2026 @4:40pm. She is survived by her three sons Darin, Scott and Jason, granddaughters Alexis and Elle and grandson Ryan. She loved her ancestry, gardening and her dogs Wilbur and Wilma. She will always be remembered but not forgotten for her wisdom, wittiness and her way with words.
February 9, 2026
Ash, William “Bill” David
March 25, 1941 – February 9, 2026 at the age of 84 years
February 8, 2026
Clark, Allen Stuart
July 22, 1953 – February 8, 2026 at the age of 72 years
February 7, 2026
Meyer, Lambertus “Ben”
December 5, 1933 – February 7, 2026 at the age of 92 years
February 6, 2026
Acher, Karen Dorothy
May 22, 1956 – February 6, 2026 at the age of 69 years
February 6, 2026
Bohmer, Rudolf Gerardus
May 6, 1936 – February 6, 2026 at the age of 89 years
February 5, 2026
Nickel, Wesley Dale
September 21, 1959 – February 5, 2026 at the age of 66 years: There will be a Celebration of Life service on February 16, 2026, at First Love Church, 458 35th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB. at 1:00 pm. Those who wish to view the celebration online can follow this link. https://m.youtube.com/@kylereimer4534 It is with great sadness we announce that Wesley Dale Nickel, aged 66, of Grindrod, BC. passed suddenly on February 5, 2026 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
February 1, 2026
Lyon, Margaret Irene
May 21, 1950 – February 1, 2026 at the age of 75 years
January 30, 2026
Barz, Dorothy “Joan”
October 16, 1925 – January 30, 2026 at the age of 100 years: Joan Barz passed away on January 30th, 2026. She was born Dorothy Joan Bland in Burnaby, BC in her mom’s house on October 16th, 1925, a time when Model T Fords lined the streets. Growing up without a dad, she learned to look after herself at a very young age. During the depression her mom moved from town to town
January 30, 2026
Jupp, Gary William
March 20, 1946 – January 30, 2026 at the age of 79 years Gary passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm at the age of 79 after an extended, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. It is comforting to know that he left this world peacefully. He was born, and raised, in Nakusp, BC to Bill and Joyce Jupp. Gary graduated from Nakusp high school in 1964. During those years, he became an excellent swimmer and boat
January 26, 2026
Hargitt, Carolyn Blanche
March 23, 1943 – January 23, 2026 at the age of 82 years
January 25, 2026
Stebbing, James “Jim” Albert
November 15, 1927 – January 25, 2026 at the age of 98 years: Graveside Service – Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:00pm, St. Mary’s Anglican Church Cemetery, 1188 TransCanada Highway, Sorrento, BC It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Albert Stebbing on January 25, 2026. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Stebbing, whom he adored deeply. Jim is lovingly remembered by his son
January 24, 2026
Sorochinski, Darlene La Vern
March 8, 1936 – January 24, 2026 at the age of 89 years
January 23, 2026
Hare, Joan Blythe
February 21, 1933 – January 23, 2026 at the age of 92 years
January 21, 2026
Nash, Inez Monda
February 7, 1920 – January 21, 2026 at the age of 105 years: We sadly announce the passing of Inez Nash on Wednesday, January 21, at the age of 105. She is predeceased by her husband Ronald and survived by her daughter Kathleen. She worked as a psychiatric nurse before marrying. She loved traveling, handicrafts and socializing. We wish to send heartfelt thanks to the staff at Mt. Ida Mews for their wonderful care of
January 18, 2026
Veldhoen, Adriana Geertruida
October 30, 1933 – January 17, 2026 at the age of 92 years: Adrianna “Jenny” Veldhoen (Vestering) and her surviving husband Joe started an amazing clan 70 years ago with 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. From the Netherlands with an adventurous spirit, Jenny immigrated to Canada in 1952 on the Southern Cross and then a long train ride to Calgary. She did domestic service in Rockyford, AB learning english with
January 18, 2026
Merrick, Philip David
December 19, 1948 – January 18, 2026 at the age of 77 years: Philip David Merrick, age 77, of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026. Born on December 19th, 1948 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Phil lived a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, kindness and strength. He will be remembered for his fishing, golf and baseball stories. Phil is lovingly remembered by children: Andrea, Mark (Amber), Troy
January 15, 2026
Goddard, Beverley “Bev” James
January 12, 1953 – January 15, 2026 at the age of 73 years
January 14, 2026
Klassen, Henry
August 7, 1925 – January 14, 2026 at the age of 100 years: On Wednesday January 14th, 2026, at the age of 100 years, Henry passed into the presence of his loving Saviour. He was a man of great faith who loved the Lord. He faithfully read his bible and 2 devotionals daily until just before he passed. He was a prayer warrior for his family. His desire was for others to see
January 13, 2026
Garrett, Shirley Muriel
January 13, 1934 – January 13, 2026 at the age of 92 years
January 12, 2026
Christopherson, Alton Edwin
July 9, 1950 – January 12, 2026 at the age of 75 years
January 10, 2026
Gaetz, Thomas Nickolas
January 10, 1943 – January 10, 2026 at the age of 83 years:
January 9, 2026
Martin, Kenneth “Ken” Arnold
January 2, 1937 – January 9, 2026 at the age of 89 years: A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, March 28, 2026 at Lakeside Community Church in Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to ALS Canada (www.ALS.ca) in his remembrance. Ken passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 89 after a short battle with ALS. He was born January
January 8, 2026
Forster, Jay Winship
November 16, 1969 – January 8, 2026 at the age of 56 years
January 6, 2026
Janzen, Brianna Lei
Beautiful, cherished daughter born September 28, 1988, died peacefully at home on January 6, 2026 Brie went to school in Grindrod and later she graduated at ALF in Enderby, and then completed the First Year of Culinary Arts at Salmon Arm Senior Secondary. Brie struggled with ADHD throughout her life, but found success in helping others. Recently, she joined the “Adopt a Grandparent” program at a senior’s home and gave gifts to the Elderly who
January 5, 2026
Garant, Johanna “Ann” Hendrika Theresia
November 5, 1942 – January 5, 2026 at the age of 83: The family of Ann Garant announce her peaceful passing in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 83. Ann was born in Zwolle, Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada with her family boarding KLM Airlines and arriving in Quebec, Canada on May 7, 1954 at the age of 11 and they then made their way west and settled in Edmonton, AB. Ann met Peter
January 4, 2026
Langevin, Verna Dorothy
October 9, 1927 – January 4, 2026 at the age of 98 years: Verna Dorothy Langevin, long time resident of Sorrento, BC passed peacefully from this life in to the presence of her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026. Verna was born October 9, 1927 in the little town of Sulphide, ON, the fifth child of Philip and Johana. A brother was to follow a year later and together they attended the
January 4, 2026
Parlette, David Neil
April 8, 1947 – January 4, 2026 at the age of 78 years
January 4, 2026
Ens, Bill
June 28, 1930 – January 4, 2026 at the age of 95 years: Celebration of Life will be held January 17, 2026, 11am at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC, Pastor Terry Baskin officiating In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Mennonite Disaster Relief Canada The Service Can be viewed with the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@kvmemorial/streams
January 2, 2026
Diack, Leslie Ron
January 20, 1931 – January 02, 2026 at the age of 93 years
December 31, 2025
Proteau, Joseph Albert Edmond “Ed”
October 10, 1935 – December 31, 2025 at the age of 90 years
December 29, 2025
Dedood, Peter Johannes
March 25, 1950 – December 29, 2025 at the age of 75 years
December 25, 2025
Dermott, Brian Hugh
August 25, 1929 – December 25, 2025 at the age of 96 years
December 25, 2025
Turko, Jerry Peter
July 26, 1950 – December 25, 2025 at the age of 75 years
December 24, 2025
Wright, Charlotte Agnes
September 29, 1933 – December 24, 2025 at the age of 92 years
December 22, 2025
Welsh, Thomas John
August 21, 1940 – December 22, 2025 at the age of 85 years
December 21, 2025
Koeck, Siegfried Adolf
December 18, 1935 – December 21, 2025 at the age of 90 years: A funeral service will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Services, January 2, 2026 at 9:30am, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC, burial at Mt. Ida Cemetery to follow. A celebration of life will be held in the New Year. With deep sadness, the family would like to inform you of his passing on December 21, 2025. He was born
December 21, 2025
Allbury, Marilyn Rae
August 31, 1947 – December 21, 2025 at the age of 78 years
December 20, 2025
Turcotte, Lauana Marie
September 30, 1934 – December 20, 2025 at the age of 91 years
December 20, 2025
Lessey, Daphne Brenda
October 26, 1934 – December 20, 2025 at the age of 91 years
December 19, 2025
Day, Robert Wayne
June 22, 1952 – December 19, 2025 at the age of 73 years
December 18, 2025
Parke, Gary Scott
August 22, 1944 – December 18, 2025 at the age of 81 years
December 18, 2025
Godfrey, Sheila Elizabeth
October 11, 1957 – December 18, 2025 at the age of 68 years
December 18, 2025
Bernard, Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul
October 11, 1963 – December 18, 2025 at the age of 62 years: Jeffrey Paul Bernard passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Born in Vancouver, BC, Jeff grew up in Kelowna, BC, and developed a lifelong love for sports, especially hockey, rugby, and skiing. His adventurous spirit and passion for the outdoors led him to spend most of his adult life in the beautiful Interior of British Columbia, living and working in
December 17, 2025
Winram, Kenneth “Ken” Edward
December 23, 1941 – December 17, 2025 at the age of 83 years: It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Edward Winram. Ken was born on December 23, 1941, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At 18 months of age, he was adopted by Elsie and Marshall Winram, and later welcomed a brother, John, who was also adopted into the family. Ken’s father was a Second World War veteran who, following the
December 17, 2025
Goerzen, Mary Ann Gertrude
November 20, 1934 – December 17, 2025 at the age of 91 years: Please note the passing of our mother, Mary Ann Gertrude Goerzen (nee Hooge), on Dec 17, 2025, in Salmon Arm, BC. Mary Ann was a healthy, vibrant woman who died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 91. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Martin David Goerzen, in March of 2017 and is survived by her children and their families: Jonathan
December 16, 2025
Sundmark, Larry Dale
January 27, 1952 – December 16, 2025 at the age of 73 years: Sorrowfully announcing the passing of the second born son of Eric and Kathleen Sundmark of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. December 16, 2025, we have lost this brave soul at the age of seventy-three. He passed away at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, under the care of many extraordinary and helpful staff members. Great appreciation for the attentiveness that was provided for
December 16, 2025
Boyer, Joan Marie
November 15, 1940 – December 16, 2025 at the age of 85 years
December 15, 2025
Bosshardt, Lorraine Edith
April 23, 1935 – December 15, 2025 at the age of 90 years: It is with great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Lorraine Bosshardt on December 15, 2025 at the age of 90. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Jacob Bosshardt, her two sisters Katie and Wilma of Kamloops, and her great grandson Thunder. She is lovingly remembered by her five children; Linda (Danny) Moore, Dianne Grinde, Rodney Bosshardt, Roger (Barb)
December 14, 2025
Sypher, Terence William
June 19, 1944 – December 14, 2025 at the age of 81 years
December 14, 2025
Mesich, Mary Lou
April 24, 1932 – December 14, 2025 at the age of 93 years: Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Mary Lou is survived by her daughters; Sharlene (Brian), Brenda (Steve), Gail (Steve) and sons Rod and Terry, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Steve (2016), grandson Jacob (2007) and her eight brothers and sisters. She was the youngest of George and Bertha Thompson’s nine children. George and Bertha immigrated
December 14, 2025
Laurila, Raymond George
February 23, 1945 – December 14, 2025 at the age of 80 years
December 12, 2025
Forster, Jimmy Wayne
July 24, 1955 – December 12, 2025 at the age of 70 years
December 8, 2025
Bratt, Dennis Allan
December 31, 1936 – December 8, 2025 at the age of 88 years
December 7, 2025
Butler, Jennifer Lyn
July 5, 1946 – December 7, 2025 at the age of 79 years
December 7, 2025
Halvorson, Sheila Isabella
September 29, 1948 – December 7, 2025 at the age of 77 years
December 6, 2025
McDonald, Roy Victor
May 9, 1943 – December 6, 2025 at the age of 82 years: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roy McDonald on Dec 6, 2025 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Predeceased by Foster parents William and Frances Evans, Roy leaves behind his loving wife and partner of 61 years, Linda McDonald, 3 Children – son Randy (Cynthia), son Brad,
December 2, 2025
Parker, Oriana Louise
October 10, 1980 – December 2, 2025 at the age of 45 years
November 30, 2025
Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Julia
May 31, 1945 – November 30, 2025 at the age of 80 years
November 30, 2025
Houghton, Jean Marguerite
August 28, 1935 – November 30, 2025 at the age of 90 years: A celebration of Jean’s life will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1pm, at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC. Jean Marguerite Houghton passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 30, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in the hamlet of Edgerton, Alberta, Jean lived a life marked by compassion, faith, and deep devotion
November 29, 2025
Johnson, Kenneth Orville
May 15, 1933 – November 29, 2025 at the age of 92 years
November 28, 2025
O’Brien, Lynn Denise
May 7, 1949 – November 28, 2025 at the age of 76 years
November 28, 2025
Bjerg, Barbara Winnifred
March 25, 1951 – November 28, 2025 at the age of 74 years
November 27, 2025
Douglas, Shirley Anne
July 24, 1938 – November 27, 2025 at the age of 87 years
November 27, 2025
Vasudevan, Vashista
September 17, 1973 – November 27, 2025 at the age of 52 years
November 27, 2025
Paille, Margaret Teresa
August 21, 1941 – November 27, 2025 at the age of 84 years
November 26, 2025
Donovan, Valerie Marlene
January 24, 1940 – November 26, 2025 at the age of 85 years; A funeral service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at St. John’s Church, 170 Shuswap St S, Salmon Arm, BC, on January 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Valerie Malene Donovan (née Carnahan) passed away peacefully at Salmon Arm Hospital on November 26, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Hudson Bay,
November 26, 2025
Boyko, Mildred “Mickie”
July 11, 1935 – November 26, 2025 at the age of 90 years: Mildred (Mickie) Boyko (nee Herbert), of Vernon, B.C., went to be with her Lord on November 26, 2025 at the age of 90 years. Mickie leaves to mourn her husband of 67 years, Donald Boyko, her children Robert (Donna) Boyko, Kelly Edgecombe, and Scott (Eva) Boyko, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her older
November 22, 2025
Mosley, Raymond Harold
April 17, 1939 – November 22, 2025 at the age of 86 years
November 20, 2025
Bramble, Alice Tora May
October 28, 1943 – November 20, 2025 at the age of 82 years
November 19, 2025
Watts, Stanley Edgar
June 20, 1929 – November 19, 2025 at the age of 96 years
November 18, 2025
Wells, Grant Alan
July 29, 1954 – November 18, 2025 at the age of 71 years
November 17, 2025
Norman, Martha Isobel
April 1, 1952 – November 17, 2025 at the age of 73 years
November 14, 2025
Lamb, Herschel Andrew
February 17, 1938 – November 14, 2025 at the age of 87 years
November 14, 2025
Whatley, Doris Ann
September 30, 1946 – November 14, 2025 at the age of 79 years
November 13, 2025
Dow, Leroy “Roy” Bert
September 7, 1931 – November 13, 2025 at the age of 94 years: With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Roy Bert Dow, who returned to his Heavenly Father on November 13, 2025, at the age of 94. Roy leaves behind his loving wife of 73 years, Florence, with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, partnership, and faith. Together they raised six children—Brian, Larry, Karen, Cam, Scott, and Mikl—and built a legacy that continues
November 13, 2025
Whitehead, Sylvia Marion
February 26, 1947 – November 13, 2025 at the age of 78 years
November 12, 2025
Birmingham, Denis Allan
December 19, 1955 – November 12, 2025 at the age of 69 years
November 11, 2025
Dick, Nicholas
May 24, 1933 – November 11, 2025 at the age of 92 years
November 7, 2025
Pellett, Lorraine Elizabeth
September 24, 1947 – November 7, 2025 at the age of 78 years: A Funeral/Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap St. S.E., Salmon Arm, with the Reverend Brian Smith officiating. The family of Lorraine Elizabeth Pellett, of Salmon Arm, B.C., is extremely saddened to share the news of her passing. She left us suddenly on November 7, 2025
November 6, 2025
Arnold, Anna Katharina
November 30, 1934 – November 6, 2025 at the age of 90 years
November 3, 2025
Lawrence, Arlene Mary
June 4, 1949 – November 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years
November 3, 2025
Gona, Donald “Don” Andy
August 23, 1940 – November 3, 2025 at the age of 86 years: On November 13, 2025, a graveside service will be held in the Mt. Ida Cemetery at 10am with a celebration of life later that day in the Canoe Senior’s Centre at 1pm. Don’s long-time friend, Myron Crown will be officiating both. Born August 23, 1940, in Petrolia, Ontario, Don passed away peacefully at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital on November
November 3, 2025
Kits, Marion Ruth
February 24, 1944 – November 3, 2025 at the age of 81 years: A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Eagle Bay Cemetery 4799 Eagle Bay Rd, Sorrento. It is with love and gratitude that we remember Marion Ruth Kits, sister, aunt, and friend who went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 3rd, 2025, in Vernon, B.C., at
October 29, 2025
Glentworth, Cyprian “Cye”
May 20, 1933 – October 29, 2025 at the age of 92 years
October 28, 2025
Dyck, Wesley Kenneth “Wes”
October 7, 1948 – October 28, 2025 at the age of 77 years: Celebration of Life: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11am, Broadview Church, 350 30 Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC Wesley Kenneth Dyck (Wes) was born in Winkler, MB, on October 7, 1948. He grew up the son of a pastor in Regina, SK, and attended Campbell Collegiate High School graduating in 1966. The family
October 28, 2025
Brownjohn, Shirley Anne
November 14, 1937 – October 28, 2025 at the age of 87 years: In Loving Memory of Shirley Anne Brownjohn (née Ellis) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Brownjohn (née Ellis), in her 87th year. Shirley passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She had an infectious smile, a huge heart, and a true spirit of adventure. She lived her life