December 7, 2023
Olson, David Cullen
August 6, 1983 – November 27, 2023 at the age of 40 years
December 4, 2023
Hougen, Stanley Harland
January 10, 1935 – December 4, 2023 at the age of 88 years
December 4, 2023
Andersen, Ellen Roselyn
November 19, 1940 – December 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years: Ellen Roselyn Andersen (Moheim) passed away at Salmon Arm Hospital December 4, 2023, with Chuck by her side. Ellen was born in Calgary Alberta November 19, 1940. She spent her childhood and early years in Spruce View, Alberta moving to Salmon Arm in 1976. Ellen will be greatly missed by her spouse
December 4, 2023
Brunskill, Irene Isobel
April 10, 1937 – December 4, 2023 at the age of 86 years
December 2, 2023
Boyes, Florence Edna
November 22, 1930 – December 2, 2023 at the age of 93 years: It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Florence Edna Boyes (Lybarger) on December 2, 2023 at her home in Sicamous, BC Mom was born in Midnight Lake, Saskatchewan on November 22, 1930. She was the seventh of eight children. Her family moved to the Malakwa area
December 2, 2023
Webb, Justina
September 11, 1934 – December 2, 2023 at the age of 89 years
December 2, 2023
Pleasants, Vera Myrtle
February 28, 1932 – December 2, 2023 at the age of 91 years
December 1, 2023
Hartman, Patricia “Patty” Ann
October 26, 1966 – December 1, 2023 at the age of 57 years
November 30, 2023
Zinck, Alice “Marie” Isabel
March 7, 1943 – November 30, 2023 at the age of 80 years: Marie was born in Kamloops, BC in 1943. She passed away peacefully at home in Scotch Creek, BC at the at the age of 80. Predeceased by her daughter Lora Zinck and husband Roger Zinck. She is survived by her loving children; son Terry (Emily) Zinck, and daughter Teresa (Dan) Sexton; grandchildren Tanner (Courtney) Zinck, Sydney Zinck, Blake
November 28, 2023
Hvidberg, Margarete Hedwig
January 6, 1930 – November 28, 2023 at the age of 93 years
November 27, 2023
Lutjen, Mary Alice
January 6, 1943 – November 27, 2023 at the age of 80 years
November 27, 2023
Robertson, Helen “Loreen”
April 9, 1935 – November 27, 2023 at the age of 88 years
November 26, 2023
Murray, Anita Edna Marie
February 20, 1924 – November 26, 2023 at the age of 99 years: Anita Edna Murray (McCelvey) aka “Nits” was born in Penticton, B.C., 1924 and passed away peacefully at home in Salmon Arm, B.C. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, just short of 100 years. She is predeceased by her husband Bill and her daughter Dianne. She is lovingly survived by four children Elaine, Heather, Bill (Betty) Ellen,
November 26, 2023
Peters, Marjorie Diana
December 24, 1948 – November 26, 2023 at the age of 74 years
November 26, 2023
Hermann, Richard Copeland
August 22, 1927 – November 26, 2023 at the age of 96 years
November 26, 2023
Mason, Denise Ann
August 31, 1959 – November 26, 2023 at the age of 64 years
November 25, 2023
Young, Mary Ellen
January 26, 1931 – November 25, 2023 at the age of 92 years
November 24, 2023
Hein, Edward Allen
December 25, 1936 – November 24, 2023 at the age of 86 years
November 21, 2023
Lank, Constance “Joyce”
December 11, 1943 – November 21, 2023 at the age of 79 years: Joyce’s story began on December 11, 1943 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She was the 5th of Dan & Margaret Wutzke’s 6 children. Her family moved near Lumby, BC, and then settled on a farm along the Peace River in northern Alberta in 1951. They also had a house in the nearby town of Berwyn so Joyce could attend
November 19, 2023
Flodin, Roger William
November 3, 1929 – November 19, 2023 at the age of 94 years
November 18, 2023
Turner, Shirley Eileen
April 20, 1934 – November 18, 2023 at the age of 89 years: Please join the family for a celebration of Shirley’s life to be held at the Chase Legion on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 2 o’clock. We regret to announce the death of Shirley Turner at the age of 89 in Salmon Arm, B.C. Shirley was born in Saskatchewan and lived in the Perdue/Saskatoon/ Melfort area for many years. She moved,
November 16, 2023
Eddy, Gordon Maynard
March 4, 1936 – November 16, 2023 at the age of 87 years
November 13, 2023
Stewart, Alice “Elsie”
February 18, 1937 – November 13, 2023 at the age of 86 years: A memorial service will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Salmon Arm, 3270 60th Ave. NE, on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
November 13, 2023
Rakow, Ingeborg
January 24, 1929 – November 13, 2023 at the age of 94 years: On Monday evening November 13th, Inge passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 94. Inge was born in Eddelak, Schleswig-Holstein in Germany on January 24th, 1929. She was the youngest of 2 children born to Elisabeth and Henri Knote and a sister to Gert Knote. She was predeceased by her parents, brother, sister-in-law Elfriede and
November 12, 2023
de Best, Bartholomeus Johannes Joseph “Bill”
March 19, 1950 – November 12, 2023 at the age of 73 years: With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bill de Best. Bill passed away on November 12, 2023 at age 73 with his loving family by his side. Bill was a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle and friend. He was adored and cherished by many – easy going, patient, always willing to lend a hand and have a good laugh. No
November 8, 2023
Jackson, Paul Garnet
January 23, 1953 – November 8, 2023 at the age of 70 years
November 8, 2023
Shilmar, Linda Ann
October 12, 1949 – November 8, 2023 at the age of 74 years
November 8, 2023
Frederick, Leslie Peter “Les”
December 27, 1940 – November 8, 2023 at the age of 82 years: A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18 at 11:00 from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 115 George St., Enderby, BC with a celebration of life following a 1:00 at the Enderby Drill Hall. Zoom for service ID: 7848498761PW9933 We sadly announce the passing of Les Frederick, 82 yrs,
November 6, 2023
Felsterman, John Carroll
June 13, 1933 – November 6, 2023 at the age of 90 years: John passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the morning of Monday, November 6, 2023 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon, British Columbia. He will be remembered by his daughter, Lynn; granddaughter, Melissa; sister, Rose; as well as numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Barbara; son,
November 5, 2023
Scales, Robert Ernest Harold
May 18, 1930 – November 5, 2023 at the age of 93 years: A celebration of Bob’s life will take place at First United Church in Salmon Arm, on Sunday, November 26 at 1:30 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church hall. Robert Ernest Harold Scales, known to everyone as Bob, passed away in his hometown
November 4, 2023
Henderson, Brian Muir
July 3, 1950 – November 4, 2023 at the age of 73 years
November 3, 2023
Schmidt, Faith Louise
June 13, 1947 – November 3, 2023 at the age of 76 years
November 2, 2023
Neufeld, Marie
December 11, 1945 – November 2, 2023 at the age of 77 years: Marie was born in Russell, Manitoba and passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC after a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, parent-in-laws, three brothers, two brother-in-laws, one sister-in-law, three nephews and one niece. Marie is survived by her husband Lenard of 58 years, daughter Teri (Craig), son Kent (Cindy) and grandchildren Ben and Hunter. Marie was
November 2, 2023
Antoniak, Linda Ann
August 1, 1969 – November 2, 2023 at the age of 54 years
November 2, 2023
Birdsey, Kirk Sidney Ian
November 14, 1967 – November 2, 2023 at the age of 55 years: Kirk passed away quietly, in the loving company of his partner Wendy and his beloved dog Buddy, after being presented with the many challenges of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and COPD. He is survived by his children, Damien and Rachel Birdsey and their mother Kelly Haluska, Sebastian and Nathaniel Birdsey and their mother Marissa. His siblings, Wendy, Suzan, Jill Barber,
November 1, 2023
Olson, Alvar Verner “Bob”
August 22, 1936 – November 1, 2023 at the age of 87 years: An open house will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm “Bobbie” was born on the family farm in Snowden, Saskatchewan on August 22, 1936, to Holger and Ina Olson and passed away in Salmon Arm on November 1, 2023 at the age of 87.
November 1, 2023
Koski, Albert John
March 23, 1951 – November 1, 2023 at the age of 72 years
October 31, 2023
Harms, William “Bill”
May 5, 1924 – October 31, 2023 at the age of 99 years: With heavy hearts we announce that during the night of October 30th, William (Bill) Harms was called home by his beloved Lord and Savior. He was 99 years old. Bill’s passing was peaceful and he welcomed it. His faith in his heavenly father was as sure as the sunrise. Bill is survived by his dear wife of 71
October 31, 2023
Benson, Laura Mae
January 12, 1943 – October 31, 2023 at the age of 80 years: Born in Loon Lake, SK to Dorothy & Archie Stilwell, Laura spent her early years growing up in Ninette, MB with her three sisters Joan, Lois and Betty. In 1974 Laura moved to her favourite place to live, Salmon Arm, where she raised three children and worked at the Royal Bank. Laura volunteered at the 5th Avenue
October 30, 2023
Cook, Ronald Leslie William
July 15, 1942 – October 30, 2023 at the age of 81 years: Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm
October 29, 2023
Adam, Hans Joachim
January 11, 1938 – October 29, 2023 at the age of 85 years
October 28, 2023
Williams, Erika Elfrida
August 6, 1926 – October 28, 2023 at the age of 97 years
October 27, 2023
Kamerbeek, Francina Hendrika
June 4, 1929 – October 27, 2023 at the age of 94 years
October 27, 2023
Reise, Myron Dale
August 13, 1936 – October 27, 2023 at the age of 87 years: Myron Dale Reise, 87, passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC on October 27, 2023. Myron was most recently a resident of the Piccadilly Terrace Retirement Home in Salmon Arm, BC. Born in Burtonsville, Alberta on August 13, 1936 to Harold and Christine Reise, Myron lived in a number of small
October 26, 2023
Weleschuk, Eugene John
July 6, 1936 – October 26, 2023 at the age of 87 years Eugene John Weleschuk, 87, of Salmon Arm, BC, passed away on October 26, 2023 in Salmon Arm. Funeral services will be held at a later time. Eugene was born in Wostok, AB on July 6, 1936. He married Joyce Peterson on May 22, 1965 in Salmon Arm, BC. Eugene was predeceased by his wife Joyce (Peterson), parents, John and Michelena
October 26, 2023
McInnis, John Stephen “Steve”
August 5, 1943 – October 26, 2023 at the age of 80 years Celebration of Life will be held Friday November 3, 2023 from 12-3 pm at the Enderby Legion. In lieu of flowers please donate to any Canadian Legion. Steve passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on October 26, 2023, surrounded by close family and friends, at the Salmon Arm Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret Alice McInnis in December
October 25, 2023
Fawcett, Faye Diane
October 19, 1945 – October 25, 2023 at the age of 78 years
October 23, 2023
Rudd, Judy Elaine
October 15, 1951 – October 23, 2023 at the age of 72 years: Judy passed away October 23, 2023, at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 72 with her loving husband by her side. Judy leaves behind her husband Aaron of 20 years, her children Heath (Tracy), Elaine (Tony), Tyler (Allison) and Archie (Kelly), her grandchildren Danielle, Elsie, Elias and Owen, her brother Jerry and her sister Edie. Judy was
October 20, 2023
Ford, Michael John
September 10, 1936 – October 20, 2023 at the age of 87 years
October 19, 2023
Smale, Richard Earl
October 14, 1937 – October 19, 2023 at the age of 86 years
October 19, 2023
Laycock, Carolyn Joan
August 1, 1943 – October 19, 2023 at the age of 80 years
October 19, 2023
Knudsen, Roy Nels
September 23, 1948 – October 19, 2023 at the age of 75 years
October 17, 2023
Mason, James “Gordon”
May 16, 1926 – October 17, 2023 at the age of 97 years
October 17, 2023
Hammond, Louise “Lou” Margaret
October 4, 1947 – October 17, 2023 at the age of 76 years
October 16, 2023
Ferguson, Douglas George
July 7, 1929 – October 16, 2023 at the age of 94 years
October 15, 2023
Henderson, Patricia Ann
October 18, 1940 – October 15, 2023 at the age of 82 years
October 15, 2023
Rempel, Margaret Edith
March 7, 1938 – October 15, 2023 at the age of 85 years
October 13, 2023
Kraus, Alvin
June 27, 1928 – October 13, 2023 at the age of 95 years
October 12, 2023
Elmorya, Shaldena
November 16, 1952 – October 12, 2023 at the age of 70 years: Shaldena ElMora, a loving Soul was borne on November 16th, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is gracefully remembered by her children Jason Obadiah Keen, Heidi Keen and Erica Freedom Dancer. Shaldena transitioned out of this life on October 12th, 2023 from ovarian cancer at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. She was a very Spiritual Woman guided to open a Metaphysical bookstore on Pottery
October 12, 2023
New, June
January 27, 1929 – October 12, 2023 at the age of 94 years: A kind and loving person, she was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. A 3-year resident at Bastion Place who the staff affectionately called “June Bug”. June was born January 27, 1929 and passed away peacefully October 12 with her son Larry by her side. Predeceased by her husband Laurie New and survived by her
October 11, 2023
Bateman, Dorothy Robertson
December 16, 1945 – October 11, 2023 at the age of 77 years
October 10, 2023
Washington, Brian William Arthur
October 10, 1940 – October 10, 2023 at the age of 83 years
October 10, 2023
Nickolichuk, Juliana “Julie” Barbara
January 8, 1951 – October 10, 2023 at the age of 72 years
October 7, 2023
Wilson, Linda Marie
March 24, 1948 – October 7, 2023 at the age of 75 years
October 5, 2023
Young, Mary Evelyn
December 9, 1953 – October 5, 2023 at the age of 69 years
October 5, 2023
Morris, Margaret Rose
January 22, 1959 – October 5, 2023 at the age of 64 years
October 5, 2023
Bykerk, Gezina Berendina “Sienie”
February 23, 1931 – October 5, 2023 at the age of 92 years: We will celebrate Mom`s life on October 21, 2pm at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm Sienie was born in Holland and was the eldest of 8 siblings. When she was 20, she met a charming young man who was about to immigrate to Canada. After a period, Sienie joined him in Canada. She kept busy
October 4, 2023
White, James Joseph
December 6, 1937 – October 4, 2023 at the age of 85 years
October 4, 2023
Smith, Margaret Rose
May 24, 1936 – October 4, 2023 at the age of 87 years: Margaret was born in Newmarket, ON on May 24, 1936 and passed away on October 4, 2023. She is predeceased by her parents Lillian and Earnest Winter, her sister Marion (Charlie) Kloosterman, her brother John (Nancy) Winter, her first husband Allan Jones, her second husband James Smith, and her youngest son Brent Jones. She will be sorely missed by her
October 3, 2023
Sweet, Shane Rodney
November 16, 1943 – October 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years
October 3, 2023
Krebs, Donald Edmund
October 21, 1944 – October 3, 2023 at the age of 78 years
October 2, 2023
Crawford, Darin Walter
January 11, 2000 – October 2, 2023 at the age of 23 years
October 1, 2023
Baynes, Ernest Allan
October 24, 1928 – October 1, 2023 at the age of 94 years
September 30, 2023
Moore, Malcom Alfred
March 27, 1927 – September 30, 2023 at the age of 94 year A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Canoe Seniors Hall, 7330 49 St. NE Salmon Arm, BC.
September 24, 2023
Wrenko, Patricia Ann
January 22, 1936 – September 24, 2023 at the age of 87 years
September 24, 2023
Keehn, Dale Alfred
November 30, 1939 – September 24, 2023 at the age of 83 years: We are saddened with the recent passing of Dad on Sept 24, 2023 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, at the age of 83. Dad was a quiet, gentle, kind and loving man who always took time to help, offer advice, or lend a hand in any way he could. He very much enjoyed time spent with family
September 20, 2023
Kuzak, Eleanor
July 22, 1944 – September 20, 2023 at the age of 79 years: Eleanor Kuzak (nee Antifaiff) was born July 22, 1944 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan to Alex and Mary Antifaiff, the second of three children. On October 9th, 1965, Eleanor married Stanley Kuzak, her high school sweetheart and together they raised two children. Eleanor worked at the Manitoba Telephone System (MTS) after graduating from St. John’s Tech and a secretarial course at Tech
September 19, 2023
Teslyk, Gail Anne
December 15, 1946 – September 19, 2023 at the age of 76 years
September 19, 2023
Austin, David Reginald Ernest
July 29, 1936 – September 19, 2023 at the age of 87 years
September 18, 2023
Jenish, Diane Noreen
December 27, 1941 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years On September 18, 2023, Diane Jenish passed away at the age of 81 with her daughters by her side. Diane was born in Sointula, BC to Taimi and Joel Hamley. Diane was the youngest of three children. She was predeceased by her sister June Peterson and her brother Dennis Hamley. Diane grew up in the Coquitlam area where in
September 18, 2023
Sigvaldason, Bjorn Terrance
October 26, 1940 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 18, 2023
Burke, Eleanor Ruth
September 1, 1941 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 14, 2023
Stewart, Ross Arthur
December 24, 1928 – September 14, 2023 at the age of 94 years: Ross Arthur Stewart passed away September 14, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in Saskatchewan on December 24,1928, Ross moved with his family to Salmon Arm at the age of 6. He was the third youngest of 8 children, brothers Gerald, Lloyd, Wilbert and Earl, sisters Evelyn, Wilma and Enid, growing up on a dairy farm. Predeceased by his
September 13, 2023
Cook, Edward Neil
January 3, 1937 – September 13, 2023 at the age of 86 years: It is with profound and deep sadness the family of Edward Neil Cook announce his passing on September 13, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 86. Dad was born in Mountview, NB to the late Earl and Nita (Bowser) Cook on January 9, 1937. Dad worked in the mines in northern Manitoba when he was very young, then went on
September 13, 2023
Bell, Clifford John
January 23, 1940 – September 13, 2023 at the age of 83 years: Clifford John Bell was born January 23, 1940 in Salmon Arm, BC and passed away on September 13th, 2023. Clifford attended school in Nanaimo to become a licensed mechanic before returning home to Salmon Arm to begin his career at City Motors then Braby & Miller. In 1960 he married his love of his life Darlene. Together with his wife of 62
September 12, 2023
Larsen, Brett Edward
October 6, 1983 – September 12, 2023 at the age of 39 years: For those wishing to say their final goodbyes to Brett, the family welcomes you to come to the Sorrento Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 23, at 1:00pm Brett chose his time to leave this earth surrounded with love, positive energy, and peace. Brett was born in Salmon Arm BC on October 6, 1983. After graduating from high school in Salmon Arm, Brett
September 10, 2023
Gimblett, Rose
July 9, 1936 – September 10, 2023 at the age of 87 years
September 10, 2023
Schalm, Marian Ruth
June 21, 1935 – September 10, 2023 at the age of 88 years: Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services With sadness we share news of the peaceful passing of Marian Ruth Schalm (née Valleau), 88, on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, in Salmon Arm, BC. Marian is predeceased by her husband Henry Schalm. She is survived by her son Warren Schalm (Terry), daughter Wanda Schalm
September 9, 2023
Tracy, Timothy Brian
June 15, 1952 – September 9, 2023 at the age of 71 years
September 9, 2023
Harris, Connie (Crowley)
January 8, 1935 – September 9, 2023 at the age of 85 years: Memorial Service: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services After a lifetime dedicated to protecting and promoting the outdoors, Connie Harris (Crowley) passed away on September 9. Connie was instrumental in the creation of Shuswap Outdoors! and served as its President for many years. Through a Canada Works Grant, she
September 8, 2023
McDonald, Lawrence “Larry” Richard
September 4, 1936 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 87 years: A Funeral Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm It is with profound sadness the family of Lawrence “Larry” Richard Mc Donald announces his untimely passing at the age of 87 on the 8th of September in Salmon Arm. Larry was born in Warren, Ontario to Margaret and Francis McDonald on
September 8, 2023
Cawston, Alfred “Mark”
August 12, 1928 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 95 years: Alfred Mark Cawston, born August 12, 1928 in Cawston, BC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2023, where he resided at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC. Mark started his life in Cawston, BC with his parents Alfred Hamilton “Ginty” and Myrtle Cawston. He was the youngest of 5 with siblings Jack, Dick, Don, and Betty. Mark
September 8, 2023
Critchfield, Robert Fraser
May 14, 1953 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 70 years
September 6, 2023
Reitan, Melvin Joseph “Joe”
January 5, 1930 – September 6, 2023 at the age of 93 years: Joe passed away quietly in his sleep on September 6. He was predeceased by his wife and soulmate Margaret on September 22, 2019. He is survived by his sons Keith (Paula) and Kevin (Joanne) and many nieces and nephews. A Special thanks to the staff at Mount Ida Mews, Dr. Keith Hepburn and a special thank
September 3, 2023
Hill, Robert Ivor “Robbie”
May 14, 1951 – September 3, 2023 at the age of 72 years: Robby was born in Trenton, Ontario on May 14, 1951 to Doreen Barry and Donald Hill. He passed away in Salmon Arm on September 3, 2023 at the age of 72. Robby is predeceased by his parents and is survived by his brothers Don Hill and Wayne Barry, sisters Dawn Crocker, Karen Barry, Maureen Mazurenko and Jacqui
September 1, 2023
Niro, Margaret Nora
April 13, 1935 – September 1, 2023 at the age of 88 years
August 31, 2023
Shymchyk, Michael
May 9, 1964 – August 31, 2023 at the age of 59 years
August 29, 2023
Kliewer, Leonhard Marvin
May 13, 1937 – August 29, 2023 at the age of 86 years
August 28, 2023
Kinnee, Chris Sylvia
February 21, 1932 – August 28, 2023 at the age of 91 years
August 28, 2023
Landry, Anne Blake
December 6, 1943 – August 28, 2023 at the age of 79 years