Obituaries

April 25, 1955 – April 18, 2025 at the age of 69 years
April 5, 1986 – January 18, 2025 at the age of 38 years:                 A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the 5th Avenue Seniors Centre, Salmon Arm
May 27, 1949 – March 30, 2025 at the age of 75 years:                A celebration of life will be held 3:30pm on May 31st, 2025 at the Sicamous Senior’s Centre. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.              It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Ernest Hyam, who left
February 29, 1948 – April 22, 2025 at the age of 77 years
March 30, 1932 – February 10, 2025 at the age of 92 years:     A Celebration of Life for Bernice will be held May 11, 2025 at the Sicamous Senior Centre, 2 – 4 pm.     Hyam, Evelyn Mary BERNICE (Graham) born March 30, 1932 in Salmon Arm, B.C. passed peacefully at Shuswap General Hospital Salmon Arm, B.C. Feb 10, 2025 at 92 years old. Survived by sons: Steve, Jack, Ron (Chris) of
May 27, 1951 – April 19, 2025 at the age of 73 years
January 10, 1932 – April 18, 2025 at the age of 93 years:            Theo was born January 10th, 1932 in Pietersburg to Harry and Dorothea (nee Slabbert), South Africa, emigrating to Canada in 1977. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on Friday April 18th, 2025 at the age of 93. Theo is survived by his ex-wife Yvonne (Altenkirk), sons Les/Vlad (Edmonton, AB) and
February 26, 1945 – April 18, 2025 at the age of 80 years
June 29, 1947 – April 18, 2025 at the age of 77 years
May 13, 1936 – April 16, 2025 at the age of 88 years
September 8, 1962 – April 17, 2025 at the age of 62 years
February 6, 1964 – April 16, 2025 at the age of 61 years
September 29, 1925 – April 16, 2025 at the age of 99 years
September 29, 1930 – April 15, 2025 at the age of 94 years
October 26, 1923 – April 9, 2025 at the age of 101 years
October 30, 1933 – April 08, 2025 at the age of 91 years
May 30, 1934 – April 6, 2025 at the age of 90 years          Ron was born in Myrtle Point, Oregon on May 30, 1934 to Ernest L. and Laurel A. Barklow.  He passed away peacefully at the Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, B. C. on  April 6, 2025 at the age of 90.      After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He served in Korea as
January 7, 1947 – April 2, 2025 at the age of 78 years:              Peter passed away just after midnight into early morning of April 2nd, in the arms of his wife Robyn and loved ones. After a short stay at Bastian Place Hospice. Peter surrendered his life over to Jesus, listening to the “Goodness of God” worship song, he had fought a brave battle with esophageal cancer. He is
May 24, 1955 – April 2, 2025 at the age of 69 years:      Glenn Hill died unexpectedly in Kelowna, BC. He was born in Yorkton, SK, and was a resident of Salmon Arm since 1988. Glenn had a strong sense of community and was active with local organizations. Most notably, he was involved in minor football and hockey, Rotary, and the building of the Little Mountain Sports Complex. Glenn served as the SASCU
April 23, 1931 – April 1, 2025 at the age of 93 years
August 31, 1956 – March 31, 2025 at the age of 68 years:          John was born in Alliston, Ontario and passed away in Salmon Arm at the age of 68 years and 7 months. He was a great man and loved going to Tim Horton’s, reading books and helping people.   God bless you, your family and friends will miss you. He will be missed!
December 14, 1959 – March 31, 2025 at the age of 65 years
September 16, 1948 – March 29, 2025 at the age of 76 years
April 17, 1969 – March 29, 2025 at the age of 55 years
May 1, 1937 – March 28, 2025 at the age of 87 years
April 29, 1962 – March 28, 2025 at the age of 62 years
March 10, 1937 – March 24, 2025 at the age of 88 years
September 2, 1920 – March 24, 2025 at the age of 104 years
May 23, 1974 – March 22, 2025 at the age of 50 years:    It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth Micheal Whitehead, 50 years of age, on March 22nd, 2025. Kenny was a devoted Son, Brother, Uncle, Father, Papa and Friend. Tugboat captain was his official title at the Canoe Forest Products Mill and he thrived in the roll. Being born May 23rd, 1974 on a farm,
August 26, 1968 – March 22, 2025 at the age of 56 years:              An Open House will be held at the Blind Bay Hall, Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1 – 4 pm      Vicki Mae Donnelly of Blind Bay, BC, passed away peacefully March 22, 2025 at Bastion Place Care Home in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 56.  Vicki had a long courageous battle with
September 5, 1955 – March 16, 2025 at the age of 69 years
February 10, 1953 – March 14, 2025 at the age of 72 years
July 20, 1940 – March 14, 2025 at the age of 84 years
December 21, 1942 – March 12, 2025 at the age of 82 years: Ewing, Winifred “Winnie” Westwood, of Salmon Arm, BC and formally of Kelowna, BC, born December 21, 1942 in Ayr, Scotland passed away peacefully March 12, 2025 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Charlie Ewing and her son John Ewing. Winnie, Charlie and their three children arrived from Scotland
October 22, 1939 – March 7, 2025 at the age of 85 years:      William (Bill) Lynch, age 85 of Salmon Arm, BC passed away peacefully Friday, March 7, 2025 at Kelowna General Hospital.  He was born October 22, 1939 in Kamloops, BC, to the late William and Marjorie Lynch.‍ Bill loved being outdoors, whether it was tending to his garden or just enjoying nature.  Bill had a green thumb and could make the
December 17, 1929 – March 6, 2025 at the age of 95 years
January 1, 1952 – March 3, 2025 at the age of 73 years

February 28, 2025

Berry, Douglas Edwin

October 16, 1952 – February 28, 2025 at the age of 72 years
January 4, 1957 – February 28, 2025 at the age of 68 years
January 26, 1927 – February 26, 2025 at the age of 98 years  

February 26, 2025

Adams, David Ross

January 29, 1979 – February 26, 2025 at the age of 47 years:      With great sadness, the family of David Adams announces his passing. David also known as Dave passed away on February 26th, 2025, in Salmon Arm, BC.  He will be remembered fondly by his family friends and community. Born in Alberta in January of 1978, David was a free spirit. His family moved to Revelstoke, BC in the late 80’s and
January 31, 1931 – February 25, 2025 at the age of 94 years

February 25, 2025

Ginn, Trevor Thomas

December 22, 1937- February 25, 2025 at the age of 87 years:      With great sadness we announce the passing of Trevor Thomas Ginn on February 25, 2025 at his home in Shuswap Lodge.  Trevor was born in Salmon Arm, BC on December 22, 1937 to Annie and Ivor Ginn. Trevor grew up on the family farm in Deep Creek with his parents and 11 siblings. As a young man he built a log

February 22, 2025

Ham, Wayne Gordon

June 16, 1943 – February 22, 2025 at the age of 81 
February 27, 1926 – February 22, 2025 at the age of 98 years
August 27, 1952 – February 21, 2025 at the age of 72 years
February 03, 1949 – February 20, 2025 at the age of 76 years
May 30, 1944 – February 17, 2025 at the age of 80 years:      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the quiet passing of our loving Father, Partner, Pompaw, Brother, Uncle and friend on February 17, 2025 at home in Sorrento, BC.  Bob leaves behind his wife Darlene, daughter Kimberly (Dave), brother Terry (Gisele) niece Michele, nephews Kevin, Dave (Andrea) and his grandson Zachary, granddaughter Sydney, stepsons Fabian ( Nadine), Ian (Angie)
October 8, 1934 – February 16, 2025 at the age of 90 years:             Mike was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan to Mary and Mike Bolen Sr, the seventh of eight children.  The family moved to BC to settle in Giscome and later Kamloops. Mike leaves to mourn him; his loving wife Patricia, five children, Gerald (Laurie), Sharon, Donald (Laurie), Marie (Dan) and Keith (Tinwei), seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
July 7, 1930 – February 16, 2025 at the age of 94 years
September 8, 1933 – February 15, 2025 at the age of 91 years:                 Celebration of life will be held at Dawson Creek, BC  in  summer 2025                It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Frederickson on February 15, 2025.  Born in Pouce Coupe, BC to Smith and Myra Frederickson.  Doug lived a full life of love, laughter
May 8, 1951 – February 13, 2025 at the age of 73 years

February 12, 2025

Walcer, Shannon Dale

December 11, 1971 – February 12, 2025 at the age of 53 years
April 13, 1936 – February 10, 2025 at the age of 88 years
June 21, 1930 – February 7, 2025 at the age of 94 years
July 6, 1989 – February 5, 2025 at the age of 35 years:          
July 4, 1957 – February 5, 2025 at the age of 67 years
April 22, 1947 – February 4, 2025 at the age of 77 years

February 4, 2025

Widmark, Kelly Ann

June 6, 2000 – February 4, 2025 at the age of 24 years:          Celebration of Life:  Saturday, March 8, 2025,  11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm
January 8, 1955 – February 1, 2025 at the age of 70 years:      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday February 12, 11 am from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1185 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC, interment will follow in Chase Cemetery. Carolyn Lee MacDonald (née Willden), born January 8, 1955, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 in Salmon Arm, after a long and hard-fought health battle. Carolyn was an active member
November 6, 1939 – January 31, 2025 at the age of 85 years:      At the age of 85, Amie passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on January 31,2025. Born at home in northern Manitoba on November 6,1939, Amie was the third child born to Bert and Tina Eisner. When she was 6 years old, the family moved to Salmon Arm, where she went to school and later entered her working life as

January 31, 2025

Levely, Maxine

May 25, 1944 – January 31, 2025 at the age of 80 years
March 19, 1929 – January 30, 2025 at the age of 95 years
November 25, 1942 – January 29, 2025 at the age of 82 years:      Please consider joining us as we remember Janet. A Celebration of Life is planned for: Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 2:00 pm, Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Drive, Salmon Arm, BC It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, sister, auntie and friend.  Janet Eleanor Jackett (nee Epp) was born to Bill and Marion
January 17, 1936 – January 29, 2025 at the age of 89 years
July 24, 1969 – January 28, 2025 at the age of 55 years
December 29, 1941 – January 25, 2025 at the age of 83 years
March 14, 1938 – January 24, 2025 at the age of 86 years
June 12, 1956 – January 24, 2025 at the age of 68 years:      In Loving Memory Our great man passed away January 24, 2025 leaving behind his spouse Rene Rennie of 11 happy years, sister Bea Walters and extended family. He is sorrily missed by all his work mates and companions in Sicamous, BC May he rest in peace.
November 21, 1989 – January 22, 2025 at the age of 35 years
June 4, 1947 – January 22, 2025 at the age of 77 years
February 2, 1939 – January 21, 2025 at the age of 85 years:      Jane passed away the morning of January 21 at her home at Arbor Lodge, Salmon Arm, BC. In her last years, Jane longed to go home to glory to be reunited with her husband of nearly 60 years, Bud, who passed away in 2018 and with her son, Duane, who passed away in 2022 from cancer. They are together again

January 20, 2025

Davis, Garry David

October 22, 1934 – January 20, 2025 at the age of 90 years
February 26, 1936 – January 19, 2025 at the age of 88 years: My Dad, Frank, was born in Wolverhampton, England. He is predeceased by his mom, Lydia; his dad, George Frederick; my Mam, Elizabeth Connolly Woodward; and his three brothers, John, Paul, and George. We used to joke that he was the fourth Beatle, Ringo. Dad leaves behind me (Myhrr), his son-in-law of 45 years, Dave, granddaughter Laura (Rob), granddaughters Coco and Brookie, and
November 6, 1936 – January 18, 2025 at the age of 88 years:      Harold Shaffer Ingram passed away of respiratory illness January 18, 2025 in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC. Harold is survived by his older sister Edna Stanyer, younger brother Keith Ingram (Joan), his 4 sons, Timothy (Debbie), Shawn, Darren and Brian Ingram, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Irving, his mother
April 4, 1939 – January 17, 2025 at the age of 85 years
November 3, 1934 – January 16, 2025 at the age of 90 years:      Ivan Christian Koch born in Langenburg, SK passed away peacefully in his sleep in Salmon Arm IIvan was a long time resident of Salmon Arm having moved from Hinton, AB to Tappen in 1986. He was a business man owning and operating M&K Radiator and Engine Rebuilders. Ivan and his wife Bernice lived in Tappen for many years and hosted
Janaury 18, 1932 – January 16, 2025 at the age of 92 years:      Pauline Florence Lee (nee Nadeau) passed away at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, B.C. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 just days short of her 93rd birthday. A private celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at a later date to be determined by the family. Pauline was born January 18, 1932, in Legers Corner (Dieppe), Westmorland Co. New Brunswick where she
January 22, 1949 – January 16, 2025 at the age of 75 years:      It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Evelen Redman (Treseng) born January 22, 1949 at RIH, Kamloops, BC – passed away residing in Sicamous on January 16, 2025. A cherished mom, grandmother, partner, sister, and friend. Yvonne had many roles. Other significant roles ranged from Girl Guide leader, Rotary President, and hobbies included skiing, golfing, curling and a
July 4, 1936 – January 14, 2025 at the age of 88 years:     
May 13, 1953 – January 9, 2025 at the age of 71 years:       He liked to help all in need!
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
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
March 25, 1943 – January 8, 2025 at the age of 81 years  
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
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
February 20, 1951 – September 12, 2024 at the age of 73 years

December 31, 2024

Sanderson, Dawn Lynn

May 14, 1962 – December 31, 2024 at the age of 62 years:      Celebration of Life:  Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm A bookkeeper until the end, Dawn Lynn Sanderson, 62, took her final rest on December 31, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Born to Don & Elsie Appel on May 14, 1962 in Chilliwack, BC, Dawn lived a
September 8, 1946 – December 28, 2024 at the age of 78 years
April 28, 1949 – December 27, 2024 at the age of 75 years

December 22, 2024

Skelly, Joan

June 24, 1930 – December 22, 2024 at the age of 94 years:      Joan Skelly, our mum passed away on Dec,22/2024.She is survived by her son, Victor,(Janice) Kim,(Maria) Tony(Carol) Trevor(Sonja) Daughter Carla (Glen Jackson). Mum was predeceased by her husband, Hugh our Dad in 2006. We will always remember and love you
January 25, 1935 – December 21, 2024 at the age of 89 years
February 19, 1937 – December 16, 2024 at the age of 87 years
November 3, 1945 – December 15, 2024 at the age of 79 years
February 24, 1957 – December 15, 2024 at the age of 67 years
June 13, 1986 – December 10, 2024 at the age of 38 years:      It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden and tragic passing of Wesley, who left us far too soon — on December 10th in a canoeing accident in Enderby, British Columbia. At just 38 years old, Wes lived a vibrant and unforgettable life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughs, creativity, and adventure. Wes was a true original.
July 2, 1945 – December 15, 2024 at the age of 79 years:     | It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine Carol Downie on December 15th, 2024 at the age of 79. Cathy was a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished friend and an irreplaceable person in the lives of all that knew her. Born on July 2nd, 1945 in Montreal, Cathy was known for her kindness, warmth and laughter.
June 11, 1963 – December 11, 2024 at the age of 61 years

December 10, 2024

Lywood, Daniel Carl

April 26, 1953 – December 10, 2024 at the age of 71 years:     “There is only one happiness in this life: to love and be loved.” Daniel Carl Lywood passed away suddenly at the age of 71 in Salmon Arm, BC on December 10, 2024. Dan was born in Lindsay, Ontario on April 26, 1953.Dan will be lovingly remembered by his wife Laurie (Schindler) of 51 years, sons Christopher and Brandon (Lauren), daughter Jamie,
September 17, 1959 – December 10, 2024 at the age of 65 years
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