Obituaries

October 22, 1942 – March 1, 2018 at the age of 75 years Gail requested no funeral service, but instead wished to have a memorial tea. The tea will be held at Enderby & District Senior Citizens Society in Enderby, BC (250-838-7541) May 11, 2018, 2-4 pm Gail Joanne Murphy, age 75, passed away after a brief struggle with ovarian cancer on March 1, 2018 in Vernon, BC. Gail was born on October 22, 1942

October 30, 1932 – April 29, 2018 at the age of 85 years  

February 28, 1942 – April 26, 2018 at the age of 76 years.      

May 23, 1932 – April 24, 2018 at the age of 85 years.      

December 26, 1936 – April 24, 2018 at the age of 81 years Irene, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.  She was born December 26, 1936 in McMurdo, BC to the late Wasyl and Anna Chudoba. She was raised and graduated high school in Revelstoke, BC and trained and worked as an x-ray technician at Vancouver General Hospital for 35 years. She is survived by her

January 22, 1949 – April 20, 2018 at the age of 69 years. The service is to be held Sunday, April 29, 2 pm at the Gathering Place, 350 30 St NE, Salmon Arm, BC We sadly announce the passing of Marty Bootsma after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Wendy and his seven siblings; Walter, Florence, Frances, Jenny, Greta, Ron, and Jan. As well as his children and

February 15, 1930 – April 19, 2018 at the age of 88 years.      

October 14, 1933 – April 16, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Burial, Mt. Ida Cemetery, 2290 Foothill Road, Salmon Arm, Saturday, April 28, 2018, 11:00 am, Clergy Pastor Irwin Kujat Memorial Service, Fischer’s Funeral Home, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, Saturday, April 28, 1:00 pm, reception to follow. Eleanor was called home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Eleanor was a very kind and

August 7, 1957 – April 15, 2018 at the age of 60 years.      

February 10, 1962 – April 14, 2018 at the age of 56 years.    

March 24, 1945 – April 13, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Service will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC, April 20, 2018 at 11:00 am, Celebrant Father George LaGrange OMI, reception to follow. AKA Rhino Ray passed on April 13, 2018 in Kamloops following an emergency surgery.  After 3 years of struggling his body finally succumbed.  But just like Ray, he was

July 13, 1947 – April 11, 2018 at the age of 70 years.      

April 7, 1941 – April 10, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Marie-Paule passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.  Marie-Paule is survived by her beloved husband Ken Gordon Escott, stepson Chris (Lindsay), grandsons Owen and Kyle, stepdaughter Laurie, granddaughter Justine, sister in law Kathleen Prince (Hayward) Winnipeg, brother in law Harry Escott (Oresia) Brossard, sisters France St Louis Brown (Doug) Blind Bay and Rachel Chevrier (Raymond) Ottawa and brother Regent St Louis (Julie

June 20, 1963 – April 10, 2018 at the age of 54 years.      

November 13, 1958 – April 2, 2018 at the age of 59 years Celebration of life will be held 1-4pm on Friday, April the 13 at the Canoe Victory Hall, 7210 51 Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC   V0E 1K0 Darcy passed away April 2,  2018 with family by his side in Salmon Arm BC.  He will be missed dearly. Gone forever, how we miss your smiling face. But you left us to remember none on earth can take

January 6, 1927 – April 6, 2018 at the age of 91 years      

October 5, 1944 – April 5, 2018 at the age of 73 years      

July 23, 1942 – April 4, 2018 at the age of 75 years      

December 1, 1924 – April 4, 2018 at the age of 93 years With great sadness, we announce the passing of John who died peacefully at the Shuswap Lake Hospital on April 4, 2018. He is survived by his three loving children, daughters Veronica (Johnson), Mimi (Barbour) and his son Dan. He was blessed with five grandchildren who will miss him terribly and five wonderful great-grandchildren who made him very proud. Born in Elfros, Saskatchewan

August 5, 1927 – April 3, 2018 at the age of 90 years      

October 24, 1950 – April 1, 2018 at the age of 67 years      

November 17, 1947 – March 13, 2018 at the age of 70 years A Celebration of Life will be held in Virginia’s honor at Canoe Victory Hall in Canoe BC on Saturday April, 7th 2018 from 1pm – 3pm. Virginia Lois Irving (Woodruff) born November 17th, 1947 in Oliver BC passed away surrounded by her loving family in Salmon Arm, BC on March 13th, 2018, at the age of 70.  Viginia is predeceased by her

March 16, 1922 – March 29, 2018 at the age of 96 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jack on March 29, 2018. Jack was one of the last remaining veterans from the Second World War. Jack was born in Merritt, BC and spent his formative years in Barnet and New Westminster, BC.  When he was 20, he joined the Canadian Army, 8th New Brunswick Hussars and

October 31, 1930 – March 27, 2018 at the age of 87 years

December 13, 1934 – March 23, 2018 at the age of 83 years Bud crossed over Jordan March 23rd before the lunch hour in the Salmon Arm Hospital.  Bud leaves behind his wife Jane of nearly 60 years of marriage, son Duane, (Shelley), granddaughter Shayla of Williams Lake, daughter Debra (Dave) Johnston of Big Valley, Alberta, brother AI (Carol) of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, 3 step grandsons, Corey of Williams Lake, Colby and Blake of Calgary. Bud

March 25, 1984 – March 23, 2018 at the age of 33 years With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Kayle Kallis Abbott, age 33, on March 23, 2018. Kayle was born in Salmon Arm, BC on March 25, 1984, and grew up in Blind Bay. He is remembered as smart, thoughtful and caring. He enjoyed camping, computers, mechanics and cats. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Dot Abbott, and sisters

February 2, 1950 – March 23, 2018 at the age of 68 years

March 8, 1926 – March 21, 2018 at the age of 92 years Memorial Service: Sunday, July 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Fischer’s Funeral Service, reception to follow It is with heartfelt sorrow that we, the children of Odell Elsie Fuller, announce her passing on March 21, 2018, in Kelowna, with family by her side, shortly after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Mom was born in Alberta, but spent most of her life in British Columbia, including10

March 23, 1926 – March 20, 2018 at the age of 91 years  

February 9, 1924 – March 20, 2018 at the age of 94 years.  

October 16, 1931 – March 19, 2018 at the age of 86 years  

July 9, 1936 – February 23, 2018 at the age of 81 years Celebration of Life:  2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm  

June 8, 1939 – March 18, 2018 at the age of 78 years  

May 5, 1934 – March 18, 2018 at the age of 83 years Ben Wiens of Salmon Arm was peacefully called Home to be with his Lord, surrounded by family, in Bastion Place March 18th, 2018.  Ben was born in Waldheim, Sask. on May 5th, 1934, the seventh child of John and Elizabeth Wiens. At 11 years old, Ben moved with his family to BC. As a young adult, Ben worked in a Sawmill in

April 7, 1949 – March 16, 2018 at the age of 68 years  

September 1, 1927 – March 15, 2018 at the age of 90 years Evelyn was born in Hodgson MB to Ada Theodora Christina Parks and Joseph Elie Achille Champagne.  She grew up on a farm near Fisher Branch, MB with 9 brothers and sisters.  Her father died when she was just 3 and her mother later married John Arthur Roy.   Evelyn married Wilbert Thomas Penrice on Sept 1, 1947 in Winnipeg, MB.   Together they raised

June 10, 1947 – March 11, 2018 at the age of 70 years It is with great sadness that the family of Garry David Melvin Casselman announce his passing after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2018, in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 70 years. Garry was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Ernest Casselman and Viola (Sturm) on June 10, 1947. It is where he met Janice (Mathieson) and they

August 3, 1930 – March 11, 2018 at the age of 87 years Born in Paynton, Saskatchewan Shirley was predeceased on March 12th, 2013 by her loving husband of 62 years, Bill. Brothers Geordie and Glenn Taylor, and son-in-law, Don Bergren, in 1996. She was a wonderful mother to Susan (Terry), Bob (Deb), and Brian (Deb). She also had a very special place in her heart for family friend, Marcia Stacy and her niece, Angela

February 28, 1935 – March 11, 2018 at the age of 83 years  

December 22, 1951 – March 10, 2018 at the age of 66 years  

January 22, 1926 – March 10, 2018 at the age of 92 years  

June 4, 1928 – November 22, 2018 at the age of 90 years Open House, Saturday April 6, 2019, 2:00 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm  

August 3, 1940 – March 1, 2018 at the age of 77 years Funeral Service:  Monday, March 12, 2018, 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Visitation, Sunday, March 11, 2018, 3:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Georgina Lazzarotto (nee Godwin) was born Aug 03, 1940, the last of three girls to George & Agatha Godwin of Rhydyfelin, Glamorgan, S. Wales UK She left to be with the Lord on March 01,2018 after a short stay of

December 18, 1929 – March 5, 2018 at the age of 88 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, May 19, 2018, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services In sadness, the family wishes to announce the passing of Ellen Turner on Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, B.C. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with family at her side. Ellen was born December 18, 1929 at Virden, Manitoba.  She was raised

December 12, 1930 – March 4, 2018 at the age of 87 years  

July 21, 1952 – March 3, 2018 at the age of 65 years  

July 17, 1939 – March 3, 2018 at the age of 78 years  

June 20, 1960 – March 2, 2018 at the age of 57 years  

November 12, 1935 – March 1, 2018 at the age of 82 years  

March 21, 1929 – March 1, 2018 at the age of 88 years Dad “Papa” was born the only child to Faye and George Carmer on March 21, 1929 in Spallumcheen, BC. He passed away at the age of 88 on March 1st, 2018. Dad was predeceased by the love of his life Clara, and two children Vera and Chris. Dad was raised in Tappen, BC and later moved to Birch Island, BC.  He was

January 11, 1951 – March 1, 2018 at the age of 67 years The service for Larry will take place Wednesday March 7 @ 2pm at the Silver Creek Community Hall. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Larry Paul Kaszas at the age of 67.  Larry will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 45 years Maxine, children Larry, Kevin & Warren, Dion & Jayne, Kristine & Wes, grandchildren Sebastien,

September 23, 1947 – February 28, 2018 at the age of 70 years Celebration of life will be held on Thursday March 8th at 1:00 pm at The Senior’s 5th Avenue Activity Centre located at 170 5th Ave SE, Salmon Arm. With great sadness on February 28th 2018, we said goodbye to Hazel Walker, a loving mom, wife and friend. She will be missed for her infectious laughter, kind heart and love of life. Hazel

February 18, 1932 – February 25, 2018 at the age of 86 years A celebration of Isolde’s’ life will be held in May 2018. Isolde died Peacefully after a lengthy illness.  She will be missed by her Brothers, Sister, Sister-in-laws, Nieces, Nephews and many friends. She was a Lady with many creative talents, travelled the world – often with close friends and family. Originally from Germany, she was proud to be Canadian.  She will be

September 27, 1928 – February 25, 2018 at the age of 89 years Memorial Service: Saturday, March 3, 2018, 4pm at Crossroads Free Methodist Church, Pastor George Fleming officiating. Eva was born in Cherhill, AB, September 27, 1928 and died in Salmon Arm, BC, on February 25, 2018 at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her children:  Linda, Dot, Wayne, Debbie, Lynn, Bill, 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Thank you to Mt. Ida

April 4, 1931 – February 22, 2018 at the age of 86 years Celebration of Life Graveside Service:  Saturday, July 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Heart Valley Cemetery Please join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments after the service at the Wanham COCO Hall  

November 8, 1938 – February 18, 2018 at the age of 79 years It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carol Elizabeth Pringle on Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Salmon Arm, BC, at the age of 79 years.   Mom was born on November 8, 1938 to Roderic and Kathleen Jones.  A lifelong resident of the Westwold Community, she spoke fondly of many childhood memories she shared with her siblings, cousins and friends,

April 4, 1957 – February 14, 2018 at the age of 60 years Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews United Church in Lumsden, SK, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. With profound sadness the family of Dr. Susan Kathleen Young-Crawford announce her passing on February 14, 2018. Sue was born in Lumsden, Saskatchewan on April 4th 1957. Following high school she attended Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences graduating as a veterinary

March 11, 1933 – February 11, 2018 at the age of 84 years  

August 19, 1933 – February 11, 2018 at the age of 84 years An open house, to share a time of fellowship and refreshments will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Services on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 12 – 4 p.m.    

January 7, 1930 – February 11, 2018 at the age of 88 years A celebration of Albert’s life will be held at Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm on February 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm Albert passed away at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm on February 11, 2018 at the age of 88 with family by his side. He was predeceased by his loving wife Erika of 57 years, his parents Martin

November 13, 1943 – February 10, 2018 at the age of 74 years    

April 30, 2002 – February 10, 2018 at the age of 15 years A celebration of life will be held at Shuswap Community Church on Saturday February 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Reception to follow. With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Jeremy at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on February 10, 2018.   Born in Kelowna, B.C., Jeremy lived several years in Calgary Alberta.  He moved to Salmon Arm in February of 2015 and attended Shuswap Middle School. The past two years Jeremy has attended Jackson Campus and

May 21, 1924 – February 7, 2018 at the age of 93 years It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of our father Garth Delbert Sparrow, who passed away on the morning of February 7 , 2018 at Park Place Piccadilly Care Home in Salmon Arm, BC.  Garth was born May 21, 1924 in Abbotsford BC.  He moved to New Westminster BC at a early age where he lived until

February 10, 1941 – February 7, 2018 at the age of 76 years Visitation: Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 7:00-9:00 pm, Fisher’s Funeral Service Funeral Service:  Thursday, February 15, 2018, 1:00 pm., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm,  Reception to follow at the Enderby Senior’s Hall Interment: Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, BC,  Friday, February 16, 2018, 11:00 am It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Helen Jane Anderson on February 7,

July 19, 1925 – February 02, 2018 at the age of 92 years It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Betty Fletcher on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 92 years.  Betty was born July 19, 1925 in Toronto, ON to parents Sam and Elizabeth Wright, the younger sister to Ann.  Betty married Norman Charles Fletcher in Toronto, July 23, 1946.  They had one daughter,

December 26, 1932 – February 1, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Laura’s children would love to receive friends and family at Silver Creek Hall, 3048 Hornsberger Road just off Salmon River Road, for a small Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 between 1-4 p.m It is with heavy hearts we had to say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the age of 85,

December 14, 1935 – January 30, 2018 at the age of 84 years  

June 18, 1930 – January 28, 2018 at the age of 87 years  

August 17, 1943 – January 27, 2018 at the age of 74 years We are having a Celebration of Life for Jack at Roche Lake Resort, Chalet 1B (off Highway 5A, approx. 45 minutes, watch for signage on road) on May 12, 2018 at noon, the place he wanted to be, with his departed brother Glen. Born August 17, 1943 in Lekkum, Netherlands. The Steiger family moved to Canada from Holland in 1958 when Jack

May 08, 1949 – January 24, 2018 at the age of 68 years It is with profound sadness the family of Emma Eliza “Princealine” Moores (Seward) announce her passing at the age of 68. Princealine was born and raised in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. She lived in St. John’s NF, Calgary AB, and retired to Sicamous BC. On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, her husband Bruce, lost his wife, his best friend, his first mate, and soul

June 28, 1946 – January 15, 2018 at the age of 71 years  

September 20, 1927 – January 18, 2018 at the age of 90 years A service will be held Sunday January 21 at 1 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services chapel with Pastor Steve Posiak officiating.  

February 12, 1927 – January 17, 2018 at the age of 90 years Celebration of Life:  Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Interment to follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery Joyce was born on February 12, 1927 at Outlook, SK and passed away on January 17, 2018 at Salmon Arm, BC.  She lived on the homestead with her family in Weekes, SK and married Henry Klassen on Jun e 27, 1952.  They moved

January 01, 1934 – January 13, 2018 at the age of 84 years  

June 21, 1948 – January 13, 2018 at the age of 69 years      

March 09, 1938 – January 12, 2018 at the age of 79 A celebration of life will take place at the Carlin Hall, Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Garth (The Legend) passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home in Sunnybrae at the age of 79.  Garth is survived by Kaye, six children, nine grandchildren, and six great grandsons.  Family and friends will miss him dearly, as well as his

October 21, 1929 – January 06, 2018 at the age of 88  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of (Venerable) Victor L. KERR on January 6, 2018 in Salmon Arm at 88 years of age. Victor now joins his beloved wife, Barbara who passed away 5 years ago. Victor is survived by his and Barbara’s 5 children; Judith RUSSELL, Janice HRECHUK (Marcel KULBA), Jo-Ann MACDONALD (Rob), Jeffery KERR (Reta), Jeremy KERR

September 17, 1942 – January 6, 2018 at the age of 75 years. A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on May 5, 2018 at Fischer’s Funeral Home, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC Peacefully on Saturday January 6th, 2018 after a courageous and lengthy battle, Denny passed away at the age of 75 years with his loving wife Rosie by his side. Dennis was born on September 17, 1942 in

December 28, 1928 – January 04, 2018 at the age of 89  

April 30, 1925 – January 3, 2018 at the age of 92 years Eunice Edith Bergstrom (Tighe) passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC on Jan 3, 2018 at the age of 92.  She was born in Winnipeg, MB to William and Ann Tighe where she later married her one true love Gordon Bergstrom on May 16, 1946. Together they started their lives in Meeting Creek, AB and later

June 11, 1954 – January 03, 2018 at the age of 63  

June 22, 1949 – January 2, 2018 at the age of 68  

November 7, 1931 – January 1, 2018 at the age of 86 years  

January 27, 1942 – January 02, 2018 at the age of 75 Please join the family for a casual open house to celebrate Ed’s life on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 12:00-4:00 pm at the Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall, 3690 30 Street NE.  On site camping available, please contact the Park Office at (250)833-4803 Ed died in Salmon Arm BC of complications after a 3 year struggle with ALS.  He is survived by his wife

October 19, 1944 – January 1, 2018 at the age of 73 years  

December 25, 1928 – January 1, 2018 at the age of 89 years  

October 27, 1944 – December 31, 2017 at the age of 73 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Pastor Myron Crown officiating Elton (73) died peacefully with his wife by his side at S.L.G.H. after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by Clara, his loving wife of 50 years; daughters Melissa (Sean) Wood, and Jennifer (Chad) Wheeler; Grandsons Andrew, Zackary, Nathan, and James; sister Enid

May 9, 1959 – December 30, 2017 at the age of 58 years  

April 21, 1922 – December 30, 2017 at the age of 95 years  

August 27, 1930 – December 27, 2017 at the age of 87 years  

October 1, 1932 – December 26, 2017 at the age of 85 years Ted passed away peacefully at the Park Place Piccadilly Care Center in Salmon Arm, BC with his wife, Joan and daughter Tricia at his side. He will be missed by his loving wife of 38 years, Joan, daughters Susan (Mike) of Stoney Creek, ON and Tricia (Barry) of Salmon Arm, BC, son Edward (Michelle) of St. John’s Newfoundland and by his grandchildren:

August 25, 1922 – December 23, 2017 at the age of 95 years  

April 14, 1941 – December 16, 2017 at the age of 76  

October 14, 1939 – December 11, 2017 at the age of 78 years Graveside Service:   Private family service Gordy was born in Edmonton, AB on October 14, 1939 and passed  away on December 11, 2017 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 78 years.  Gordy was a man of action. He enjoyed: flying his ultra-light; playing with Slink (the cat); touring on “Clyde” the motorcycle; growing corn; playing the piano; shooting pool; fly fishing in the Bella Coola

August 23, 1950 – December 11, 2017 at the age of 67 years  

August 23, 1924 – December 11, 2017 at the age of 93  

September 29, 1938 – December 5, 2017 at the age of 79 years John Arthur Graham aged 79 passed peacefully Dec. 5 with his family by his side. Survived by wife Alison, 3 children and spouses, 8 grandchildren, brother, nieces, nephews and friends. John was an athlete, singer, dancer, card player and loved a good joke. He was happiest surrounded by family. Thank you to staff at Hillside Village for their special care. We will

June 21, 1936 – December 3, 2017 at the age of 81 years  

January 11, 1946 – December 2, 2017 at the age of 71 years  

June 30, 1941 – November 27, 2017 at the age of 76 years A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec 2, 2017 at 1 pm at the Tappen Cemetery, with an open house to follow across the road at the Chamberlains. Passed away on Nov 27, 2017 in Shuswap Lake General Hospital at the age of 76 years. Louise was an avid seamstress and gardener.  She passed on her passion for these pursuits,