Obituaries

December 14, 1946 – July 26, 2018 at the age of 72 years  

August 22, 1938 – July 25, 2018 at the age of 79 years.    

April 20, 1927 – July 24, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Our beloved father and grandfather, James “Jim” Klepacz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 at the age of 91 in Salmon Arm, BC.  He leaves to mourn his children Robert, Catherine (and Raymond), and Mary (and Patrick), grandchildren Joseph, Ada, and Aiden, sister-in-law Pauline, and many extended family members and friends.  He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce, his half-sister

February 14, 1920 – July 22, 2018 at the age of 98 years Maria started life in Forstheim, Germany, and then on to Frankfurt, Toronto, Chilliwack, and finally, Salmon Arm. Feistiness, determination, persistence, a passion to learn, lifelong curiosity, sociability, and kindness to the less fortunate were always a part of her character.  She was an environmentalist long before the word became mainstream, and had no use for materialism and waste.  She embraced many types

November 7, 1926 – July 18, 2018 at the age of 91 years.    

December 3, 1926 – July 17, 2018 at the age of 91 years    

July 7, 1947 – July 12, 2018 at the age of 71 years. It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Roberta Jean (Middlemiss) Johnson. Roberta was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan July 7, 1947. Roberta is survived by her husband Alwyn of Chase and her mother JeanTwerdachlib of Regina, as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her father Jim Middlemiss and her sister Evelyn Augustine . Roberta

August 12, 1950 – July 12, 2018 at the age of 67 years.    

January 2, 1932 – July 8, 2018 at the age of 86 years.    

September 13, 1956 – July 8, 2018 at the age of 61 years. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 @ St. John’s Anglican Church, 170 Shuswap Street SE, Salmon Arm, BC at 1:30 p.m. Herbert (Herb) Francis Mounce passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the age of 61 years.  Herb was born on September 13, 1956, in Salmon Arm, BC. Herb

June 6, 1939 – July 6, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Daughter of Alice and George Knutson.   Predeceased by her husband Clifford, her son Dale Dupuis and brothers Dennis and Lenard.  She is survived by her sister Muriel Martin, stepchildren Myles (Ana) and Susan, grandchildren Andrew and Thomas Dupuis, Dale and Emily Andrus plus several neices and nephews.   She also leaves behind her precious Berry and Paisley.   Rita was a kind hearted person

September 15, 1939 – July 5, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Cremation interment Mt. Ida Cemetery, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 2:00 pm. Reverend Ann Meakes officiating. Myrla passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 78 years.  She was predeceased by her husband Kurt in 2004 and two sons Richard and Edward and is survived by her loving family, sons Gregory (Wanda) & Robert, four daughters, Brenda (Richard) Fidder, Barb Seidler,

June 30, 1927 – July 5, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Clifford James McCreight passed away at 91 years of age peacefully after spending a week in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Cliff is survived by his wife, Vera of 67 years, daughter Donna, son Wayne and families. Cliff and Vera lived their first 40 years of their married life in Castlegar, BC before retiring in Oliver. In December 2016, they moved to Andover Terrace in

June 04, 1955 –  July 04, 2018 at the age of 63 years    

August 17, 1952 – July 4, 2018 at the age of 65 years. A celebration of Louie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sat. July 28, 2018 at Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm. Louie Dionne, age 65, died July 4, 2018 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on June 18, 2018 outside Grindrod, BC. He was born to parents Joyce Mavis and Ulysse Joseph Jacqes Dionne

April 21, 1947 – July 2, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Laura Princess Walker was born April 21, 1947 in New Westminster, BC and died July 2, 2018 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Doris and brother Doug. Laura is survived by her brother Paul(Lynne) of White Lake, nephews Trevor(Penny) of Chetwynd, Alan of Salmon Arm and Geoff of

October 23, 1951 – June 30, 2018 at the age of 66 years. A service will be held in the memorial chapel at Fischer’s Funeral Services Monday July 9th at 11:00 am in Salmon Arm with a reception to follow It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frieda Shewchuk (nee Ens) at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer. Frieda is survived by her husband John (46 years),

December 4, 1960 – June 29, 2018 at the age of 57 years. Funeral Service at Family Residence, Wednesday, July 4, 2018    

June 27, 1932 – June 28, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Son of Clifford Everett Andrus and Clarice Pauline Andrus (nee Lockard).  Predeceased by his step son Dale Dupuis and survived by his wife Rita, children Myles (Ana) and Susan, grandchildren Dale, Emily, Andrew and Thomas, plus his best little buddy Berry.  He also leaves behind cousins Bev, Val, Tim, Lorraine and Doreen, who were like siblings to him, having lived with them at

September 04, 1929 – June 28, 2018 at the age of 88 years    

December 23, 1929 – June 25, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Alan died peacefully at the Piccadilly Park Place senior’s home on Monday, June 25th, 2018. He was 88 years old.  Alan was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (Marnie) Foulkes and eldest daughter Tracy Hewitt. He is survived by two remaining daughters Dalyce Comm of Calgary, Alberta and Heather Salusbury of Irvine, California, whom were with him in his final days.  He is

September 5, 1930 – June 24, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Memorial service is to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Salmon Arm, 721 2 Street SE on July 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Helen Burns (nee Ens) was much loved for her sweet nature and ready smile.  She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ as a teenager and did not stop loving Jehovah until her death on

November 11, 1939 – June 23, 2018 at the age of 78 years. A celebration of Carol’s life and memory will be held Fischer’s Funeral Home July 4, 2018 at 10:30 am.  On June 23, 2018 beloved Carol Ann Truce Hoover (Smith) peacefully passed away surrounded by family and loved ones. Carol was a lifelong resident of the North Okanagan living primarily in the Armstrong and Salmon Arm areas. Carol loved many things including gardening,

April 22, 1942 – June 20, 2018 at the age of 76 years.      

August 18, 1991 – June 20, 2018 at the age of 27 years.    

July 15, 1944 – June 19, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Judy was born in the town of Deloraine, Manitoba on 15 July, 1944.  Following many years of farming on the prairie, the family moved to Vancouver in 1955. Judy graduated from Lord Byng High School in 1963 and worked at BCHydro until soon after she and Ron Harries were married in 1977. The couple lived in Ladner for a number of years

April 26, 1932 – June 16, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Funeral Service: Friday, June 22, 2018, 10:30 a.m., Pastor Eric Bjorgan officiating, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC Juliane (Julie) Mailandt (nee Fischer) died with dignity on the 16th day of June 2018 at Salmon Arm, British Columbia after 25 years of peaceful retirement. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband of 68 years,

November 16, 1935 – June 16, 2018 at the age of 83 years.    

May 29, 1929 – June 15, 2018 at the age of 89 years.    

October 29, 1960 – June 13, 2018 at the age of 57 years.    

November 7, 1939 – June 12, 2018 at the age of 78 years. It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Allbury after his short battle with cancer.  Tony is survived by his wife Marilyn (38 years), son Brett (Ontario), stepson Bill Henderson, nieces, nephew, grandchildren, and friends.  Tony was well known for his expertise and fairness in furniture restoration and refinishing in the Shuswap area. A truly fine English gentleman, he will be greatly missed

March 3, 1933 – June 12, 2018 at the age of 85 years. A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held on September 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave. SE, Salmon Arm Ian “Hugh” Tyson, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC.  Born in Bromley, Kent,  Hugh spent his early childhood in Hong Kong and Malta

February 21, 1950 – June 7, 2018 at the age of 68 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, June 30, 2018, 1:00 p.m. @ Mike Whitehead’s shop, 1610 Mair Rd. (next to Sicamous Truck and Car Wash)  

July 27, 1948 – June 4, 2018 at the age of 69 years.    

March 16, 1929 – June 4, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Marcel passed away in Salmon Arm, BC on June 4, 2018, at the age of 89 years old. Marcel was born in Donnelly, Alberta to Alfred and Antoinette Houde on March 17, 1929. He survived by his wife Gladys of 65 years, 5 children, Pat(Liz), Doris, Ron(Kim), Maurice (Pam), and Jeanine (Larry); as well as many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He also

February 10, 1918 – May 28, 2018 at the age of 100 years. A celebration of Virginia’s life will take place on Thursday June 14th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Schubert Centre 3505-30th Avenue, Vernon B.C. “A Grand Lady” With an ageless attitude, a great zest for life, a generous nature, and passion for music and people, Virginia Orlando lived her 100 years to the fullest. A long-time resident of Rossland, Trail,

December 2, 1941 – June 1, 2018 at the age of 76 years. Lana Magson (nee Martin), Mother, Wife, Daughter, Friend, Confidant, passed away at Shuswap General Hospital on June 1st. She leaves behind her devoted husband Brooke, son Sean Bennett and partner Jason Borton, step daughter Deborah Magson, sons Kenneth and Michael Delorme, Grand Daughter Tiffany Delorme and husband Dennis Llarena, Great Grandchildren Ava Marie, Emma Eileen and Kailyn Ann Llarena and predeceased by

October 11, 1953 – May 29, 2018 at the age of 64 years.    

September 21, 1923 – May 28, 2018 at the age of 94 years. Interment:  Terrace Municipal Cemetery, Friday, June 8, 2018, 10:00am  

March 19, 1924 – May 27, 2018 at the age of 94 years.    

January 11, 1951 – May 27, 2018 at the age of 67 years.    

June 23, 1930 – May 27, 2018 at the age of 87 years.    

October 4, 1920 – May 26, 2018 at the age of 97 years. Edna Florence Poulis (nee Dawson) passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on May 26, 2018 in Salmon Arm, B.C. A loving wife and mother, she was born on October 4, 1920 at Halbrite, Saskatchewan to William and Gladys Dawson (nee Evans). She went on to serve as a nurse with the RCAF 6th Bomber Group during the Second World War. A

May 19, 1941 – May 22, 2018 at the age of 77 years  

September 15, 1946 – May 20, 2018 at the age of 71 years  

January 23, 1922 – May 20, 2018 at the age of 96 years. In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Turgeon who passed away peacefully at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC on May 20, 2018 at the age of 96 years.  Mary was born in Eagle Bay on January 23, 1922 to John and Anna Whitehead, early pioneers in the area who arrived in 1913.  Mary leaves behind her daughter Bonnie and husband

November 26, 1940 – May 20, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Celebration of Life:  Saturday, May 26, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Grindrod Community Hall, Reverend Colleen Rempel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Vernon and District Animal Care Society, Box 1564, Vernon, BC V1T 8C2 or the BC Cancer Foundation, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC  V1Y 5L3 in memory of Carl Donald Hansen.  

February 3, 1966 – May 19, 2018 at the age of 52 years.    

June 15, 1921 – May 19, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Interment, Mt. Ida Cemetery, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 10:00am, Michael Olynyk officiating. Celebration of Life to follow at Mt. Ida Mews  

July 12, 1929 – May 18, 2018 at the age of 88 years Left to Navigate a New World-May 18, 2018 All are welcome to attend the Service and Celebration of Jack’s Life, to be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Celista Community Hall, 5456 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Celista, BC It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Lebans on May 18, 2018 at the

March 7, 1926 – May 16, 2018 at the age of 92 years A celebration of life will be held at the home of Rae and Phyllis Meyer in Chase, BC on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 2-4 pm. Rae was born and raised in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba and worked on the family farm for many years before moving to Langley, BC in 1956. He worked for the Langley peat plant until his retirement and

November 16, 1952 – May 15, 2018 at the age of 65 years.      

June 15, 1947 – May 13, 2018 at the age of 70 years. Celebration of Life Service, Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1981 9 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, May 21, 2018, at 4:00 PM On May 13, 2018 our family changed forever with the sudden passing of our beloved Ron at the Kelowna General Hospital, British Columbia.  Ron was a resident of Enderby/Grindrod area for the past 23 years. Ronald Robert Menzies in his 71st year of

July 21, 1935 – May 11, 2018 at the age of 82 years Celebration of Life for Wally on Saturday July 21, 2018. This will be an open house at Heidi’s home (1921 36 Street NE, Salmon Arm) from 1-5 pm. Walter Olynyk, age 82, passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC on Friday May 11, 2018. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Rossburn, Manitoba. Wally, as he was known to family and friends,

June 6, 1937 – May 11, 2018 at the age of 80 years. We invite you to share in celebrating the life of Dr. Alvin Gottschling on Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 651 7th Ave E, Prince Rupert, BC.  Reception to follow. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Alvin Gottschling, at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, on May 11, 2018, after a long and valiant battle with

June 5, 1924 – May 10, 2018 at the age of 93 years.      

December 10, 1938 – May 9, 2018 at the age of 79 years.      

August 20, 1952 – May 9, 2018 at the age of 65 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, May 26, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Marion on May 9, 2018 at the age of 65 years. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Rene, children Carl (Tamara), Edward (Christy), Guy, grandchildren Emma, Taylor, Braydon &

November 30, 1936 – May 6, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Anthony William (Tony) Hack passed away quietly on May 6, 2018, surrounded by those who loved him. Tony was predeceased by his wife Sarah and eldest son Derek.   He is survived by Joyce Shannon, his partner of seventeen years, son Stephen and wife Melanie Hack, daughter Lisa Hack, as well as grandchildren Michael, Daniel, Peter, Tessa and Jessica Davies, and also great

August 11, 1928 – May 5, 2018 at the age of 89 years Celebration of Life:  Friday, August 3, 2018, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, 1:00 p.m. It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Kathy Gloyn on May 5, 2018 at 89 years of age.  She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2015, and survived by her children Carol, Ronda, Jack and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was

January 25, 1927 – May 4, 2018 at the age of 91 years A Memorial Tea will be held @ the Elks Hall in Salmon Arm @ 2:00 pm Sat May 12, 2018 Bertha was born to Errol and Elisabeth Hurd in Tisdale, SK, older sister to Lois and Linda.  She graduated from Saskatchewan Hospital, Weyburn as a Psychiatric Nurse in 1950.  Shortly thereafter, she met Sheldon Brian Whiting whom she married on November 24th, 1952

December 5, 1966 – May 2, 2018 at the age of 51 years It is with deep sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Blake Jellison on May 2nd, 2018, at the age of 51. Blake is survived by his loving partner, Wendi Atkinson of Enderby, his daughter, Alexandra Jellison (Brandon Hayward) of Kelowna, his son, Jordan Jellison of Vernon and their mother, Lisa Jellison of Vernon, his mother, Rose Moore of Victoria, his father,

May 8, 1954 – May 1, 2018 at the age of 63 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, May 19, 2018, 11:00 a.m., Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC                                  Saturday, June 9th, 2018, 10:00 a.m., Brentview Baptist Church, 3512 Charleswood Dr. NW, Calgary, AB With heavy hearts we sadly say goodbye and “we love you” to –

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