December 17, 2016
Kehler, Charlotte Lydia
August 4, 1930 – December 17, 2016 at the age of 86 years The family of Charlotte Lydia Kehler regret to announce her passing on December 17, 2016 at Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 86 years. Charlotte was born in Edmonton, AB August 4, 1930 to Adrian Hope and Julia DePagie. She enjoyed gardening, volunteering and was actively involved with the Conservative Party of Canada. Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, husband Ervin
December 16, 2016
Daniels, Albert Vernon
May 5, 1935 – December 14, 2016 at the age of 81 years
December 16, 2016
Hoover, Freeman “Bland”
November 30, 1930 – December 16, 2016 at the age of 86 years The family of Freeman Bland Hoover of Vernon, B.C. is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Bland at the Vernon Hospital on the morning of Friday December 16, 2016. Bland was 86 years of age and had been retired for thirty years after being employed at several municipal offices in B.C. and Saskatchewan. Bland leaves to mourn one son Sid (Shelley),
December 16, 2016
Yuzyk, Michael
October 10, 1920 – December 13, 2016 at the age of 96 years Michael was predeceased by his wife Mary and son Wayne. He is survived by his sister Mary and children; Patti, Dean, Tony, Kathy and Phyllis, grandchildren; Lori, Jeff, Tyler, Candace, Zane, Leasa and Dorman, great-grandchildren; Tim and Kaycee as well as his great-great-grandson Jason. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Shuswap Lodge for providing exceptional care and concern for his well-being. Thanks also
December 16, 2016
Zust, Andy
January 4, 1958 – December 16, 2016 at the age of 58 years A memorial service will be held at Fisher’s Funeral Services on January 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. Andy passed away on December 16th, 2016 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 58 years. He was born on January 4th 1958 in Zurich, Switzerland as the son of dairy farmer’s Hans and Marie Zust. He grew up together with his brother
December 15, 2016
Bosshardt, Jacob
November 7, 1929 – December 15, 2016 at the age of 87 years With great sadness we announce the passing of Jake Bosshardt at Kelowna General Hospital on December 15, 2016 at the age of 87. He leaves behind his wife Lorraine (Davidson) Bosshardt, five children Linda (Danny) Moore, Dianne Grinde, Rodney Bosshardt, Roger (Barb) Bosshardt, Tracey (Arden) Thacker, his sister Emmy Baehl of Alberta, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four sisters and one
December 15, 2016
Robinson, Ruth
December 23, 1927 – December 15, 2016 at the age of 88 years Interment: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 11:30 a.m., Mt. Ida Cemetery, Foothill Road, Salmon Arm Memorial Service: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm
December 13, 2016
Robson, Brian Adair
December 12, 1955 – December 13, 2016 at the age of 61 years Brian was predeceased by his Father Arthur and youngest brother Gordon. He is survived by his mother Bea (Herzog), sisters Terri and Michele, brothers Wayne and Chris along with three nephews and one niece. Donations in Brian memory may be made to the clubhouse
December 13, 2016
Maas, Wilber William
April 17, 1930 – December 13, 2016 at the age of 86 years
December 13, 2016
Mesich, Steve
January 7, 1931 – December 13, 2016 at the age of 85 years Born in Smithers, BC, Steve is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Mary Lou, his daughters Sharlene (Brian) and Brenda (Thom), step children Gail (Steve), Rod (Kayla) and Terry, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother Tom of Smithers, BC and sister Kitty of Oliver. He was predeceased by two brothers Emil and Tony and grandson Jacob (n 2007). Loved and
December 12, 2016
Betker, Leonard Edward
August 15, 1932 – December 12, 2016 at the age of 84 years
December 7, 2016
Rosenthal, Richard Alfred
September 22, 2937 – December 7, 2016 at the age of 79 years Celebration of Life: Thursday, December 15, 2016, 2:30, Broadview Evangelical Free Church, 350 30th St. NE, Salmon Arm
December 6, 2016
George Kehler
June 8, 1924 – December 4, 2016 at the age of 92 years GEORGE KEHLER, was born on June 8, 1924 to Peter Jacob and Helena Kehler in Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, although he grew up in Gretna, Mb. In his late teens he went to work in uranium City, Sk in the mining industry. As he grew older George moved around working in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. Flying was a big part of his life and later owned
December 4, 2016
Flodin, Olga
June 11, 1936 – December 4, 2016 at the age of 80 years
December 3, 2016
Altwasser, Joan Mae
April 5, 1932 – December 3, 2016 at the age of 84 years With sadness, we share news of the passing of Joan Altwasser (nee Pechey). She slipped away on Saturday December 3. Joan is survived and dearly loved by her husband of 58 years Arthur, children Diane (Mike) and Glen as well as grandchildren Hannah, Trevor and Adam. Joan is also survived by her brother Gordon (Phyllis). Joan was a passionate quilter and gardener
November 29, 2016
Gilmore, Chirs Robert
December 3, 1987 – November 29, 2016 at the age of 28 years
November 19, 2016
Marra, Domenico
January 28, 1943 – November 19, 2016 at the age of 73 years Domenicos mother, Carmela, Birthed him on January 28, 1943 in a bucket, in a shed, in an olive orchard, during an American air attack near Avellino Italy. Domenico immigrated to Canada alone at 7 years old expected to find a safe home for his mother and 3 sisters. He was never successful at getting his family here, but he did persevere through
November 18, 2016
Ball, Don “Wayne”
August 25, 1947 – November 18,2 016 at the age of 69 years Celebration of Life: Friday, November 25, 2016 @ 4:30 p.m., Spatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road, Enderby, BC
November 16, 2016
Patterson, Mary Inglis
June 19, 1913 – November 16, 2016 at the age of 103 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Mary Patterson, known to many as ‘Aunty’ Mary, on November 16, 2016, at the age of 103, in Salmon Arm, BC. Mary was born June 19, 1913 in Red Deer, Alberta. Mary spent much of her youth in the Caribou and the Comox Valley, with most of her life living in Courtenay, Vancouver
November 16, 2016
Smythson, Evelyne
November 8, 1928 – November 17, 2016 at the age of 88 years Peacefully in the early hours of November 17, at the Salmon Arm General Hospital, Mom passed away a few short weeks after her 88th birthday. Mom was born November 8, 1928. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Joseph and Bertha Gaynor, her first husband Norman Jackson and her second husband Frank Smythson. She is survived by her daughters Cynthia and
November 15, 2016
Meek, Richard Stanley
January 16, 1931 – November 14, 2016 at the age of 85 years It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Richard Stanley Meek. Richard was born in New Westminster, he had a twin brother, 4 older brothers and 2 older sisters. He was the last remaining in his family. Richard raised his own family in Maple Ridge. He also lived in a variety of places including Valemount, Nanaimo, Kelowna and Salmon Arm.
November 15, 2016
Baender, Shirley Denise
June 19, 1946 – November 10, 2016 at the age of 70 years
November 15, 2016
Tetrault, Randy Richard
June 25, 1951 – November 10, 2016 at the age of 65 years
November 10, 2016
Willford, John Derwood
August, 17, 1932 – November 01, 2016 at the age of 84 years
November 10, 2016
Coltman, Richard Murray
October 26, 1956 – November 03, 2016 at the age of 60 years
November 9, 2016
Blackburn, George Edward “Ed”
January 05, 1938 – November 06, 2016 at the age of 78 years A tea will be held at Gleneden Hall on Saturday November 12th at 2 pm to celebrate Ed’s life. The family of George Edward Blackburn born in Salmon Arm January 5th 1938, announce his passing on Sunday November 6th, 2016. Ed was predeceased by Nan, his parents Bill and Ethel, sisters Barbe and Lea. Ed is survived by his children Andrea, Phyllis
November 9, 2016
MacDonald, Charles William
July 31, 1921 – November 07, 2016 at the age of 95 years
November 8, 2016
Moore, Theodore Richard
February 15, 1927 – November 06, 2016 at the age of 89 years
November 8, 2016
Vanderwell, Edith Maria
September 05, 1934 – November 04, 2016 at the age of 82 years It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Vanderwell at the age of 82. She passed away suddenly at home. Edith was born in Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1966. Edith leaves to mourn her sister Rosemarie Breymann, brother Gunther Breymann, sister-in-law Lore and nephews Ralph and Dennis with their families, plus her beloved pets, as well
November 7, 2016
Frey, Gregory John
July 21, 1945 – November 05, 2016 at the age of 71 years It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our husband, father, brother and friend. Gregory John Frey passed away at his home in Sorrento, BC at the age of 71 November 5, 2016. He was a true fighter and showed his strength, bravery and dignity until his passing. He was predeceased by his father John Frey and his
November 4, 2016
Grudner, Viktor Detlef “Vic”
March 19, 1949 – November 03, 2016 at the age of 67 years Detlef Victor Grudner passed away peacefully on Nov 3rd. Vic was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in law and friend to many. Vic was predeceased by his Mother Margot and Father Friederich. He is much loved and will be missed by Maureen, his wife of over 26 years, his children Cheryl (Ken) and Shaun (Cheryl) his grandchildren Kaylee and Alexander
October 25, 2016
Smith, Gary Allan “Smitty”
June 2, 1949 – October 25, 2016 at the age of 67 years A Service of remembrance will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00am at the Salmon Arm Seniors Activity Center, 170- 5th Ave. S.E. Age 67. Born June 2, 1949 in Summerland BC. Died October 25, 2016 in Salmon Arm, BC. After a bravely fought year-long battle with cancer, Gary leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Barb, daughter Kimberley (Reinhold)
October 25, 2016
Beraro, Dolly
July 14, 1931 – October 24, 2016 at the age of 85 years Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 29, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm
October 22, 2016
Pring, Jennifer Lindsay
August 5, 1947 – October 22, 2016 at the age of 69 years A service for Jennifer will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2pm at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (170 Shuswap St SE, Salmon Arm, BC). Jennifer Lindsay Pring (Cross) of Salmon Arm, British Columbia passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jennifer was born August 5, 1947 in Trail, BC to Patricia and Lindsay Cross. After
October 17, 2016
Foster, Ronald Murrey
February 25, 1951 – October 17, 2016 at the age of 65 years It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ron Foster on Oct. 17, 2016 at the age of 65 years. Ron is survived by his children; daughter Candy (Jan) Roberge, son Danial Foster, mother Vera Miller, siblings Judy (Bob), Linda (Peter), Donna, Randy, Sandra and Charlene, grandchildren Zachary, Spencer and Lucas, best friend and brother in law Gord as well
October 17, 2016
Barsley, Marion Clara
January 6, 1924 – October 17, 2016 at the age of 92 years
October 16, 2016
Studd, Julian Peter
April 12, 1947 – October 16, 2016 at the age of 69 years
October 16, 2016
Clegg, Dorothy Ada
November 7, 1928 – October 16, 2016 at the age of 87 years She was our angel here on earth. The sweetest soul we’ve ever known. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Dorothy Ada Clegg (nee Kroll) at the age of 87. She is predeceased by husbands Mickey and Ted, beloved son Gregory, brother Norman and sister Violet. She is survived by her brother Arthur, daughters Janice and Denise, granddaughters Christy
October 14, 2016
Hagedorn, Imke Monika
February 27, 1944 – October 14, 2016 at the age of 72 years
October 14, 2016
Milne, Barry
November 11, 1946 – October 14, 2016 at the age of 69 years
October 14, 2016
Piatek, Martha Bertha
October 15, 1924 – October 14, 2016 at the age of 91 years
October 14, 2016
Peterson, Armina “Marie”
March 7, 1914 – October 14, 2016 at the age of 102 years
October 12, 2016
Mosher, Elizabeth
May 9, 1920 – October 12, 2016 at the age of 96 years
October 9, 2016
Gunter Klausat
August 25, 1926 – October 9, 2016 at the age of 90 years
October 7, 2016
Lemky, William
April 26, 1925 – October 7, 2016 at the age of 91 years It is with sadness we announce the passing of William “Bill” Lemky on October 7, 2016 with family by his side. Bill leaves his loving wife of 60 years Eve, daughter Jeanne Glenn, and three grandchildren Mike (Juanita), Kasey (Vince) and Ricki (Kirk) and daughter Cynthia “Cindy” Rea and three grandchildren Denae (Mike), Kaine and Dallas, son William D. (Bill Jr.) and
October 7, 2016
Todd, Susan Elizabeth
April 24, 1971 – October 6, 2016 at the age of 45 years It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Susan Todd on October 7, 2016 at the age of 45 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was a beautiful, creative and artistic and a free spirit who didn’t have time to reach her full potential. She will be forever missed by her loving family: husband; Ken Warnock, daughter; Jayleen
October 6, 2016
Holbrook, Vinson Grant
October 29, 1925 – October 6, 2016 at the age of 90 years The story of Vins Holbrook’s life is a success story. He lived his life in a manner worthy of emulation. He died on October 7, 2016 at age 90. Many of his students, friends and colleagues would be surprised to learn he had a difficult childhood and did not do well in school. In 1941 he dropped out of high school, lied
October 6, 2016
Johnston, Jean Ida
January 31, 1923 – September 30, 2016 at the age of 93 years We regret the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Jean, after a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s at Hillside Village Care Home in Salmon Arm, BC. Jean was born in Blind Bay, BC to Charles and Edith Doebert, one of the original pioneer families. She was the youngest of five girls and three boys, of which all have since passed. After
October 5, 2016
Wowk, Delmer Walter “Del”
February 23, 1940 – October 5, 2016 at the age of 76 years A Celebration of Life will be held on Oct 29th, 2016 from 11am to 2pm at Carlin Hall, 4051 Myers Frontage Road (Hwy 1), Tappen, B.C It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Del Wowk. Del passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm. BC. with his wife Bev & son Delmer by his side. Del was born in
October 2, 2016
Thirsk, Roy Eugene “Gene”
June 30, 1930 – October 2, 2016 at the age of 86 years
September 29, 2016
Fletcher, Norman Charles
April 26, 1924 – September 28, 2016 at the age of 92 years It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norman C. Fletcher on September 28, 2016 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 92. Norm was born April 26, 1924 in Toronto, ON to parents Henry & Marie Fletcher. Norman married Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Wright on July 23, 1946. They have one daughter, Susan Louise. Career: Upon completing the course work for
September 26, 2016
Harder, Bernhard “Ben”
March 14, 1933 – September 26, 2016 at the age of 83 years Memorial Service: Saturday, October 1, 2016, 11:00 a.m. Fischer’s Funeral Services It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Ben Harder on September 26th 2016 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital with his wife of 57 years, Betty by his side.Ben was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 14th 1933. He moved with his family to Yarrow, BC in 1936.
September 25, 2016
Schmidt, Rev. Allen Edward
October 30, 1932 – September 25, 2016 at the age of 83 years Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m.on Saturday, October 1 at Broadview Evangelical Church Chapel, 350 30th St. NE. Rev. Hamish Buntain and Rev. DK Hale officiating. Interment at Mt. Ida Cemetery. SCHMIDT, Rev. Allen Edward went to be with his Lord on September 25, 2016 at age of 83 in Salmon Arm, BC. He was born at home in Barriere,
September 24, 2016
Unger, Cornelius
August 2, 1939 – September 11, 2016 at the age of 77 years A Memorial Service will be performed at Cedar Heights in Blind Bay, BC on October 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Cornelius is survived by his wife, Sandra Unger; sons Ron (Emily), Jeff ( (Arlene) and Ian (Darlene) and his many beautiful grandchildren; Bonnie, Scott, Morgan, Falcon, Theresa, Austyn and Hudson. Cornelius was predeceased by his daughter Wendy. It is due to the
September 19, 2016
Wall, Peter
March 4, 1940 – September 19, 2016 at the age of 76 years The family sadly announces the passing of Peter Wall of Sicamous, BC on September 19, 2016 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s, Dementia and Bone Cancer. Peter was born to Henry and Lena Wall of MacDowall, SK on March 4, 1940. He worked in logging and coal mining in the Crowsnest Pass area before retiring with his wife Diane to Sicamous. Peter
September 15, 2016
Danics, Bela
July 8, 1941 – September 15, 2016 at the age of 75 years Passed away on September 15, 2016 at Tappen, BC at the age of 75 years, born in Hungary July 8, 1941. Bela will be missed by his wife of 38 years Edith, daughter Andrea Nichole, his grandson Nathan, his “Kis Unokam”, step children Zsuzsi, Liz, Ocsi, and Frank, his great grandchildren, his favorite “Kelsidem” and sister Maria Csikos. Dad, you will be
September 11, 2016
Needham, Gerald Harry
March 25, 1935 – September 11, 2016 at the age of 81 years
September 10, 2016
Kneesch, Pearl Irene
August 13, 1926 – September 10, 2016 at the age of 90 years A memorial service will be held 2:00 Friday, September 16, 2016 at the 5th Avenue Seniors Centre, 170 5th Ave SE, Salmon Arm It is with “joy and sorrow interwoven” that we announce the passing of Pearl Irene Kneesch at the age of 90, on September 10, 2016 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC. She slipped away peacefully with her family at
September 9, 2016
Davidson, Malcolm William
February 8, 1942 – September 9, 2016 at the age of 74 years
September 4, 2016
Rayburn, Bruce Robert
February 18, 1952 – September 4, 2016 at the age of 64 years
September 1, 2016
Mercurio, Alicia Diane
December 2, 1933 – September 1, 2016 at the age of 82 years Alicia made the world a better place. Even as a young girl in the 1940’s she raged against racism and injustice and set her life’s path on righting these wrongs. When she was fifteen she went to a party with some black friends. On their way home, the police stopped them and put them in jail simply because they were together. This
September 1, 2016
Decker, Reginald Harding
November 28, 1936 – September 1, 2016 at the age of 79 years
August 27, 2016
Seidemann,Erick Alfred Ferdinand
November 4, 1939 – August 27, 2016 At the age of 76 years
August 27, 2016
Brown, Ronald “Ron” Arthur
July 21, 1932 – August 27, 2016 at the age of 84 years Ron’s celebration of life will be held at Fisher’s Funeral Services, Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald (Ron) Arthur Brown at the age of 84 years in Salmon Arm B.C. Ron passed away quietly at his home on Saturday August 27th. Ron was born on July 21st 1932
August 24, 2016
Van Doorn, Edward John
March 16, 1945 – August 24, 2016 at the age of 71 years
August 24, 2016
Nakazawa, Osamu “Sam”
October 19, 1927 – August 24, 2016 at the age of 88 years We are sad to share that our Dad, Osamu “Sam” Nakazawa passed away August 24, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He loved his wife Tammie for over 63 years and their children Susan Ross (Leslie), Terry (Valerie), Diane Beliveau and Steven (predeceased). Born in Eburne, BC in 1927, he was the youngest of six children born to Hidemi and Tone.
August 23, 2016
Nyeste, Donald James
June 19, 1939 – August 23, 2016 at the age of 77 years
August 20, 2016
Jensen, Jens “Richard”
January 1, 1944 – August 20, 2016 At the age of 72 years A celebration of life will be held at the Sicamous Legion 322 Main Street on Saturday August 27 at 1:00 PM Richard Jens Jensen passed away August 20th after a brief battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Marlene Jensen of 51 years of marriage, daughter Cynthia Green (Kenny) of Cremona, son Brent Jensen (Sheri) of Kelowna and grandchildren Lindsay (Kim),
August 19, 2016
Byers, Richard Charles
May 8, 1934 – August 19, 2016 at the age of 82 years The much-loved Richard finished his journey of 82 years on August 19, 2016 at 10:15 p.m. at Shuswap Lake General Hospital with wife and best friend Barbara at his side. Richard was born May 8, 1934 to Roy and Marguerite Byers in Vancouver, BC. He was predeceased by son Glen and is survived by his loving wife Barbara, step-daughter Leslie (Bryce) Johnson,
August 10, 2016
Edwards, Ruth Dagmar
October 4, 1925 – June 29, 2016 at the age of 90 years Celebration of Life, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, 12:30 pm, 5th Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, Salmon Arm It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a loving wife and mother Ruth Edwards nee (Cederholm). Born in Saskatchewan on October 4, 1925 to Anna and Arvid Cederholm, she lived her early years in Avola B.C. with her ten brothers and sisters,
August 9, 2016
Chandler, Gordon Wayne
January 25, 1927 – August 9, 2016 at the age of 89 years
August 9, 2016
Clarke, Peter Francis
November 18, 1927 – August 06, 2016 at the age of 88 years
August 9, 2016
Simmons, George
September 06, 1929 – August 05, 2016 at the age of 86 years
August 2, 2016
Dunbar, Elizabeth Janet
November 27, 1940 – August 2, 2016 at the age of 75 years
August 2, 2016
Garvin, Wesley Roger
April 11, 1932 – August 2, 2016 at the age of 84 years It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Wesley Roger Garvin, born April 11, 1932. Wes is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Doreen, 3 children Michelle, Daniel and his partner Nelson, David and his wife Rose, 4 grandchildren, Jeff, Jason, Tasha and Danielle and 2 great grandchildren, Wyatt
August 1, 2016
Partridge, Gordon Ronald
November 18, 1933 – August 1, 2016 at the age of 82 years A Celebration of Life will be held at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6th. Partridge, Gordon Ronald of Blind Bay, BC on August 1st, 2016 with his loving wife of 61 years by his side. Born Nov 18, 1933 in Toronto, Gord leaves behind wife Cynthia, 2 daughters – Lynne Bevilacqua (Frank) and Julie Terpenning (Tim), grandchildren
July 31, 2016
Thompson, Laura Donna
July 14, 1933 – July 31, 2016 at the age of 83 years a celebration of life will be held in Calgary, AB on August 20, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 83. Laura was at peace and ready to embark on the next
July 31, 2016
Morrison, Constance “Connie” Marie Anne
March 29, 1925 – July 31, 2016 at the age of 91 years A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. with Father George LaGrange OMI officiating. Luncheon to follow. Interment to follow at a later date. Mom passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 31, 2016, at the age of 91 years. On the eve of her passing she
July 28, 2016
Fischer, Vincent Andre Sr.
January 7, 1928 – July 28, 2016 at the age of 88 years Vince passed away peacefully on July 28, 2016 in Penticton, BC. He was born January 7, 1928 in Lucerne, Switzerland where he obtained his degree in Economics. His curiosity and interest in travel led him to Rome where he worked at the Vatican and later on the Gold Coast of Africa before immigrating to Canada in 1952. He met his wife Alice
July 27, 2016
Neumann, Karl Heinz Franz
January 31, 1933 – July 27, 2016 at the age of 83 years
July 26, 2016
Sivertz, Henry George
June 1, 1927 – July 26, 2016 at the age of 89 years Henry was born in Victoria and spent much of his youth there visiting his Icelandic grandparents. Most of his schooling was in Vancouver, mainly in Kitsilano. He got is law degree at UBC in 1951 and practised in Vancouver until 1962 when he moved to Salmon Arm. Henry enjoyed small town life and was happy to have brought his wife, Marguerite and
July 26, 2016
Sumners, Cecil Orlando “Len”
September 7, 1922 – July 26, 2016 at the age of 93 years
July 24, 2016
Doucette, “John” Jean Bonaventure
June 21, 1933 – July 24, 2016 at the age of 83 years Memorial Service: Thursday, July 28, 2016, 10:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129.
July 22, 2016
Rossberg, Karl Heinz Helmut
January 9, 1939 – July 22, 2016 at the age of 77 years
July 21, 2016
Andolsek, Yolanda
June 4, 1932 – July 21, 2016 at the age of 84 years A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, July 29, 2016 at 1:00 at Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, BC. Interment will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery with a reception being held at 2:30 in the chapel of Fischer’s Funeral Services. Our beloved Momma, Grandma, Great Grandma, has left us with many happy memories. She loved
July 19, 2016
Clay, Helen Alice (Flater)
September 22, 1916 – July 19, 2016 at the age of 99 years Helen passed away peacefully at Serenity Acres in Chase, BC with family members and special caregivers by her side. Helen was predeceased by her father and mother, Arthur and Mabel Flater, husband Ralph, son Wayne, brother Fredrick and son-in-law Jonathan Schwartz. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Winn Schwartz and Merle (Bob) Kroeker; grandchildren Melissa Chen, Elana Lutz, Dana Kroeker, Tess
July 18, 2016
Blume, Gerda Olga
October 27, 1936 – July 18, 2016 at the age of 79 years
July 14, 2016
Pihl, Doreen Mary
November 18, 1938 – July 14, 2016 at the age of 77 years
July 11, 2016
Roxborough, Kenneth McMath
December 29, 1928 – July 11, 2016 at the age of 87 years A memorial service will be held at Sicamous Bible Church on July 16, 2016 at 2 pm. Kenneth McMath Roxborough peacefully left this world on July 11, 2016 at the age of 87 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Martha; his four children, Sandra (Jim) Delnea, Guy Roxborough, Lori Roxborough and Jody (Vince) Meraw; nine grandchildren and
July 11, 2016
Anderson, Arnold Richard
March 19, 1951 – July 11, 2016 at the age of 65 years
July 10, 2016
Pavlus, Jane “Jean” Warrander McDonald
March 19, 1927 – July 10, 2016 at the age of 89 years
July 9, 2016
Gadon, Paul James
May 23, 1950 – July 9, 2016 at the age of 66 years We announce with sadness the passing of Paul James Gadon in Chase B.C. on July 9, 2016. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on May 23, 1950, Paul is the first born son of the late Moira and Harold Gadon, loved brother to Sean (Marisa), Michael (Linda), sister to Maureen and their children, proud father to daughter Tanyth (Tim) and grandson Darian, and son
July 6, 2016
Read, Rita Frances
February 3, 1927 – July 6, 2016 at the age of 89 years
July 4, 2016
Cruickshank, Margaret “Aileen”
April 26, 1929 – July 01, 2016 at the age of 87 years Prayer Service will be held for Aileen on Monday, July 18, at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Tuesday, July 19, at 10:00 am, with Father George LaGrange OMI officiating. It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Margaret Aileen Cruickshank on July 1, 2016 in Salmon Arm,
July 4, 2016
Foster, Shirley Constance
July 20, 1922 – July 01, 2016 at the age of 93 years
June 30, 2016
Sebastian, Robert “Bob” William
December 31, 1940 – June 27, 2016 at the age of 75 years A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016, 2:00 pm, at 1350 TCH, Sorrento, BC. Robert, who lived 75 years of a fabulous life, left us on June 27, 2016, to join the “Antique Car Club” in the Sky. Now that I’m gone, there’s a slim chance you “pickers” may have an opportunity to get one or
June 29, 2016
PUNTON, James Warren “Jim”
August 16, 1950 – June 29, 2016 at the age of 65 years A Memorial Service July 9th at 1pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2165 Parkcrest Ave, Kamloops Raised in Rathwell, Manitoba. Jim passed away at home in Blind Bay, BC surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Amyloidosis. Jim leaves behind his wife Caren, his five Children and their spouses, Tanya & Shane, Tara & Jaime,
June 25, 2016
Kalinczuk, Judith Louise
November 17, 1948 – June 25, 2016 at the age of 67 years A memorial service will be held at the Five Corners Pentecostal Church on July 5th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., with a tea to follow, which is generously being provided by the members of the church. Judith Louise Kalinczuk, 67, passed away June 25th 2016 in her own home surrounded by family and friends after a brave fight against cancer. Judith was born
June 24, 2016
Wyllychuk, Donna Mae
November 4, 1947 – June 24, 2016 at the age of 68 years The memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on July 9, 2016 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 721 – 2nd Street SE Salmon Arm, BC followed with refreshments. Donna Mae Wyllychuk, age 68, of Salmon Arm, BC, passed away on June 24th, 2016. Donna was born in Vancouver, BC on November 4th 1947. She symbolized her dedication to Jehovah God by water baptism in1963. Donna was married to Vince Wyllychuk on November 29,
June 24, 2016
Fawcett, Patrick Keith
March 2, 1949 – June 24, 2016 at the age of 67 years