Obituaries

March 11, 1936 – October 15, 2014 at the age of 78 years

February 24, 1919 – October 11, 2014 at the age of 95 years

June 29, 1936 – October 10, 2014 at the age of 78 years

October 8, 1934 – October 9, 2014 at the age of 80 years

November 5, 1943 – October 4, 2014 at the age of 70 years A celebration of Elayne’s life will be held on Sunday October 19th from 2-4 pm in the common room at MacIntosh Grove apartments, Salmon Arm. With great sadness we announce the passing of Elayne Brielsman (nee Hansen) with family around her on Oct 4, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC at 70 years of age after a courageous

May 18, 1956 – September 21, 2014 at the age of 58 years

June 2, 1945 – September 30, 2014 at the age of 69 years Celebration of Life:  Wednesday, October 22, 2014    5:00 p.m. North Shore Community Center 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops. BC

November 18, 1937 – September 29, 2014 at the age of 76 years

March 4, 1930 – September 29, 2014 at the age of 84 years Memorial Services – Sunday Nov 9th 2014 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church 3270 60th Ave NE. ,1:00 PM . Pastor Victor Gill will be officiating. Born Mar. 4, 1930 in Central Butte SK, Ron was one of 8 children. When Ron was 18 yrs old he worked on the oil rigs in Alberta where at a young age he became a foreman.

December 24, 1950 – September 28, 2014 at the age of 63 years Celebration of Life will be held at the Five Corners Pentecostal Church at 3160 10th Ave SE, Salmon Arm BC on October 18th, 2014 at 2 pm with food and refreshments to follow. Carol passed away at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Melanie

April 11, 1938 – September 24, 2014 At the age of 76 years

February, 27, 1935 – September 26, 2014 At the age of 79 years Visitation:  Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Enderby Chapel, 706 Mill Avenue, Enderby Funeral Service & Reception:  Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Enderby Chapel, 706 Mill Avenue, Enderby Interment:  to follow at Clifffside Cemetery, Enderby

July 15, 1926 – September 25, 2014 At the age of 88 years

April 22, 1943 – September 26, 2014 At the age of 71 years With great sadness we announce the passing of Randy Folkard at Bastion Place after a great battle with cancer. Randy was born in Salmon Arm and attended school to become the first graduating class of the former Salmon Senior Secondary School in 1962. From here he moved to Prince George to apprentice as a millwright until 1969 when he married his wife

November 9, 1949 – September 28, 2014 at the age of 64 year Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday Oct 25 at the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Recreation Centre from 1 – 4 p.m. I am saddened to announce that on Sept 28, 2014 David Morgan, my beloved husband and best friend lost his short and courageous battle with cancer at Kelowna General Hospital the age of 64 years. Dave was

October 13, 1923 – September 21, 2014 at the age of 90 years

May 30, 1925 – September 18, 2014 at the age of 89 years Frieda  Thiessen (nee Wall) was born May 30th, 1925 at Hepburn, SK and died Sept 18th, 2014 at Salmon Arm, BC at 89 years of age. She married Frank Thiessen and they farmed in Hepburn for a number of years before moving to Saskatoon.  She lived in Saskatoon until she retired at the age of 65, then moved to Kelowna, BC until

October 20, 1925 – September 17, 2014 at the age of 88 years It is with great sadness that the family of Mid Sloper announces her passing on Sept 17, 2014 at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, at the age of 88 years. Mid was born in Vancouver on Oct 20, 1925 to parents Ernie and Anne Anderson. She worked in the paint and wallpaper business for many years in Salmon Arm. Along with her

April 1, 1929 – September 15, 2014 at the age of 85 years

August 6, 1922 – September 14, 2014 at the age of 92 years

October 21, 1916 – September 14, 2014 at the age of 97 years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stella (Stephanie) Kapitan, nee Samec, on September 14th, 2014 at the age of 97, with her daughter Patricia by her side.  Stella was born on October 21st, 1916 and grew up with five brothers and two sisters in a farming community in Manitoba. She married Stan Kapitan, and moved to Port

August 8, 1940 – September 13, 2014 at the age of 74 years With great sadness and despair, the family of Thomas Royden Collins would like to announce that he passed away at Bastion Place on September 13th after a long battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife Heidi of 44 years, and his children, Susan Rioux of Blind Bay BC, Rob Collins of Vernon BC and Rick Collins of Prince George BC,

April 16, 1943 – September 12, 2014 at the age of 71 years Judy was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. She lived throughout Alberta and BC, but eventually called Vernon home, as she loved the warmth and lifestyle! Judy enjoyed many activities such as darts, golf, crib and especially pool! She had an amazing personality and could make instant friends. She was creative, told funny stories and was everyone’s counsellor and con dant. She was

November 19, 1937 – September 11, 2014 Celebration of Life:  Monday, September 15, 2014, Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall, Blind Bay, BC

August 26, 1928 – September 11, 2014 at the age of 86 years Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 20th at the 5th Avenue Seniors’ Activity Centre, 170 – 5th Ave. S.E. Salmon Arm; Viewing at 10:00 AM; Interment at Mount Ida Cemetery; Reception following Service. Died peacefully at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm BC, on Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born on Aug 26, 1928 in Brudenell, ON,

August 24, 1939 – September 11, 2014 at the age of 75 years

September 30, 1924 – September 6, 2014 at the age of 89 years

November 19, 1958 – September 4, 2014 at the age of 56 years

June 4, 1917 – September 3, 2014 at the age of 97 years

July 21, 1950 – September 2, 2014 at the age of 64 years

May 5, 1931 – September 1, 2014 at the age of 83 years You are welcome to come remember Luke on September 13th at the Maple Ridge Legion from 2 to 4 pm.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a well loved man. Luke is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Sharon, children Ellie (Bernie), Ruth (Bruce), Susan (Tom), Brenda (Jordy), Bill, Corrine (Derek) and Shannon (Paul) many loving

February 5, 1943 – August 30, 2014 at the age of 71 years

July 12, 1941 – August 28, 2014 at the age of 73 years Celebration life on September 28th from 2pm -4pm at English Tart 33134 1st. Avenue, Mission BC It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Born July 12 1941 in Mission BC to Grant and Mary Reddeman, passed quietly August 28th 2014. Predeceased by her husband Evan in 2009, she leaves behind 3 children Lyle,

January 10, 1924 – August 28, 2014 at the age of 90 years A memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 4 in Scotch Creek at the North Shuswap Christian Fellowship at 1:00 pm.  Interment is planned for next spring in Virden MB. It is with great sadness that the family of Dona McBain announces her peaceful passing in Salmon Arm, British Columbia on August 28, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Dona was

July 5, 1934 – August 28, 2014 at the age of 80 years

December 10, 1952 – August 28, 2014 at the age of 61 years  

August 8, 1931 – August 23, 2014 at the age of 83 years A celebration of life will be held at the Eagles Hall, 755 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C., Aug. 31,2014, at 10:00 A.M. Born- Corning, Saskatchewan Aug. 8, 1931 Died- Kamloops, B.C., Aug. 23,2014 Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Erma Gall, her sister Julia Daku, her daughter Freda Ellen Gair, and her daughter in law Bettyanne Gair. Also her former husband and father

September 01, 1936 – August 20, 2014 At the age of 77

July 07, 1937 – August 19, 2014 At the age of 77 Wake:  11 am Monday, August 25, 2014, Health Centre, First Nations Rd., Salmon Arm. Service and Celebration of Life:   noon Tuesday, August 26 at Health Centre, First Nations Rd., Salmon Arm.

January 15, 1930 – August 19, 2014 at the age of 84 years

April 7, 1934 – August 16, 2014 at the age of 80 years The family of Joan Melnyk, affectionately known as “Jojo”, regrettably announces her passing on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Mama/Jojo/Joni was the kind of person who was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  She had a zest for life and always lived life to the fullest and her own way. Mama’s younger days

August 11, 1931 – August 12, 2014 at the age of 83 years

January 19, 1935 – August 10, 2014 at the age of 79 years A Celebration of Life will be held at the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Herb was predeceased by his daughter Kym and ill be dearly missed by his wife Janet (Fountain/Coulson), son Kris, step-children Peter (Myrna), Robin (John), Sharon (Todd); grandchildren Jordan (Laura), Shea, Kristen (Andrew) Carly (Ben), Melissa, Allan, Michael; great

August 2, 1940 – August 1, 2014 at the age of 73 years

September 13, 1934 – August 11, 2014 at the age of 79 years A gathering for a Celebration of Life for Al, will be held at1:30 pm on Saturday, September 27th, 2014, at Desert Gardens Senior Centre, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father Al Bush on August 11th, 2014. He was also known as one of the paper boys in Kamloops, who walked the streets with

May 8, 1924 – August 8, 2014 at the age of 90 years

January 12, 1924 –  August 6, 2014 at the age of 90 years

May 24, 1930 – August 6, 2014 at the age of 84 years Harry Paetzold passed away peacefully in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Harry was born in Breslau, Germany. Harry immigrated from Germany in the late 50’s, lived and worked in Calgary until the late 90’s and retired in the Shuswap. Harry is predeceased by his wife Regina, brother Horst

April 4, 1945 – June 14, 2014 at the age of 69 years

March 4, 1925 – August 4, 2014 at the age of 89 years

November 2, 1927 – August 5, 2014 at the age of 86 years It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Elsie Juliane Ostensen August 5, 2014 at Vernon Hospice House at the age of 86. Elsie was born in Edmonton, AB Nov. 2, 1927 to Niels and Valborg Nielsen. She was the second oldest of four children. At a young age her parents died and all 4 children were adopted

April 26, 1918 – August 3, 2014 at the age of 96 years Open house will be held Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the residence of Don (Sonya) Yanko, 2151 1st Ave SE, Salmon Arm. Pete (Peter) Yanko died peacefully in his chair at home, in front of his window, on a sunny afternoon Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Piccadilly Care Centre, Salmon Arm at the age of 96 years. He was predeceased

September 7, 1927 – August 2, 2014 at the age of 86 years On the evening of August 2, 2014, Bruce passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a brief illness. His loving wife of 62 years (Elizabeth) was by his side. Raised on his family’s farm in Stanstead, Quebec and then later in Lennoxville, Quebec he was the eldest of four children born to Everard John Campbell and his wife Phoebe May

January 28, 1942 – August 01, 2014 At the age of 72 Funeral Service:  Wednesday, August 6, 2014,  11:00 a.m., Elks Hall, 3690 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm Luncheon:  Elks Hall Memorial Service:  Monday, August 11, 2014,   2:00 p.m., Falun Community Center, Falun, AB Interment:  Waldheim Lutheran Cemetery, Wetaskiwin Luncheon, Falun Community Center Gil’s life:- Gilbert (also called Gil or Gilby) was born at Wetaskiwin, AB on January 28, 1942. Gil was raised on

March 07, 1937 – Jul;y 24, 2014 At the age of 77

October 4, 1925 – July 31, 2014 at the age of 88 years Helen Delma KURTZ passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, B.C. on July 31, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Born in Melfort, SK on October 4, 1925 Mom grew up on a farm south west of Star City, SK with her Mom (Marie Thompson), Dad (Tome Thompson), twin brother Harold, and sisters Dorothy, Lyla, Florence,

September 18, 1964 – July 29, 2014 At the age of 49 Tracey Kapu (nee Carter, Kuzek, Reid) born September 18, 1964 in Eatonia, Saskatchewan passed away after an eight year tenacious fight with cancer, July 29, 2014 in Salmon Arm, B.C. She will be sorely missed by her daughters Marley and Haley Kuzek, her mother Joan Boyer, father George Reid, siblings, Russell Reid, Robert Reid, Debbie MacCauley, Dale Reid, and Tania Reid, Her Aunts

June 28, 1944 – July 28, 2014 at the age of 70 years Memorial Service:  Sat. August 2, 2014, 1:00 pm, Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Avene NE, Salmon Arm

August 17, 1937 – July 29, 2014 at the age of 76 years

August 8, 1934 – July 24, 2014 at the age of 80 years   Evalyne passed away peacefully on July 24, 2014 in Salmon Arm Shuswap Lake General Hospital with her children by her side. Evalyne had a beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and great sense of humor. She was known for her heartfelt hugs, her happy disposition and was non-judgemental of others. She had a real zest for life. She loved gardening and baking. After

October 24, 1927 – July 27, 2014 At the age of 86 years Irmgard von Hansen passed away on July 27th 2014 in Vernon BC, at 86 years of age. A pastor’s daughter, she was born in Riga, Latvia in 1927. During WW II, she took refuge in Poland and then Germany, where she studied dance and gymnastics. Next, she worked at hospitals in Switzerland as a massage therapist before immigrating to Canada in 1955,

October 14, 1934 – July 22, 2014 At the age of 79 Kenneth F. Kirby passed away on July 22, 2014 at the age of 79. He leaves behind his children Donna Kapteyn, Christine Van Gemert, James Kirby, Kimberly Thiessen and Kelly Kirby; as well as, his brothers Leonard Kirby, Donald Kirby and Richard Kirby. Ken was predeceased by his parents Charles and Irene Kirby, his brother Charles Kirby and sister Ruth Lagg. Thank you

June 22, 1945 – July 24, 2014 at the age of 69 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, August 30, 2014, 3:00 p.m., family residence We regret the passing of Gordon Thomas Swire on July 24, 2014 at the age of 69. Gord, as he was known by family and friends, was born in New Westminster. He was predeceased by his father Henry and mother Herta, step dad Morris Jopling and older brother Brian Swire. He

July 21, 1927 – June 21, 2014 at the age of 86 years Memorial Service, Saturday, July 26, 2014, 4:00 p.m. Cedar Heights Community Hall, 316 Lakeview Dr, Sorrento

June 13, 1923 – July 20, 2014 at the age of 91 years It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that the family of Violet Genevieve Berger announces her passing. Mom was born on June 13, 1923, near Tribune, Saskatchewan and died on July 20, 2014, surrounded by her family, at home on the farm in Sunnybrae.  She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Louis Berger, and eight of her siblings. Mom

July 19, 1925 – July 21, 2014 at the age of 89 years In the early morning of July 21st, Al passed away peacefully at Bastion Place to unite with the love of his life Martha. For many years Al and Martha ran Baker Building Movers Ltd. from Golden throughout the Okanagan area. A wonderful gentle man with a huge heart that touched the lives of all he knew. He will be missed by his stepchildren Dorothy McKenna

October 18, 1934 – July 17, 2014 at the age of 79 Memorial Service:  Fischer’s Funeral Services, 2 pm Saturday, August 2, 2014 with Pastor James Poelzer  presiding. A reception will follow at Swansea Point Fire Hall, Davidson Road at 4:00 p.m. In loving memory of Clair Byron born on October 18, 1934 in Swan River, MB passed away on July 17, 2014 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 79 years.  

March 9, 1920 – July 15, 2014 at the age of 94 years

December 10, 1941 – July 14, 2014 at the age of 72 years

April 10, 1934 – July 11, 2014 at the age of 80 years Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 18, 2014 @ 11:00 am at our Lady of the Lake Parish, 2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Martin on July 11, 2014.  Albert was born in the town of Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan.  He spent his working life in

February 5, 1917 – July 13, 2014 at the age of 97 years Isabella Paulsen, a longtime resident of Telkwa and a familiar figure at the post office until her retirement there in 1982, has died in the Shuswap area at age 97. Born Isabella Cathcart in Wayburn Sask., she moved to northern British Columbia with her family during the “Dirty Thirties.” Her parents took up a farm near Vanderhoof. In Prince George, she met Thorvald Paulsen, who had immigrated

December 16, 1990 – July 12, 2104 at the age of 23 years

July 4, 1952 – July 11, 2014 at the age of 62 years

December 9, 1943 – July 10, 2014 at the age of 70 years

December 24, 1922 – July 8, 2014 at the age of 91 years PFEIFER, Hilda (Billie) Emma (91 years young) It is with great sadness that we have to let you know that our Auntie Bill passed away. Hilda Emma Virtue was born in Okotoks, AB on December 24, 1922 to Sam and Clara Virtue.  She grew up in Okotoks, Black Diamond and later in Turner Valley areas. She married Herman Pfeifer in 1941, and

September 25, 1947 – July 8, 2014 at the age of 66 years

October 12, 1923 – July 8, 2014 at the age of 90 years

April 10, 1963 – July 1, 2014 at the age of 51 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, July 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Crossroads Free Methodist Church, 121 Shuswap St. SW, Salmon Arm Celebration of life:  Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Chase Creekside Seniors Centre, Chase, BC. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Cynthia Diann Hudson (Hart) at 51.  Cynthia passed away peacefully at our family’s home in

January 4, 1925 – June 06, 2014 At the age of 89 A Celebration of Rudy’s Life will be held Sunday, July 6, 2014 at 1 pm at the Glen Eden Hall in Salmon Arm. We regret to announce the passing of Rudy Buff Sr. on June 6, 2014 at the age of 89 years. He was pre-deceased by his wife Phyllis, son John, daughter Shirley, parents Henry & Clara, brothers Peter, Kurt and Herbie. 

July 1, 1922 – June 30, 2014 at the age of 91 years

August 29, 1953 – June 29, 2014 at the age of 60 years Funeral Service:  Saturday, July 5, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm, reception to follow. Interment:  Following reception (approx. 3:30), Eagle Valley & District Cemetery, Sicamous

September 17, 1954 – June 29, 2014 at the age of 59 years It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Deb Nesseth announce her peaceful passing surrounded by family at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the early morning hours of Sunday, 29 June. Deb will be forever loved and missed by husband Arne, daughter Jennifer, step-daughter Niki and step-son Jason, sister Suzanne and brother Kevin, half-sister Gail, dearest friends Kay and

August 25, 1921 – June 26, 2014 at the age of 92 years Memorial Service, Thursday, July 3, 2014  2:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services Doris Edna Quiring (Maiden name Nelson) at the age of 92. Doris passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 26, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband(s) George, James and Abe, sister Vera and brother Ivan. Survived by sons Allen (Edna) and Jim (Linda),

November 4, 1960 – June 16, 2014 at the age of 53 years  

June 7, 1945 – June 26, 2014 at the age of 69 years

August 03, 1923 – June 18, 2014 at the age of 90 Cornelia passed away peacefully at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, on June 18, 2014 at the age of 90 years.  Coreen was born August 3, 1923 at Rotterdam, The Netherlands. She was predeceased by her Husband Lammert, sons Henry and Frank and grandson Tim.  She is survived by her loving family, sons Bourke “Bob” (Nellie), Evert (Renee) and Steven Jagt, daughter Margaret (Mike) Lyons,

January 27, 1949 – June 18, 2014 at the age of 65

December 3, 1949 – June 16, 2014 at the age of 64 years

October 03, 1930 – May 05, 2014 at the age of 83 Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 21, from 1 to 3 pm at the Senior’s Fifth Avenue Activity Centre at 170-5th Ave SE in Salmon Arm, BC. It is with deep sadness we announce that John passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm BC with his loving wife Carole Holm by his side. He was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised

May 28, 1956 – June 11, 2014 at the age of 58 years

November 24, 1941 – June 3, 2014 at the age of 72 years Service: Saturday, June 21, 2014,  10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm Celebration of Life:  Noon at the family residence, 800 Gardom Lake Road We are saddened to announce the passing of Nicolaas (Klaas) Heronimus Postma on June 03, 2014.  He left us peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.  He fought a brief but courageous battle

June 15, 1956 – June 9, 2014 at the age of 57 years Wake:  Friday, June 13, 2014, 3:00 p.m. family residence, Pierre’s Point Funeral Service:  Saturday, June 14, 2014.  11:00 a.m., Pierre’s Point Hall

September 18, 1925 – March 28, 2014 at the age of 88 years Celebration of Life:  Saturday, June 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m., North Canoe Hall Elsie was born in Vancouver on September 18, 1925 to Arthur and Isabella Emslie.  There she married her first husband Leonard Dunn in 1945 and they had five children.  After being predeceased by him, she then married Jordy Jordan in 1969 and moved their joined family to Kamloops where they

August 31, 1932 – June 07, 2014 At the age of 81

June 18, 1925 – June 07, 2014 at the age of 88 years Peter Parashyniak of Sicamous, BC was granted his wings on June 7, 2014 where he peacefully passed away at the Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 88 years. Pete was born on June 18, 1925 in Melville, Saskatchewan.  Pete was enlisted in the Canadian Army on May 17, 1944 where he served as a Private and discharged on

March 31, 1934 – June 5, 2014 at the age of 80 years Memorial Service:  Saturday, June 28, 2014, 1:30 p.m., First United Church Reception:  Sunnybrae Hall Janet Caroline McMichael passed away peacefully on June 5, 2014 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in the company of family at the age of 80 years. Mom was born in New Westminster, to parents John and Mary Majdanski. The family subsequently lived in the New Westminster area over the

March 25, 1938 – May 29, 2014 at the age of 76 years

December 02, 1949 – May 29, 2014 at the age of 64 Graveside Service:  Saturday, June 7, 2014, 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery, Sorrento Memorial Service: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 1:00 pm at River of Life Church, Shuswap Lake Estates, Blind Bay He leaves behind five children—Jenny Crosby (Terry), Jill McGrath (Niall), Juliet Orcutt  (Trevor), Andy Thomson, Leah Reimer (Brent); four grandchildren —Amanda, Cornelius, Silas, Isaac; two brothers Randy and Greg (Angela); parents—Irv and

July 18, 1925 – May 26, 2014 at the age of 88 years Mass of Christian Burial:  Monday, June 2, 2014,  10:00 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Burial following at Mt. Ida Cemetery Reception to be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

June 28, 1932 – May 21, 2014 at the age of 81 years Celebration of Life:  Tuesday, May 27, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre