Obituaries

October 23, 1951 – August 5, 2023 at the age of 71 years Best known as BABA to her family Brenda was in her 72nd year of life. Brenda was born in SOURIS, MB and passed away at home in SALMON ARM, BC Brenda is survived by husband GARRY, sons TY and CLAY, granddaughters BROOKLYN and PARKER, and her younger brother BRENT. Brenda graduated from SOURIS COLLEGIATE, BRANDON UNIVERSITY with a BA, and then entered
March 11, 1965 – August 5, 2023 at the age of 58 years
IN LOVING MEMORY GERALD HECTOR POULIOT BORN on August 20th, 1930 RESIDED in Chase, BC PASSED AWAY July 31st, 2023 at the age of 92 years Prayers at 3pm, Friday, August 11th, 2023 Funeral Service at 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at the Blessed Sacrament Church at Chase, BC In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome for SOS Children’s Villages Canada or a charity of your choice.
August 21, 1938 – July 31, 2023 at the age of 84 years:   It’s with much sadness that my husband and best friend ,father and stepfather has passed away from battling strokes for 3 years. Don worked for BC Railway from 1950-1993 when he retired. Don and Barb moved to Salmon Arm then to run a B&B Cinnamon Stick for 10 years. He then got a job driving for Salmon Arm transit which he
April 7, 1939 – July 28, 2023 at the age of 84 years:             A memorial service will be held on August 14th at the Salmon Arm Elk’s Hall (3690 30th St NE Salmon Arm) from 11 – 2 On July 28th 2023, a beautiful, funny soul left this world at the tender age of 84. Fred will be dearly missed, but the mark he left on people will never
September 25, 1931 – July 24, 2023 at the age of 91 years
March 10, 1946 – July 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years:       
December 21, 1947 – July 21, 2023 at the age of 75 years:      It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Edward M. Ruppel, of Salmon Arm, BC, on July 21, 2023.  Ed was born December 21, 1947 in Nelson, BC to David and Marjorie Ruppel. After finishing high school, Claremont Sr. Sec. in Victoria, Ed went to Dawson Creek Cooking School and worked in various camps and restaurants throughout BC
May 20, 1924 – July 21, 2023 at the age of 99 years:      In loving memory of Margit Cummings, our mother, grandmother and great grandma, who at the age of 99, passed away peacefully at the North Okanagan Hospice in Vernon, BC. Margit came to Canada from Minnesota, USA in 1927 with her Swedish parents, Sigurd and Hildur Johnson.  They settled in Canoe, BC.  She had 6 siblings, all who have predeceased her
November 19, 1936 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 86 years:      Edwina Kurta, age 86, of Salmon Arm, BC (formerly Clearwater and Kamloops), passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 at the Mt Ida Mews retirement home in Salmon Arm. Edwina was born in Salmon Arm, BC and grew up on the dairy farm owned and run by her parents Bruce and Edna Aten.  Her favourite pastime growing up was riding
March 9, 1958 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 65 years
April 15, 1942 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 81 years  
November 19, 1936 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 86 years  
November 1, 1932 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 90 years:                   Memorial Service and Reception will be held at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm, on Saturday, July 29th, at 1pm.  It is with saddened hearts the family of Florence Verna Preston announce her passing at the age of 90 at Bastion Care Facility in Salmon Arm BC. Florence is predeceased by her parents
June 23, 1963 – July 18, 2023 at the age of 60 years  
December 5, 1946 – July 9, 2023 at the age of 76 years
November 1, 1931 – July 7, 2023 at the age of 91 years
May 29, 1950 – July 4, 2023 at the age of 73 years  
May 30, 1925 – July 2, 2023 at the age of 98 years:      Celebration of Life will be August 12 at 2 pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall. Jack was a husband to Irene, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather, he was a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot in WWII and a visionary. Jack was drawn to move to Blind Bay in 1971 when he was presented with the opportunity
September 8, 1937 – July 2, 2023 at the age of 85 years:      Jacqueline Elizabeth Smith, affectionately known as Betty, peacefully passed away on the morning of July 2, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC, at the age of 85. Surrounded by her loved ones, she leaves behind an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her, and her memory will forever be cherished. Betty, born on September
May 1, 1938 – July 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years: It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden death of Dieter on July 1, 2023. Dieter was born in Berlin and immigrated to Canada in 1957. His training as a pressman in the printing industry, included employment at D.W Friesen Printers in Altona, MB and Pollard Banknote in Winnipeg and Kamloops. Dieter and his wife Verna, resided in Winnipeg but

June 29, 2023

Jolly, Anita

January 18, 1936 – June 29, 2023 at the age of 87 years:      We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear Mum (Anita) at 87 years.   Anita was born in Manchester, England and that was home until they made a life-changing decision as a family.  In 1973 Derrick (husband), Anita, and their two sons (Steven & Martyn) immigrated to Canada and made their home in Salmon Arm, BC.  Anita was a
March 24, 1938 – June 27, 2023 at the age of 85 years:      A celebration of life barbeque will be held at Bruce’s house in Cloverdale on August 19th.  At Roy’s request, there will be no formal ceremony but a time for people to get together, share stories, food and drink.  The house will be open to all of his friends from near and far from 3:00 until??  Please either email Laura (johns7@telus.net)
February 8, 1940 – June 27, 2023 at the age of 83 years:      It is with continued sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sharon Sparling at the age of 83. Sharon leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Frederick; three children Donald, Traci, and Barbara; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends who all loved her dearly. Sharon was born in Vancouver.  After completing high school, and
September 17, 1944 – June 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years
October 16, 1945 – June 23, 2023 at the age of 77 years:    We are saddened to announce the passing of Allan James Pring, 77, of Salmon Arm B.C. on June 23, 2023. Allan was born in Vancouver, B.C. on October 16, 1945 to Esther & Herbert Pring. He was predeceased by his parents & 2 younger brothers, Clifford and Herbert. Al spent the majority of his first 40+ years in Surrey, B.C. self
December 1, 1945 – June 19, 2023 at the age of 77 years:                    Celebration of Life,  Monday, June 26, 2023, Silver Creek Hall, 1:00 pm
May 4, 1936 – June 18, 2023 at the age of 87 years:      ~ In Loving Memory ~ Muriel Dodge passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2023. Muriel lived in and around Williams Lake from 1958, in 2003 she moved to Salmon Arm. Muriel will be greatly missed by many. No service.
August 29, 1940 – June 17, 2023 at the age of 82 years Christine Alvina Nordby passed away on June 17, 2023 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, B.C. at the age of 82. Preceded in death by her husband Dennis Bruce, and her daughter, Denise Ruth. Her love lives on in her two daughters Faith Christine Nordby, Jennifer Joan Williams, and her son, Brett Russell Nordby. Her grandchildren Kurt, Bradley, Jessica, Joel, Christopher, and
November 1, 1960 – June 15, 2023 at the age of 62 years
June 7, 1947 – June 13, 2023 at the age of 76 years
February 22, 1946 – June 13, 2023 at the age of 77 years: Memorial will be held June 24th, 2023 at 11am The Salvation Army Church located at 4500 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC Born on February 22nd, 1946 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.  Passed away on June 13th, 2023 in Powell River, British Columbia at the age of 77 years old.Peter was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven after a valiant battle with mesothelioma

June 12, 2023

Ewing, John

August 19, 1964 – June 12, 2023 at the age of 58 years
September 6, 1958 – June 9, 2023 at the age of 64 years
October 6, 1939 – June 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years 
September 24, 1965 – June 6, 2023 at the age of 57 years
September 20, 1930 – June 4, 2023 at the age of 92 years
April 13, 1940 – June 2, 2023 at the age of 83 years: Celebration of life will be held Monday, June 19, 2023, 1 – 3 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1St Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC                                                   Still Waters Run Deep Our quiet patriarch, David Cyril Mitchell, peacefully slipped away with
October 2, 1926 – June 1, 2023 at the age of 96 years: A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, 2pm at the Sicamous Senior Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue, Sicamous, BC Keith Oscar Peet, beloved husband of Bonita Peet, passed away peacefully at Hillside Village June 1, 2023 at the age of 96 years.  Besides his loving wife Bonita of 71 years, Keith is lovingly remembered by his children Teresa Peet
December 12, 1945 – May 31, 2023 at the age of 77 years: Judy was born in Ceylon, Saskatchewan on Dec. 12th, 1945 and passed away in Salmon Arm on May 31st, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Judy was predeceased by her parents, John and Helen Lambrecht.  Judy is survived by her loving husband Steve, two sons Darren (Tracey) and Randy (Diane) and her grandchildren, Chase and Kai Montgomery.  She is also survived
July 17, 1950 – May 31, 2023 at the age of 72 years
September 5, 1946 – May 28, 2023 at the age of 76 years
May 3, 1967 – May 27, 2023 at the age of 56 years:   CELEBRATION OF LIFE  A Celebration of Life and tea will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 FROM 1-4 pm at the Shuswap Lake Estates Community Hall.  We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Sherry Lee Damm (nee Shilmar) on May 27, 2023 at her home in Sorrento, BC. Sherry was born May 3, 1967 in Boines in Calgary where she
September 22, 1951 – May 26, 2023 at the age of 71 years:      It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gary Willard Smith, May 26, 2023, at Bastion Hospice in Salmon Arm, BC. Gary was born September 22, 1951, in Regina, Saskatchewan. At 13-years-old Gary moved with his family to Richmond, BC. He started UBC in 1969 and went on to earn a Biology degree with Honours, a teaching
April 23, 1937 – May 24, 2023 at the age of 86 years:            A Celebration of Life will be held at the First United Church Hall at 450 Okanagan Avenue E, Salmon Arm, B.C. from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, June 17th, 2023.             It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ethel May Eveneshen on May 24, 2023, in Salmon Arm at
August 17, 1938 – May 24, 2023 at the age of 84 years
November 9, 1943 – May 20, 2023 at the age of 79 years:      It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Anita Elaine English.  She passed away May 20, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and in the kind and compassionate care of the staff of Bastion Place.  Anita was born in Moose Jaw, SK on November 9, 1943.  She loved to laugh and she loved her ice
April 14, 1965 – May 18, 2023 at the age of 58 years
April 29, 1939 – May 18, 2023 at the age of 84 years
March 28, 1945 – May 16, 2023 at the age of 78 years:      Memorial service for both Robert & Shelly Tully will be held at the Sicamous Legion, Saturday, June 10th at 1pm. We invite anyone who knew them to please join us in saying farewell. Shelly passed peacefully in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 78 years.  Shelly was just 19 years of age when she married her husband, Robert. The couple
January 26, 1938 – May 15, 2023 at the age of 85 years
May 16, 1953 – May 14, 2023 at the age of 69 years
November 7, 1944 – May 12, 2023 at the age of 78 years:           A memorial service will be held at the Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, September 10 at 2 pm.    If the Centre is under an evacuation order, the service will be moved to the First United Church in Salmon Arm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to South Shuswap Rides or the Sorrento Centre.  It is

May 10, 2023

Dale, Ivy May

May 13, 1921 – May 10, 2023 at the age of 101 years:      With heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of Ivy May Dale (nee Hall) at Shuswap Lake Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC on May 10, three days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born May 13, 1921, at Pipestone, MB, she was the 4th child of fourteen. She was predeceased by her first husband Jessey Jones and her second husband Thomas Dale.
March 19, 1917 – May 9, 2023 at the age of 106 years:       A celebration of Edna Ratliff will be held at Grace Bible Church – 5661 Silver Star Rd. Vernon B.C, on June 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Committal – Salem Cemetery Waldheim SK on June 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Edna was born on a farm in Elbow, SK to Lorne Abrams and Lena (Miller) Abrams, the third of
April 19, 1934 – May 6, 2023 at the age of 89 years:      Russell and his wife Darlene have been interned at the Mt. Ida Cemetery in Salmon Arm.  Russell is predeceased by his wife Darlene, daughter Cynthia, his brother Don and parents.  He is survived by his son Walter Hart, daughter Lyn Winfield (Jerry) seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three sisters, Phyllis, Norine and Sandy living in the United States.  He passed
July 21, 1944 – May 6, 2023 at the age of 78 years:    A celebration of life will be held in honor of Leona at the Field of Dreams at 2:30 on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 It is with heavy hearts, the family of Mary (Leona) Johnson announce her sudden passing at 78 years old in Salmon Arm, BC on May 6th, 2023. Leona was born and raised in Terrace, BC where she met
April 25, 1956 – May 2, 2023 at the age of 67 years
June 5, 1944 – April 29, 2023 at the age of 78 years:      It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Ferns in the Salmon Arm Hospital.  He leaves behind his wife, Janet, daughters Ginger (Todd), Cindy (Matthew), grandsons Evan, Brecken and Kiernan and granddaughter, Hannah. He will be missed. No service at Gary’s request. Donations can be made in Gary’s name to the charity of your choice.
January 13, 1937 – April 27, 2023 at the age of 86 years:  A Celebration of life for Harry will be held Monday, May 8th at 1pm, First Community United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave E. Salmon Arm, YouTube live feed – YouTube “Harry Clarke Funeral”.  Funeral Arrangements provided by Fischer’s Funeral Services and Crematorium.    Harry Wallace Clarke was born in Edmonton, Alberta on January 13, 1937, to Thomas (Tommy) and Donalda Clarke.  He was later
October 6, 1943 – April 24, 2023 at the age of 79 years
March 26, 1929 – April 23, 2023 at the age of 94 years:      Born on March 26th, 1929, in Germany, Erhard lost both parents during wartime.  He then lived with his neighbours which was a difficult time.  As a young adult, he immigrated to Australia.  He built a house and lived there for about 10 years.  The Aboriginals taught him how to create beautiful carvings while there.  These carvings can be seen in
May 8, 1950 – April 23, 2023 at the age of 72 years
February 12, 1958 – April 21, 2023 at the age of 65 years
January 3, 1953 – April 21, 2023 at the age of 70 years:           Please join the family in true Billy style with a celebration of life at the Shuswap National Golf Course on the 18th hole June 24, 2023 1:00 – 4:00 PM.          It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Andrew Fish on April 21, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC.  “Billy”
November 7, 1948 – April 18, 2023 at the age of 74 years:      
August 24, 1966 – April 18, 2023 at the age of 56 years
September 27, 1941 – April 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years
June 14, 1929 – April 17, 2023 at the age of 93 years:      Daniel Arnold Zupancic passed away peacefully at Mt. Ida Mews care facility on April 17th, 2023. He was born in Austria June 14, 1929. Danny was predeceased by his sister Erna Ollesch and common-law wife, Doreen Pihl. He is survived by his sister Sonja, four children:  Daniela Kaye (Jamie Hooper), Georgia Fladgate (David), Jeff Zupancic (Dianne Layden) and Rene Zupancic
September 23, 1960 – April 16, 2023 at the age of 62 years
March 30, 1940 – April 16, 2023 at the age of 83 years
November 13, 1934 – April 13, 2023 at the age of 88 years:      The family of Vern Oakes is sad to announce his passing on April 13, 2023, at the age of 88 years, in the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle, Vern is survived by his loving wife Gina, daughters; Wanda, Gennifer, Barbara, Kathleen, and Shannon and sons; Mark, Agostino, and Matthew. Loved by many Grandchildren and
August 10, 1945 – April 11, 2023 at the age of 77 years:             It is with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of sadness that we announce the passing of Linda van Hoof – wife, Mother, sister, Oma, Aunt, niece and friend. Surviving Linda is her beloved husband and best friend, Peter. Her brother Les (Debbie) Hiebert, her children Dianne (Craig) Simmons, Trevor (Fawn) van Hoof, Ali (Jory)
September 30, 1947 – April 11, 2023 at the age of 75 years
November 17, 1952 – April 10, 2023 at the age of 70 years:      A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at Sunnybrae Hall on May 7 at 1-5 PM. All are welcome. Brenda Spence, 70, of Salmon Arm passed away suddenly at Kelowna General Hospital with her family by her side. She was born to the late John and Hetty Gloyn, November 17, 1952 in Salmon Arm, BC.  She married Stewart Spence in
February 27, 1967 – April 10, 2023 at the age of 56 years
April 30, 1934 – April 8, 2023 at the age of 88 years:      Delbert Jacob “Jake” Herman passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on April 8, 2023. He was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on April 30, 1934.  He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Ernest, brother Bob, sister Lois and grandson Eric Homersham.  Jake is survived by his wife Lynn, daughter Karen (Ross) Green of Blind Bay, daughter
April 22, 1925 – April 7, 2023 at the age of 97 years:      It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Muriel Sloan, 2 weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Muriel was born in Edmonton, Alberta to proud parents Bernie and Ethel Dennett. She was the eldest sibling to Marion, Pat, Bud and Billie. Muriel spent her younger years in Alberta, completing grade 1 though 12 at St. Joseph’s Convent in
December 27, 1949 – February 7, 2023 at the age of 73 years
May 18, 1943 – April 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years
October 2, 1934 – April 3, 2023 at the age of 88 years: Memorial services will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Parish (2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC V0E 1H2), on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.  Reception to follow.  Theodorus (Ted) Hendrikes Vlooswyk, beloved husband of Agnes Vlooswyk, of Sorrento, BC, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, soon after suffering a stroke at the age of 88
April 7, 1952 – March 29, 2023 at the age of 70 years
May 6, 1939 – March 27, 2023 at the age of 83 years:      A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 2PM on the farm property by the bridge Geoff built. It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to Geoff; husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away at home on March 27th, at the age of 83 years.  He will be remembered
January 29, 1928 – March 25, 2023 at the age of 95 years:         Hilda Pipke of Salmon Arm, born on January 29th 1928 passed away on March 24th 2023.   Hilda was born in Romania to parents Adam and Maria, immigrating to Canada after the Second World War.   Hilda was predeceased by daughters Ingrid Pipke, Rosemary Fulbrook ne Pipke, and her husband, Albert Pipke.   She had a gentle countenance
May 3, 1953 – March 25, 2023 at the age of 69 years:             trudy Christensen, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born in 1953 in Hamilton, Ontario. She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Enderby, British Columbia on March 24, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. Trudy was predeceased by her partner Roger Brown and her legacy is
July 28, 1935 – March 25, 2023 at the age of 87 years

March 24, 2023

Materi, Basil

April 22, 1939 – March 24, 2023 at the age of 83 years
March 27, 1932 – March 23, 2023 at the age of 90 years:        A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11am at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC. Dennis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home in Salmon Arm, BC. Born in Kelowna, BC in 1932 to parents Arthur and Grace, Dennis was an only child
March 30, 1923 – March 23, 2023 at the age of 99 years
December 27, 1941 – March 22, 2023 at the age of 81 years:                   In loving memory, Edward (Ted) passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023.  He is preceded by his parents Geoffrey Belcher and Wilhelmina Kerr and his wife Irene Belcher.  He is survived by his siblings Carole Anne and Shirley; his daughter Trina (Cam) and grand children Autumn, Brooke, Nicholas and Claire; his son Jeff
July 19, 1957 – March 22, 2023 at the age of 65 years  
October 9, 1932 – March 21, 2023 at the age of 90 years
October 4, 1940 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 82 years
August 24, 1925 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 97 years
October 19, 1925 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 97 years
April 21, 1933 – March 20, 2023 at the age of 89 years
March 8, 1945 – March 19, 2023 at the age of 78 years
September 11, 1964 – March 18, 2023 at the age of 58 years
November 27, 1940 – March 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 4, 1938 – March 16, 2023 at the age of 84 years:      Viewing:  Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 1 – 3pm,  Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC Edwin Denis McRae of Chase, BC, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023. Ed was born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan on September 4, 1938. He is predeceased by his parents John and Annie McRae, sister Shirley Driedger and nephews Darryl and Kenny.
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