Obituaries

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.
September 25, 1948 – March 16, 2023 at the age of 74 years:     *A Celebration of Life for family and close friends will be held later in the Spring.  It is with profound sadness that the family of Karin Louise Janzen announces her sudden passing on March 16th, 2023, at the age of 74 years old in Salmon Arm, B.C. Karin is survived by her son Spencer (Janet), daughter Gillian (Gerry) and her
July 14, 1933 – March 12, 2023 at the age of 89 years
January 17, 1942 – March 12, 2023 at the age of 81 years:      There will be an informal celebration of life starting at 2:30pm on Friday, March 31st at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. This world was blessed to have had Edward Myles McDonald for 81 years.   Born to Myles and Margaret McDonald on a farm in Matsqui BC, he was raised in Vancouver where he went to school and earned a reputation for
October 19, 1943 – March 9, 2023 at the age of 79 years
June 8, 1962 – March 9, 2023 at the age of 61 years
July 26, 1946 – March 8, 2023 at the age of 76 years
May 15, 1932 – March 7, 2023 at the age of 90 years
December 24, 1934 – March 5, 2023 at the age of 88 years Funeral service will be held at Crossroads Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 11th at 11:00 a.m. Mom passed away at her home at Shuswap Lodge in Salmon Arm.  Born in Hamilton, Adrienne married Gerald Holmes and had three children, Stephen (Michelle), Stuart, and Elizabeth.  She was a caring mother and a successful real estate agent. Mom had a beautiful singing voice
August 15, 1939 – March 5, 2023 at the age of 83 years:      Gary was born a twin alone and passed with his family by his side.  Born to Sidney and Mary Ann (Bobbie) of Burnaby, BC, he leaves behind his loving wife Evelyn, sons Christopher (Karen) and Darren (Lynn), his adoring grandchildren Melissa (Chris), Ryan, Jessey, (Phillip) and Tristan, great grandaughter Emberlyn, his brother Wayne (Connie), nieces Cindy (Jake), Brittney, Beau, Sharon
June 4, 1946 – March 1, 2023 at the age of 76 years:      A service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1:00 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church,  2385 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, BC. David Harold Nichols passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on March 1st, 2023.  He was born on June 4th,1946 in Lucky Lake, SK and was the oldest of two children. 
April 17, 1959 – February 28, 2023 at the age of 63 years
August 14, 1990 – February 26, 2023 at the age of 32 years:      With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Deborah Merolla on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, at the age of 32 years.  Deborah was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and lived her first 4 years in Italy before permanently immigrating to Sicamous, B.C. She worked at the Sicamous Husky, Eagle Valley Lodge, and Moose Mulligans restaurant in Sicamous, and lastly in
February 25, 1915 – February 24, 2023 at the age of 107 years
May 20, 1938 – February 24, 2023 at the age of 84 years
August 16, 1937 – February 23, 2023 at the age of 85 years:      It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of Donald Fredrik Tarabas (aka Papa, Dad, Hubby, Kathleen’s ‘Babe’) age 85, who passed on Thursday the 23rd of February 2023.  He went peacefully in his sleep in his own bed, surrounded by hymns and love. He was no doubt greeted by his Mum and Dad, brothers, sister and

February 23, 2023

Simpson, Harvey John

August 1, 1935 – February 23, 2023 at the age of 87 years
January 10, 1968 – February 23, 2023 at the age of 55 years      Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life, 12:30pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023, held at the Shuswap Community Church, 3151 6th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC It comes with deep sorrow and broken hearts for the family of William Michael Vike, usually known as Bill(y), to announce his untimely passing on February 23, 2023 in Vancouver, BC.

February 22, 2023

Berger, Peter

June 8, 1933 – February 22, 2023 at the age of 89 years:       Peter was born June 8, 1933 and passed away Feb. 22, 2023 at the age of 89 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was a long-time resident of Sunnybrae, BC.  Peter was predeceased by his son Greg and grandson Michael Berger and all six siblings in Germany.  He is survived by his daughter Hanna (Grant) Hoffman and son
April 19, 1954 – February 19, 2023 at the age of 68 years:        Formerly of Kelowna BC, John was a resident of Blind Bay.  He passed away unexpectedly in Salmon Arm, BC with is wife, Addie and daughter, Tarah by his side. John loved people, golf and the last few years, fishing in the Shuswap. No Service will be held as per his request. Please think of him when you are on
June 22, 1950 – February 17, 2023 at the age of 72 years:              It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle and Cousin.  Larry is survived by his loving wife Evelyn, daughter Patricia (Lou), son Ryan (Natasha) and his adored grandsons, William and Michael. Larry’s passing is also a huge loss to his sister Shauneen
April 25, 1940 – February 3, 2023 at the age of 82 years:      A visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10am-1pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm.  A celebration of life will follow at 2pm, Silver Creek Hall, 3048 Hornsberger Road, Salmon Arm Manfred Oskar Holstein of Salmon Arm BC, born April 25, 1940 passed away peacefully February 3, 2023 at his home in Silver Creek. Manfred
January 29, 1938 – February 16, 2023 at the age of 85 years:     A memorial service will be held on April 14, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Church Catholic Church in Blind Bay, BC at 1:00pm. Reception to be held following service at Sorrento Memorial Hall in Sorrento, BC.      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ed on February 16, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC
December 7, 1930 – February 16, 2023 at the age of 92 years
July 20, 1944 – February 16, 2023 at the age of 78 years
June 4, 1931 – February 14, 2023 at the age of 91 years:    Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00am, Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1 Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, followed by interment at Mt. Ida Cemetery and reception back at Fischer’s.  It is with great sadness that the family of Charlotte Petryshen announces her passing in Salmon Arm, BC on Feb. 14, 2023, at the age of 91. Charlotte was
February 23, 1939 – February 13, 2023 at the age of 83 years:       A Celebration of Life will be held at Sorrento Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 15 at 2 pm.                             Nick will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  He always had a smile for everyone & loved the personal contact with all his
December 9, 1968 – February 12, 2023 at the age of 54 years
June 15, 1948 – February 12, 2023 at the age of 74 years

February 12, 2023

Walker, Ronald Eldon

May 9, 1942 – February 12, 2023 at the age of 80 years
October 6, 1954 – February 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years:        It is with sad hearts we had to say goodbye to our beloved sister on February 11, 2023 at the age of 68, in Salmon Arm, B.C. Predeceased by her husband Peter, her parents Laura and Ernie Dexter, and sister Sandra Wiggins.  Dorreen was born in Weyburn, Sask.  Her children were her many fur babies she cared for over
February 23, 1954 – February 9, 2023 at the age of 68 years:      Celebration of Life:  Saturday, March 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm Terry was born in Mission City, February 23, 1954, he passed at home in Salmon Arm, February 9, 2023 at the age of 68  Terry was predeceased by his dad George in 1994 and mother-in-law Jean in 2016.  He is survived by his

February 7, 2023

Lafont, Wayne Paul

July 31, 1949 – February 7, 2023 at the age of 73 years
February 25, 1938 – February 5, 2023 at the age of 84 years:      Janice Carol Tucker, lovingly known as Mom, Grandma, Gram-gram and even the Energizer Bunny passed away surrounded by her family, just 20 days before her 85th birthday, on the evening of Sunday February 5th, 2023. Janice is survived by her husband Doug, children Fern, Steven, and Patti Ann, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Janice married her husband Doug on

February 3, 2023

Ealey, Donna Marie

May 13, 1965 – February 3, 2023 at the age of 57 years

February 3, 2023

Enns, Lois Elaine

September 13, 1936 – February 3, 2023 at the age of 86 years
March 23, 1958 – February 2, 2023 at the age of 64 years
June 7, 1937 – February 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years
August 16, 1946 – January 31, 2023 at the age of 76 years
September 12, 1969 – January 31, 2023 at the age of 53 years: A Celebration of Life for Camille will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2 pm at the Salmar Classic, 360 Alexander Street, Salmon Arm, BC Camille Paige Aura age 53, passed away peacefully at home in Salmon Arm, BC on January 31, 2023. Camille was born in Salmon Arm on September 12, 1969 to Bonita and Cam Mellor. After graduating from Salmon
February 10, 1948 – January 28, 2023 at the age of 74 years

January 26, 2023

Cox, Harold David

November 22, 1935 – January 26, 2023 at the age of 87 years
July 6, 1936 – October 26, 2023 at the age of 87 years:       Celebration of Life:  Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., Little Mountain Fieldhouse, Salmon Arm Eugene John Weleschuk, 87, of Salmon Arm, BC, passed away on October 26, 2023 in Salmon Arm. Funeral services will be held at a later time. Eugene was born in Wostok, AB on July 6, 1936.  He married Joyce Peterson on May 22,

January 24, 2023

Boe, Elmer

September 11, 1929 – January 24, 2023 at the age of 93 years
June 26, 1931 – January 22, 2023 at the age of 91 years
March 27, 1947 – January 21, 2023 at the age of 75 years:      It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of DOUGLAS ALLEN LAGORE at the age of 75. He was born in Stettler, AB to Phyllis and Leonard and lived in many locations throughout Alberta and BC, including 37 years in Revelstoke and, most recently, 12 years in Salmon Arm. Doug is survived by the love of his life,
October 14, 1956 – January 19, 2023 at the age of 66 years:           Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to be held at Cedar Heights Community Association, 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay, BC At 11:00 am Saturday, March 11, 2023. A reception will follow with food and refreshments.                                     
January 23, 1937 – January 18, 2023 at the age of 85 years
September 11, 1938 – January 17, 2023 at the age of 84 years:      It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael McBride on January 17, 2023, with family at his side.  Mike is lovely remembered by his stepdaughter Dawn, step grandchildren Andrew, Lisa, Emma, Carl and Cole, nieces Nicole and Gail, nephew Bert, extended family and special friend Mike Currie.  Mike was preceded by his brother Hank, sister
February 19, 1940 – January 17, 2023 at the age of 82 years:      Wayne passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82.  He was born Feb 19, 1940 in Regina SK.  At the age of 9, he moved with his mother and sister Valerie to Canoe, BC.  He later served his community as City Councillor for 12 years and was a business owner of Browning & Matthews Insurance. Wayne was preceded
October 25, 1934 – January 16, 2023 at the age of 88 years:      Mary Helen Cooper, a mother of 4 daughters, 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren passed away Jan 16, 2023 at age 88. Family was most important to Mary, and she dedicated her time and energy unselfishly to providing a loving home with her husband Orville Leonard Cooper, whom she was married to for 63 years, until his passing on February 3, 2020 at
March 1, 1941 – January 15, 2023 at the age of 81 years
July 3, 1926 – January 13, 2023 at the age of 96 years: Please join us for an Acadian lunch to celebrate the life of Bernie on Saturday, May 27, 2023, 12pm, Notch Hill Hall, 1639 Notch Hill Road, Sorrento, BC Bernie passed quietly at Bastion Place after a brief illness, on January 13 at age 96. He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick on July 3, 1926.  He was predeceased by his wife of
April 5, 1944 – January 11, 2023 at the age of 78 years
May 28, 1928 – January 11, 2023 at the age of 94 years
February 10, 1954 – January 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years
December 8, 1939 – January 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years

January 7, 2023

Kent, Eric Cyril

April 21, 1944 – January 7, 2023 at the age of 78 years
September 17, 1937 – January 7, 2023 at the age of 85 years
May 10, 1941 – December 20, 2023 at the age of 82 years:        Celebration of Life:  Saturday, 1:00 pm, January 6, 2024, River of Life Community Church, Blind Bay
August 29, 1933 – January 2, 2023 at the age of 89 years:         Henry Martens went to be with his Saviour on January 2nd, 2023. He was born August 29th, 1933 in Osler Saskatchewan. Henry is survived by his Sister Martha Ghent and will be missed by his 3 boys Dale (Liz) 2 grand son’s Jayden & Easton, Phil (Anita) 2 grand daughters Taylor & Karli, Tim (Sherri) 3 grand children
February 28, 1954 – January 1, 2023 at the age of 68 years

December 29, 2022

Davies, Joan Maureen

July 27, 1932 – December 29, 2022 at the age of 90 years:      The family of Joan Maureen Davies (nee Kingsbury) is sad to announce that she passed away on December 29, 2022, at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital at 90 years of age. Born in Peace River, Alberta on July 27, 1932, Joan attended King Edward High School in Vancouver and then graduated from the first UBC Nursing Program. She worked at
March 17, 1940 – December 29, 2022 at the age of 82 years
September 19, 1939 – December 28, 2022 at the age of 83 years:         Karl was born the 3rd child of Emma and Karl Soellig September 19, 1939, in Halberstadt, Germany. He completed his schooling and apprenticeship as a Machinist in East Germany and then was allowed to join his parents and younger brother Wolfgang in Idar-Oberstein in West Germany.  In 1961 he relocated to Stuttgart where he met his sweetheart Rosemarie, and they
November 6, 1947 – December 28, 2022 at the age of 75 years:                     Geraldine, known better as Gerri, passed away at the age of 75 after a fierce battle with cancer in Salmon Arm, BC. She was born in Belleville Ontario on November 6, 1947. In the 1980’s she relocated with her family from Ontario to become a long term resident of Canoe, BC.  She
January 22, 1935 – December 25, 2022 at the age of 87 years

December 25, 2022

Clarke, Leola Ionie

December 31, 1932 – December 25, 2022 at the age of 89 years:      Celebration of Life will be held April 29, 2023 at Fifth Avenue Seniors Center located at 170 – 5th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC  from 1 pm to 4 pm. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom on Christmas Day, just days short of her 90th birthday.  Mom was born to Jonathan and
June 15, 1983 – December 24, 2022 at the age of 39 years

December 24, 2022

Galley, Lynda Diane

January 4, 1948 – December 21, 2022 at the age of 74 years
October 12, 1963 – December 21, 2022 at the age of 59 years:      Daniel was born in Peace River, AB and passed away in Salmon Arm, BC.  He was predeceased by parents Mike and Helen Alexy, sister Terri-Lynn and loving dog Ollie.  Loved ones left behind:  loving wife Shelley, 2 spoiled dogs Luna & Lily, son Taylor, daughter Jenny (Nick), stepdaughter Jackie, step son Chris, mother-in-law Maggie of Fox Creek, AB, brothers Jim

December 18, 2022

Bradshaw, Sarah Anne

May 28, 1954 – December 18, 2022 at the age of 68 years:      Survived by 5 siblings, 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Ceremony at the Splatsin Community Centre, 5767 Old Vernon Road., Enderby, B.C., 2 P.M. – 4 P.M. on May 28, 2023.  Potluck to follow, bring what you can. Everyone welcome.
August 5, 1964 – December 17, 2022 at the age of 58 years
January 20, 1941 – December 16, 2022 at the age of 81 years
April 12, 1978 – December 16, 2022 at the age of 44 years:      A celebration for Jennifer will be held at the Field of Dreams (250 – 30 Street SE, Salmon Arm), April 15, 2023, 12 – 4p.m. Jennifer died suddenly at the young age of 44 years.  Born in St. Albert, AB and raised in Salmon Arm, BC.  She enjoyed participating in the SA Fall Fair parades, loved school, swimming, and spending

December 15, 2022

Drydyk, Rika Maria

September 8, 1935 – December 15, 2022 at the age of 87 years:      Prayers will be offered Thursday, December 22nd, 7pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services, Salmon Arm, BC. A Mass of Christian burial will follow Friday, December 23rd, 11am, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Enderby, BC, Father Tony Ackerman, Celebrant.  Interment to follow at Cliffside Cemetery, Enderby, BC. Born September 8th, 1935, she passed away peacefully December 15th with family at her side.  Rika was
February 14, 1966 – December 12, 2022 at the age of 56 years:          Jeannie Deana Ullian, 56, of Anglemont, British Columbia, passed away on December 12th, 2022. She was born to parents Norma and Douglas, on February 14th, 1966. Jeannie met Joseph Ullian in 1982. They were married on August 11th, 1990, in Crawford Bay, British Columbia. Together they had three children: Kevin, Samantha, and Jessica. Jeannie, Joe and the three kids moved out to

December 12, 2022

Girbav, Gail Elaine

October 30, 1934 – December 12, 2022 at the age of 88 years:                 A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Elk’s Hall, 3690 30th Street NE, Salmon Arm                                          In Loving Memory of Gail Elaine Girbav (Dudley) Gail Elaine was raised
May 29, 1939 – December 11, 2022 at the age of 83 years
February 14, 1926 – December 8, 2022 at the age of 96 years
March 29, 1944 – December 7, 2022 at the age of 78 years
March 1, 1933 – December 7, 2022 at the age of 89 years
December 16, 1974 – December 4, 2022 at the age of 47 years
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