September 19, 2023
Austin, David Reginald Ernest
July 29, 1936 – September 19, 2023 at the age of 87 years
September 18, 2023
Jenish, Diane Noreen
December 27, 1941 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years On September 18, 2023, Diane Jenish passed away at the age of 81 with her daughters by her side. Diane was born in Sointula, BC to Taimi and Joel Hamley. Diane was the youngest of three children. She was predeceased by her sister June Peterson and her brother Dennis Hamley. Diane grew up in the Coquitlam area where in
September 18, 2023
Sigvaldason, Bjorn Terrance
October 26, 1940 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 18, 2023
Burke, Eleanor Ruth
September 1, 1941 – September 18, 2023 at the age of 82 years
September 14, 2023
Stewart, Ross Arthur
December 24, 1928 – September 14, 2023 at the age of 94 years: Ross Arthur Stewart passed away September 14, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in Saskatchewan on December 24,1928, Ross moved with his family to Salmon Arm at the age of 6. He was the third youngest of 8 children, brothers Gerald, Lloyd, Wilbert and Earl, sisters Evelyn, Wilma and Enid, growing up on a dairy farm. Predeceased by his
September 13, 2023
Cook, Edward Neil
January 3, 1937 – September 13, 2023 at the age of 86 years: It is with profound and deep sadness the family of Edward Neil Cook announce his passing on September 13, 2023 in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 86. Dad was born in Mountview, NB to the late Earl and Nita (Bowser) Cook on January 9, 1937. Dad worked in the mines in northern Manitoba when he was very young, then went on
September 13, 2023
Bell, Clifford John
January 23, 1940 – September 13, 2023 at the age of 83 years: Clifford John Bell was born January 23, 1940 in Salmon Arm, BC and passed away on September 13th, 2023. Clifford attended school in Nanaimo to become a licensed mechanic before returning home to Salmon Arm to begin his career at City Motors then Braby & Miller. In 1960 he married his love of his life Darlene. Together with his wife of 62
September 12, 2023
Larsen, Brett Edward
October 6, 1983 – September 12, 2023 at the age of 39 years: For those wishing to say their final goodbyes to Brett, the family welcomes you to come to the Sorrento Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 23, at 1:00pm Brett chose his time to leave this earth surrounded with love, positive energy, and peace. Brett was born in Salmon Arm BC on October 6, 1983. After graduating from high school in Salmon Arm, Brett
September 10, 2023
Gimblett, Rose
July 9, 1936 – September 10, 2023 at the age of 87 years
September 10, 2023
Schalm, Marian Ruth
June 21, 1935 – September 10, 2023 at the age of 88 years: Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 2:00 pm, Fischer’s Funeral Services With sadness we share news of the peaceful passing of Marian Ruth Schalm (née Valleau), 88, on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, in Salmon Arm, BC. Marian is predeceased by her husband Henry Schalm. She is survived by her son Warren Schalm (Terry), daughter Wanda Schalm
September 9, 2023
Tracy, Timothy Brian
June 15, 1952 – September 9, 2023 at the age of 71 years
September 9, 2023
Harris, Connie (Crowley)
January 8, 1935 – September 9, 2023 at the age of 85 years: Memorial Service: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Fischer’s Funeral Services After a lifetime dedicated to protecting and promoting the outdoors, Connie Harris (Crowley) passed away on September 9. Connie was instrumental in the creation of Shuswap Outdoors! and served as its President for many years. Through a Canada Works Grant, she
September 8, 2023
McDonald, Lawrence “Larry” Richard
September 4, 1936 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 87 years: A Funeral Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Salmon Arm It is with profound sadness the family of Lawrence “Larry” Richard Mc Donald announces his untimely passing at the age of 87 on the 8th of September in Salmon Arm. Larry was born in Warren, Ontario to Margaret and Francis McDonald on
September 8, 2023
Cawston, Alfred “Mark”
August 12, 1928 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 95 years: Alfred Mark Cawston, born August 12, 1928 in Cawston, BC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2023, where he resided at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC. Mark started his life in Cawston, BC with his parents Alfred Hamilton “Ginty” and Myrtle Cawston. He was the youngest of 5 with siblings Jack, Dick, Don, and Betty. Mark
September 8, 2023
Critchfield, Robert Fraser
May 14, 1953 – September 8, 2023 at the age of 70 years
September 6, 2023
Reitan, Melvin Joseph “Joe”
January 5, 1930 – September 6, 2023 at the age of 93 years: Joe passed away quietly in his sleep on September 6. He was predeceased by his wife and soulmate Margaret on September 22, 2019. He is survived by his sons Keith (Paula) and Kevin (Joanne) and many nieces and nephews. A Special thanks to the staff at Mount Ida Mews, Dr. Keith Hepburn and a special thank
September 3, 2023
Hill, Robert Ivor “Robbie”
May 14, 1951 – September 3, 2023 at the age of 72 years: Robby was born in Trenton, Ontario on May 14, 1951 to Doreen Barry and Donald Hill. He passed away in Salmon Arm on September 3, 2023 at the age of 72. Robby is predeceased by his parents and is survived by his brothers Don Hill and Wayne Barry, sisters Dawn Crocker, Karen Barry, Maureen Mazurenko and Jacqui
September 1, 2023
Niro, Margaret Nora
April 13, 1935 – September 1, 2023 at the age of 88 years
August 31, 2023
Shymchyk, Michael
May 9, 1964 – August 31, 2023 at the age of 59 years
August 29, 2023
Kliewer, Leonhard Marvin
May 13, 1937 – August 29, 2023 at the age of 86 years
August 28, 2023
Kinnee, Chris Sylvia
February 21, 1932 – August 28, 2023 at the age of 91 years
August 28, 2023
Landry, Anne Blake
December 6, 1943 – August 28, 2023 at the age of 79 years
August 27, 2023
Bordeleau, Trudy Catherine
June 4, 1957 – August 27, 2023 at the age of 66 years It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Trudy Catherine Bordeleau on the morning of August 27th at the age of 65. Trudy loved to travel, loved her family and loved her pets. If you were privileged to know Trudy, you knew someone with an unshaken positive attitude and an uncanny
August 26, 2023
Babington, John Donald “Don”
May 4, 1932 – August 26, 2023 at the age of 91 years: Don was born May 4, 1932, in Vancouver, B.C. to John Rowland “Rollie” Babington and Margaret Ann “Peggy” Millar Babington (McClounie). Don was raised in East Vancouver among his English/Scottish extended family, attended Franklin and Templeton schools, and grew up enjoying his grandparents’ place on Deep Cove with his sister & cousin – both named Anne! Don’s father served overseas
August 25, 2023
Richardson, David George Dakeyne
May 25, 1938 – August 25, 2023 at the age of 85 years
August 24, 2023
Anderson, David Ronald
February 21, 1971 – August 24, 2023 at the age of 52 years
August 24, 2023
Fisher, Eva Lena
August 11, 1922 – August 24, 2023 at the age of 101 years
August 23, 2023
Whippy, Abraham
Oct 6, 1932 – Aug. 23, 2023 at the age of 90 years: We regret to announce the passing of Abraham Whippy on August 23, 2023 at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years and his 4 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His Memorial will be held at the Salmon Arm Seventh-day Adventist Church @ 2:00 pm, August 26..
August 20, 2023
McLellan, Pamela Mae
February 10, 1928 – August 20, 2023 at the age of 95 years
August 19, 2023
Chadwick, Brian
November 30, 1937 – August 19, 2023 at the age of 85 years
August 19, 2023
MacDonald, Mary “Marie”
October 29, 1926 – August 19, 2023 at the age of 96 years: On Saturday morning of August 19, 2023, Marie (Mary) McDonald passed away peacefully with family by her side at Hillside Village, Salmon Arm, BC. Marie was born October 29, 1926, in Hodgson, Manitoba and named Mary Szkwarok which later was changed to Swark. She was one of eight children. She was predeceased by her parents, Annie and Stanley, her brothers, Joe, Roy,
August 19, 2023
Williams, Richard Michael
October 16, 1949 – August 19, 2023 at the age of 73 years
August 15, 2023
Aak, Endel “Andy”
January 9, 1933 – August 15, 2023 at the age of 90 years
August 14, 2023
Colling, William Wilfred
August 10, 1932 – August 14, 2023 at the age of 91 years
August 12, 2023
Wellspring-Wood, Barbara
July 8, 1942 – August 12, 2023 at the age of 81 years: A Celebration of Barb’s Life will be held Saturday October 7, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. on the farm property It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barb Wellspring – Wood on August 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Barb was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on July 8, 1942. Barb obtained her Nursing
August 9, 2023
Billey, Victor
December 8, 1935 – August 9, 2023 at the age of 87 years
August 8, 2023
Schartner, Luella Roena
October 20, 1931 – August 8, 2023 at the age of 91 years: Luella Rowena Schartner went home to her Saviour and to be reunited with her husband Bert on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Mt. Ida Mews, Salmon Arm, BC. Luella was born October 20,1931 at Greenfarm, Saskatchewan, the second oldest and first girl in a family of seven. Luella was predeceased by her husband Bert, son Larry and daughter Terrie. She
August 5, 2023
Davidson, Brenda Jean
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
August 5, 2023
Johnson, Timothy Earl
March 11, 1965 – August 5, 2023 at the age of 58 years
July 31, 2023
Pouliot, Gerald Hector
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.
July 31, 2023
Cruickshank, Donald “Don” Barry
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
July 28, 2023
Schulz, Fredrick Peter Wolemar
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
July 24, 2023
Smith, Levern Albert
September 25, 1931 – July 24, 2023 at the age of 91 years
July 22, 2023
Rogers, Cheryl Agnes
March 10, 1946 – July 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years: We are sad to announce the passing of our mother CHERYL AGNES ROGERS, nee: Fuller on July 22, 2023, at the age of 77 years in Salmon Arm, BC where she resided in her final years at Hillside Village (Good Samaritan Society). Mom had suffered with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with which she had been diagnosed in 2016. Mom was predeceased
July 21, 2023
Ruppel, Edward “Ed” Marshall
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
July 21, 2023
Cummings, Margit Hildegard
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
July 20, 2023
Kurta, Edwina Mary
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
July 20, 2023
Gray, Matthew Albert
March 9, 1958 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 65 years
July 20, 2023
Cameron, Blaine Douglas
April 15, 1942 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 81 years
July 20, 2023
Kurta, Edwina Mary
November 19, 1936 – July 20, 2023 at the age of 86 years
July 20, 2023
Preston, Florence “Flo” Verna (Degg)
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
July 18, 2023
Candy, Christopher Robin
June 23, 1963 – July 18, 2023 at the age of 60 years
July 9, 2023
Kohlman, Gerald Frank
December 5, 1946 – July 9, 2023 at the age of 76 years
July 7, 2023
Hanson, Sheila Bethine
November 1, 1931 – July 7, 2023 at the age of 91 years
July 4, 2023
Nechvatel, Raine Dixie
May 29, 1950 – July 4, 2023 at the age of 73 years
July 2, 2023
Barker, John George “Jack”
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
July 2, 2023
Smith, Jacqueline Elizabeth “Betty”
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
July 1, 2023
Nitsche, Dieter
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
June 27, 2023
Cornell, Roy Deveret
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)
June 27, 2023
Sparling, Sharon Ivy
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
June 26, 2023
Ross, Rainer Josef
September 17, 1944 – June 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years
June 23, 2023
Pring, Allan James
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
June 19, 2023
Larson, George Nels
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
June 18, 2023
Dodge, Muriel Lorna
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.
June 17, 2023
Nordby, Christine Alvina
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
June 15, 2023
Hart, Julie Ann
November 1, 1960 – June 15, 2023 at the age of 62 years
June 13, 2023
Sutton, Janice Lorraine
June 7, 1947 – June 13, 2023 at the age of 76 years
June 13, 2023
Marriott, Peter Alan
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
June 9, 2023
Barrett, Gordon James
September 6, 1958 – June 9, 2023 at the age of 64 years
June 9, 2023
La Forge, Richard Owen
October 6, 1939 – June 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years
June 6, 2023
Mayne, Donald “John”
September 24, 1965 – June 6, 2023 at the age of 57 years
June 4, 2023
Klymchuk, Eugene
September 20, 1930 – June 4, 2023 at the age of 92 years
June 2, 2023
Mitchell, David Cyril
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
June 1, 2023
Peet, Keith Oscar
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
May 31, 2023
Montgomery, Judith Ann “Judy”
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
May 31, 2023
Gwilliam, Stephen Keith
July 17, 1950 – May 31, 2023 at the age of 72 years
May 28, 2023
Humphreys, Gordon Harry Elmore
September 5, 1946 – May 28, 2023 at the age of 76 years
May 27, 2023
Damm, Sherry Lee
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
May 26, 2023
Smith, Gary Willard
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
May 24, 2023
Eveneshen, Ethel May
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
May 24, 2023
Davies, Margaret Rosamond “Gaetana”
August 17, 1938 – May 24, 2023 at the age of 84 years
May 20, 2023
English, Anita Elaine
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
May 18, 2023
Morley, Lorne Allen
April 14, 1965 – May 18, 2023 at the age of 58 years
May 18, 2023
Thuncher, Elaine Eleanor
April 29, 1939 – May 18, 2023 at the age of 84 years
May 16, 2023
Tully, Shelly Elaine
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
May 15, 2023
Hogg, Phyllis Mae
January 26, 1938 – May 15, 2023 at the age of 85 years
May 14, 2023
Hart, Michael John
May 16, 1953 – May 14, 2023 at the age of 69 years
May 12, 2023
Finlayson, Kenneth James “Kenny”
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.
May 9, 2023
Ratzliff, Wilhemina “Edna”
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
May 6, 2023
Hart, Russell Edwin
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
May 6, 2023
Johnson, Mary “Leona”
July 21, 1944 – May 6, 2023 at the age of 78 years: 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 her husband Jack Johnson and worked for Reim Motors. Leona and Jack welcomed 2 children into the world and spent their early
May 2, 2023
Unruh, Debbie-Lee Merle
April 25, 1956 – May 2, 2023 at the age of 67 years
April 29, 2023
Ferns, Gary Frederick
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.
April 27, 2023
Clarke, Harry Wallace
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
April 24, 2023
Jensen, Jorgen “John” Lunde
October 6, 1943 – April 24, 2023 at the age of 79 years
April 23, 2023
Wittmann, Erhard
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
April 23, 2023
Bell, Kenneth Joseph
May 8, 1950 – April 23, 2023 at the age of 72 years