SOEHN, Peter: June 22, 1933 - April 14, 2015. Peter had extraordinary artistic talents at a very early age and was self taught throughout his life. He worked 17yrs in Television at C.H.A.T in Medicine Hat, AB and C.H.B.C in Kelowna, BC. His exceptional visionary talent and vast knowledge of various cultures lead him to create unique and beautiful art pieces. He was husband to Caroline Soehn of 58yrs. and a father to which he was predeceased by 4 children and a survived daughter. He will be forever remembered and greatly missed for his social personality, sense of humor and his trusting, loyal and generous nature. We love and miss you.
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SOEHN, PETER: JUNE 22, 1933 - ...
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WITTON, VIMY JANE (NEE MURRAY)...
Witton, Vimy Jane (nee Murray): June 21, 1917 - April 4, 2015 Saturday, April 4, Vimy passed away peacefully at the Hamlets in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 97 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert in 1994 and by her five sisters, Alice, May, Joan, Cora, and Jessie. Vimy is fondly remembered by her daughters, Eleanor (Trevor, deceased), Janet (Chuck) and son Jim and by her three grandchildren, Jennifer (Alex), Michael (Mimi), Natasha (Gerald) and her great grandsons, Ryder and Wyatt and her many nieces and nephews. Vimy, the third daughter of Frank Murray and Laura Horner Murray, grew up in Kinsella, Alberta. As a young teenager Vimy began working at the Red and White Store, the general store in Kinsella. Vimy had a strong work ethic from an early age. The store was purchased in 1936 by Seth Witton, father of the young man Vimy married in 1938. Robert and his brother Lloyd operated the store together at first. In 1945 Vimy, Robert, and 3-year old Eleanor Ann moved to Zeballos on Vancouver Island. They ran the Zeballos General Store for 31 years and then retired to a much drier climate. While in Zeballos, Vimy became an insurance adjuster and saved all her earnings. Later on, when Robert and Vimy began their world travels she proudly bought the tickets. Vimy and Robert retired to Kelowna in 1977 and began wintering in the southern United States. Generosity to her family and friends was important to Vimy. She highly valued her friendships and made a point of keeping in touch. Vimy was always a well-dressed woman of great class and poise. She was hard-working, strong, and faithful. She was a dedicated bridge player all her life. We extend a special thank-you to the Hamlets in Kamloops and their committed and caring staff. All family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Vimy's Life at 2 pm. Saturday, May 9, at First Memorial Funeral Services at #8-177 Tranquille St., Kamloops, B.C. Cremation has already taken place. Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Vimy consider the hospital in your community. Vimy generously supported both the Zeballos Hospital and Kelowna General Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kamloops BC (250) 554-2429. Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
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DYER, DAN: PLEASE JOIN THE FAM...
Dyer, Dan: Please join the family for a celebration of life for Dan Dyer on Friday, May 8th, 2pm at the Kelowna Golf & Country Club.
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ROLSTON, GARY DONALD: SEPT. 2,...
ROLSTON, Gary Donald: Sept. 2, 1956 - Apr. 24, 2015. Gary was the third of 12 children born to Therese and Dave Rolston of Summerland, BC. He was raised as a farm boy through and through and continued his passion for agriculture into his professional life. In 1986 he moved to the Comox Valley with his first wife Deb and their children Erik, Abby and Jodi who made themselves at home immediately. He worked tirelessly on his own career, as well as volunteering for numerous boards and committees advocating for agriculture. He was known to bring a smile and a bad sense of humour wherever he went and made certain that those around him also had something to laugh at. In September of 2013 Gary married his childhood crush Joan who brought out a happiness in him that had never been seen before. With that happiness he fought one hell of a fight against cancer and will be forever remembered by all that loved, worked and played with him. Gary was predeceased by his marvelous mother, Therese and brother Steven. He sadly leaves behind his wife Joan, children Erik, Abby, Jodi (Tyler) and grandbuddy Edgar, his fantastic father Dave and siblings, Grant (Lauralee), Rick (Marcie), Judy (Chris), Barb (Doug), Kevin, Terry (Colleen), Rob (Cheryl), Ken (Karen), Ryan (Jen), Andrew (Korrie), as well as many nieces and nephews, and honorary brothers: Hugh (Chris), Bruce (Lori), all the floor hockey guys, work colleagues and friends along the way. A celebration of life will be held at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on May 30th from 1 pm to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Young Agrarians.
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PENTICTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE S...
PENTICTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY P.O. Box 1105, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9 www.pentictonhospice.com
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BULACH, NICHOLAS ANTHONY "NICK...
BULACH, Nicholas Anthony "Nick": It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Bulach on April 25, 2015 at Kelowna Hospice House. He is survived by wife of 54 years, Eleanor and two daughters Brenda (Jack) Appel and Lynn (Rick) Hainstock. He will also be greatly missed by his two granddaughters Karlee and Ashlee Appel and step granddaughter Shawna (Carl) Johnson and two great step granddaughters Emilie and Elise. He is survived by two sisters Mary and Rose and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 9th, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Springfield Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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GARY WAS THE THIRD OF 12 CHILD...
Gary was the third of 12 children born to Therese and Dave Rolston of Summerland, BC. He was raised as a farm boy through and through and continued his passion for agriculture into his professional life. In 1986 he moved to the Comox Valley with his first wife Deb and there children Erik, Abby and Jodi who made themselves at home immediately. He worked tirelessly on his own career, as well as volunteering for numerous boards and committees advocating for agriculture. He was known to bring a smile and a bad sense of humour wherever he went and made certain that those around him also had something to laugh at. In September of 2013 Gary married his childhood crush Joan who brought out a happiness in him that had never been seen before. With that happiness he fought one hell of a fight against cancer and will be forever remembered by all that loved, worked and played with him.
Gary was predeceased by his marvelous mother, Therese and brother Steven. He sadly leaves behind his wife Joan, children Erik, Abby, Jodi (Tyler) and grandbuddy Edgar, his fantastic father Dave and siblings, Grant (Lauralee), Rick (Marcie), Judy (Chris), Barb (Doug), Kevin, Terry (Colleen), Rob (Cheryl), Ken (Karen), Ryan (Jen), Andrew (Korrie), as well as many nieces and nephews, and honorary brothers: Hugh (Chris), Bruce (Lori), all the floor hockey guys, work colleagues and friends along the way.
A celebration of life will be held at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds on May 30th from 1 pm to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Young Agrarians.
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MILLAR, EVA IRENE: PASSED AWAY...
MILLAR, EVA IRENE: Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2015 at the age of 95. Mom was born in Beausejour, MB on January 25, 1920 and moved to the Okanagan with her family at the age of two. She lived a full and wonderful life full of adventures. She is survived by her son Ken (Liz) of Whitehorse, YT and daughter Pam (Allan) Neid of Kelowna, 3 grandchildren, Kelly (AJ) Trotter of Victoria, Heather (John) Neid, Christopher (Rochelle) Neid all of Kelowna and 4 great-grandchildren Ty Aidan, Liam and Emily and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Millar in 1988, her brother Lloyd Johnstone and sister May Mitchell. As per Mom's request there will be no service. There will be a Celebration of Life later this summer for family and friends. Condolences may be sent to www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted with Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.
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GILLIES, BERNICE: MAY 16, 2015...
GILLIES, Bernice: May 16, 2015 Celebration of Life for Bernie Gillies has been cancelled until further notice. Thank-you for your patience in this matter. Shawn Oakes.
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JOYCE,PEARL "LOUISE": SEPTEMBE...
JOYCE,Pearl "Louise": September 1, 1934 - May 1, 2015 Louise passed away at Penticton Hospital on May 1, 2015. Louise will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Jerry; daughters, Marilyn (John), Diane, Cynthia (Brian) and son Michael (Trish). She was the proud grandmother of Greg (Malynda), Stephanie (Nathaniel), Chelsey (Andrew), Michael (Alaina), Matt, Trevor, Maddison and Alex. She will also be missed by her great grandchildren, Hannah, Quincy, Ethan, Gracia, Lily, Ava, Lyla and baby Crawford. Louise was predeceased by her father and mother (Gordon and Edna McLearn), her brother Donald and sister Carol Louise grew up amidst the golden wheat fields on her family's farm in Saskatchewan. Her family moved to Penticton in 1947 and immediately fell in love with the Okanagan Valley and lived here ever since. She married Gerald David Joyce on November 24, 1951. Louise was a long-time member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Naramata Arts Studio. She was an accomplished water color artist who loved flowers and nature. Her smile, courage and faith were paramount and she was instantly loved by everyone who met her. Louise devoted many hours of her life to numerous callings for service within her church. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family. "Celebration of Life" to be held on Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 2946 S. Main St., Penticton, with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honour of Louise Joyce to the Southern Interior, BC Cancer Foundation, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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GAGNON, HENRY JOSEPH: BORN JUL...
GAGNON, Henry Joseph: Born July 19, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba; passed away March 27, 2015 in Penticton. He is survived by son, David and other family in Manitoba.
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BRONSWYK, HENDRIKUS "HENK" GER...
BRONSWYK, Hendrikus "Henk" Gerardus: February 12, 1932 - April 29, 2015. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2015 in Vernon Jubilee Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Berendina (Diane) of Vernon; his children: Daniel (Patricia) of Kelowna, Michael of Kelowna, and Rosemary (Hamish) of Vernon. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Candace (Mitchell) of Abbotsford, Sheldon and Caele (Vernon), Mariana and Alex (Kelowna); and two great grandchildren, Laryssa and Kiera (Abbotsford). Henk also leaves behind in the Netherlands his two brothers, Toon and Leonard and two sisters, Dora and Haneke. Born in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, Dad was one of 10 children, born into a history of bakers. All five boys in his family followed this hard working occupation. Dad, a free spirit and one who loved adventure, accompanied his brother to Canada. He spoke very little English but travelled across Canada looking for his place in this new country. He worked at various jobs such as logging camps cooking, farm-worker, truck driver and as a baker. He went back to the Netherlands in 1958 and courted his now wife of 55 years. He convinced his fiance to come to Canada and marry him. Dad was a business-man and baker for life, starting in Castlegar, then eventually opening bakeries in Kamloops, Red Deer, and his hobby bakery in Sicamous. Great times were had driving his van around the Sicamous campgrounds with the siren on his van to announce his arrival. It brought him great joy to see people gather around to buy his baked goods - his sticky buns were a favorite! Dad always had a sense of humour and was passionate about pursuing what made him happy: flying his glider, travelling to Thailand, Suriname, riding his bike to Jasper and riding his scooter across the backroads of BC to name a few. We will miss you Dad... We always know "You did it Your way". We love you. Funeral Services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8th, 2015 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Coldstream, BC. Father Dale Normandeau, Celebrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 4333. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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LANGIN, FERGUSON ROBERT: IT IS...
LANGIN, Ferguson Robert: It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ferguson Robert (Bob) Langin on May 1, 2015, in Kelowna. Bob, the son of Clifford and Rita Langin, was born in 1928 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is survived by his loving wife Geneva, his children Shaun (Sandra), Laurie (Brian), Greg (Nathalie), Geraldine (David), Grant (Laura), his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob also leaves his sister Marjorie Lindsay and brother Clifford (Jill), of Halifax and his cousin Margaret Mitchell (Ray). Sadly, Bob was predeceased by his first wife Isabella, son Bruce, brother Hugh and brother-in-law John Lindsay. A graduate of Dalhousie and Acadia Universities, Bob had a long and varied career in social work, community development and psychotherapy. His career took him from the Maritimes to the Canadian North and finally to Alberta before happily retiring with Geneva to his beloved "house on the hill" in West Kelowna. A memorial celebration will be held at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd in Kelowna on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the British Columbia Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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WIEBE, JOHN "JACK" ALBERT: WEN...
WIEBE, John "Jack" Albert: Went to be with the Lord on May 1st, 2015 at the age of 81. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of 54 years; daughters Noelle Wiebe (Ken Salisbury) of Kelowna, BC, June Hart (Dan Hart) of Edmonton, AB; son Darren Wiebe (Anita) of Lake Country, BC; three grandchildren, Tenille (Adam), Tyler, Jayden and one sister, Delphine Rossmo. Thank you to Dr. Michael Bobyn and KGH doctors and staff for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 10:30am at St. Charles Garnier Church, 3645 Benvoulin Rd., Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 1-800-...
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 1-800-403-8222 KELOWNA: 204-1835 Gordon Drive, V1Y 3H5 PENTICTON: 101-166 Main Street, V1A 5A4 SUMMERLAND: P.O. Box 174, V0H 1Z0
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DAVIS, MARY JOSEPHINE: 1919 - ...
DAVIS, Mary Josephine: 1919 - 2015. The family of Mary Davis are very sad to announce her passing on May 3, 2015 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 95. She is survived by her son Lorne (Kristin), granddaughter Karyl Anne, daughter Maureen and grandchildren Erin and Meaghan and great grandchildren; Isaac, Eva and Eleanor. A private family Interment will take place at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, Suite 33, 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2. Arrangements entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, condolences may be offered at www.everdenrust.com
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TOMM, ELSIE: WENT HOME TO BE W...
TOMM, Elsie: Went home to be with the Lord, May 3, 2015, at the age of 87. Survived by her loving family, daughters: Cindy (Ray) Redekopp and Caroline (Ron) Allen, sons: Dwight (Kelly) and Kevin, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two brothers: Willie (Irma) Geisler and Leonard Geisler. Elsie will be laid to rest with her husband Arnold at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00 am. Those wishing to pay their last respects to Elsie can meet at the funeral home from 8:30 am until 9:30 am Saturday morning. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm from the chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. For more about Elsie's life and to offer condolences please visit www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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DEMYEN, NICHOL SUSAN: WAS BORN...
DEMYEN, Nichol Susan: was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on September 2, 1952. Nichol's fight with leukemia came to an end on Saturday May 2, 2015, she was 62 years young. Nichol did not regain consciousness from an unforeseen complication while in Vancouver General Hospital. The long time Kelowna resident was surrounded by her family and loved ones while she passed away peacefully. Nichol is survived by her loving spouse of 18 years Don; her children Tanya (Mike) and Dallon; grandchildren Jessica, Brianna, Jesse, Shayna, Emma, Athena, her great grandson Preston, her mother Mary, her brothers Greg & Erryoll and sister Colette. Nichol is predeceased by her father Michael (Mickey) and her younger brother Michael. Services for Nichol will be held Friday May 8th @ 1pm at the Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna, BC. The family would like to thank the staff at Vancouver General Hospital BMT unit and Critical Care Unit for their all help, effort, and support. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.
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LOVE, LILLIAN MAY: 1914 - 2015...
LOVE, Lillian May: 1914 - 2015 Lillian passed away suddenly at the age of one-hundred at the Village by the Station on Wednesday April 8, 2015. She is survived by her brother John Love, many nieces and nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by mother Rose Love, father Thomas Love, brothers; Ernie, Jim, George, Victor (Trigger), Robert, Thomas (Stymie), Albert, sisters Evelyn, Elsie and Irene (Birdie). The family wishes to thank the staff of the Village by the Station for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Good Samaritan Society "Fund Development" 8861 - 75 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4G8. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com Give to us laughter O source of our life. Laughter can banish So much of our strife. Laughter and love give us Wholeness and health. Laughter and love are The coin of true wealth.
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CENTRAL OKANAGAN HOSPICE ASSO...
Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) 104-1456 St. Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. 250-763-5511 Compassionate care at the end of life www.hospicecoha.org
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