All Obituaries

Lorna May Beynon (Diebel) passed away peacefully on the 29th of April, 2024 at the age of 91 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Laurel Dierdorf, Myrna Boettcher, Len Lenhardt and Deanna Lenhardt, together with her 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Lorna was born in Unity, Saskatchewan on December 30th, 1932, the oldest of 6 children born to Harold and Albina Diebel. She is survived by 2 of those siblings, Elsie Duncan (Diebel) of Vilna, AB and Lloyd Diebel of Unity,...

Shirley Mae Jollymore (nee Causey) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on April 21, 2024, at the age of 91 years. All who knew and loved Shirley would agree that the song, “I Did It My Way” would best describe this vivacious lady. Dancing at every opportunity, she even taught line dancing. Friends and family were never forgotten. Shirley was always making time for lengthy phone calls. When hosting her epic social gatherings that only Shirley Jollymore could...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of our Dad, Dennis Millan, at the age of 75. Loving and devoted father to Jessi (Steve Hiemstra) of Ottawa, and Jason of Whistler. Proud Grandpa of Ethan and Evelyn Hiemstra, and doggie Grandpa of Lucy. Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Theresa (Belanger) and Rudy, and by his brother and best friend, Garry. Loving Uncle to Darlene and Charlene of California. Dennis spent his last two decades at his homes in...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Trudy Hieber (nee Gertrude Schuller) who had a compromised heart since childhood due to complications of rheumatic fever. Trudy passed away on the evening of April 18, 2024 at the age of 87. Trudy was born in what was known as the agricultural town of Rode (now Zagar), Romania on November 18, 1936. She and her brother Martin were mere children during World War II (1939-1945) and were survivors of many adversities: the...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nikos” (Cypriot) Kypriotakis. At 78, Nikos passed peacefully at Moog and Friends Hospice surrounded by family after a prolonged battle with an auto-immune disease of the liver known as PBC. Nikos was born to Emmanuel Kypriotakis and Vassiliki Gargonides in Athens, Greece in 1946. Looking for a better life in Canada, Nikos emigrated to Canada in 1969.  Not long after his arrival in Canada he met a beautiful...

Josefa Koch went to be with the lord on April 14, 2024, at the age of 96 years.  Remembered and sadly missed by her children; Anne Joinson (Dennis) of Creston, BC, Harry Koch (Bea) of Summerland, BC, and Frank Koch (Debbie) of Penticton, BC; 6 grandchildren, Rhonda Joinson, Robert Joinson, Raelene Joinson, Barry Koch, Dennis Koch, and Christy Koch; as well as great-grandchildren, Ben and Matt, Rebecca and Christy, Dennis and Matthew, along with many more great-grandchildren and...

Pat passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his Kelowna home after a long battle with cancer. Pat was born in Kelowna on Halloween Day in 1953 to his loving parents Nelson and Patricia Reece and was their second son. Pat is survived by me, Rick Reece of Kelowna; his nieces, Krista and family of Kelowna, and Amy and family of Spring Lake, AB. Pat is also survived by two aunts, Esther and Gwen, and by many cousins locally and abroad. Pat was a man of mystery who led an international life...

Susan Doerksen passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 90 years. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her brother Peter Doerksen, sisters Lena Doerksen, Margaret Nechvolodoff, Anne Smith (Dave), and Carol Adams (Les Toews). Susan was sadly predeceased by her parents Margaret and Abraham Doerksen, brothers Jake, Abe, and Henry Doerksen, and sister Mary Doerksen. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Hall at the Elks Rodeo Grounds, 3010 River Road...

Rita Maria van Elsas, born July 29, 1954, passed away on April 9, 2024 at the age of 69 years. She is now at home with the Lord.  Rita is remembered with loving thoughts by Fred, her devoted and loyal husband of 50 years. She is remembered and missed by her daughters, Alexandra (Greg); Michelle (Tyler); and her grandchildren, Megan, Nicholas, Nate, Callie and Luke; and great-grandchild, Myles. Rita had an incredible passion for life. She was a talented musician and loved everything to...

After a fierce battle against cancer, Danica Rae Yeoman passed away at BC Children's Hospital with family by her side on April 6, 2024, at the age of 14 years. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her parents, Nick Yeoman and Rachelle Blanchard (Kurtis Norrish); younger sister Kendra Yeoman; lots of “crazy cousins”, aunties, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, family and friends. Danica was born October 22, 2009, in Abbotsford, BC. She made the world extra special and shared...