All Obituaries

Myrtle “ Myrt “ Webster passed away November 26 , 2021. Predeceased by her loving husband Ernie, she is survived by her 2 sons Ian (Lynda) , Alan (Lori) and loving Grandchildren and Great grandchildren as well as her brother Walter and numerous nieces and nephews. Myrt was born in Portage La Praire Manitoba Feb 7, 1933. Then moved to BC in 1936 and where she lived in Aldergrove until she moved to Prince George in 1951. There she met and married the love of her life Ernie in 1957....

Arrangements entrusted to Bowers Funeral Service

It is with great sadness that the family of Rudy Matuga announce his passing on November 18th, 2021 in Salmon Arm, BC.  In his 86 years, Rudy taught his loved ones and friends that a joke, chuckle, giggle, laugh, mischievous grin or broad smile really were the best medicine and could be used at any time to brighten any day.  In his last days, he was still smiling and making jokes with everyone around him. Born on October 13, 1935, in Kamloops, BC, Rudy was a wonderfully fun and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Ernest Kowall, 84, of Enderby BC., on Thursday Nov 18,2021. Jack was born in Kenora, Ont. on Apr. 2, 1937 to Philip and Mary Kowall. He lived his earlier years in Kenora and enjoyed the outdoors, trapping and fishing in the areas many lakes.  His family moved to Atikokan, Ont. in his late teens and he completed his training for an electrician in 1959. In 1962, he married the love of his life, Patti, and they settled in...

Keith Harold Gerow passed away on November 17th from natural causes at Shuswap Retirement Lodge in Salmon Arm BC six weeks before his 102nd birthday.  He was born December 24th 1919 in Melfort Saskatchewan to Annie and Archibald Gerow. He completed grade four by correspondence on the family homestead after the family moved to northern Alberta. He went out to work for farmers in his early teens and quickly became an accomplished Teamster. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers in...

  We are saddened to announce the death of Tom Cochrane.  Tom grew up in Skookumchuck in the East Kootenays and in Salmon Arm. As a young boy Tom loved to get into mischief. A childhood bout, with Perthes of the hip, kept him away from his family for two years at the Queen Alexandra solarium in Mill Bay. As a teenager Tom joined cadets.  He spent several summers on a relative’s farm near Vulcan. After graduating from Salmon Arm Secondary school, Tom...

On November 15th, 2021, our friend and mother, Marilyn’s Anne Elizabeth Kalke( Laitinen) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Vernon Jubilee hospital. Mame, Mom, was born on June 7th, 1951 in Salmon Arm BC. Mom left behind her sons Jordan Kalke and Josh Kalke as well as Jordans family, wife Michelle, and children Ashton, Araya, Reece and Chanson. Josh's family, wife Chandra and children Kayden and Kelysha. Marilyn was the youngest child of her parents Matt Laitinen and...

Philip, a quiet and reserved man, passed peacefully away on a damp, grey Shuswap morning at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.  Philip was the third of four children born to Carl and Ida (Dunne) Michaelis in Toronto, Ontario.  After graduating with an Honours Degree in Science from the University of Toronto in 1971, Philip headed west to work in the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) of NW Ontario for the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. This is where he met Sheila (Nuson), who would...

Arrangements entrusted to Bowers Funeral Service

James Edward Baer, 67 years old, of Salmon Arm, BC went to be with his Lord on the evening of Nov. 7, 2021. He peacefully passed through the “valley of the shadow” at home. His battle with Parkinson’s is over and he has received his Crown of Life. James was born Jan. 6, 1954, fourth son to Mervin & Fannie Baer, along with his identical twin brother John. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 yrs. Judy (Amendt) Baer and his 7 children. Hannah (Adam) Martin, Ghent NY....