All Obituaries

Janie passed away February 2 in Salmon Arm, BC after a prolonged illness. She leaves behind her husband Murray and daughter Christy and granddaughter Makana. She was predeceased by her parents Eric and Kathleen Elliott of Renfrew, Ontario. She leaves five siblings; sisters Bev Proctor, Marie Brydges, Kathy Kauffeldt, all of Renfrew; and brothers, James of Arnprior and Donald of Costa Rica. Also missed by sister-in-law Linda Elmudesi of Florida. In Jane’s younger years as a musician,...

A warm, generous, hardworking woman, our beautiful mom was filled with a joy for life. She loved babies, dancing, socializing and creating, whether sewing, baking or gardening. She was the consummate hostess, always able to fit one more spot around the table. Born on the family farm in Manitoba she and her six siblings (all deceased) were kept busy with chores. During the war she worked as a telephone operator and married Doug Piggott when he returned from overseas. They farmed for several...

In loving memory ~ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margherita Federico.     Margherita was born to Emilio and Italia Bonanno in Spezzano Piccolo, Italy on September 21st, 1940. She had fond memories growing up in Italy with her sister Giovanna and her cousin Tonina. Margherita met her husband Antonio and married in 1963. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this March. Before leaving Italy, Margherita and Antonio started their family and had...

Mary Magark passed away on January 24th, 2023 at the age of 98 years old.

Our amazing dad, Cliff Hughson, passed away peacefully at the Shuswap Lake Hospital on January 22nd, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Worcester, England, Cliff immigrated to Calgary with his young family in 1969 to join his beloved sister Edith Houghton and her family. He moved to the Shuswap in 1996 to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in the mountains.  Cliff’s generous and loving spirit was undeniable to all who met him. He will be remembered for his strong love of family...

The family of Gilbert Chabot sadly announce his death in Salmon Arm, B.C. on January 22, 2023. He died peacefully during the night at Piccadilly Care Centre.  Gilbert was born February 17, 1933, to Polydor and Marie-Luce Chabot (Lamarre) in Albertville, Quebec, the middle child of twelve siblings. He lived and worked in Montreal before travelling by rail in 1951 to Revelstoke and then to Nakusp by paddle boat to join his brothers working in the logging industry. Gilbert moved to...

It is with heavy hearts and immense sadness we announce the passing of Carren Marie Opra at the age of 58 years in Scarborough, Ontario.  Carren was born on October 23, 1964, in Revelstoke British Columbia to John and Lillian Opra. Upon graduating high school Carren worked as an educational assistant for Revelstoke School District. She worked with various elementary students and was very proud of her “kids” and their accomplishments. She left Revelstoke in 2003 to begin a...

Amy Corry Pavelich (nee Lisnet) passed away on January 18th, 2023 at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her daughter Kira (Keith) Limber of Salmon Arm, her brother Fred (Ans) Lisnet of Appeldorn, her grandchildren Gavin and Marcus, and extended family in the Netherlands. Sadly, predeceased by her son Sam Pavelich. Her ex-husband, John Pavelich along with his family: Marjorie Abby Pavelich, Marni (Richard) Abbott-Peter, and Mitsi (Greg) Schulte also grieve her passing. Amy created her...

Jean Lloyd Wharton passed away with her loving family by her side at the Golden & District Hospital on January 17, 2023 at 91 years of age. Jean was born in Denton, Lancashire, England. It was there she started her career as a Legal Secretary. She was a terrifically adventurous woman. Her love of life, dancing and adventures were awesome. This is when she met her late husband “Wally”, and their life together began. They were married in 1957 and immigrated in 1958. They...

Trudy Gail Hall (Garbutt) passed away at the age of 66 on January 15, 2023. Trudy was born in Salmon Arm, BC on December 17, 1956. Being a lifelong member of Salmon Arm, she loved being involved in the community and its history. This was evident in her 20+ year involvement with the RJ Haney Heritage Village and Museum and recent role as vice president of the board. Trudy was also involved with the Mount Ida Historical Group that published the book “The Many Faces of Mount...