All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paula McKeen on May 27, 2023. Predeceased by parents Piara, and Swarn Kaur Ghag, and brothers Rajinder and Stnam (Sutty). She is survived by sisters Banso, and Simby (Michael Kachur), brother Gordy, her loving husband Scott, daughter Keri (Rogan Anderson), son Michael (Amanda), and her beloved grandchildren. Paula was born July 9, 1956 in Atholi, Punjab, India, and immigrated to Canada with family at the age of 3. She...

Frederick Harold “Bruce” Welch was born in Salmon Arm, February 2nd 1942 to Harold and Jean Welch. He was raised on a farm at Springbend corner near Grinrod BC. Along with his two brothers Ed and Roger, Bruce enjoyed being outside, living and working on the farm. This is where his love of building, repairing and tinkering with equipment first began.  Bruce is survived by his brother Roger, loving wife of 60 years, Bette, Daughter Laurie (Brad), son Mike (Heather) and three...

It is with great sorrow that the Family Thomson announces the passing of Jessica Thomson on May 17th 2023. In the short time that she was in our life; Jessica was a strong passionate advocate for animal rights. She loved and cared for the people in her life more than herself. Jessica will be lovingly remembered by her parents; Anita and Dave Thomson Her brother; Roy Thomson Her Daughter in Grace; Karly Thomson and nephew; Evan Thomson Her auntie and uncle; Carla and Huub van Iersel...

It’s with great sadness we say goodbye to our sister. Laura’s predeceased by parents Gordon n’ Kay Turner, sister Ann, and niece Trisha. Survived by brothers, Bruce (Caroliena), Russell (Barb), sisters, Deb, Cindy (Dale), several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and lots of friends. Laura was a kind, generous, caring lady. In her younger years, Laura loved playing her sports, golfing, grass hockey, playing league and tournament softball and going fishing with her...

It is with sadness that we share the news that Karen died on the particularly starry early morning of May 12, 2023. Born in Vancouver on July 18, 1944, Karen was the only child to Norman and Pearl McRitchie. She spent her early years building strong and steadfast friendships at Templeton and Britannia Secondary Schools where a diverse student body fostered her compassion towards others. Outside of schoolwork, she spent her summers developing fond memories at the family cabin at Cultus Lake,...

Jennifer Anne Miller, born in Richmond B.C. on October 25, 1971, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2023 at Kelowna General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Predeceased by her ex-husband, Sean Naish, she will be dearly remembered by her son, Zachary Naish, and parents, Michael and Beverley Miller, all of Salmon Arm, B.C., and sisters, Cynthia Mitchell (James) and Deborah Hoppenbrouwer (Michael). She will be missed by nieces and nephews, Stephanie and Nathan Mitchell of Surrey, England and...

  James “Jim” Hartwig passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2023 at the age of 68 with family by his side. Jim will be remembered and dearly missed by his wife of 46 years Eileen Hartwig; Daughters: Katie (Michael) Lariviere, and Kristen (Jeff) Barnes; Grandchildren: Sydney, Anikan, Corbin, Matthew and Marcus; Sisters: Sylvia Hartwig, Linda Niemi (BJ), Judy (Cliff) Mitchel; Brother: Kenny (Pat) Hartwig; Sister-in-Law: Linda (John) Kosic; nieces and nephews.  Jim was...

Allan Lloyd Clark passed away at the 8th Street Group Home on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at the age of 78 years.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall of 2023.  Allan’s cremated remains will be laid to rest beside his sister, Danalee in Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke at a later date. Allan was born in Revelstoke on January 4, 1945, and lived in various communities before returning to Revelstoke in 2012, coming from Vernon.  As a youngster, Allan dreamed of...

In loving memory of Bertha Hare (nee Hafftor) It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of “Mom, Nana, Great Nana, Great Great Nana Hare” at Salmon Arm early morning of May 8, 2023 at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her daughters Darla (Brian) Pitman, Joanne (Bill ) Laws; Grand-children: Carolynn, Brad, Tracy, Jody, Denae, Stacie, 10 great grand-children, 3 great-great grand-children,...

At 2:03 a.m. on May 7, 2023, Ralph Cameron Greer left this good world in his 92nd year.  Ralph leaves behind his loving wife and partner of 70 years, Denise Huguette (nee Rochette), his daughter Susan Ratte (Art) of Vernon BC, and his son George (Karen) of Surrey BC, along with 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Ralph was predeceased by his parents Allan and Agnes (nee Cameron) Greer, and by his sister Enid Doran and his younger brother Ivan.  He also leaves behind...