All Obituaries

On January 13, 2022 Devon Williams of Keremeos, BC passed away with his family holding his hand. He will be dearly missed by his friend, Shelly; children, Erica of Picton, ON, Ben, Ethan, Stephanie and Curtis of Belleville, ON; grandson, Lincoln of Picton ON; dad, Don (Helena) Williams of Keremeos, BC; mom, Maurene Sensenstein (Steve Monroe) of Picton, ON; grandparents, Joe and Liz Sensenstein and Harold and Dorene Williams of Picton ON; sister, Nikki Williams of Picton ON; sister,...

Ted passed away peacefully at Brookhaven Hospice with his loving wife Christa by his side, on January 10, 2022, in West Kelowna, BC, at the age of 85. Ted was born to John and Margaret (Hauer) Bens, in Cudworth, Saskatchewan, on March 2,1936. Dad spent his first 19 years on the family farm. As part of a large family (5 brothers and 6 sisters), he had fond memories of farm life and had lots of fun with his siblings. He said he had an excellent upbringing from his mom and...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Mom, Merle Irvine, on January 10, 2022 after a brief illness. Born on October 10, 1930 in Lawton, AB to Leroy and Adeline Golden, Merle was the third of five children. Merle will be remembered for her indomitable spirit. Her positive attitude served her well over the years. She created many lasting friendships through her passion for health and fitness. She co-founded the “Merle's Pearls” walking group in 1998,...

Sheila McLeod Simpson was born October 5, 1932, in the Hewitt Block at 18th and Lonsdale, North Vancouver, to Dolly and David Metcalf, and her sister Margaret. She had a younger brother, Sonny David, who died at age 2 when she was also very young.  Her mom, sadly contracted polio and Sheila remembered her visits with her dad and Margaret that required a streetcar, then a ferry, and another streetcar to get to southwest Marine Drive to get to visit her....

We are today announcing that Fred has been released to find his parrot. He thought that there might be a bridge or a choir or something – there wasn’t. Fred (Frederick Albert) Masson was born in Winnipeg to Howie and Helen Masson, both deceased, and worked for over forty years in a series of jobs he could barely remember. He was a musician all during the same period and remembered every moment. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lisa, son Terry, and daughter...

Marie Anita Joyce Drees (nee Sevigny) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 8, 2022 in Princeton, BC. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Willi; children, Denise (Rob), Joyce (Darrel), Bob (Ana Lucia), and Keith (Krystal); step-children, Barry, Bernie (Sheila) and Brenda; many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Charlie, Aline and Ed (Velma); and her aunt, Betty (Al). She is predeceased by her parents, Rosamond and Louis...

John died suddenly in Osoyoos on January 6 after a short period of health challenges.  He grew up on the family farm in Chase, B.C. and was a lifelong B.C. resident. He obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering at UBC and worked at Boeing for several years.  This was followed by his work at BC Hydro from which he retired in 1997 after almost 30 years. He spent many years travelling the world with friends and often recalled his adventures fondly. John was an avid sportsman and...

With a heavy heart I would like to announce the passing of Eugene (Jeno) Pentz from Alzheimer’s Disease and complications on January 5, 2022 in Penticton, BC. Left behind are his wife of 53 years, Gabriella; son, Robert (Tina); granddaughters, Rebecca, Christina and Rhodesia; grandsons, Dylan and Logan. The urn will be buried at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations in Eugene’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society at https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en You...

It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of Audrey Teresa Nalewajek of West Kelowna, BC announces her passing at the age of 85 years. Audrey will be sadly missed by her children, Ron (Wendy) Nalewajek, Sharon (Gary) Peterson, Laurie (David) Evans; her grandchildren, Sommer, Gina, Tasha, Justin, Mara, Alysha, Kenley and Christina; and 7 great-grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Chester and her son, Chet. Audrey was born in Montreal,...

From small-town Alberta to the Coast to the Prairies, and finally, the sunny Okanagan: Donald Ernest Waldern enjoyed a full life, an interesting career, and loving family and friends. After participating in a Christmas season full of activities at his home in Summerland Seniors Village, Don, 93, passed away from a stroke on December 30, 2021 at Penticton Regional Hospital. Raised in Ponoka, Alberta, with three brothers and two sisters, Don lost his father, Alfred, at the age of two. His...