All Obituaries

Roxyne May ‘Rocky’ Power of Princeton passed away on November 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 65 years.  The family would like to thank the staff of Princeton General Hospital and especially Sarah.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rocky’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. There will be no service by request.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond William Findlay of Penticton, BC, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Raymond passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2019, at the age of 99 years, with his wife at his side.  He is survived by his dear wife, Winnifred Findlay, with whom he had recently celebrated a 78th wedding anniversary; his children, Bill (Eileen), Judi, Randy (Kerry), Brad (Susan), and Dianne (Remo); his ten...

Charles ‘Chuck’ O’Connell went to be with the Lord November 14, 2019 at the age of 86 years.  He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Marion O’Connell; children Ronald (Sig), Kim, and Shawna, all of Nanaimo, BC; stepchildren Sharon ‘Sissy’ (Steve), Ron (Ricardo), Randy (Gail), Gary (Barb), and Doug; and siblings Bud (Diane) of West Kelowna and Pat (Kathy) of Vernon. He was predeceased by siblings Margaret of Abbotsford, Katherine of...

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Kosor announces his passing on November 13, 2019 after a valiant and lengthy struggle. Joe was born in Vatin in the former Yugoslavia on November 1, 1936. Joe’s family would like to express appreciation to Dr Danielle Weisgarber, Dr Kevin Wilson, the palliative care nurses and the staff at Moog and Friends Hospice House, Penticton. Respecting Joe’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Condolences may be directed through...

The family of Aleksander Wakoluk wish to announce his passing on November 12, 2019 in Penticton, BC. He was 101 years old. Aleksander is survived by his wife, Wanda; children John, Irene (Karl) and Henry (Bev) all of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Jenna (Matthew), Brett, Christopher (Sara), Lindsay (Shawn) and Ainsley (Greg); great-grandchildren, Avery, Taylor, Reid and Natalie. Alek was born September 5, 1918 in Zahorce, Poland. During the Second World War, Alek served with the Polish 1st...

Shawn Patrick Keys August 7, 1973 – Summerland, British Columbia November 10, 2019 – Edmonton, Alberta Shawn Keys, beloved spouse of Brooke Pinsky of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on November 10, 2019 at the age of 46 years. Shawn is survived by Brooke; daughter Britlynn Keys; mother Wendy Keys, father and step-mother Patrick (Sharon) Keys; brothers Clayton Keys (Melissa), Zane Keys (Erin), Joel Reid Keys, and Kelly Cameron; and sister Toni Peters (Brad). A Celebration of...

It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew ‘Andy’ Gourlay announce his passing. Andy died on Sunday, November 10th at home surrounded by family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Lynda and by his children Darren (Mark), Joanne (Shawn) and Helen (James). He leaves five grandchildren Devon, Tyler, Jordan (Caitlyn), Jadon and Jennessa, great granddaughter Bella May and a brother Michael (Avril). Andy, with family in tow landed in Canada in the...

On November 9, 2019, Florence Plante of Abbotsford, BC, formerly of Penticton, BC passed away at the age of 85 years. Florence is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline (Gord) and Paulette; grandchildren, Emilie, Jack and Krista (Rob); great-grandchildren, Weller, Jackson and Fisher; brother, Lucien (Judy) Beauchesne; sister, Lucille (Bill) Grieef as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Jacques Plante in 1998. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday,...

Family and friends are shocked and saddened with the sudden passing of Diane Wand, of Penticton, BC, at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased by the love of her life just four days before and her heart was broken. She is also predeceased by her brothers Roy and Don. Diane is survived by her children, Rod (Lisa), Pat (Mike), Richard (Adel), Robert (Janice) and Ralph (Cathy); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Vi as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Diane met...

Del passed away suddenly on November 7 at the Penticton Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Irene; son, Brad and his wife, Cindy of Richmond, B.C. and the lights of his life, his grandchildren, Chloe and Matthew; sister, Joan (Chuck) Dupuis; brothers-in-law, Maynard Ducharme and Merle Harding, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Lloyd; sisters, Lorraine Ducharme and Donna Harding, and niece, Rae Dupuis. Del was an elementary school teacher in...