All Obituaries

Ken passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Ann; son, Terry (Emily); daughter, Tracy Smith; grandchildren, Kailyn, Taryn, Kelsey, Ashley; and great-grandchildren, Cadence, Lainey, Macy, Georgia and Ivor. Ken is predeceased by his son, Trevor. So when we are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we know we will hear a whisper – “Cheer up and carry on.” Each time we see your picture you seem to...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cecilia Burgart. Cecilia was born on October 17, 1927 in Camrose, AB and was the eldest daughter of Mary and James Burgart. She is predeceased by her siblings, Harry (Rose) Burgart, Louise (Ray) Johnson and Josephine (John) Stoneberg. She is survived by her brothers, Willard, Lloyd and Allen (Mody) Burgart; sisters, Patricia Howard, Janet O’Flynn and Teri Burgart; her dearest friend, Veda Hotel, who will forever cherish her memory....

With deep sorrow, the family of Erik William Espenhain wishes to announce his sudden and peaceful passing on May 30, 2023, at the age of 89. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn (Therrien), along with his children: Michael (Darlene), David (Allena), Donna (Rick) Tiffin, and Sandra. He has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss him deeply. Erik was sadly predeceased by his son, Brian, in 2019. Erik was born in Rossland, February 2, 1934...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Jeff Watson announce his sudden passing at high noon on May 27th, 2023. "You died on a Saturday morning..." Gone far too soon, he joins his mother Merna Watson, his father-in-law Bryan Haywood, his son Zachary Watson, and his father Ernie Watson on the sweet other side. Left behind to mourn are his wife Donna Watson, daughter Olivia (Kurt) Miller, mother-in-law Lois Haywood, sisters Vicky Flasha, Grace (Jim) Clark, Laura (Tom) Gibos,...

The family of Rudolph Keller of Penticton, BC is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 96 years. Rudolph is survived by his son, Daryl; numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family members. His urn will be interred with his late wife, Rose, at the Lakeview Cemetery Columbarium in Penticton, BC. There will be no service by request.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rolly on May 24, 2023. We take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace after battling many years of pain and illness.    Rolly settled in Similkameen Valley in British Columbia over forty years ago and called this area home. Rolly chose his own path and lived a very diverse and colourful life by his own rules.   Predeceased by his Father Leo, and his Uncle Freddie, Rolly is survived by his mother Mafalda and...

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Michael Frederick Cadden at the age of 73. Mickey was known for his big smile. He loved playing cards, golfing, and enjoyed good western music. He was known for his kind spirit and quick wit. One could always rely on Mickey to have a backup plan. Mickey was predeceased by his mother, Anne Shiro (Cadden), his father Patrick James Kelly Cadden, and two infant brothers, James Cadden and Donald James Cadden. He is survived by his two...

Irene Gliege (previously Gore, nee Forrest)      September 9, 1939 – May 19, 2023   We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear mom, Irene Margaret Gliege. She passed away, with her children at her side, in Penticton, BC, at the age of 83.   Irene was born in Turtleford, SK, and spent her childhood/teenage years in Quesnel, Prince George, Squamish, and Penticton, BC. As an adult, she resided in Revelstoke and Kelowna before settling in...

Olive W. Grant passed away peacefully at Haven Hill Retirement Centre, Penticton, BC, on May 18, 2023, at the age of 103 years. Remembered and missed by her sister Glenys Clark and nieces Margo Duperon and Susan Garvie. Olive was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, on March 28th, 1920. She enlisted in the Women’s Royal Navy at the age of 23 and was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During her service, Olive was promoted to the rank of Leading WRN/Coder. She was discharged in November of...