All Obituaries

Sharon Lorraine Bateman, age 70, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born and raised in Moose Jaw, SK.  She was a dedicated mother first and foremost.  Raising six children, her love for her family was evident.  She was a devoted friend and touched the lives of many along her journey, in particular within her Moose Jaw church family. Ill health hit early for Sharon and she endured Lupus disease for over 40 years.  The disease took...

Elaine Betty Fry 1956 - 2020 It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Elaine Betty Fry. Loving wife, mother, daughter and Gramma, passed away peacefully at home in West Kelowna, BC on February 16, 2020 at the age of 63 with her husband and one sister by her side.  Elaine was born in Winchester, ON to parents; Merle and Betty Casselman. In the early 70’s she moved from Morrisburg, ON to BC. She was always creative and go-giving; she joined Mary Kay in 1983...

Arrangements are in progress.

Private arrangements.

Oscar Strafehl passed away with his family by his side February 11, 2020 at the age of 94 years.  He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Frieda of 68 years; children Richard (Barbara) of Toronto, Raymond (Mayumi) of Kelowna, and Leonard (Melanie) of Vancouver; and sister Lydia of Mylau, Germany.  He was predeceased by brothers Siegfried, Viktor, and Hermann and sister Adele. Remembered fondly as ‘Pops’, Oscar was born in Lithuania, arrived in Canada in 1949, and...

On February 11, 2020 dad’s journey on this earth came to a peaceful end. He was 91 and had wasted very few moments of his life. A child of the Depression, he knew the value of a dollar and the kind of success that comes from determination and hard work. In 1951 he married a truly wonderful woman and never really recovered from losing her when she died in 2013. Dad passed along his strength of character to his 3 daughters and he was a powerful presence in the lives of his 7...

Garnet Frank Nixdorf, of Summerland, passed away with his family by his side on February 10, 2020, at the age of 86.  Garnie was born in Gull Lake, Manitoba on September 26, 1933.   Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Paulina Nixdorf, his wife Agnes (nee Davidson) of 57 years,  brothers Clarence and Nelson, and his sister Gerry.  He will be remembered and sadly missed by brothers Gordie (Elaine),  Albert and Gary, sister Cleta Madsen (Les), son Tim (Cindy),...

Gordon Earl Hoover passed away peacefully after a valiant effort on February 10, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Gordon will be sadly missed by his loving wife Dorothy Hoover, children Debbie Gold (Bill) of Burnaby, BC, Donna Hoover of Williams Lake, BC, Deidre Heard (Allan) of Merritt, BC, Derek Hoover (Sharon) of Parkland Country, AB, as well as eight grandchildren; Dayne Smelser (Kyle), Eric Gold, Mike Fairhurst, Chris Fairhurst, Chad Heard (Stephanie), Krista Kozoriz (Shane), Ashley Hoover...

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Mel passed away on February 10, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised on the Lower Mainland and came to Penticton to take over Mr. Mike’s Restaurant and was often referred to around town as “Mr. Mike.” Mel was an active Gyro Club member for over 40 years, an avid golfer, loved hockey and seldom missed a Vee’s game, a proud community member and always willing to do his share. This kind, always cheerful, easy going man is survived by his wife, Joyce;...