All Obituaries

With hearts full of love, we say goodbye to Ernie, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He passed away peacefully at the age of 74, outside in his chair looking over a sunny “Happy Acres”. Ernie loved and cherished both sides of his family above all else. He was predeceased by his parents Laura and Paul Scherck, his sister Vivian, and brother Phillip. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sandy Scherck (Gulliford), his loving sons Stew, wife Sherry,...

Phyllis “Lois” McLean (Sheen/Howard) passed away April 16, 2024 in Salmon Arm at the age of 96. Throughout her life, Lois regularly reflected on her early years in Anyox, BC, a small mining community near the Alaska Panhandle that served as her birthplace. She was just one of 391 people born there. Her parents, Maurice “Bud” and Phyllis Sheen and younger sister Joyce, lived and worked in the company town that was known for its vibrant community. The family...

Forever in the Shepherd’s Arms   It is with mixed sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Margaret May (Maye) Cann on April 9, 2024, peacefully after a 20-year battle with Cancer. She was the beloved wife of her husband Donald (Don) Cann, who was also her lifelong traveling companion for 50 years.   Born June 14, 1952 in Prince Albert Sask. to James (Jim) and Margaret Millar, her love of travel began at an early age with family trips to Waskesiu. Maye met her...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Beth Froess announce that she went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2024. Beth was born on May 1, 1955 in Vernon to Gordon and Marie Schnare. Beth loved to ski and met her loving husband David on the slopes. They married May 18, 1974. Beth worked many years in various banks, worked as a CEA for school, district 83 and was a long time foster parent. She had a big, genuine laugh, and a personality to match that made people remember her wherever she...

Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow of the passing of our mother, Lena Lawson on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Salmon Arm, BC.  We are assured that she is with God.  She struggled with her health the last two years and is finally at peace.  Lena is survived by her children Bill (Gayle) Ackerman, Patty (Phil) Gauthier and Al Ackerman; grandchildren Cindy Anderson, Jamie Anderson, Stuart (Laurie) Ackerman, Mark (Rosie) Ackerman, Robert (Karen) Gauthier, Simone (Gordon)...

With a profound sense of loss we announce the death of our wife and mom, Kathie Mackey, on April 8th 2024 in Salmon Arm BC.   She died at home with her family surrounding her as they witnessed her passing from suffering into the peace and love of her Heavenly Father.  Kathie was born in Revelstoke on November 4th, 1947 where she lived most of her life.  After retiring from a career as an educational assistant, Kathie moved to Peachland and enjoyed 4 years there before...

Harry was born in Hamburg, Germany to Friedrich and Olga Schwarz. There were some hard years during the war where Harry was separated from his family for a time at a young age. As a young man Harry went on to work for Volkswagen as an apprentice. Harry met his loving wife, Hedi on a motorcycle holiday that he was taking with her cousin and Hedi and her brother joined them on their trip. Soon they were engaged in Germany and Harry went ahead immigrating to Canada and setting up a home for the...

We have lost our flower child...our free spirit.  Maggie Lee Mulvihill…...always Maggie Muggins to her family. She was so precious to us.  Our first son, Patrick Michael, had passed a year earlier, 4 days after his birth.  When Louise was pregnant again, we were elated yet fearful. Everybody prayed that this birth would be different.  A boy or a girl...it didn't matter, we just prayed for good health. Maggie Lee Mulvihill was gifted to us in Sudbury, Ontario,...

The family of Dennis Roberts regrets to announce his passing at Bastion Care Home on April 2 at the age of 70. Thank you to all those in the medical community who provided him with care and comfort during his last difficult years. Dennis was born on August 15, 1953 at Barrhead Alberta, the third oldest son of William and Mary Roberts, and one 12 children. Dennis lived the first 14 years of his life on the family farm near Barrhead. In 1967, the family moved to Revelstoke, followed by a...

Scott passed peacefully on March 31st, 2024 in Revelstoke, BC. He was born in Chilliwack on November 2, 1960 into a military family. As an Army brat he spent his early years moving around the country and had many memorable trips, including going coast to coast by train to visit with his father’s family in Newfoundland. He was a teenager when the family returned to BC and settled in Nanaimo. Upon leaving school, Scott worked several jobs before he joined the Railway with the...