All Obituaries

Theresa was born in Calgary, Alberta March 10th, 1948. She was adopted by David and Choletilde McGraw and joined her sister Margaret and brother David and was later joined by adopted brother William. The family lived in Calgary for 10 more years before moving to Red Deer.  A few years later, they moved to a farm west of Innisfail. After Completing high school, she went to work at Deerhome (an institution for people with cognitive disabilities) where she met her future husband (Gary)....

Kevin Hardman passed away with his family by his side on March 12, 2023, at the age of 58 years. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving family; Denise Hardman; Paulette Glor; daughter, Megan (Jeffrey) Dean, and granddaughter, Cecilia Dean; son Lane (Kearstyn) Hardman, and grandchild expected in June; brothers Mark (Tracey) Hardman, and Ken (Jamie) Hardman. Sadly predeceased by his parents, Peter and Jackie Malinowski. Kevin had a love of life and left an...

LITTLE, Alice ‘Maud’ (Meriam) passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023, at the age of 94 years. She is remembered and sadly missed by her children; Heather Van Ryswyk (Richard) of Naramata, BC, Gord Little (Diana) of Calgary, AB, Dan Little of Calgary, AB, and Mike Little of Penticton, BC; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Sadly predeceased by her parents, Charles and Delphine Meriam, her husband Ron, daughter Louise Wright (des), her brother,...

The family of Manno Giesbrecht is saddened to announce his sudden passing on March 9, 2023, at 88 years of age. Manno was born to Abe and Aganetha Giesbrecht on July 18, 1934, in Hague, Saskatchewan, into a large family of 14 children. He loved and enjoyed life to the fullest, with a deep love for his family. Manno had a great love for cars, and he had many beauties. He was a very proud firefighter. With 35 years on the job, he retired at the age of 60. He also loved hunting and fishing...

Beth was born in Spirit River, Alberta to humble beginnings. She went to business college in Edmonton where she excelled and took a position in the School Board office in Fort St. John. It was here that she met her future husband Charlie, a teacher. Their journey together led them eventually to Prince Rupert, finally deciding to settle in Summerland with their three children. Both were highly involved in their community throughout their lives. Beth’s number one priority was her...

Alfrieda Rose Tremayne (nee Herrmann) passed away peacefully with family by her side, in her 87th year. She is survived by her loving family; daughter Sandra (John), sons Douglas Jr. (Denise) & Earl (Michelle); grandchildren Eden (Matt) & Christian; soon-to-be-born great-grandson Isaac; brother Robert; special mention of niece Lena (Curt) of Tacoma, WA; as well many more nieces and nephews. Predeceased by only 12 days, her loving husband Douglas Sr., recently celebrated 69 years...

Delfino Andreucci passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, at the age of 71 years. He is survived and sadly missed by his siblings Maria Zol and Rudy Andreucci (Alexandra) of Summerland, BC; nieces, nephews, uncles, and their families; Dino Zol (Karen), Angela Laverdiere (Mike), Diano Zol (Connie), Joe Andreucci, Andy Andreucci (Amber), Danny Andreucci (Marta), Uncle Pete Biagoni (Maria), as well as missed and remembered by his extended family in Tuscany, Italy. Sadly predeceased by his...

Beth was a true pioneer of Princeton. She was born in Princeton and lived all of her 87 years in Allenby and Princeton, with a short time in Granisle, BC. Beth is survived and missed by her loving husband, Jim Norman; children, Slim [Roni] Norman of Princeton, Barb [Roger] Houle of Naramata, Les [Maggie] Norman of Courtenay, Lorrie [Clay] Clifton of Princeton; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her granddaughter, Katie Norman. Beth...

Marie Ganzeveld (nee Leon) and Mel’li’Toh meaning Little Aunt passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Annette (Tim) Brandle of West Kelowna,  and Carolyn Grace (Tony) Taylor of West Kelowna; 7 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; the Paul Family and the Leon Family of Sts’Ailes of Harrison Mills; and numerous half-brothers and half-sisters. Marie is predeceased by her loving husband Jelte Ganzeveld; her mother...

Charlie passed away peacefully at Haven Hill Retirement Centre on March 4, 2023, 9 days short of his 102nd birthday. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn and is survived by his children, Sandy (Doug) Trussell, Rob (Susan) and Chris (Irene); 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Charlie settled in Summerland as a youth and enlisted at the outbreak of WWII. He landed in Normandy on D Day, receiving the French Legion of Honour and other recognition for his service. After...