All Obituaries

Dale Zimmerman of Peachland, BC, passed away on July 14, 2019 at the age of 68 years. Dale was born on June 4, 1951 in Estevan, SK. He moved to Calgary in 1972 and worked for the City of Calgary, mainly in Bylaw Enforcement. He moved to Peachland in 2006 where he worked part-time as a Bylaw Officer. He is survived by his loving wife, Liz; son, Jonathan; sister, Delores; brothers, Wayne (Eleanor), Norman and Raymond (Susan), as well as numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and...

Geertruida (Trudy) Hedwig Portengen went home to Jesus on July 12, 2019. She was born on July 11, 1933, immigrated to Canada in 1951 and married William on July 29, 1955. Trudy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, William, her daughters, Johanna (John), Wilma (Fred), Anita (Ed); 8 Grandchildren: Aaron (Alyssia), Daniel (Clea), Micah (Lisa), Justin (Caitlin), Rachel, Kyra, Joshua (Cassandra), Ashley (Matthew); 8 Great Grandchildren: Noah, Ella, Amelie, Wyatt, Lukas,...

Margaret Bertha Stevenson passed away at Summerland Seniors Village on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 97 years.  Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband George in 2006 and three sisters.  She is survived by her daughter Wendy (Leo) Bonthoux of Kamloops, BC and son Bartley Stevenson of Courtney, BC as well as six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and three nieces.  Margaret was born in Dubuc, SK and moved to BC as a young girl where she attended Normal...

On July 11, 2019 Mike Carlson passed away after a short illness. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Monique; children, Blair (Laura), Kendra and Shelby (Shaun); grandchildren, Emma, Alyssa, Jordan, Emma Dawn and Brady; Alexandra, Madison, Jenna and Julianna; Christopher, Tyler, Peyton and Reese; Siblings, Susan (Paul), Mark (Dawn) and Shawn (Dawn); numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Shirley. A celebration...

Helen Larabie (nee Peebles) Survived by her son Clifford Larabie of Victoria, BC; her daughter Valerie Goddard of Penticton, BC; nine grandchildren and five great grandsons; her sister Kathaleen Hopper of Cobalt, ON and John Gore of Haileybury, ON. A graveside service will be held July 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Penticton Lakeview Cemetery. Condolences can be made through www.providencefuneralhomes.com or 250-493-1774.

Our Lord Jesus Christ came to receive Frieda Janiszewski, July 5, 2019 at the age of 88 years.  Her daughter Diane Stones and son-in-law Chris Stones and granddaughters Rachel Bedford and Joey Stones will miss her deeply.  We look forward to seeing our beloved Mother and Grandmother in Heaven!!

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Morris Hoffman on July 4, 2019 in West Kelowna, BC at the age of 87. Morris was raised in a large family on a farm in Alberta. He was a farmer for most of his life and he also worked at the Co-op for several years. In 1965 Morris married Waltraud and they had 2 children, John and Peggy. In 1972 he married Rose and they had a daughter, Judy. He had 3 grandchildren he adored. He always enjoyed the outdoors and gardening, but his biggest love was...

Glenda Powell Glenda Audrey Powell passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 3rd, 2019. Born as Gladys on May 12th, 1925 to Hedwig Hoehn (1900-2000) and Adolph (Alf) Helm (1896-1953) at home, on the farm, in Ebenezer, Saskatchewan. Glenda moved to Ontario in the late 1940’s where she met and married JC Powell, raised a family, and enjoyed working as a dietician at Castleview Wychwood Towers in Toronto. In the 80’s, Glenda moved with beloved husband Al Denson to...