All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Poole of Penticton, BC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the age of 91 years.  Jack was liked by everyone who crossed his path.  He had a long and successful banking career with Alberta Treasury Branch.  When he wasn’t at work, he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and above all his love for golf. He will be fondly remembered by his loving wife, Dianne; children, Doug (Debra), Randy and...

GWYNN, Lloyd MacAskill passed away peacefully at his home at Mission Creek Landing on May 11, 2021 at the age of 93 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his seven children, eight grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, as well as his brother John and sister Virginia. Lloyd was sadly predeceased by his ex-wife Marjorie, daughter Gayle, and five of his siblings. Lloyd was born on August 9, 1927 in Aspy Bay, Nova Scotia. He went on to manage, own, and operate heating...

It is with great sadness to advise that on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, with her family by her side, the angels have taken our mother, Irene (Rena) Doris McHale, to her final resting place at the age of 91 years. Sadly predeceased by her husband George McHale, her parents Herman and Mary Mongovius, and 10 brothers and sisters. Irene leaves to mourn her four children and families, her last sibling Lorre Clancy, sisters-in-law Flo McHale and Ethel Mongovius, as well as numerous nieces and...

It with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie T. Daniels of Summerland. Born September 19, 1925 in Dublin, Ireland, she married Edward Gordon Daniels in 1946, returning to Canada as one of the many War Brides. Gordon and Marie lived in Revelstoke, Kemano, North Vancouver, Crofton, Duncan, Victoria and finally Summerland. She is survived by her sister Edna Brinkworth; her offspring, Pat Harris, Carol Calado, Beth Tillberg, Pete Daniels, and John Daniels; 15 grandchildren:...

Herbert Arthur Wright was born in Miniota, Manitoba in 1929.  While it wasn’t easy growing up in the ‘dirty’ 30’s on the prairies, this did little to deter him; Herb nurtured a cheerful disposition, brought a laugh with him wherever he went, and he truly understood what ‘joie de vie’ meant.  This was very apparent to Mable Ramsey, who found his approach exciting and Herb attractive, and they were married in 1952 with children Barbara Jean (Alfred...

Lt. Colonel (retired) Newton (Chuck) Edward Wilson of Summerland, BC passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 at the Haven Hill Long Term Care Home in Penticton, BC surrounded by his family. He was 91 years of age. Chuck was the beloved and devoted husband of 65 years to the late Mary Isabel Wilson (nee Doull). He is survived by his brother Keith Wilson of Ottawa; son Brian Wilson (Nancy) of Lake Rosseau; and daughters Nancy Wilson (Michael) and Susan Wilson of Summerland BC. Cherished...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick Dobransky. Fred passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the age of 87 years. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary; son, Freddy (Trish) of Okanagan Falls, BC; daughter, Cindy (Lennie) of Victoria, BC, and grandchildren, Cameron and Jessica. Fred was predeceased by his father, Paul and mother, Mary; sister, Anita; nephew, Mark, and brother-in-law, Leo. Fred had many passions, one that was...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tony Friedrich on May 4, 2021 at Penticton Regional Hospital, with family at his side. Tony was 89. Born in Lampman, SK on June 26, 1931, the son of Mathias and Julianna Friedrich and brother to John, Emily, Rose, and Lambert. The family later moved to Bienfait, SK, where Tony grew up. Tony will be forever missed and remembered by his beloved wife Joyce, daughter Nicole, son Shaun, daughter-in-law Naomi, and granddaughter...