About Providence Funeral Homes

Providence Funeral Homes is locally owned and family operated since 2006 and comprises three local funeral homes:

Parkview Funeral Home, located at 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC (established in 1983)
Penticton Funeral Chapel, located at 501 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC (established in 1908)
Summerland Funeral Home Rosedale Chapel, located at 13205 Rosedale Ave, Summerland, BC (established in 1995)

The professional licensed staff at these homes has provided many years of service in our community and appreciates the friendship, trust and confidence families have placed with them. The owners and staff are local residents so they can provide a greater sensitivity to community standards, expectations, valued integrity and an absolute need to continue providing exceptional customer service. We value and respect our families and understand the need to make an informed choice. Earning your trust through guidance and support is our main objective.

At Providence Funeral Homes, we are dedicated to serving our families with compassion before, during and after their time of need.

Taking Care Of Your Needs

Arranging the details and legal matters surrounding a death can seem complicated. Our funeral directors here at Providence know all the options that are available and will help you plan the options you choose. They have the compassion, skill, knowledge, and experience to help you make an informed decision, and will assist you with your personal situation. We are committed to serving the survivors and will provide complete attention to your needs while maintaining your choices.

Providence Directors

Ron and Taraleigh Crooker
Ron has been involved in the funeral business since he was a young boy when his father owned and operated a funeral home, and now Ron himself has been a funeral director and embalmer for over 20 years. Ron managed Parkview and Summerland Funeral Home from 1995 to 2002 and then moved to Calgary for continued education.

In 2006, Ron and Taraleigh returned to the Okanagan and purchased three local funeral homes. Together they operate their business and reside here in the South Okanagan with their two wonderful children. The entire family not only engage in their important roles at Providence Funeral Homes but are very active in the community they call home.

Nico Altena
Nico has been married to Joanne for 32 years. They have three children and six grandchildren. Nico has been involved in serving the community through the funeral industry for the last thirteen years. Nico has had the fortune of having been part of teams, that have been willing to serve, as one cannot do it alone. Nico and Joanne are also very involved with the Summerland Baptist Church, The Penticton Noontime Rotary Club, as well as other support roles of all communities in the Okanagan Valley. The funeral industry provides the opportunity to serve the world, one family at a time.

Brenda Hamilton
Brenda Hamilton is the manager of the Summerland Funeral Home Rosedale Chapel. She is a committed and caring professional who is proud of her chosen career as a licensed funeral director. Brenda was very pleased to be recognized by the Summerland Community and Rotary Club as the 2006 recipient of the Rotary Vocational Award presented to the individual demonstrating outstanding achievement in their chosen vocation. She and Bob, her husband of 25 years, have two wonderful adult children, Brett and Brie.

Rick Wyatt
Hi, my name is Rick Wyatt. I've been in the funeral industry for 12 years. Have been married to my wife Charlene for 20 years and we have three children as well as seven grandchildren. I have always enjoyed working with the public in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

Sid Waterman
Sid Waterman is our Certified Grief Recovery Counsellor. He visits each family - some on a regular basis - to assist during a difficult time. Sid is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a degree in Education. For several years he taught school in the Province of Alberta. In 1969 he graduated with a Masters in Divinity Degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. For over 30 years he has been a Pastor in churches in Western Canada.

Providence Support Staff

Carrie Hannas
Administrative secretary. Carrie administrates the offices for the three Providence Chapels. She has a background in care giving which assists in her daily interaction with grieving families. Carrie is married to Dave and they have two children.

Dawn Fraser
Administration and bookkeeping. Dawn administrates the financial aspects of Providence Funeral Homes. She brings a good knowledge of financial and managerial issues to the Providence team.

Bob Carlton
Funeral attendant. Bob joined the Providence team in September. He is an accomplished soloist and musical artist. Bob endeavors to attend the apprenticeship program to attain his funeral director license. He and his family reside in Penticton.

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