All Obituaries

Roberta passed away peacefully November 23, 2021, at the age of 74 years. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her children, Stephen (Sandra) of Merritt, British Columbia, and David (Sandra) of Comox, British Columbia, as well as her brother Norman (Patricia) of Peachland, British Columbia.

Bill enjoyed a happy life with his family and friends, and has left a big hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him.  For the last several years, he also enjoyed the company of friends and staff at The Heritage Retirement Residence in West Kelowna. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Blanche. He is survived by his children, Dan (Yuki), Pam (Randy), Penny (Dave); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; extended family and endless friends. The family would like to extend a big thank...

Born on March 8, 1938, Donna Gratham set off on her next great journey November 22, 2021.  A traveller, teacher, astrologer and adventurer, Donna loved family, gardening, a good laugh and a better martini.  Predeceased by many who loved her, Donna leaves behind even more, including her daughters Tracy and Sharon along with their families and her devoted husband Murray and his family.  We are all better because we knew her.

Shirley Mary Durward (nee Hodgins), born August 1, 1933, in Stittsville, Ontario, died Nov. 21, 2021, surrounded by loving family members. She was predeceased by her daughter, Wenda Durward. She will be fondly remembered by her surviving children, Barry Durward and Jan Warfield as well as her grandchildren, Jeremy, Nia, Aurora and Jaziri as well as family members in Ontario. Shirley was well known as the friendly employee/owner at the Osoyoos Bakery during the 70s and 80s then as a...

The family of Marion Aldene Kerr of Princeton, BC is saddened to announce her passing on November 20, 2021 at the age of 83 years. She is survived her sons, Tom (Tina) and Mike; grandchildren, Deidre and Eric, Josh and Zachary; and 5 great-grandchildren. Aldene is predeceased by her husband, Carl; daughter, Susan; and 2 brothers. There will be no services at this time.

On November 20, 2021, Carol Linda Adams was called Home to be with the Lord at the age of 76. She was surrounded in person as well as virtually by her very large family.  Carol is survived by her children, Sylvia, Robert, Marlene and Charlie; grandchildren, Gabriel, Jonathon, Justin, Joseph, Daesha-Lynn, Jessica, Kurtis, Kenny, Hansen and Elysia; great-grandchildren, Owen, Chloe, Madison, Noah and Ian; siblings, Joyce Ann and Marlene Jean of Ontario;...

Donald Siebold of Lake Country, BC passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 20, 2021. Don passed away with his loving and caring wife of 66 years, Evelyn (Lyn), by his side at the Central Okanagan Hospice House in Kelowna. Don was born April 2, 1933 at Castor, AB. Along with Lyn he leaves to mourn his son, Ken (Diana), his daughter, Carol French, his son, Gary (MaryJane), his son, Brian (Mechelle); as well as 7 grandchildren, Shauna, Cheryl, Kyle, Devin, Curtis, Jordon and Bailey; 8...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Gregory, formerly of Peachland, BC. Elizabeth died at the Central Okanagan Hospice in Kelowna, BC on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 93 years. She is predeceased by her husband, "Greg"; daughter, Joy; sisters, Janet and Billie. She is survived by extended family; close friends, Jean and Chris Haugland, and Shirley Hathaway. Elizabeth truly had a zest for life! She loved the nature that she so keenly...

Our family is truly saddened to share the news of our father’s passing in his 96th year.  His loving wife, Merle, predeceased him in 2011.  He will be sadly missed by his 4 children: Sharon (Brent), Diane, Cathie (Jim) and Randy (Shirlee); 8 Grandchildren: Chris (Marie), Alisa, Cherie (Joe), Adam (Cassandra), Brittney (Scott), Luke (Brittany), Dylan and Dalton; 9 Great Grandchildren: Boden, Makena, Janne, Charlie, Peyton, Penny, Gavin, Benjamin and Carter, as well as his...

On November 19, 2021, Grace Kathleen Sawarin passed away at Moog and Friends Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Grace was born in Sexsmith Alberta to parents Andrew and Esther Hoflin. She married her husband Bill in 1959 and moved to Penticton in 1971 with their daughter Barb. Grace worked as a payroll clerk most of her life. After Bill purchased his gravel truck, she accompanied him in the early 1980’s to various locations throughout BC, and she would work in the scale...