All Obituaries

Hamilton, Gerald Richard Lyle January 3, 1924 – November 6, 2018 Our dearly loved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018 at the age of 94. Gerry is predeceased by the love of his life for 52 years, Annie and his older brother, Norman Hamilton (Shelburne, Nova Scotia). Gerry is survived by daughters Louise (Ben) Krenzke of Etzikom, Alberta and Bernice (Walter) Dyck of Coaldale, Alberta, son Thomas (Mary) Hamilton of Penticton, 7...

Ernie Hamm passed away in Penticton Regional Hospital on November 6, 2018 at the age of 80. He will be remembered and deeply missed by: his wife Bev, of 57 years; sons Doug and Rob; daughter-in-laws and granddaughters Kiera and Laurel. Ernie was raised in Abbotsford, lived and worked in various places in BC and enjoyed retirement in Osoyoos. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

Eleanor Louise Ettel, nee: McDonald Passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018. Born January 29, 1946 to Gus and Pauline McDonald at Haven Hill Hospital in Penticton, BC.  She lived with her family, including brothers David and Garry, in Penticton, Prince George, Greenwood, Osoyoos, and she graduated high school at SOSS in Oliver.  She met the love of her life, Vern Ettel, in Greenwood during her teen years.  They later reconnected in Edmonton, and they married October 8,...

Shane Kent McLeod passed away suddenly at his residence on November 2, 2018. He will be remembered and deeply missed by his wife Toni McLeod, daughter Halee McLeod, father Wayne (Carla) McLeod, mother Susan McLeod and numerous other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. In the meantime, in memory of Shane, please watch a Canucks game and have a beer for him. Memorial tributes may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be directed...

Sylvia May Mahyr (nee Kinash) passed into the presence of Jesus November 1, 2018 at the age of 85 years.  Remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband, Nicholas; children: Adrian(Linda) of Oliver, BC, Julian(Sue) of Parksville, BC, Wendell(Marj) of Summerland, BC and Angela of Penticton, BC; grandchildren Alexis, Larissa, Nicholas and Josiah.  Sadly predeceased by parents Nestor and Pauline, brothers Nick and Stan, sisters Kay, Alice and Elsie and first granddaughter,...

On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, Brian Croyle, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87. He was surrounded by family through the last few days in his battle with Alzheimer's. Brian was born on August 28, 1931, in Southampton, England and was the only child of Stan and Hilda Croyle.  He served in the British Army in Egypt followed by a life-long career in the construction industry. He emigrated to Canada in August 2004 with his wife and soulmate, Sandra to...

Kay passed away on Saturday October 27, 2018 in Penticton, BC. Born near Estavan, SK on February 19, 1924 Kay was the third of fourteen children.  After moving to Vancouver, BC she met and married Andrew Joseph Danis in 1951. Together they moved to Prince George, BC where they welcomed their only child, Bernadette.  After Andrew passed away in 1992, Kay moved to Nanaimo, BC where she lived for eight years. From there, she moved to the Okanagan where she resided in Summerland, BC....