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Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024, at 11:17 p.m.
ARNOLD CHESTER SUTHERLAND
January 15, 1941 - January 23, 2009
Arnie passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital with his family by his side on Friday, January 23, 2009, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Arnie was born in Vernon, B.C.
He spent part of his childhood living in Prince George, and as a teenager, moved back to the Grandview Flats area, living with his Auntie Iva.
After high school, Arnie found employment at Vernon Motors GM, where he later apprenticed as a mechanic.
In the 1960s, Arnie began working as a mechanic for B.C. Hydro's construction department and moved to Salmon Arm, in 1970, working as a materials handler and truck driver.
He was employed there until his retirement in 2001.
Arnie was pre-deceased by his father, Ivan; auntie, Iva Surkan; brother-in-law, John Cokran; and father-in-law, John Shirley.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Alisa, son, Ryan (Jess); sister, Loretta Cokran and family; mother-in-law, Helen Shirley; and brother-in-law, Ian Shirley (Kathie) and family. He will also be greatly missed by numerous special lifelong friends and former co-workers.
A celebration of Arnie's life will be held on Saturday, January 31 2009, at the Senior's 5th Avenue Activity Centre in Salmon Arm, from 1 p.m. - 4 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER'S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129t
Smart, Dorothy E.
Oct. 24, 1924 - Jan. 22, 2009
SMART, Dorothy E., born in Tonbridge, England, Oct. 24, 1924, sadly, passed away Jan. 22, 2009 at Salmon Arm, B.C.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Merilyn (Wolf) Ritter of Adams Lake, BC; and Shirley (Will) Frey of Kelowna BC; sons, Neil (Jo Anne) of Calgary, AB; and Brian (Margaret) of Lloydminster, AB; as well as all her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to the medical and care staff at Arbor House, Salmon Arm, for their genuine care, friendship and professionalism.
Also, thank you to Vincent Fischer, Jr., of Fischer's Funeral Services & Crematorium, Ltd. for his personal assistance and guidance beyond expectations.
No service to be held by request.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER'S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129.
WOOD, James White
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Wood, a late resident of Ashcroft, formerly of Ladysmith, and Maple Ridge, passed away on Saturday, January 24th, in the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Jim is predeceased by his wife, Marguerite in 2002, brother, Alvin of Green Lake in 2008, and is survived by his loving family, his son, Jim (Lori) of Cache Creek; daughter, Penny Wood of Ontario; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandson, Weston James Wood; great-great-granddaughter, Taylor Rae Wood.
There will be no formal service at Jim's Request.
Thompson Valley Funeral Home Ashcroft entrusted with arrangements.
Makowski, Louise (nee Quesnel)
Wednesday, 21 Jan 2009
In Loving Memory of Louise Makowski (nee Quesnel)
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 31st, 2009 1:00 p.m., at Ashcroft Community Hall.
Come share your memories and stories.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Marjorie Willoughby Snowden
Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cresc, S. Kamloops, B.C.
Schalles, John William
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009
SCHALLES - John William Schalles, a late resident of Ashcroft passed away on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009, at the age of 79 years.
John is predeceased by his father, Philip John Schalles and his mother, Ada Lillian Schalles.
John is survived by his loving family: his wife, Irma; daughter, Maryann (Bob) Simpson of Cache Creek; sons, Charles (Lori) of Armstrong; Terry (Susan) of Ashcroft and Paul of Williams Lake, grandchildren, Jacob, Danny and Patricia Simpson, Kimberly (Brad) Brownjohn, Brad, Carman Schalles, Nick (Tyra), Justin, Brandon, Tyrel and Cole Schalles; great-grandchildren, Braxton and Talana Brownjohn; brothers, Robert (Daisy), Harold (Nancy).
John is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Local rancher and mechanic extraordinaire, John Schalles passed away in Ashcroft, January 14.
John started his career in the U.S. Navy, moving to Canada in 1963, to settle in the Cariboo, with his family.
Known for his dedication to the improvement of his Hereford herd, development of agricultural land (Felker Lake and Ashcroft), and rising to the challenge of repairing anything that was broken.
In his later years, he focused his talents on refurbishing antique equipment.
Should friends so desire, donations in memory of John, may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Northern Interior branch, Box 277, Station Main Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5K6.
A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 17th, at 11:00 am, at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, 512 Brink St., Ashcroft, B.C., followed by Burial in the Ashcroft Cemetery.
Thompson Valley Funeral Home Ashcroft entrusted with arrangements.
REHFISCH, Johann (John) Peter
1932 - 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the gentle passing of John.
Survived by his loving wife, Waltraut (Wally); 2 sons, Bodo (Pat) and Dieter (Carolyn); daughter, Karen (Elmer); 6 grandchildren, family in Germany.
Predeceased by son, Johnny.
Memorial Service to be held January 17, 2009 - 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Cache Creek.
Jehovah Saw You Getting Tired
Jehovah saw you getting tired.
And the cure was not to be
So he wrapped you in His loving arms
And whispered, "Come with me",
You suffered much in silence
Your spirit did not bend,
You faced your pain with courage
Until the very end.
You tried so hard to stay with us,
Your fight was not in vain
Jehovah took you in His loving arms
And saved you from all pain.
SPECHT, Phyllis
May 25nd, 1922 - January 2nd, 2009
Our mother passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., after a long and courageous battle with cancer, stroke and pneumonia.
She leaves behind to mourn her passing, three daughters, Betty (Don) Ferguson, Joan Akers, Roberta Specht; one brother, Don (Bea) Sharp; many nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Mom was known to all as the "LITTLE BIRD".
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mom's name, to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111 - 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 1Y3, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C & Yukon, #201 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2B3.
There will be no formal service at Mom's request.
Kamloops Funeral Home
