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Strilchuk, Julian

was a Saskatchewan boy who found his way to BC in depression days to find what ever work he could. He worked picking fruit and on a ranch. He eventually joined a CPR section gang. In the late 30’s he homesteaded in the Grindrod area where he farmed until retirement, interrupted only by service in […]

Sneve, Diana

was born in Vancouver. She and her husband Ray lived in the Sorrento area for many years. Though she had no family of her own she very much enjoyed her nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. She was taken much to soon with cancer and passed in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Smith, Raymond ‘Smitty’ John

to many of his friends was a New Zealander who was a qualified and expert machinist fitter who was well respected for his ability to design and build modern equipment in his years at Newnes in Salmon Arm. He was a tireless volunteer helping others in the community. He served as a volunteer ambulance attendant, […]

Scholl, Hans George

was born in Germany, immigrated to Calgary with wife Elke in 1966. George worked as a millwright until 1972 when he opened his own auto repair. He retired to the Shuswap in 1991. He served as the leader of the German Speaking Society for 15 years . George enjoyed dancing, coffee and cake with his […]

Rolin, Garry Edward

was born in Salmon Arm and was a lifetime resident of the Shuswap. Garry had a real love and talent for music. He played saxophone from the age of 14 and was well known for his talent across the Okanagan. Garry spent many years working in the hardware and lumber sales business and he looked […]

Pukas, Paul

was a prairie boy moved to beautiful BC. Paul was dedicated to his family and was a passionate business man as well. His business successes included the creation of Salmon Arm Ready Mix and Tech‐Crete Producers, Mount Ida Concrete. For nearly four decades the ‘Concrete Mans’ handshake was his guarantee. With other partners he was […]

Pryhitko, William (Bill)

came to British Columbia from Saskatchewan in 1945 and began a long career with CP Railway. Bill was a life member of the Elks Lodge and was an active member of the Legion having received a 48 years continuous membership pin. He had a passion fishing, cutting the lawn with a straight line, and many […]

Pringle, Sybil (Sy)

was a big part of any community where she and her husband Bill resided. And they resided all over the world but chose to retire in the Shuswap. Words used to best describe Sy include, laughing and smiling, assertive and strong, traveling the world, activities galore, caring for the poor. Just a full rounded person […]

Nicklason, Neil Oral (Bud)

was a local having been born in Kamloops and spent his life time in the Shuswap His working career was spent in the wood working industry. He, along with other partners started the Notch Hill Wood Door and Millwork. Later Bud purchased Custom Window and Glass Works. Bud loved the outdoors and his vacations in […]

Mueller, Anna Marie

Harmier was born in Edmonton Alberta but grew up and lived most of her life in Salmon Arm. She had a real zest for life and enjoyed skating, skiing, basketball, and most of all riding horses. She loved and was loved in return by her many friends, husband, and family. She was passionate about her […]