It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosa Cendach, beloved wife, mother and Nonna. She passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 in Penticton, BC surrounded by her family’s love.  Rosa was born in Martincici, Istria, Italia on July 6th, 1939. At age 16, she bravely moved to Trieste with her older sister, Gina, and started working in a factory. In Trieste, she met the love of her life, Mario, in 1956. They courted via letter writing for a year and...

Heinz Joseph Smirmaul , age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  Born in Austria, he came to Canada with his parents and younger sister in his early teens.  Heinz studied mechanical engineering, achieving a master’s degree.  He then studied medicine, specializing in ophthalmology.  He moved with his family to Texas, where he practiced in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.  Using his skills as an engineer, Heinz developed and patented several...

After a valiant effort, passed away on November 01, 2019 at the age of 74.   He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Heather.  Eddy will be remembered for his never-ending ability to fix anything, his passion for wood working and gardening.  A private family service will be held at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jose (Joe) Agostinho at the age of 80 years. Joe is survived by his son, Rick (Sue) and grandson, Devon; daughter, Lisa; brother, Manuel (Lourdes); sister, Celeste; sister-in-law, Maria; nephew, Victor (Vivian) and their son, Shaun; nephew, Frank; niece, Christina and her daughter, Stephanie. He is predeceased by his partner, Liz McMurray and brother, John. Joe will be greatly missed by his family and friends. At Joe’s request no service...

ALLAN RUSSELL LISTER Al Lister passed away in Penticton on October 31, 2019, at the age of 87 years. Al was born in Melville, Sk on November 23, 1931 to George and Nell Lister. He grew up in Winnipeg but moved to Whitehorse in the early fifties. He worked for a local construction company for thirteen years. During this period, he married and had three children. In 1966 he started his own business, Listers Motor Sports. In 1968 he married Colleen Lister (McGuire), and they have one son. The...

John Peter NIELSEN passed away at Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton on October 30, 2019 at the age of 67 years.  John was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1951 but moved to Canada when he was three years of age. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his spouse Brenda Hamilton, brother Carston Nielsen (Elizabeth), and sister Kirsten Goodrum (Fred). Private family arrangements at this time. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom in West Kelowna, BC on Tuesday Oct 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her daughters. Marjorie was born Dec 14, 1925, and was raised in Charlottetown, PEI as the daughter of Arthur and Marion Spillett. At a young age she left the Island and eventually settled in Sydney, NS where she brought up her 9 children. She moved to BC in the early 80s, living in Maple Ridge, and then on to West...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Dolezar (née Zaruk) on October 26, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Mary is survived by her loving daughters and grandchildren.  Born in Manitoba, Mary moved to Vancouver and made a living as a seamstress in a furniture store, until retiring in Penticton over 25 years ago. An avid bridge player, she could be found most days with her Bridge Club, and she enjoyed a good game of Rummy-o. If she did not have cards in her hands,...

Barbara Jean McKelvie passed into the presence of Jesus October 22, 2019 at the age of 83 years.  She will be remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Stewart McKelvie; daughter Jeannie (Len) Ferguson of Summerland; daughter-in-law Karen McKelvie of Penticton; grandchildren Owen, Ryan, Melissa, and Andrew; great grandchildren Gage, Blythe, Roan, Neive, Ellyana, and Samantha; and sister Joyce Cricket of Penticton.  She is predeceased by daughter Betty Jean; son Larry; and...