Obituaries

(Sandy) Gordon Sanderson – March 3, 2010

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | 11:30 am

(Sandy) Gordon Sanderson passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Village at Smith Creek. He was born on June 2, 1922 to Peachland pioneers, W.B. (Billy) and Jenny Sanderson, Sandy lived almost…

Geneva Arlene Koivisto – March 3, 2010

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | 11:17 am

Geneva Arlene Koivisto passed away on March 3, 2010 in Summerland at the Dr. Andrews rest home. Geneva was born September 28, 1914 in Gilman, Iowa to Hazel and Harry Sarver; the first born in a family of seven. Geneva’s…

Sonja Astrid Wellington (nee: Teipel) – March 7, 2010

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | 11:03 am

Sonja Astrid Wellington (nee: Teipel) passed away on March 7, 2010 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 47. She is predeceased by her husband, Ken Wellington, and her mother Christa Teipel. Sonja is also survived by her son, Andrew…

Friedrich Johann Lange – March 12, 2010

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | 10:48 am

Friedrich Johann Lange of Kelowna passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the age of 82. Fred has gone on to meet his Lord and Saviour. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori; son, Heinz (Monica) Lange; grandsons,…

Edith Eberherr – March 15, 2010

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | 10:41 am

Edith Eberherr passed away March 15, 2010 at the age of 98. She is predeceased by her husband, John, and son Edward. Edith is survived by her son, John (Helen); daughters, Ethel (Eric) and Loretta (Dave); seven grandchildren; and thirteen…

Donald Alexander MacKinnon – February 26, 2010

Monday, March 1st, 2010 | 1:23 pm

The family would like to announce the passing of their father, Don, on Feb. 26th, 2010 at the age of 93. Don was predeceased by his wife Gertie in 2003, after 62 years of marriage; brother Russell, in 2004; sister…

Elvira May Hooper – February 26, 2010

Monday, March 1st, 2010 | 1:16 pm

Elvira May Hooper was born on May 20, 1916 in London, England, and she passed away on February 26th, 2010 in Kelowna, BC. She is survived by her daughter Carole Mann; two grandchildren James (Cheryl) Mann, Brian Mann; four great-grandchildren;…

Sophie Kaufman (nee POTAPCHUK) – February 21st, 2010

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 | 10:35 am

Sophie Kaufman (nee POTAPCHUK) passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2010 at the Central Okanagan Hospice House on Ethel Street at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husbands Frank Sarmiento, Leo Lalande and Justin Kaufman; brothers John,…

Clifford Nischuk – February 19th, 2010

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | 4:07 pm

Clifford Nischuk went to be with the Lord on February 19th, 2010, and he is predeceased by his wife Rose. He is lovingly remembered by his second wife Doris; children Don (Johanna) Nischuk and Rolland (Phyllis) Nischuk; grandchildren Connie, Kevin…

Derek William Ethier – February 15th, 2010

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | 3:52 pm

Derek William Ethier was born on July 18th, 1950 in Stratford, Ontario, and he passed away on February 15th, 2010 at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Derek…