Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium

06/11/2025

William (Bill) Arthur Dallamore
February 12, 1940 May 4, 2025

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Mr. William (Bill) Arthur Dallamore of Oliver passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Penticton Regional Hospital at the age of 85 years.
He was predeceased by his father, Arthur; mother, Muriel; brother; Alvin and sister-in-law, Marion.
Bill will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife, Audrey; sons, Michael (Susan) and Scott (Jackie); grandsons, Landon, Harley (Mitch); nieces and nephews. Keith (Janet), Kelly (Graham) and Clifford.
Over the years, Bill enjoyed working for CBC Canada, BC Hydro and BC Gas.
Bill loved to travel the world and enjoyed many cruises. Bill was also a lifelong volunteer in his community. He coached in Surrey Lacrosse and Surrey Little league, volunteered with the Oliver Kiwanis Club and the Royal Canadian Legion. Bill also spent many hours volunteering at the Kiwanis Market.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday July 5, 2025 at the Oliver Elks Hall followed by a reception.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Oliver Kiwanis Club, https://oliverkiwanis.org/
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

05/22/2025

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Oliver for hosting Kaila Hald and Daryn Pottinger last evening at their meeting and allowing us to speak about what we do. We hope it was informative and educational. It was wonderful meeting new people, seeing a few faces we have not seen for awhile and getting to learn more about Rotary. Also a big thank to to the Wine Village for the wonderful venue and to Ward's Country Kitchen for the delicious meal.

04/12/2025

Manuel Joaquim Texeira De Morais
November 5, 1938 – April 5, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Mr. Manuel Joaquim Texeira De Morais passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 86 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joao and Maria da Conceicao De Morais; sister, Helena De Morais Nunes (Joao) and brother, Antonio De Morais.
Manuel will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife, Maria; daughters, Anabela Morais and Claudia Morais; grandsons, Bryan and Brandon Demchuk; siblings, Beatriz De Morais (Pereira), Amalia De Morais (Ribeiro), Fatima De Morais (Vilela), Norberta De Morais (Sousa), Mercedes De Morais (Chaves) and Luis De Morais; 24 nephews and nieces in Portugal and Mozambique as well as many extended family.
In his younger years, Manuel served in the Mozambique Army and was the owner of a merchandise store in Mozambique. In Oliver, Manuel was an orchardist and produced high quality fruit for many years and opened the Golden Mile Fruit Market.
Manuel was Catholic and was a member and served as a Director of the Okanagan Portuguese Club of Oliver.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Myslek, the Palliative Care staff at SOGH, John Nunes, Daryn Pottinger, Fr. Peter Tompkins. Gratitude for all the love and support we have received at this time.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Canadian Lung Association: https://www.lung.ca/make-donation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Prayers will be recited at 9:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 am, Monday April 14, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oliver, BC. Viewing will be available prior to the mass.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

11/08/2024

10/30/2024

Jaime Dos Santos Barroca
July 15, 1941 – October 23, 2024

On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, Jaime Dos Santos Barroca passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Penticton Regional Hospital at the age of 83. He is predeceased by his father José Barroca Vinagre; his mother Maria da Luz Dos Santos Nascimento; and his brothers Guilherme and Antonio.
Jaime is survived by his wife Maria Nunes Fernandes; sister Celeste Mateus; brothers Victor and Fernando; children Inez, Helena (Paul), David (Krista), and Natalia; grandkids Justin, Adam, Celeste, Victoria, Christopher and Vienna; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Jaime worked as a mason in France before coming to Canada where he switched to orchard work. His specialty was grafting.
He loved to travel; taking trips back home to Portugal and visiting places like California, Reno, Vancouver and Victoria.
Jaime loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed soccer, and camping and was a fan of the Montreal Canadians. He was a member of the Portuguese Canadian Cultural Society, FOE USA, was a member of the Canadian Legion and attended St. Anne Catholic Church.
He spent his last three years in assisted living at Mariposa Gardens where he enjoyed many outings, social activities and sharing a glass of his homemade Portuguese wine with some of his fellow residents.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Mariposa Gardens and the doctors, nurses and staff at Penticton Regional Hospital, 5th floor for their compassion and care of Jaime.
Prayers will be held at 10:30 am followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 am, Monday, November 4th, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Osoyoos.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

09/26/2024

Sandra Lynn Janzen (Yeomans) beloved wife of David Janzen passed away suddenly on September 24th, 2024 at the age of 68 years old.
Sandy, as she was known to us, was born on February 21st, 1956 in Edmonton, Alberta to Al and Kay Yeomans. She was raised in Edmonton along with her two younger brothers. She was blessed with a childhood with close ties to her maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who all lived in the Edmonton area.
She met David Janzen at cousins Lorne and Rosemary’s wedding in Saskatchewan in the Spring of 1978 and began what would be a whirlwind courtship, resulting in their wedding on November 4th, 1978.
Dave and Sandy began their lives together in Dave’s hometown of Oliver, BC in a modest mobile home. Their family started with a daughter Jennifer Lynn Janzen born on September 14th, 1981 and was completed with the birth of their son Michael David Janzen born on June 13th, 1984. They moved into their current family home in 1984 where they raised their children surrounded by friends and loved ones. She had such a special place in her heart for all children and ran a daycare in her home for many years. She was a beloved “Aunt” for her numerous nieces and nephews. The door to their home was always open, the gatherings were common, and there was always too much food.
Sandy and Dave were blessed with 4 grandchildren. Sandy enjoyed spoiling the grandkids with endless trips to Dollarama, competitive games of mini-golf, and a freezer full of ice cream treats.
Until her passing, Sandy worked at KH Craig in Osoyoos and will be missed by Terry and her numerous clients.
Sandy is predeceased by her parents John (Al) and Kathleen (Kay) Yeomans, both her paternal and maternal grandparents and numerous Aunts and Uncles.
Sandy is survived by her husband of almost 46 years David; her daughter Jennifer (Jenn) McLean and her husband Marty; her son Michael (Mike) Janzen; and the lights of her world: her 4 grandchildren Audrey, Lauren, Isaiah and Cody. She is further survived by her brothers Edward (Ed) Yeomans and his wife Eileen, and Russell (Russ) Yeomans and his wife Darlene; her sisters-in-law Irma Maloney and Avaleen Gibson; and by many extended family and friends, including her chosen sisters Janet Eriksen-Miller and Beth Garrish.
Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at the Oliver Community Centre. All are welcome.
Sandy often said lime green was “her colour” and we ask those who wish to wear green in some way to honour Sandy.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

08/12/2024

Roger Allan Porter
October 18, 1937 – August 2, 2024

On Friday, August 2, 2024, Roger Porter of Oliver, passed away suddenly at the age of 86.
He was predeceased by his first wife Carol Krebs; parents Bruce and Muriel Porter; brother Doug Porter; and son Reece Porter. Roger is survived by his wife of 54 years Rita Porter; sons Ross (Donna) and Randy (Tanya); daughters Shelley (Dan) and Lana (JD); as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Roger worked for Woodward’s Stores, John Deere Tractor and the District of Hudson’s Hope Public Works Department. While in Hudson’s Hope, he volunteered with Hudson’s Hope Minor Hockey, Portage Mountain Yacht Club and Portage Mountain Curling Club; was a member of the Hudson’s Hope Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the RCMP Auxiliary for 15 years.

He loved to travel, making multiple trips to Hawaii and spending winters in Arizona after retirement. He made many trips back to the family farm in Alberta and to visit relatives in California.
In his free time, Roger loved to garden, paint, woodcarve and read. He spent many hours building models, mostly of ships and enjoyed rebuilding old cars and airplanes; as well as flying his own plane!
Roger’s celebration of life will be held on October 20, 2024 gathering at the Oliver Senior’s Center at 1:00 pm with the program at 2:00 pm. Lunch will be served after the program.
In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you consider making a donation to your public library.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

06/28/2024

The family of the late Irene Helen Wood would like to announce her graveside service to be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Osoyoos Lakeview Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Osoyoos Elks Hall.
Those who knew her are welcome to attend.

06/25/2024

Arin José Tavares Martins
January 26, 1998 - June 21, 2024

Arin passed away peacefully at the age of 26 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He is predeceased by his Avó Eugenia Tavares and Avô João Tavares; cousin Marco Ganhão; and Tio Carlos Pereira.

Arin is survived by his wife, Megan; mother and father, Paula and Joe Martins; his padrinho, John Tavares; his cousin “Sister” Emily Tavares; his cousins, tias, and tios; and his chosen brothers, Silous Baptiste and Gaganjit Dhaliwal. Arin is also survived by all his friends and the many lives that he touched.

Arin worked as a lifeguard at the Oliver pool from 2015 – 2017. During this time, he formed many friendships and impacted many young lives by teaching swimming lessons and being a supportive and encouraging teacher.

In 2018 Arin joined the wine industry, working with his cousin Emily at Road 13 Winery. Arin brought humour and good energy to his job every single day, making everyone’s experience a positive one. In 2019 Arin started a new chapter at Kismet Winery, where he had such a positive impact on his coworkers’ lives. He was very loved by his coworkers and always brought a welcoming, genuine attitude to guests visiting the winery. While working at Kismet, Arin was taking steps to become a commercial pilot.

Arin graduated from SOSS in 2016 and enrolled in the Human Kinetics program at Okanagan College. He was a good student and very well-liked by his teachers and professors.
Arin Graduated from Okanagan College in 2019 with a Diploma in Human Kinetics. After obtaining his diploma, he was unsure of the career direction he would follow. His father, Joe, once casually joked about becoming a pilot so Arin could fly him around. So, he did.
In 2019 Arin began taking his Private Pilot License. Arin had completed many solo flights, often taking his friends and family on his flights. Arin got his pilot’s license in 2020 and was accumulating his flight hours to become a commercial pilot.

In 2010, Arin went to Portugal with his Mom and Dad. During this trip, he visited family, ate traditional Portuguese food, and went to a Benfica game. Soccer was a big part of his life growing up. As a member of SOYSA, Arin played soccer and was awarded multiple medals for his part on the team.

Arin travelled to California with his Mom, Cousin Emily, and Tia April in 2013 and enjoyed visiting Disneyland and Universal Studios. He particularly enjoyed the “Cars” ride at Disneyland, kickstarting his love for fast cars.

Arin went to Cuba in 2016 with his graduation class, where he embarked on many experiences with his friends. Travelling with his best friends created so many special memories.

In 2020, Arin met Megan and fell in love. Megan has a sarcastic, dry sense of humour that complemented his. Arin and Megan enjoyed snowboarding together, fishing, and cooking. They got married in July 2023.

Arin had a true love for the outdoors that began when he was young. Many weekends in the summer were spent camping with his family while he was growing up. He started fishing as a child and when he got older, he shared his hobby with friends by teaching them the skill. Arin was an avid golfer and enjoyed going to the golf course with the boys. Music was an important part of Arin’s life, he was a skilled musician and played piano, saxophone, and guitar. He had a love for fast cars and treasured his Mustang GT. Arin was quite the chef and foodie, forming his own recipes and using ingredients from the garden. He enjoyed preserving food and canning, always sharing with friends and family. He had many hobbies and skills and was always keeping busy.

Arin’s compassion, thoughtfulness, and kindness will always be remembered. Arin put others before himself at every opportunity and changed so many lives. Arin leaves behind his loving family, friends, and his two dogs.

Donations accepted for: The pug queen https://www.thepugqueen.org

There will be a Funeral Mass held for Arin at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oliver, followed by a graveside committal and reception in the church lower hall.

The Family has asked that attendees to his service please dress in spring colours.

A live stream of Arin's service can be watched by visiting https://nunes-pottinger.com/obituary/arin-martins/ and clicking on the red Live Service button.

06/12/2024

Brian Duane Pinske
September 1, 1957 – May 28, 2024

We rejoice with great sorrow and grieve with great rejoicing to announce that on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, our husband, father, Papa, son, brother, and uncle, Brian Duane Pinske, quietly left this life and went to be with Jesus Christ his Lord. He was pre-deceased by his three pre-born children, his maternal grandmother Lillian Willis, his father John Pinske, and his baby sister Tracy Thompson.

Brian leaves behind his wife, Laurel; children, Heather (Michael), Rebecca (Donny), and Michael (Virginia); grandchildren, Taelynn, Lee, Koston, and Milla; his mother, Bernice (Bob); his siblings, Bob (Lia), Connie, Tammy (Michel), and Lori; nieces and nephews, Dana, Corrie, Amanda, Lindy, Jonathon, Melanie, Kimberly, Bryenna, Haley, and Tayler; and numerous great-nieces and nephews and their children, and cousins galore.

He was born on September 1, 1957, to John and Bernice Pinske in Lloydminister, SK, the third of six children. The family moved to Oliver when he was 10 and after leaving home, he spent time in Vancouver and Houston, BC. Brian and Laurel married in 1980 and lived in Prince George, Oliver, Malta, North Vancouver, Mexico, and finally Osoyoos.

A memorial service will be held for Brian on Saturday, June 22 at 1pm at New Beginnings Church, 101 - 96 Edmonton Ave, Penticton, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Burning Platform (theburningplatform.com) or Choice for Two (choice42.com/donate)

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com