Obituaries

LIESCH, Lawrence R. (Lorne)

LIESCH, Lawrence R. (Lorne) - Lorne passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 2, 2009 at the age of 76.

Lorne was predeceased by his son, Larry and daughter, Debbie and he is survived by loving wife of 55 years, Marj and daughters Lori (Lyle) Hinrichsen, Chris (Bruce) Smith, Margie (Rod) Liesch and Leanne (Dan) Knorr. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole, Ryan, Robbie, Terry, Darryl, Andrew, Nadine, Miranda and Shani as well as great-children, Brent, Ty, Brody and Mikaisha. He is also survived by his brothers Peter (Lil), Cache Creek, Ed, Moosemin, SK, Larry (Kay), Kelowna and sister Mabel (Bob) Southern, Kelowna.

Lorne was born July 30, 1933 in McCreary, Manitoba and after serving in the Canadian Navy Lorne and Marj moved to Kelowna where Lorne became Transportation Supervisor for School District #23 until his retirement.

The entire family would like to thank the incredible staff at Brandt

Condolence Messages

Nov 06, 2009
Our condolences go to the family, and remember all the good times and all the laughs. Lorne lived his life to the fullest and we will surely miss him.

Winnie and Bob Edwards (our children send their condolences also).

Victoria, B.C
Nov 04, 2009
Lori and family,

Sorry for your loss. Our sympathy to you all.

Dave and Marilynn Smith
Nov 04, 2009
Sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Lorne. Our hearts go out to Auntie Marge and all my cousins.

Love,

Evie, Martin,Ashley, Josh and Spencer

Bless you all at this sad time.
Nov 04, 2009
Truly the world has lost one of the funniest men ever. All our thoughts are with all of you.

Love,

The Macfarlanes
Nov 03, 2009
Lori and Chris, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Ken and Bim Luknowsky
Nov 02, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Lorne was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all.

Shannon and Jeanette Gregory, Michelle Wiebe and Nicole Branzell