Obituaries

YOCHIM, William J.

William was born on August 26, 1932 in Kelowna, BC. He passed away in Kelowna on April 2, 2017 at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Yochim; daughter Donna of Kelowna; sons Randy (Pauline) of Midway, BC and Doug of Kelowna; grandson Jeremy (Jennifer); and great granddaughter Kiana. Predeceased by son Jerry. William was married on October 31, 1953 to his beloved Connie, whom he had met in Westbank, BC. They were married for 63 years. He worked 20+ years as a Supervisor at Sun Rype Products, and completed his career as the Purchasing Agent for Calona Wines. In retirement, he enjoyed playing golf and travelling on numerous trips to Hawaii, and Yuma, Arizona. William

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Condolence Messages

Apr 28, 2017
Doug and family:

So sorry to hear of father passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Thomas Brister
Apr 12, 2017
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I know he will be sorely missed by many. Thinking of you all.

Maureen Baulne
Apr 12, 2017
Doug and family, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Marie (Sam) MacKenzie & Norm
Apr 10, 2017
Connie, Donna, Doug and Randy,

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing, he was a very kind and happy man.

Sincerely, Sharon, Deb and Denice
Apr 10, 2017
Sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was a great man I enjoyed working with him.

Wayne Panas
Apr 09, 2017
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. We always enjoyed our visits with him & Aunt Connie. They were always very welcoming & made us feel special. On our last visit with them, we brought in Chinese food. He mentioned that his appetite wasn't what it used to be but managed to eat as much as me which was surprising as he certainly wasn't a large man. Sending love & prayers. Walt, Jan & Melanie
Apr 09, 2017
Saddened to hear of Bill's passing.

The Horkoff family
Apr 08, 2017
To Connie and all of the family,

condolences from the Mehmal family.
Apr 08, 2017
To Connie and family. Judy and Gary have contacted us to tell of the sad news of Bill's passing. Although we have talked to you a few times via phone the last few years, Connie, it has been a long while since seeing you and Bill. We have lovely memories of lots of wine and laughter and you and your family will have a million more to make you smile. We send warm hugs to you all. Love from Clayton and Heather Greenway
Apr 07, 2017
My condolences to Mrs Yochim, daughter Donna and sons Randy and Doug. Never met a more nicer set of parents than Bill and his wife Connie. Of course they were always Mr. and Mrs. Yochim to their kids friends coming to visit them at their home on Falkirk Rd. My sincere appreciation again for your kindness. Jeff Bryde
Apr 07, 2017
Hello from Roni Blacke Sullivan. I was very happy when Bill and Connie moved into SunPointe while I was working there.We got to talk about the earlier days when all was well. And the gatherings on our Raymer Rd place. Uncle Bill always brought juice for the kids and wine for the rest of us. Sad to read of Bill's passing - the last member of the Yochim kids. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Apr 06, 2017
So very sorry to hear about Bill, he was always a happy person.

Sincerely,

Mario and Berbie Ciancone
Apr 06, 2017
Dear Connie,

Sincere sympathy to you and your family on Bill's passing. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Ed & Reggie Wingerter
Apr 05, 2017
Had the opportunity to work with Bill at the winery...he was a fine man! My condolences to the Yochim family. Pat Mulligan
Apr 05, 2017
Auntie Connie, Randy, Donna and Doug, such sad news about Uncle Bill. He had a special way of making me and everyone else he met feel loved and cared for. He will be missed.

Jeannette and family.
Apr 05, 2017
Dear Connie, Donna, Randy, Doug & families, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I have many fond memories of the good times that we shared--Bill & I shared the same birthday.

Love Mary Welder
Apr 05, 2017
So very sad to hear about Bill's passing. Bill and his wife Connie were very dear friends of my Mom and Dad and I remember many good times they had together. Bill was such a kind gentle man. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts are with you all. Donna please give your Mom a great big hug for me.Love to you all Larry and Wendy Keating
Apr 05, 2017
Dear Connie, Randy, Donna, Doug and family,

So sorry for your loss of Bill. I remember when we were neighbours on Patterson Ave., playing in your yard when your dad came home from work, he was always happy and joking and often with treats from Sun-Rype. He was also so proud and in love with his beautiful Connie, you could see it in his twinkling eyes. He was a lovely man, they just don't make them like him anymore.

Warm regards, Barbie Roberts (Tucker)
Apr 05, 2017
Kelowna will miss Bill. I always enjoyed talking to him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone
Apr 05, 2017
So sad to hear the news. I have such wonderful memories! I remember the day we moved into the Glenmore house, Bill said now all you need is a dog. Next thing I knew I was in the car with him, down the road we went to the Culos house where they had a batch of puppies . I picked out my pup and named her Yoki in honour of Bill. Bill supplied all the wine for Mom & Dad's 25 th & I was lucky enough to find the extras which was my supply for bush parties as a teen ! La Scala Spumante was pretty uptown for a teenager ! Bill & Connie were among my parents dearest friends their whole life. I know Mom & Dad are welcoming Bill on the other side and by now they are sharing a glass of red wine and a story or two. Hugs to all of you. Bill was a class act, always.

Love Colin & Darcy Sauer (Schumaker)
Apr 04, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked with Bill for years at Calona Wines. He was always busy, always on the move, always friendly.

Sincerely

David Ikesaka.
Apr 04, 2017
Very sorry to hear Donna, and Doug. I have very nice memories of your home on Falkirk, and your parents then. In later years, I'd run into your Dad around Willow Park Mall, and he'd always have a smile and something nice to say.

Wendy Bosley Holling