Obituaries

UHRICH, Leonard Richard

It is with great sadness that we announce that our father Len Uhrich passed away on March 6th, 2025, at the age of 85 after a short illness. He passed away peacefully with his children by his side.

Born in Bracken, Saskatchewan, on June 16, 1939, he relocated to Okanagan Centre with his family when he was five. He was the youngest of nine children.

Len is survived by his loving wife, Bea (nee Butler), his two children Mike (Ingrid) and Jane (Tony), and three grandchildren, Gabe, Emma, and Victoria. He is survived by his brothers Don and Val, and sisters Ella and Helen. He is predeceased by his mother Ethel, father Michael, and brothers Joe, Leo, and sisters Emilia and Anne.

Dad was a hardworking man who had a variety of jobs, but for most of his work life, he was a salesman in the flooring industry where he was well respected and held in high esteem. A kind, gentle, and loving soul, dad loved striking up conversations with anyone and making people smile with a dad joke, or a funny comment. Dad loved being a grandpa more than anything and could be often seen at sports events or concerts being his grandchildren’s biggest cheerleader.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Len was a constant presence in our daily lives, and he will be deeply missed.

A celebration of his life will be held on April 12th, 2025. To attend or for more information, please email the family at [email protected].

Arrangements are in the care of Everden Rust Funeral Home. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com.

Link: www.everdenrust.com/obituaries/Len-Uhrich?obId=38845073

Condolence Messages

Mar 15, 2025
Dear Uhrich family, we are thinking of you all as you grieve and hope that our prayers help ease your sadness. Len was such a steady presence in your lives and he and Bea were always seen at school functions and sporting events, proud of the accomplishments of their grandchildren. May happy memories sustain you. - The Hrasko famiy
Mar 15, 2025
Dear Bea

Very sorry to hear that Leonard passed away. We will miss him. Please accept our deepest condolences and our best wishes. God bless you.

Dr G Swetlikoff and Staff at KNC - Dr. G Swetlikoff
Mar 15, 2025
To the Uhrich family. So sorry to hear about Leonard.

Our condolences to all of you. RIP Leonard. - Don and Sheila Kennedy
Mar 14, 2025
Prayers for you all as you grieve your father’s/grandfather’s passing. May he and all the faithful departed rest in peace. Love and hugs, - Leanne Hopegood
Mar 14, 2025
This is so heartbreaking to hear! Len was such an amazing man and neighbour. He went above and beyond in everything he did. Always saying hello and available for a chat, and always offering to help a neighbour out. One of the good ones! Bea, Jane, and Mike I am so sorry for you loss. You lost a good one. Thinking of you all and sending my love. - Tara Shea
Mar 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Lens passing.

He was great to do business with and fun to just pop in and say Hi..

My prayers are with the family

- ESCulos
Mar 14, 2025
Wish to express condolences to all Lens family. Years of doing business with Len. What a honorable person. Thanks Len John Whittaker - John Whittaker
Mar 14, 2025
Len was such a pleasure to deal with

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Domenic and Lina Rampone - Domenic
Mar 13, 2025
Mike, Ingrid, Gabe, Emma, Victoria, Jane and Mrs. Uhrich,

We are so very sorry for this massive loss. I will remember his gentle soul and the smile that always lit up his eyes. Be gentle with yourselves in the weeks to come. Hang in to each other and your precious memories.

All our love,

Denise, Darrin, Gregory and Michael - Denise Paley
Mar 13, 2025
Growing up with Mike and living close by i spent a lot of time at Len and Bea’s house. Most every time i was there , a new puzzle was being put together. Some looked so tough but it was amazing how fast Len and Bea were on to the next one. Len took great pride in his yard , it always looked mint . Going for nice drives seeing a movie and going to the wooden nickel for a bite to eat were all things i remember that they liked to do. One of my fondest memories was a dinner out at olympia. It seemed the belly dancer took a shine to Len . He was a great sport that night . Lenny raised great kids and is one of the friendliest guys I've ever met . we will miss him so much ! Our deepest condolences to Bea, Mike and Ingrid, Jane and Tony and rest of family. - Bryan and Twyla Spannier
Mar 13, 2025
Have such fond memories of Uncle Leonard. He was such a wonderful person and cared deeply about family and had a terrific sense of humor. He has been such a great support for my dad Val (his older brother) and for that I will always be deeply grateful. We will miss him very much and our deepest condolences to his children, his grandchildren and to his wife Bea.

Kalin and DianaUhrich - Kalin & Diana
Mar 13, 2025
My condolences to Mike and family. sorry to hear of your father's passing. - Bill Taylor
Mar 13, 2025
Bea and family. We are so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. He was such a kind person. Whenever the song Paper Rosie comes up, we will forever think of him

Tom and Corinne Crockett - Tom Crockett
Mar 13, 2025
I have fond memories of working with Len at Carpet Mart many years ago. I will cherish those memories. - Linda Peterson