Lois Jean Balkan Obituary

We announce the death of Lois Jean Balkan of Kelowna, British Columbia, who passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Lois will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois Jean Balkan to pay them a last tribute.

Lois will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Lois will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Lois’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse and Kenzie. She is survived by: her husband Jim Balkan; her stepdaughter Shannon Letourneau (Rod); her grandchildren, Jesse Letourneau (Kenzie), Jake Letourneau (Ella) and Amanda Letourneau; and her great grandchild Charlotte Letourneau.

In her final years, Lois faced Alzheimer's disease with remarkable determination.