October 6, 1927 – March 11, 2026

With great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, Frances Mitchell Engel on March 11, 2026 at the age of 98, at McKinney Place, Oliver, BC. Frances was born October 6, 1927
to Anne and Michael Jakubec in Streamstown, Alberta.

Frances (Fran) was predeceased by her 1st husband, our father, Boyd Mitchell, her 2nd husband, Howard Engel, and most recently her eldest son, Garry Mitchell (Bev). She was also predeceased by her brothers, John Jakubec, Eddie Jakubec, Joe Jakubec and Albert Jakubec.

Frances is survived by brothers, Orest Jakubec and Gordon Jakubec; her beloved children & spouses, daughters, Karen Landon (Bruce) and Brenda Moreira (Claude); her sons, Ken Mitchell, Rod Mitchell (Carolyn), Randy Mitchell (Patricia) and Greg Mitchell (Pam); grandchildren, Carli, Aaron, Tara, Boyd, Taylor, Sam and Josh; great- grandchildren, Raisa, Makenzy, Payton, Parker, Hudson, Camden and Liam.

A Celebration of our mothers life will be held at the Osoyoos United Church, on Saturday April 18th, 2026 at 1:00 PM followed by a reception in Church Reception Area.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at McKinney Place for their outstanding care of Fran.

If friends so desire, please make a donation in Memory of Frances to her favourite charities:

The Juvenile Diabetes, Breakthrough T1D Canada, 235 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 1201, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y8 or Cystic Fibrosis Canada, 20 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 1305, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8

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