BAKER, Walter Ronald "Wally Sr.": May 22, 1935 - December 28, 2025 Walter Ronald "Wally" Baker passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in Kelowna, BC, with family by his side, at the age of 90. Born May 22, 1935 in Mimico, ON, Wally enjoyed a long career with Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods and later condominium management, and was active in church and community volunteer work. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Rev. Patricia Giannelia; sister Jean Harrison; children Gene, Leslie, and D'Arcy; stepdaughters France and Manon; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and extended family. Predeceased by his parents, several close family members, and two children. A Memorial Celebration will be held in late spring 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs or Faith Lutheran Church, Kelowna. For more about his life, please visit his obituary at
www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
Published by Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group on Jan. 3, 2026.