BALAS, HANNAH ELIZABETH 1916 - 2013 Hannah Elizabeth Balas passed away on December 18, 2013 at the age of 97 years following a short stay in the Penticton Regional Hospital. Hannah was predeceased by her first husband, Ken Stewart, in 1959 and her second husband, Ed Balas, in 1983. She was also predeceased by her son Bill Stewart of Langley, BC, her daughter Carol Murray of Penticton and her granddaughter Shelley Murray or Trail, BC. Hannah is survived by her sister Madeline Heinrich of Penticton, son-in-law Herb Murray of Penticton, daughter-in-law Sharlene Stewart of Summerland and her daughter Lorraine (Lori) Cyra of Naramata. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial is planned in Penticton on May 31, 2014 which would have been Hannah's 98th birthday. Following cremation, Hannah will be interred in the Keremeos Cemetery near other family members.