by Michael Easton
March 27, 2025
We’re very sad to report, long time radio man and friend, Ted Wendland (Radio Fan) died March 21st of kidney failure in Penticton. He was 72.
Ted started his radio career as Music Director at CFMI and CKNW. He then did a short tour at CJJC-AM in Langley as music director and doing an on-air shift, before returning to CKNW and CFMI where he remained for 5 years,. Ted then took his talents, with a move across the mountains, landimg in Calgary, Alberta where he lived for nine years at CHQR-AM, as music dirctor. He then returned to the west coast and CKNW and CFMI as remote engineer. He then moved over to CISL and CKZZ-FM taking up the same position.
In 1997, he founded “Puget Sound Radio Guide” as the webmaster, a position he held until 2006, when he launched Radio West. He also founded Calgary Broadcasters and took over BC Radio History from fellow radio man, Jack Bennest.. Ted was in radio during the best times of the industry.
Not only will you be missed, Ted, but so will our lenghty telephone chats.
You left us far too soon, my friend.
Michael Edward Easton
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Edward Michael Wendland (Ted) Obituary
Ted Wendland (February 28, 1953 – March 21, 2025), age 72, passed away in Penticton Hospital. Ted is survived by his sister, Barbara, and a number of cousins. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Marg. He leaves behind his beloved cats, Shadow and Scooter, his two “boys” as he referred to them.
Ted grew up in Burnaby, BC, then moved to Calgary to follow his radio career. His career in radio spanned over 38 years, from 1972 – 2010. His roles included music director, remote engineer, and radio historian, having worked for a number of different stations.
Ted’s passion in life was music. From a very young age, he loved collecting records and anything and everything to do with radio.
After working in Calgary for nine years, Ted moved back to the coast. Ted cared for his dad for a number of years before Ed passed away in 2018. Shortly after, Ted moved to Keremeos where he was so fortunate to meet and become friends with his wonderful neighbours. People were so good to Ted and he often marvelled that he was so lucky living there.
We’ll all miss Ted. May he rest in peace with the record still playing, and the music in his soul. ❤️
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Published on April 26, 2025 in The Vancouver Sun & The Province
Source of the Obituary is HERE
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