It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Gilroy on January 31, 2026, at Gemstone Care Centre where she was surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.

Carol was born in Vancouver, BC and was only 5 years old when the family made the move to Fauquier to operate the Needles garage. Carol attended Fauquier Elementary and later Needles Secondary. After graduation, Carol made her way back to Vancouver where she attended Vancouver Vocational School and then started working for an importing company. It was shortly thereafter that Carol met Wayne on a blind date. They were married in 1967 and eventually settled in Kamloops where they raised their children Richard and Michelle.

Carol was a devoted mom, a loving grandma and a genuine, loyal friend to many. She enjoyed gardening, liked to golf with her friends and spend time with her grandchildren. Many happy memories were made on our annual camping trip to Herald Park. She loved the water and spent countless hours floating around in the lake. It was her happy place.

Predeceased by her husband Wayne in December 2019, Carol is survived by her son Richard (Kristy), daughter Michelle (Tom), grandchildren Logan (Kennedy), Jackson (Leah), Carter, Paige and McKenna, and great grandson Blake. She also leaves to mourn her brother Gordon, sister Lois (John), nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends who she considered family.

Her home was always open with family and friends surrounding her table and filling the rooms with laughter. She had a gift of making everyone feel welcome and the love she shared so freely will continue to bring us together.

Special thanks to Dr. Takahashi, Dr. Howie, the staff at Gemstone Care Centre and her amazing nurse Kelly who made sure mom and our whole family were taken care of in her final days.

We will miss you mom. You will be in our hearts forever.

If desired, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC in lieu of flowers.

A Celebration of Life will be held for both Carol and Wayne at 11:30am on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at The Dunes Golf Course. 652 Dunes Drive, Kamloops, BC.

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December 18, 1931 – February 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Robert Dalziel (Bob) Cumming on February 16, 2026, in Kamloops, BC at the age of 94.

Bob is now with his wife and sweetheart Roberta “Noreen” (Simpson) who passed away on July 5th, 2019. We are certain they are having a great time driving down many dirt roads listening to Alan Jackson with their dog JD on Mom’s lap. Dad will be whistling and Mom will be singing as they head to a favourite picnic spot or fishing lake.

Bob was born on December18, 1931 in Mission, BC to Llewellyn and Jessie Cumming, and was the youngest of four brothers. At a young age his family moved to the BC Southern Interior while his parents ran the Ashcroft/Cache Creek Journal newspaper.

He loved playing hockey, and softball and travelled to many different towns to play. Hockey was played on outdoor rinks in very cold temperatures in those days and the games against many rivals were some of his fondest memories. His first true love may have been softball though, and he continued on with this love of the game to help coach his kid’s ball teams and would umpire ball games as required. Bob also volunteered with their hockey teams and was given an award for his many miles he put on the highway driving their team vans.

As Bob’s grandchildren began arriving, watching their activities and sports became very important to Him and Mom, even if it meant a drive out of town.

Bob was also a long-term volunteer for the Kamloops Blazers, taking care of the player gate and dressing room area at Memorial Arena through many seasons including their move to the Sandman Centre in 1992. Bob loved sharing memories around all those years with the Blazers.

Bob loved curling as well, and at one time was the President of the North Kamloops Curling Club. He played in the mixed league and in mixed bonspiels with his wife Noreen, as well as being picked up to play on men’s rinks. He was an avid curling fan right up to his final days, with a passion for watching as many games as he could on TV. Watching the Scotties and Brier Tournaments as well as the Blue Jays baseball games were Bob’s favourites.

During his working years in Kamloops Bob spent many years in the trucking industry, finishing his career with 20 years with VanKam Freightways. While with VanKam he started with downtown freight deliveries to smaller businesses, then worked with larger warehouses delivering to grocery stores and liquor outlets. Bob also ran a chip van between the Fadear Sawmill near Barriere, BC and the Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill. Bob loved doing a good job and was very proud of his career’s impeccable driving record.

Always the hard-working home owner, Bob was constantly working on projects at home either inside doing small renovations, or outside working on his beautiful yards. Bob received a city-wide award in Kamloops for the landscape work he did when Mom and Dad decided to put in an in ground pool.

He was very good at including his kids when he did his projects and they all benefited from his hard work and finishing skills.

Dad is survived by his four children; Lyn,(Kevin) Gannon, Donna Thibault, Doug, (Kelly) Cumming and Lorne, (Lynette) Cumming. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.

Bob was predeceased by his wife Noreen, his infant son Bruce, his grandson Luc Thibault and son-in-law Marc Thibault.

Throughout his life Bob was always a fun, social guy with many great memories that he created both at home with his family, and in the community. Most importantly, Dad made friends along the way his entire life with his positive, fun presence. His smile and laugh will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Bob’s family would like to thank the staff at Pinegrove for their care for him for the three years he was with them. We always felt that Dad was in good hands and we know he felt comfortable being his goofy self which made us very happy. As time passed his medical needs increased and so did the care and caring we felt the staff brought to dad’s life. From the bottom of our hearts – thank you.

As Bob’s request there will be no service. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

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February 24th, 1953 – February 11th, 2026

2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT

8. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.

It is with great sadness that the family of Iris Elaine Irene Strickland announce her passing into the arms of the Lord on February 11th, 2026 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops with her husband Tony of 37 years by her side.
A big thank-you to the Doctors, Nurses, Pastor and all those who cared for Iris during her last few days of life here on Earth. Your love, kindness, support and caring will always be remembered.

Iris leaves behind her husband Tony Strickland, son Shayne Lamber, his wifeAnne-Marie and Grandson Rychel, daughter Tanya Lamarche her husband Dave and Grandson Nathaniel her brothers Alexander Choboter, Glen Choboter, William Choboter, George Choboter and sisters Victoria Durrant and Marie Tang and their spouses and children.

Iris was predeceased by her parents George and Sophie Choboter, brothers Ernie, David, Nicholas, Edward, Peter, and sisters Shirley and Elsie and many, many more loved ones.

Iris was born and grew up on a farm near Buchanan Saskatchewan. She later moved to Regina, Calgary, Abbotsford, High Level, Prince George and made her final move to Kamloops with her husband Tony and daughter Tanya, son-in law Dave and Grandson Nathanial in 2015.

Iris was very loving and compassionate towards many things and people. Especially towards her Lord, Saviour and King Jesus Christ. She also showed much love towards her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, neighbors and all babies and children she knew or met wherever she went.

Iris loved gardening and harvesting her fruits and vegetables with her husband Tony. She also enjoyed home renovation projects, doing crafts and arts, sewing, doing puzzles, and in the last few years she found peace and serenity in coloring and reading her Bible with Tony.

Iris believed that by living a spiritual life helps in overcoming life’s many challenges and difficulties. She worked hard at putting into practice what she learned from Alanon and the Bible. Some of her favorite sayings were: Live and Let Live, One Day at a Time, Let Go and Let God and  The Serenity Prayer: GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE, THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN, AND THE WISDON TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

Iris and Tony spent 37 beautiful years together and loved and respected each other greatly. Together they celebrated Tony’s birthday a week before Iris passed, and she wrote a beautiful message on his birthday card to him that read:
“THANKS FOR ALL, I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY, JOYOUS, AND FREE!”
And today Iris is Happy, Joyous, and Free, living in Heaven with Jesus, the Angels and all her loved ones who had passed before her. And she will be looking forward to us all joining her one day! Until then, her spirit and love will be very close to each one of those who she loves here on Earth.
God Bless You All!

Gravesite Prayers and Burial Service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops, BC at 1pm Friday, February 20^th, 2026.

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May 1, 1939 – February 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Gonidis (née Georgandopoulou) on February 11, 2026, in Kamloops, British Columbia, at the age of 86.

Anna was born on May 1, 1939, in Greece to her loving parents, Niko and Dimitra. In 1963, she immigrated to Canada with her beloved husband, Costandinos, seeking a better life and new opportunities. The early years in Canada were not easy, but through hard work, determination, and faith, they built a life together that eventually became home.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Kathy (Kelly) McGonigal; her cherished granddaughter, Portiaa McGonigal; her sisters, Eleni and Eleftheria; her nieces and nephew, Filinda, Dimitra, Taxiarhy, and Katerina; as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Anna was predeceased by her parents, her husband Costandinos, her brother, and her dear best friend.

Anna was a generous and loving woman who embraced life fully. She found her greatest joy in time spent with family and friends, and her warmth, kindness, and strength will be remembered by all who knew her.

May her memory be eternal.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church on 1044 8th Street in Kamloops. Viewing will begin at 10:00a.m., followed by the Service at 10:30a.m. Burial will follow, with a light lunch and time of remembrance to be held in the church basement afterward.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed at: rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2

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Jeff was a loving father and a devoted husband whose kindness and steady presence touched everyone who knew him.

Family was always at the center of Jeff’s life, and he showed his love not just through words, but through everyday acts of care, patience, and support.

Jeff found joy in sharing life’s moments, both big and small, with those he loved most. Jeff will be remembered for his generous heart, his unwavering love for his family, and the lasting impact he made on those fortunate enough to know him.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 11:30am in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 2797 Sunset Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 0B3.

His memory will live on through the lives he shaped and the love he gave so freely.

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