It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Agnes Mary Chisma of Kamloops, BC, on April 30th, 2014, at 87 years of age. Agnes is survived by her children Laura (Rick) Dalgleish of Kamloops, Debbie (Scott) Sinclair of Sorrento, David (Carrie) Kobzey of Kamloops, and Lorne (Elaine) Kobzey of Kamloops. Also left to cherish Agnes’ memory are grandchildren Lindsay (Ray), David (Courtnay), Tyler, Nikki, Brock, Mat, Michelle (Neil), and Courtney, as well as great-grandchildren Allie, Emma, Sam, and Aiden. Agnes is predeceased by her husband, John, in 2000, and brothers, Clem and Ray.
Mom was born January 10th, 1927, in Burr, SK. She was the second of fourteen children, born to Nick and Veronica Merkosky. She married William Kobzey in 1954 and together they raised four children; they moved to Kamloops in 1971. Mom loved gardening, sewing, and her job at Woolco in the fabric department. Mom married John Chisma in 1990, and together they enjoyed travelling, camping and fishing. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Kamloops Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations in Agnes’ memory may be made to the Kamloops Hospice Foundation.
A Funeral Mass for Agnes will take place at 11:00am on Monday, May 5th, 2014, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, with Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen officiating. Inurnment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
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Sorry to hear of Agnes’ passing, she was a great lady. In some ways she was my second mom. She had a great sense of humor and such a warm smile. She will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathy on your mom’s passing. May you share all your wonderful memories with each other.
Our prayers are with Aunt Agnes and my cousins. Aunt Agnes was always so kind and I remember how she loved the little children. She will be fondly remembered. Also her brother and my father, Ray, is alive and doing okay.
Lorne, Laura, David, and Debbie
I’m very sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Your cousin Jackie,
(Olga’s daughter)