It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Charles Kalnin on July 13, 2017. He was upheld and surrounded by family and friends.
Chuck was predeceased by his wife Elaine, daughter Kelly and brother Phil.
He will be greatly missed by his son Neal (wife Lara), grandchildren Bailey, Stephan, Megan, Calla, and Nathan, brothers Lanny and Jim and all those touched by his life.
Chuck was born June 7, 1944 in Pine Falls, Manitoba and moved west across the country. Chuck graduated from BCIT and while there met Elaine. They married in 1967, moving to Penticton, then to Kamloops in 1972.
Chuck was always questioning life no matter the degree of reasoning. Always bettering himself through extensive reading on any subject, but primarily about his faith, nature and cooking.
A memorial service, celebrating Chuck’s life, will be held Saturday July 22, 2017 at 10:30am, at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 300 Nicola Street, Kamloops, British Columbia. Officiating by The Right Rev’d. Barbara Andrews and Rev’d Dan Hines.
If friends so desire, donations in Chuck’s memory may be made to Interior Community Services-Community Gardens http://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/ or a charity of their choice.
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I am deeply saddened with the news of Chuck’s passing. As a close family friend of Kelly’s, Papa always made me feel like part of the family, as did Nana. He had the most giving, caring heart and always was able to make me laugh.
I have many wonderful memories of him visiting at Kelly’s house as well as when I took trips to his and Nana’s home in Kamloops and the laughter that rang out and the fun that was had, never a dull moment 🙂
My deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.
xo “Auntie Jen”
I knew Chuck and Elaine through our involvement in Cursillo and had utmost respect and liking for them both. My sincere condolences on Chuck’s passing.