With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clarence Joseph Hanghofer of Kamloops who passed away at his home on Monday April 6, 2026 at the age of 87.
Clarence was born in Canwood Saskatchewan, February 17, 1939 to parents Joseph and Marie Hanghofer, shortly after his birth the family moved to Osoyoos, BC. Clarence was raised on a fruit orchard and developed a passion for the care and pruning of various types of trees and was well known for his fruit picking abilities. Clarence graduated from Oliver Secondary School in 1957, joined the army from 1961 to 1963. Clarence married Judith (Judy) Anne Reitmeier November 22, 1963 then bought and lived on an orchard. They started a family with the birth of first son Bryan in 1966 and second son Douglas in 1968. The family then moved from Osoyoos with short stints in Nanaimo, Smithers and settling in Kamloops in 1970 where third son Daryl arrived in 1971. Clarence started work at Weyerhaeuser Pulp mill in 1970 and later retired after 29 years in 1999. He continued his passion for fruit trees by pruning for many local customers from single trees to full orchards. Clarence was a long time member of the Kamloops Station 4 Volunteer fire dept. Clarence was involved with everything outdoors, an avid hunter, fisherman and spent much time camping with family and friends. Clarence was so proud of his family and could always be found on the sidelines of ball fields, soccer fields or hockey rinks watching, cheering and supporting his kids and grandchildren every chance he had, when he wasn’t spending time with family you would find him in his Wood shop building, crafting or carving.
Clarence was predeceased by his Mother Marie in 1996 and Father Joe in 1997, along with many Aunts and Uncles in Saskatchewan and Austria.
Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Judy, his brother Laverne of Montreal, sons Bryan (Bernadette), Douglas (Tracey), and Daryl, grandsons Brandon, Tyler, Zach, Jase, Cole and Ryly, granddaughters Lyndsay and Shaye along with 6 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter all of Kamloops, nephew Dennis in Winnipeg and niece Nicky (Nick) in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
A Service will be held to honour the life of Clarence at 11am on Friday, May 8th, 2026 in the Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Road, Kamloops with a Celebration of Life and luncheon to follow.
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6 Tributes
So sorry Daryl for your loss also to your mom ( Judy ) and of course the rest of your family
Clearance was such a great man!
My dear Friend Clarence, you and I had a very special bond. You loved a firm hand shake a real hug. I would tease you at the Adult Day Centre and you would laugh. Always asking, can you turn up or down my hearing aid. You always wanted everyone to be treated with treats, every time you came. I will miss you dearly and our friendship. May God Bless you, hold you and until we meet again in Heaven, you’re going to have to wait a little longer for your juice.
I have shared so many memories of you, Clarence, with my two boys, Brenden and Jayden, here in Winnipeg. My visits to Kamloops during my childhood and young adulthood will never be forgotten. I still cherish the memories of those remote fishing spots you brought us to, and the time spent at your home with my cousins and Auntie Judy, as well as our visits with Grandma and Grandpa.
Your kindness was overwhelming, and your spirit will always remain with us. We will miss you dearly. I’m grateful to remain in contact with Bryan, Doug, and Daryl, who keep me connected to our family’s journey. Sending hugs and so much love from all of us here in Winnipeg to the Hanghofer family in Kamloops.
I have shared so many memories of you, Clarence, with my two boys, Brenden and Jayden, here in Winnipeg. My visits to Kamloops during my childhood and young adulthood will never be forgotten. I still cherish the memories of those remote fishing spots you brought us to, and the time spent at your home with my cousins and Auntie Judy, as well as our visits with Grandma and Grandpa.
Your kindness was overwhelming, and your spirit will always remain with us. We will miss you dearly. I’m grateful to remain in contact with Bryan, Doug, and Daryl, who keep me connected to our family’s journey. Sending hugs and so much love from all of us here in Winnipeg to the Hanghofer family in Kamloops
Bryan, Doug and the rest of the family. Randy and I have fond memories of your father with a smile that was always there. Advice on our fruit trees and some pruning to give us some amazing fruit. He will be missed. Hope the memories you, your family and the people he has touched share make this difficult time a bit easier.
Our deepest condolences to the Hanghofer family , Clarence was a lovely man and he sure loved talking about his boys and grandkids , hugs to you all