Cyril Makortoff
March 22, 1931 – July 28, 2017
Cyril Makortoff of Kamloops passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 86 years of age. He is survived by his former spouse, Violet Makortoff of Edmonton, AB, children, Lubby Makortoff of Kamloops, Nina Makortoff of Edmonton, Lloyd Makortoff of Edmonton, Duane Makortoff of Edmonton, and Larissa Makortoff of Vancouver; grandchildren, Jody, Darren, Justin, Carrie-Lynn, Jessica, Lacey and Arman; great grandchildren, Ben, Abby, Bently, Khiya, Bradley, Peyton, Michael, Destiny, Serene, and Ice -Lynn siblings Alex, Fred , George, Phillip and Marie; numerous nieces, nephews, as well as neighbours Jaswinder Singh Shekhon.
He was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Mary, and sons Gordon and David, and also long time love and companion Irene Peters.
Cyril worked as a miner, logger, and as an iron worker, Local 97 Union Hall. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Alano Club. Cyril and his partner, Irene, travelled the States before settling on the Baja, where they built a beautiful home and resort. Cyril was a devoted Blue Jays fan and will be missed by his game companion, Biscuit.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the RIH Emergency Room staff and to the staff at Hospice.
The Celebration of Cyril’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., with Pastor Zacharie Jean officiating.
Donations in Cryril’s memory maybe made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kamloops Hospice.