We regret to announce the passing of our Dad, Art Jaccard who left us peacefully on October 27, 2025, at Gemstone Care Center in Kamloops where he has resided over the past year.

Dad was born on December 13, 1930 in Leask, Saskatchewan, a small farming community located west of Prince Albert.  He was the youngest of 4 children born of Herman and Blanche Jaccard.  His siblings included Raymond, Lou and Lucy, all of whom have predeceased him.

Dad’s life in Leask was all about hard work on the family farm to make ends meet and enduring the very tough conditions inherent in North Central Saskatchewan.  Dad often spoke of the small farmhouse that lacked power and running water, and how they would get to school each day by way of horse and carriage. These challenging conditions left their mark on the family at the expense of Dad’s younger brother Paul who died of pneumonia at the age of four as access to medical aid and modern-day medicine either did not exist or was difficult to access.

The family later moved to North Vancouver, BC where father Herman worked at the shipyards in Burrard Inlet while mother Blanche tended to a growing family.  Dad graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1947, after participating in the Vancouver Junior Symphony orchestra as a violinist and being a competitive track and field competitor. Following high school Dad entered an apprenticeship program as an auto mechanic which formed the basis of his work career in the late 40’s and early 50’s. Soon after he took a job with Fleck Brothers Ltd., an industrial wholesale business located in downtown Vancouver, where he started as a
warehouseman, and later moving to an inside sales role.

During his late teens and through his 20’s Dad played competitive baseball where he played with the Burnaby Athletics, eventually leading to an invitation to the St. Louis Browns baseball camp. Although he did not advance to the professional ranks, he continued to play at a high level well into his 30’s, alongside brother-in-law Jim Kelly. During this time, Dad met a young lady named Jeannine Lapointe who was a registered nurse at Lions Gate hospital. They met during a time when Dad was being treated for a broken leg following a motorcycle accident. The two were married in 1956 and soon after began the construction of a house in the Mt. Seymour area of North Vancouver. They built the house paycheck by paycheck, all while Dad worked full time.

When the house was ready to move in, they began having a family with the addition of sons Michael, Richard and Steven. Somewhere during this period, Dad became the owner of a hike in cabin on Mt. Seymour where the family spent quality time together in the North Shore mountain backcountry. Dad, being a huge sports fan, played an active role in coaching the kids in baseball and soccer while often being a season ticket holder with the BC Lions and Vancouver Canucks. Dad’s job took the family to Kamloops in 1973 where he initially assumed a position in outside sales, later being promoted to Branch Manager with Fleck. The family resided on the North Shore of Kamloops where their home remains with the family to thepresent day. Golf was high on the list for Dad as he held a membership at Kamloops Golf and Country Club for many years. Dad eventually retired in 1992 after 40 years with Fleck. He and wife Jeannine lived a textbook retirement with good health, an abundance of travel throughout North America in their fifth wheel trailer, as well as numerous trips to Europe, South America,
Asia and Australia / New Zealand. They truly loved their travel and did lots of it into their 80’s, where they established long term relationships with fellow travellers. Dad also remained an active participant in Senior’s Slow Pitch well into his 70’s, which included the BC Senior’s Games, Canada Senior’s Games and many other events.

Dad was a wonderful father-in-law to the boy’s spouses when they came into the family, and a loving grandparent to 10 grandkids and 8 great grandkids.  In the later years, Dad and Jeannine took residence at Riverbend seniors complex in Kamloops until 2024 when Dad’s age began to take its toll on his ability to live independently. Dad lived the last year of his life at Gemstone under loving care and comfort, with family visiting him often. Regretfully his wife Jeannine passed away just three months ago after 68 incredible years of marriage.

Dad passed away peacefully the morning after attending a family dinner celebrating Jeannine’s birthday immediately following her passing, and is survived by sons Michael and spouse Brenda, Richard and spouse Maria and Steven and spouse Susae, grandkids Mathew, Christopher, Shaela, Siara, Shannae, Kimberly, Daniel, Nathan, Cody, as well as his beloved great grandchildren, Olivia, Henry, Benjamin, James, Aria, Alice, Damien and Kaleigh.  We believe that there is something to be said for the theory of dying from a broken heart, as he loved his wife dearly. While we are sad to say goodbye, we are so forever grateful that the two of them lived a long and fulfilled life. The family would like to give its sincerest thanks to the many friends and family who have reached out since Dad’s passing, and all the wonderful people at both Riverbend and Gemstone facilities. Details regarding a Celebration of Life remain to be determined at this point.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Roger Dayton, a cherished son, friend, mentor, business pioneer and partner, who left us on Friday, September 12, 2025 in Kamloops, BC.

Roger will be remembered for his unwavering kindness, gentle spirit, and quiet integrity. He was the rare person who spoke ill of no one, choosing compassion and decency in every interaction. Those who knew Roger were humbled by his steady presence and the generosity he extended to family, friends, colleagues, and the community he loved.

Roger was born in Kamloops on June 7, 1943, the only child of Harold Edward Dayton of Kamloops and Ruth Butterworth (Saxton) of Chase, BC, both of whom predeceased him.

From a young age, Roger showed endless curiosity, often collecting toads and animals to bring home.

His fascination with how things worked began early—at age 10, he acquired his first pinball machine from Mr. Cottrell, the father of his lifelong friend John Cottrell. That spark for mechanics and technology grew into a remarkable career.

He attended St. Ann’s Academy and Kamloops High School before pursuing advanced electronics at UBC and SAIT in Calgary.

After graduating, Roger worked in some fascinating places, beginning on the D.E.W. line in the Arctic, maintaining radar and communications systems vital to detecting incoming enemy bombers during the Cold War.

From there, he was drawn to the tropical warmth of the Bahamas, where he spent many years on the island of Eleuthera, ensuring the reliability of the island’s Batelco phone system (and often enjoying chocolate milk & a banana for lunch).

Many lifelong friendships were made in the Bahamas.

Returning to Canada in the early 1970s, Roger worked with maintaining the equipment for small community TV and rebroadcasting stations throughout the BC Interior, but his entrepreneurial spirit soon led him down a new path.

In 1973, he and John Cottrell co-founded Cotton Coin Co. Ltd. (a name combining “cot” from Cottrell and “ton” from Dayton).

They pioneered the amusement industry in the BC Interior by placing pinball and video games in countless local venues. Generations of kids and adults alike enjoyed games at iconic spots like Tommy’s Pinball Palace, The Challenge, and Blockbuster Arcade on Tranquille Road.

In 1990, Roger transformed this vision bigger: he opened The Fun Factor in Kamloops, a clean and welcoming entertainment facility for all ages that still stands as a testament to his technical brilliance, business vision, and lifelong commitment to fun.

He retired in 2014 so he could enjoy more free time.

Outside of business, Roger had a deep love for animals, especially his bull mastiffs and Great Danes. He was quiet, witty, funny, eccentric, and exceptionally intelligent. Pinball remained his lifelong passion, and he was known for quickly mastering games and leaving his initials HRD at the top of the scoreboards.

Stories were told of Roger’s youth, when he could play pinball on a single credit and rack up so many extra credits that, when the store closed, he was still playing — even convincing the store owner to pay him for the unused credits! A true pinball wizard!

He shared a close and enduring bond with his parents and cherished his time with them.

Roger also loved movies, amassing thousands over the years. In his retirement, he spent hours watching these films, just as he promised he would when he had the time.

In recent years, Roger lived at The Shores Retirement Residence and eventually at Pinegrove Seniors Community, where he was lovingly cared for. Special thanks to all the care teams around him over the years.

Roger was a Kamloops business pioneer for nearly 50 years and one of Kamloops’ original pinball wizards. He will be remembered for different things to each person, but broadly for his quirky, gentle nature, kindness, honesty, and a love of animals.

An informal Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Fun Factor Fun Centre — 910 Tranquille Road, Kamloops.

In true Roger fashion, there will be refreshments (he loved good food!), free pinball for everyone, and plenty of opportunity to share stories and memories together.

Friends are encouraged to share memories, stories, and photos on his permanent memorial page at everloved.com/life-of/harold-dayton, or by emailing info@thefunfactor.ca for inclusion in an ongoing tribute at www.thefunfactor.ca and on YouTube (@HaroldRogerDayton).

In lieu of flowers, please honour Roger by being kind, helping others, and living with the same warmth and decency he shared with everyone he met.

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September 7, 1941 – October 16, 2025 

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Lee “Red” Redlack on October 16, 2025, at the age of 84.

Ken was born on September 7, 1941, in Birch River, Manitoba, to Ralph and Rose Redlack, and was predeceased by his parents and brothers Wilfred, Theodore, and Ron.

Ken’s early years were spent in rural Manitoba, where he attended a one-room schoolhouse, often riding his horse to class. In 1959, his passion for learning led him to Normal School in Winnipeg, where he trained to become a teacher.

In the 1960s, Ken’s sense of adventure took him around the world. He hitchhiked from Cape Town to Cairo, travelled extensively through Europe and India, and visited places as far-flung as the Panama Canal and Cuba. He also spent two years teaching in Taiwan, an experience that deepened his appreciation for different cultures and people.

Eventually, Ken settled in Kamloops, British Columbia, which became his lifelong home. Over the years, he worked in a variety of roles—including teacher, car salesman, and realtor,—reflecting his versatility and love of connecting with people.

Ken had a lifelong enthusiasm for sports and community. He was a long-time member of the Kamloops Golf Club and enjoyed baseball, hockey, curling, and bridge. Friends will remember him for his sharp wit, love of conversation, and generous spirit.

True to his giving nature, Ken requested that the bulk of his estate be donated to the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital, ensuring his legacy continues to benefit others in his community.

As per Ken’s wishes, there will be no service.

He will be fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends, and all those whose lives he touched along the way. A special thanks to the staff at Trinity Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the family from
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In Loving Memory of Victoria T.S. Mailvagananpathy

14 October 2025 | Aged 93

Romans 14:8
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, has called Victoria T.S. Mailvagananpathy—a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend—home to be with Him on 14 October 2025, at the age of 93.

Victoria was a retired teacher of 35 years and was quad-lingual, fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. She devoted her life to faith, family, and education, leaving an enduring impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was the devoted wife of the late James Mailvagananpathy Kiramathypathy, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering partnership. Together, through both hardship and joy, they built a Christ-centered home filled with warmth, compassion, and grace. They raised two sons, who were the pride and joy of their lives.

Victoria is survived by her sons Daniel (Sandra) and Ezekiel (Patvinder), who continue her legacy of kindness, resilience, and faith. Affectionately known as Patti, she will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Samuel (Justine), Sarah, Joshua (Louisa), and Matthew (Kristy); her siblings: Chandra (Meena), Samson, Phillip (Li Meng), Robert (Carol), and Charles; and her great-grandchildren: Eva, Lucas, Mia, Cherly, and Kayuula.

Known for her deep faith, gentle spirit, and quiet strength, Victoria touched many lives with her warmth and wisdom. She found joy in raising her family, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending church, and enjoying her hobbies of knitting, quilting, and playing Scrabble. She was always ready with a listening ear or a helping hand.

Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her, and her presence will be deeply missed.

In accordance with her wishes, a private service and cremation have already taken place.

If you wish to honor her memory, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.

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