September 16, 1923 – July 28, 2026

It is with love and gratitude for a life well lived that the family of Ruth Winnifred Moffatt announces her passing just shy of her 103rd birthday. Ruth has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour, a faith she held steadfastly throughout her life. Ruth was born to William and Anna Bloomfield in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband Roy; her granddaughter Trisha; her sister, Gwen; and her brother Lorne.

She leaves behind to mourn her passing her children: Lloyd (Pam) Moffatt, Bruce (Darlene) Moffatt, and Sharilyn (Brian) Tiessen.

Ruth will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Coralea (Ron) Saunders), Amy (Mark) Megyesi, Nathan (Elise) Tiessen and Clinton (Laura) Tiessen; and by her great grandchildren: Jamie, Caleb, Asher, Kallum, Gabriel, Benjamin, Zachary, Annaliese and Lilywyn, who were blessed by her love and presence.

She is also survived by her brother, Homer Bloomfield, and sister Joyce Seedhouse.

Ruth found great joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. She loved gardening, canning, baking, and playing games. One of her treasured routines was her Thursday night game night with her siblings, held at her home for the last nine years at Kamloops Seniors Village. These evenings brought her much laughter, companionship and happiness.

Ruth will be remembered for her deep and unwavering faith, her loving heart and the warm welcoming home she created for her family and friends. Her life was a quiet testimony of devotion, kindness and trust in the Lord.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village for their amazing care and compassion shown to Ruth in her final years.

A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held in the Ministry Centre at Kamloops Alliance Church on Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 am.

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It is with heavy hearts that we share Dorothy’s passing on June 28, 2026

Dorothy was born on May 29, 1927 in Glentworth Sask. to Nina & Arthur Lusk.

She was predeceased by her parents. Also her husband, Loris Armstrong, daughter Debra Armstrong and son Dennis Armstrong and all her siblings.

Dorothy is survived by 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces + nephews.

There will be no service per Dorothy’s request.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Clark) Forman, who passed away July 8,2026, at the age of 86.

Clark was born in Wells, BC August 13, 1939, his family owned the local grocery store and was very involved in the community.

Growing up he enjoyed sports; Clark was an exceptional skier and competed in many downhill races as well as long jump events. As a family the Forman’s love to curl and at one time they even owned their own rocks.

As a younger man Clark tried on different professions which allowed him to travel throughout Canada, some of his funniest stories that his children enjoyed.

Ultimately, he returned to Wells, BC to settle down and raise his family. He spent the next chapter working for the Highway Department and was greatly missed when he retired. No one cleared the highway as wide as Clark did; you just had to ride with him to appreciate how close he would get to the edge of the road.

After retiring he moved to warmer climates and spent the remainder of his life in the South Thompson area.

Clark was predeceased by his parents James “Jim” and Lily “Lil” Forman, brother Kingsley Forman, daughter Michelle Forman, and son Dennis Forman.

He is lovingly remembered by his sister Gay Carter, children Mickey, Brenda, Jacquie, John and Jaicey. Grandchildren Kevin & Trevor McLean, Kristin & James Pedersen, Devlyn, Chelan & Teryn Forman, Travis, Victoria & Kimberly Smith and Alexis Forman along with 22 great grandchildren.

Clark will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

“We all know that he will soar off the end of that jump to a safe landing”

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Margaret “Carol” “Dolly” Petri, 87, left this world peacefully on July 9, 2026.

Carol was born on December 25, 1938, in Cranbrook, BC, the daughter of Samuel and Louise Shaw. She spent her early years with her family in Cranbrook and Lethbridge, AB. It was in Lethbridge where she met and married Mario Petri. Together they raised their three sons.

Carol and Mario moved to Kamloops in 1965 with their young family. Carol worked in a variety of retail and service jobs over the years. She and Mario enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards with family and friends. Carol loved singing and performing with the Kamloops Happy Choristers. Carol also loved to socialize with her friends and was often found at the North Shore A&W having coffee with them.

Carol is survived by two sons Michael (Donna), John (Bev), her daughter-in-law Cara, 6 grandchildren (Kira [Jordan], Rochelle, Nicole, Katy, Marcus, and Cloie), 4 great-grandchildren, her younger sister Louise (Bill) Bryne, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carol was predeceased by her husband Mario in November 2001 and her youngest son Mark in May 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home on Saturday, August 1, at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend.

Rest in Peace.

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