Born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 28, 1925, Gloria grew up on Lulu Island and worked at the Fish Cannery Steveston before she married her childhood sweetheart, James L. Fraser on October 31, 1947. They lived in New Westminster, Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, Halfmoon Bay, then settled in Kamloops in their 60’s. Gloria loved baking (she was very good at it), gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time, she loved doing puzzles and was known as the “Puzzle Queen”. Gloria was always smiling, positive and such a joy to be around.

Gloria is gone to join her loving husband of 60 years, James L. Fraser. She is survived by her children – Kathleen (Keith) Westerlund of Maple Ridge, BC, James Fraser of Maple Ridge, BC, Lorna (Rick) Stevens of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren – Sharla (Youssef), Leslie Stevens (Katharyn), Tanya (Adam), Trevor Westerlund, Great grandchildren – Madelynn Stevens, Xander Westerlund and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters – Violet Engstrom, Ken & Helen Engstrom, Stan and Margaret Engstrom, father – Robert Engstrom, Mary Johnson (Carlson), and their infant son – Donald James Fraser.

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On Friday, November 26, 2021, we said goodbye to Glen Crawford, a beloved Father, Son, Brother, and Friend.

Glen was born on June 30, 1966 in Williams Lake, BC.  Glen lived in many communities in BC, including 100 Mile House, Castlegar, Fernie, and Vernon, but spent most of his life in Kamloops, BC, where he attended Westsyde Secondary School.

Glen had an adventurous spirit which led him to spend time in Mexico and travelling in Central and South America.  As a child and youth, Glen dreamed of being an astronaut and he followed the development of private space travel closely.  Glen married Keiry Millan-Pacheco on April 7, 2005, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the three children of that union were the light of his life.  Despite separating in 2015, Glen and Keiry remained close friends until his final moments.

Glen was an avid reader and kept his books close, even when he wasn’t reading then.  He loved to hunt, fish and waterski in his younger years, until his physical health issues got in the way.

Glen was a true and loyal friend and supported those around him as best he could.   He valued honesty, loved his family and was always up for a heated debate.  Glen spent his last day with his loved ones and passed peacefully with his family around him, sending him off with love.  Glen is survived by his three children Alex (15), Taylor (11) and Mackenzie (9), his parents Doug and Monica, his siblings Jenifer and Ken (Lisa), his niece Allison and nephew Eric, his former spouse Keiry (Keith and his son Mason), his “Swedish sister” Marie, and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider writing a memory of Glen for his children who are creating a memorial book and/or make a donation to the children’s education fund.  Please contact Glen’s sister Jenifer (jen@crawfordlaw.ca) for more information.  Thank you to the medical and administration staff of the Medical Assistance in Dying program for supporting Glen in his wish to die with dignity and leave this world on his own terms.

There will be a graveside service at 11am Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hillside Cemetery and a Celebration of Glen’s Life at 4pm Friday December 3, 2021 in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive.

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Don was born on May 11, 1959 to Tom and Mary Loewen in the beautiful Nicola Valley, where his early years were spent ranching and building the foundation of his faith.

Don worked as a tree faller, rancher, cowboy, forest fire fighter and saddle maker. All these things, he did with Jody by his side and the deep revelation of who God is and that he was put on this earth to love people exactly where they were at.

Don is survived by his wife Jody Loewen, Children: Ashley (Mark) Fairfield of Burnaby, BC, Benjamin (Sabrina) Loewen of Fort St. John, BC, Katie Loewen of Merritt, BC, Levi (Valerie) Loewen of Montreal, QC, Caleb (Eileen) Loewen of Merritt, BC and Zachariah Loewen of Port Coquitlam, BC. Grandchildren: Ireland, Maverick, Joshua, Emily, Sawyer and one on the way. Brothers and sisters: Jonathan (Christine) and Gordon (Leandra).

Don will be laid to rest in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Merritt on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

A Celebration of Life & Worship Service will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Motion Church in Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, please give to the Merritt Disaster Relief fund through Crossroads Community Church – specify “Relief fund”. Email:admin@merrittcrossroads.ca, subject “Don’s Memory”

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Noel Robertson who passed November 16, 2021.

Dale was born April 28, 1953 in Vancouver and grew up in White Rock, BC. He worked for White Rock Mufflers and had many good times in the clubhouse made in the old bus station. Dale had many friends in White Rock, that he thought of often. When diagnosed with MS he re-trained as a professional custodian (Janitor) and worked at Weatherby Pavilion at Peace Arch Hospital. He moved to North Kamloops in 2009 with his wife Carol.

Dale is survived by his wife Carol (46 years), niece Zoey Roberston (Chris), great nephews Nicholas & Waylen, nephew Ozzie Robertson, nieces Yolanda (Kelly) & Tanya (Kevin), great nieces Olivia, Ava, Abbygail  and Madeline, nephew Michael Yoshy, brother in law Bob Yoshy (Alanna), bestest friend Teresa Maclean, god children Dana, Jaclyn, Jake and great god daughter Lily.

Predeceased by parents Walter & Florence, brother Garth, oldest godson Harley David Hernstedt, mom & dad Yoshy, Janice Yoshy and great niece Janice Story.

A special thank you to Pine Grove Care Home for the care of Dale.

No service at his request. Ashes to be spread in the future, in White Rock.

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