September 16, 1949 – April 12, 2021
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Rick on April 12, 2021. Rick passed from stroke related complications. Rick was born in Nanaimo on September 16, 1949. He moved to Kamloops in 1969 to complete his electrical apprenticeship, to marry Mary Frances Stead (Dutchak) also of Nanaimo, and to start his family. Rick and Mary were happily married for 43 years. Rick is predeceased by his wife Mary who passed away in 2010 and his mother Gladys Wade (Ostle) who passed away in 2012. Rick, Mary, and his mother Gladys were the closest of kindred spirits and true friends. Rick is survived by his son Trevor of Fort McMurray, his brother Clifford (Judy) of Port Coquitlam and grand children Garth, Chelsea, and Jessica.
Rick was a proud member of the IBEW local 993 for over 50 years. Rick ran Stead Electric in Kamloops for over 35 years. Over the decades Rick was a Kamloops member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans, the Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles service clubs. Rick was a kind and a gentle giant of a man known for often providing pro bono electrical services to the many service clubs he supported, as well, in earlier days, to the Woman’s Emergency Shelters.
Much gratitude to the staff at The Hamlets Westsyde who created a happy place for Rick’s final weeks.
Rick’s wishes were to be cremated and to be joined with Mary. A celebration of Rick’s life will take place when it is safe to gather.
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.Kamloopsfuneralhome.com
BA (U of Manitoba) MBA (Queen’s U)
Nov.29,1943- Apr.14, 2021 Kamloops BC
John Frederick Morgan was a force to be reckoned with in the business world. His passion was empowering motivated people long before it was widely acceptable. This brought his career to its height being the President of Labatt Breweries. From Formula 1 cars, fine dining and enjoying downtime watching horses he was always patiently waiting for success on the sidelines. He spent his life traveling, living and working all over the world, growing businesses, sitting on boards, teaching business at SFU and having a family.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Ruth Edith Branchflower passed from mortality at the age of 89 on Friday, April 16, after battling with Alzheimer’s for several years. Ruth was born Sept. 22, 1931 at Evansburg, Alberta. She was the only child of Walter and Liesel Smillie. Her father worked in the coal mines.
After completing elementary school education in various towns in Alberta she graduated from Jasper Place High School in Edmonton. She then completed two years of teacher training at the University of Alberta and then obtained a teaching job in Edson, Alberta.
After teaching for four years, and going on a two-month tour of Germany and Scotland with her cousin Lore Graham, Ruth married Cliff Branchflower on October 23, 1955. Shortly thereafter the couple moved to Kitimat, B. C., where Ruth taught until June of 1956. The couple then moved to Kamloops, arriving on the July 1st weekend.Read More & Leave Condolences »
March 26, 1929 – April 17, 2021
It is with great heartfelt sadness that the family of Hatsue Yoshida announce her passing on April 17, 2021. She will be deeply missed by her sons and grandchildren, Don of Virginia, Granddaughter and Grandson-in-law Shena and Ryan of Brooklyn NY, Ken of Kamloops BC, and Gary (Suzanne), Granddaughter Lyric and Grandson Rohan of Whistler BC, and many nieces and nephews.
Surviving Mom is her brother Jenji (Joanne) of North Saanich BC. Niece Sandi of Sooke BC, nephew Jason of Victoria BC and Niece Laura of Portland OR. Sister In-law Anna (Barry) of Kamloops, Brother in-laws Tetsuo of Calgary AB and Hidewo (Setsuko) of Winnipeg MB and nephews Blair, Kent, and niece Erin. Nephews of Vancouver Rick (Diane), Abe (Pamela), nieces Evelyn and Linda (Mike) of Kamloops BC.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Aug 1, 1928 – April 9, 2021
Vivian passed away after a short illness, she is missed and lovingly remembered by her son Bill Affleck (Val Perkins), granddaughter Wendy Chalmers (Kemper Klyne), great grandchildren Abby and Joel Klyne, niece Janice Fisher (David) and great nephews Shawn and Michael (Fisher). As well as many friends and family.
Vivian was predeceased by her daughters Lorna Chalmers and Wendy Burns and son-in-law Ian Chalmers, second husband John (Patrick) Keen, as well as, her parents Robert and Margaret Gordon, brothers James (Buster) Gordon, Johnny Gordon and Bob Gordon and sisters Roberta Cook and Edna Wismer.Read More & Leave Condolences »