It is with tremendous sadness we share the news of the passing of Richard Wilfred Stamm on September 4^th 2020, Kamloops, BC at age 72.

Rick was born in Regina, Sask. on December 13, 1947. He is survived by his loving wife Kim, daughter Corinne and sons Darran, Steven, Kurtis and stepson Donald.

Also survived by brothers Charles, Bob, Ed, sisters June and Susan and many nieces and nephews and grandchildren.

Rick was a member of Masons and Eastern Star. Rick was well educated and well versed in many fields that led him to want to help many people. Rick had many interests that he loved thinking through, and his primary passions were his astronomy, photography, and carpentry. While he enjoyed the occasional target shooting, he took up golfing in his later years.

Rick enjoyed helping people, which led him to his final job at Home Hardware, where anyone could approach him for help and understanding to solve their issues. Rick would listen and ask for a moment to think it through and either come back with an answer and tips or directions to the person that could solve their problem.

Rick will be missed and forever loved by his family and many friends. Rick will be laid to rest with his Mother and Father in Saskatchewan.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in his memory to Canadian Cancer Society.

George Clayton (Clay) Wohlford  passed away peacefully on August 29 ,2020 with his loving family by his side.

George was born August 20^th,1935 in Saskatchewan, raised on the farm by Neilburg.

Predeceased  by his parents Frank and Myrnia and Sister Beth. Survived  by his loving wife Beverley (Bev), his children Cindy, Cal (Leanne), Wade (Barb), Todd (Deanna), Jim (Crystal), his brother Ray (Joanne), his sister Noreen (Lloyd) and brother-in-law George. He had 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was a devoted Riders fan and could always be seen wearing a Riders hat with pride. He loved his fruit trees and garden, made horseradish and wine. Enjoyed visiting with all his neighbors and friends in the neighborhood of North Kamloops.

Dad celebrated his 85^th birthday on August 20^th and was a member of the IBEW for over 50 years. He worked on sites such as the WAC Bennett Dam, Kitimat Alcan plant, Mica Creek Dam and Revelstoke Dam sites, and finally at the Saw Mill in Kamloops.

His humour and sarcasm will always be remembered and cherished.

At his request there will be no formal service.

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our son Katlind, who was born on November 15, 1990.

He leaves behind his mother Barbara Paquette, father Aaron Paulsen, auntie Judy Lindquist and uncle Steve Paulsen. Also survived by hs common-law wife Kim Willard.

Katlind loved life so much. He loved life to the fullest.

His accident was a tragic end to a happy life.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Bibi Ranjit Kaur Mangat passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in the company of her family on Sunday, August 30^th, 2020 at 12:04am at Royal Inland Hospital.

Bibi Mangat was born with maiden name Rai on December 25, 1927 in Ghudani Khurd, District Ludhiana of Punjab, India. She immigrated to Kamloops, BC, Canada with her husband, Late Didar Singh Mangat, in 1992.

Bibi Mangat was a loving wife and a mother to three children: Rajinder Kaur Johal (late Surinder Singh), late Baldev Singh Mangat (late Baljit Kaur) and Hardev Singh Mangat (Daljit Kaur).

She is survived by 4 grand-sons (Varinder, Manpreet, Sunny and Jim), 3 grand-daughters (Bobbie, Jaspreet and Sukhdeep), and 8 great-grandchildren (Navraj, Jasslyine, Payal, Saya, Preesha, Sartaj, Armaan and Shawn). We count our family’s blessings in Waheguruji’s name and in remembrance of our beloved Bibiji.

A small family service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00am at The Kamloops Funeral Home on 285 Fortune Drive. Following this, the sehaj paat and bhog prayer service will be held at The Kamloops Sikh Temple located at 700 Cambridge Crescent.

We are thankful to all friends and relatives for their supportive thoughts and condolences.

On August 27, 2020, Betty Chizue Hirowatari née Morishita passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on November 30, 1929 in Steveston, B.C. where she lived with her five siblings. During the war, she was interned to Taber, Alberta, where she worked with her family in the sugar beet fields. After the war, they returned to Steveston where mom worked in the cannery for ten years and became involved with the Buddhist Church as a Dharma School teacher.

Mom married dad (Charles Satoru) in 1958 and moved to Kamloops, B.C. She raised three children: Charlene/Terry (grandchildren Erik & Ellen); Lyle; Ryan/Wendy. Mom leaves a legacy of hard work from numerous jobs, as well as running their own convenience store (McMorran’s Grocery) for 17 years. Upon retiring and building their home in Westsyde she helped raise her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “Gummy”. Mom enjoyed many years of gardening, volunteering, sewing, baking, crocheting, and knitting. She led a humble life with respect and compassion.

When dad passed, mom led an active life until she moved into an extended care facility. Our family extends gratitude to the nurses, care aids, rehab staff, all the support staff and administration of Ridgeview Lodge. Special thanks to Dr. Andrew Wynne for the exceptional care given to mom during her time there.

Also, thank you to Reverend Yasuhiro Miyakawa (Kamloops Buddhist Church) for your many inspirational visits with our mom. She found much solace in them.

In lieu of flowers or koden, please consider donations to the Kamloops Buddhist Church. 

In Gassho

“Mom, “Gummy” you will be in our hearts forever”