Bernard Donchi, our loving father, passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 at Kamloops Senior Village with family by his side.

Bernard is survived by his three daughters Linda (Randy), Debbie (Ernie), and Tammie (Randy); his grandchildren Shane (Kirstin), Randy (Chrissy), Devon, Ryan and Celine; great grandchildren Lyla, Weston, Arya, Alina, Scarlett and Louie; sisters-in-law Glenys Donchi, Sharon, Marie and Cathy Eckhart, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Giovanni “Bob” and Edith, his wife Merle and second wife Lois; brothers John (Annie), Ron (Arlene), Bobby (Lois) and Jim; sisters Mildred (Ken) Schneider, Laura (Bud) Wilson and Shirley; brothers-in-law Bruce, Darrel and Lorne Eckhart; sisters-in-law Blanche (Don) McKenzie, Doreen (Bob) Stittle.

Bernard was born in Kamloops on November 17, 1926 and was raised in Vinsulla on the family farm. After serving three years in the Air Force, he returned home and later married Merle Eckhart on February, 1956. They settled and raised their family on the ranch in Vinsulla for 38 years. Merle passed in 1994, and a few years later, Lois came to live with Bernard on the farm. They were married in July 2009.

Bernard was a lifetime rancher. He was always striving to make improvements on his beloved ranch and enjoyed riding the range. Throughout his life, Bernard enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting with his family and friends. He loved tending his garden and taking walks around his property. He was always “outstanding in his field”. He loved watching (and cursing) his Canucks and Blue Jays. In later years he was involved in darts, carpet bowling, the Barriere Snowmobile Club, and was a long-time member of the Barriere Legion.Read More & Leave Condolences »

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Renner on May 1, 2021 just one week shy of his 73^rd birthday after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Devoted loving husband of Janis for 31 years.  Loving father to son Lawrence (Lise) Renner and daughter Jessita (Nicholas) Anderson.  He cherished his grandson Benjamin Anderson and was looking forward to meeting Ben’s baby brother due in June.  Les will also be remembered fondly by his 10 siblings, their spouses, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.  He was predeceased by his parents, Adolf and Tobeya, and brothers Larry and Edward.Read More & Leave Condolences »

April 26, 1955 – October 8, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Garry Dennis Hobbs of Kamloops, BC, at 65 years of age.

Garry was kind, funny, and very generous. He loved to see happiness on the faces of friends and family when he had the chance to help them. Garry was a true original. Over the years, he collected exotic birds, motorcycles, and cars. He was a bit of an outlaw and preferred to work for himself. He didn’t have much of a proclivity for the bar business though, as he often gave all the drinks away. He spent his final years driving his dump truck, working alongside his son and brother.Read More & Leave Condolences »

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Bernice Kalfics at age 76. She was born on August 12, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She left this world in the early morning of May 5, 2021.  Joyce leaves behind her loving husband, Joseph of 48 years and her 2 daughters Sherie (Cameron) Loring and Nickie (Robert) LaSaga. She was predeceased by both her parents, Joanna and Phillip as well as 2 of her brothers, Terry and Edward. Her 2 remaining brothers Leon and Roy will mourn with us. She was loved by all her grandchildren Jordan (Shannon), Jared (Shaylene), Brendan (Mystic), Mirranda (Ricky), Caila, Cherrise, Bryson (Theresa), Baylie (Colin), Kaycie (Steven) and Julian.

Merritt has been her home since 1968. Joyce loved her community and her church. She spent many years active with the Catholic Women’s League. She made lifelong friends that will remember her smiling eyes and open arms.

She was highly creative. She loved sewing, painting, knitting and ceramics. So many of us will remember the treasures made by her skilled and loving hands.

Joyce had a huge, warm, loving heart that touched so many lives. She loved to cook. Her kitchen was always open, and she was ready to feed anyone and everyone. She loved to smile and laugh and share her generosity.

Life has been hard for her especially in the past four years. She was courageous and fought a hard battle with many health issues. Her body was tired and thankfully Our Heavenly Father took her home to rest.

There are many lives she touched in a positive way. Many memories bring a smile and show the wonderful person she was. Many stories show that she made a difference to someone’s day and life. So many hearts are feeling sadness because she was here and was loved.

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Remembering the life of

James “Big Jim” Lightheart

AKA Buttercup

May 29^th, 1956 to April 26^th, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, James (Jim) Lightheart on April 26th, 2021. He had been involved in a tragic accident while driving on the Coquihalla Highway he had succumbed to his injuries. Dad was (64) Sixty-Four years old.
He grew up in Woodstock, Ontario where he became accustomed to the back roads, highways, towns and cities which surrounded him.  Jim’s first taste of driving trucks was in the early 1970’s when hauling cement for the early construction of Toronto’s CN tower. It was then he found his passion for the open road.
Jim was proud to have served his country in peacekeeping missions for the years he did.  Joining the 2nd Battalion with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) in 1973 out of Manitoba and resided in Winnipeg during his post.  It was there Jim met the love of his life Margaret Houle of Ebb and Flow First Nation. After being in a seven month relationship they married on February 25th, 1978. While Jim and Marge were together they had (3) children; James, Donald and Gina. Shortly after Jim changed post to the 3rd Battalion with PPCLI, he moved out to Edmonton and separated with Marge, eventually ending in divorced.
Jim’s work ethic was just one of his attributes.  His passion of driving led him travelling across Canada, on the ice roads of the North West Territories and also into the United States hauling freight. During his truck driving career Jim met and connected with others who also enjoyed the same line of work. His character and personality was contagious, once was all it took to remember him, which for many was the start of lasting friendship. Individuals who knew Jim reached out to him or vice versa just to check up on each other, he was always a man you could connect with, count on and respect. He was humorous in life but also had no problem expressing his thoughts to those who needed to hear it.  He was not someone to beat around the bush, sort of speak, as Jim would “tell you how it is” and at times “tell you where to go”.  Jim connected with hundreds, if not thousands of people during his trucking career, and while on the road would advise others by saying

“Be safe, my brothers and sisters”.  You know who you are and he will be truly missed.

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