December 20, 1960 – April 28, 2024

Bernard ‘Lynn’ Oster was born on December 20, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan.  He passed away on April 28, 2024, in Kamloops, British Columbia at the age of 63.  He battled cancer for just over a year and is now at peace. He was a man whose life was defined by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for family, friends, and the great outdoors.

Lynn leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Oster, with whom he shared countless cherished moments and adventures.

He will also be deeply missed by his step-children Andrew, Ashley (David), Felicia, and Jerry (Hailey). Lynn’s grandchildren brought him immense joy, and he adored his three beautiful granddaughters: Emily, Adelina, and Navaeh.

He is also survived by his siblings, Catherine, Mary, Margreth, Geraldine, Leo, and Daniel, along with their families.

Lynn was predeceased by his beloved parents, John Joseph and Gena Oster, and his siblings Josephine, Jane, Donald, Jack, Michael, and Patrick. Though they have passed on, their memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved them.

Lynn’s career as a foreman at Green Road Recycling was marked by dedication, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. He approached each day with a sense of purpose and commitment, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

Outside of work, Lynn found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid outdoorsman, finding solace and inspiration in the beauty of nature. He enjoyed camping, hunting and sitting by a crackling fire. He cherished the blisses of the open road, often embarking on spontaneous adventures with his wife Nancy and his friends. He loved stopping at destinations to enjoy the scenery and for lunch at a pub, along with crisp cold beer along the way. His love for riding his motorcycle brought him great joy on the highway.  He enjoyed watching sports with the company of his closest friends, especially hockey playoffs and the super bowl. Lynn cherished the time he was able to spend with his siblings and the great adventures they shared together.

Those who know Lynn will remember him for his infectious humour, his soft-spoken demeanour, and unwavering loyalty. He was a pillar of strength and a source of comfort to all who knew him.  You can always count on Lynn to make a witty joke to lift the spirits around him.

Lynn’s faith in God was central to his life, guiding him in all that he did. He was a devoted Christian who found peace and fulfillment in his spiritual journey.

In addition Lynn was a supporter of causes close to his heart, namely the National Rifle Association and the Canadian Tax Federation. He believed strongly in their mission and values.

Lynn’s presence brought light and laughter to all who knew him. His warm personality, great sense of humour, and comforting presence will be dearly missed by his friends and family. He was a source of strength and support; always there to lend a listening ear or share a hearty laugh.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Lynn’s life will be announced at a later date.

May he rest in peace, knowing that he was dearly loved and will never be forgotten.

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James (Jim) Olver of Kamloops passed away May 7, 2024 at age 98.

He was predeceased by his wife Janet, his sister Flora Brokenshire and his grandson James. He is survived by his son Glen (Colleen) of Terrace, daughter Sharon of Ottawa and granddaughter Angela of Terrace.

Jim was born in Killarney, Manitoba in 1926 and moved to Vancouver in 1942. In 1944 he joined the army and went overseas with the Canadian Scottish Regiment and returned to Vancouver in 1946.

Mom and Dad were married in 1951 and moved to Port Hardy where he worked as a radio operator for 3 years, then moved to Ashcroft. In 1966 the family moved to Kamloops where he worked at the Kamloops airport as a flight services specialist until he retired in 1986.

The family would like to offer a special “thank you” to the staff at Royal Inland Hospital and the staff at Chartwell for the excellent care he received.

In Jim’s memory donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

There will be no service.

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In the early morning on Saturday May 4^th 2024, our Mother, Mabel Levesque was finally freed from Lewy Body Dementia. Just five days short of her ninety first birthday.

Mom was born on May 9^th, 1933 in Montreal, Quebec. She married our Dad on June 18^th, 1955. They had three daughters together. In 1971, they moved to Kamloops, BC to start a better life. Mabel worked for many years at the BC Government Agents Office. She retired in 1988.

Mabel was predeceased by her husband Peter (2013). Her daughter Gail (2023) and her parents and siblings. She is survived by her daughter Teresa, daughter Diane (Darrel), grandchildren David (Robin), Elliott (Andrea), Danielle, Chris, Nicole (Jeff) and Matia (Ian) and great grandchildren Kendra, Maiya, Keanan, Mason, Audriana, Noah, and Emmy.

Mabel was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who always provided love and support. Her family was everything to her and we loved her so much. While we are devastated by our lose we are happy that she is finally free of the dementia that so cruelly took her from us. She is now free from pain and enjoying being reunited with her loved ones.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to Dr. Howie and the many staff, nurses and caregivers at Overlander Extended Care who took such great care of mom for the past three years.

Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 635 Tranquille Road. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers we would kindly request that donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society in Kamloops in memory of Mabel.

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Mona Jean “Hall” Giesbrecht, aged 86, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Monday, October 30th, 2023.

Mona was born in Eckville, Alberta, on October 16th, 1937, to Gladys and Reginald Hall. She had four siblings: Bobby (Roberta), Dean, Keith, and Doug, along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She had a close relationship with her Aunt Laverne and her sister Bobby’s eight children.

In 1954, at the age of 17, Mona took a train from Alberta to British Columbia, where she would spend the rest of her life.

In 1960, Mona met her husband Walter and married in 1961. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. Both of them enjoyed watching sports and shared a competitive spirit by playing backgammon every morning for over 40 years. They both volunteered for over 80 years combined at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 52.

In 1964, Mona and Walter welcomed their first son, Michael Dean, and in 1965, their daughter, Kathryn Laverne. Dean (Heidi) had two children, Hailey and Grayson, and Kathryn (Kevin) had two children, Keenan and Keanna.

Mona was predeceased by her mother, Gladys, father, Reginald, brothers, Dean and Keith, sister, Bobby, and, sadly, her son, Dean, in 2011.

Mona was a loving mom, wife, and thoughtful daughter, sister, and friend. She was dedicated to her causes and always put others first. Her thousands of volunteer hours were a testament to her giving character. She was very crafty and had a great sense of humor right to the end. Her career as a bookkeeper spanned over many decades.

Mona will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to donate, Mona had many favorite charities. The Canadian Red Cross, RH Foundation, War Amps, and TB Vets were just a few.

Mona’s Celebration of life will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 425 Lansdowne, Kamloops.

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Pearl Jean Bostock of Kamloops passed away on March 16, 2024 at 89 years of age. Survived by her children Kim, Shelley, Susan, Jordie (Faith); grandchildren Brad Bostock, Nikki (Eric) Bahnsen, Jessica (Mat) Duerks, Joel Bostock; great-grandchildren Avery Bahnsen, Brennan Bahnsen, Torval Duerks, Ripley Duerks and Quinn Bostock; niece Dana (Reg) Koch, cousin Bill (Lorriane) Premarukov; as well as many more nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father & mother William & Polly Premorokoff, daughter Karen, husband Ken Bostock, sister Peggy Koch & brother-in-law Dave Koch and niece Colleen Koch.

Pearl was born in Brandon, Manitoba on September 30, 1934 and passed away in Kamloops, BC on March 16, 2024 with her daughter Shelley and son Jordie by her side. Pearl met her husband Ken at Copper Mountain, BC in 1952 and married in Princeton in 1953, and they were blessed with five children. They resided in Princeton until the family moved to Kamloops in 1967 where Pearl started working for BC Tel, until her retirement from BC Tel in 1995.

Pearl was an avid skier; loved to camp, fish, hunt, and explore the backroads of BC with her husband Ken. She was a reader and a knitter; many babies in Kamloops received the gift of her baby sweaters.

Pearl/Friend/Mother/Aunt/Grandmother/Nama will be dearly missed.

Internment is at Kamloops Cemetery with her husband Ken; no formal service by request of family. In lieu of flowers, donation may be sent to Epilepsy Canada or a charity of your choice.

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