February 9, 1923 – March 13, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of our father, Cirilo A. Ancheta on March 13, 2021 at the age of 98. Strong in spirit to the end. He was a  loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and a friend. He’s gone to join his loving wife Adriana and son Gerry.

He leaves behind his 10 children, Minda Rudakewich, Fely (Willy Ulanday+) Frank (Rina), Alma (Efren Poca) Cristy (Sechai Chua), Shirley (Ed Jones), Angie (Philip Baisa), Evelyn (Francis Lam) Gerry+( Elma) and Ruel Ancheta, 29 grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren.

He was a self made man. At a young age, him and his four other siblings were orphaned. He was a working student, and finished his teaching career in the Philippines. He was a school teacher and became Principal and Administrator. He was a farmer and land owner. He was a Philippines Boy Scout Master and was at 10th World Jamboree at Mt. Makiling, Laguna , Philippines. He was once a ghost writer for the mayor and other political leaders in his home country, Philippines. Dad also worked at the U.S. Clark Air Force Base, Logistic Army Veterans.

He emigrated to Canada in 1977 with his daughter Shirley to join the other 2 daughters Minda and Fely and son Frank. And the rest of the family followed after. He worked for the City of Kamloops for 10 years and retired from there. He was an active member of the Filipino/Canadian Association and was a President for many years. He loved to garden (flowers and vegetables) and won a few awards for his gardening skills.

Our Dad was very hardworking man. He was very kind and helpful to others. He was loved by many for his kindness and generosity. He was always positive and could always see the good in everyone who is around him. He is a strong believer that God has a plan for everyone.

The family would like to send our sincere gratitude and thanks for the excellent care he has received from all his caregivers, especially to his loving daughter Cristy and husband Sechai, who cared for him for years until his passing. Thank you for the incredible love, care and attention you gave to our father.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions a celebration of Dad’s life will be held in the future when we can gather all together again.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Kamloops, BC. Father Vijay Martin OCD, Celebrant. Prayers were recited on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in the church. Following the Mass, Cirilo was laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery with his beloved wife Adriana.

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It is with breaking hearts we announce the passing of Ernie Vaillancourt at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops March 9, 2021 surrounded by family.

Born June 13, 1939 in Lafond, Alberta to Delphis Vaillancourt and Diane Foisy.

He was predeceased by his parents, Delphis and Diane Vaillancourt, sister Vivian Funk, brother-in-law Jack Funk, father-in-law and mother-in-law Alvin and Hazel Thompson, brother-in-law Ronald Thompson, and nephew Patrick Thompson.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Feb 1, 1947 – Mar 9, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Satnam Kaur Gill. Satnam was a sweet, loving and vibrant soul that will be deeply missed by her loving family. Satnam was a beloved wife, mother, Daughter, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Her lively energy, affectionate smile and joyful attitude will always be in the memories of her loved ones.

She will forever be remembered by her husband Nachhatter Gill, her late son Richpaul Gill, (Kiranjit) her daughters: Jasvinder Basran, (Dial), Kulwant Sidhu, (Sukhwinder) Harminder Kang, (Manjit) her grandkids: Sunny, (Dom) Mike, Bobby, Simran, Ranvir, Amritpaul, Amanjot, Bipan, Harjot and by her great grandkids: Journey and Story.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Born In: Fort Francis, Ontario Canada
Born: September 19, 1937
Passed On: March 6, 2021 at the age of 83 years old
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Erna Lapa on March 6, 2021 at the
Kamloops Hospice. Erna is survived by her loving son Kenton (Bonnie), Candace and Carter
Nadeau; sister Alona Burger; nephews Vaughn (Suzanne) Richardson, Craig Richardson; nieces
Claire Richardson, Cindee Richardson, Kirsten Burger, Natasha Burger. Erna is predeceased by
her husband Andy (2008), son Carey (2011), son Kevin (1985), sister Viola. Erna Marie was born
September 19, 1937 in Fort Francis, Ontario where she grew up. She went to nursing school in
Fort William, Ontario where she received her registered nursing degree in 1958. She met Andy
on a blind date, and they were married in 1959. While living in Ontario Erna and Andy had their
three boys Carey, Kevin, and Kenton and in 1966 made the decision to move their family to the
community of Westsyde in Kamloops, BC. Erna kept herself busy raising three boys and working
as a fulltime nurse at BCtel. Erna worked at BCtel for nineteen years. After retirement Erna and
Andy moved to their dream home on the Shuswap where she enjoyed spending her days
swimming, gardening in her secret garden, stich club with her lady friends, she loved playing
her piano, doing sudko puzzles, and had a passion for cooking amazing meals. Friends and
family were always welcome to the lake for boat rides, bbqs, bonfires and wine. Erna loved
entertaining everyone who came to visit at the Shuswap. She always had a special love for cats.
Erna’s family would like to say a special thank you to the Kamloops hospice for their exceptional
care, support, compassion, and kindness to Erna during her time there. Thank you to Dr. Kruger
for his kindness. A memorial service for family and close friends is being held for Erna March 19
at the Kamloops Cemetery.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Walter Evans on March 1, 2021. He was a friend, a Husband, a Father, a Grandfather, and a Great Grandfather, but also a man of mystery. In the end, all we are, are stories, and he definitely had many.

Robert (Bob or Walt) was born in Vancouver, B.C. on October 26, 1928 to William Henry Evans and Isabel Evans. His early childhood was typical, but as a teenager his rebellious genes came in full swing.

Then, as many young men at the time were wont to do, he joined the Canadian Merchant Marines. Serving on Princess Louise and the S.S. Selkirk Park, he travelled from the west coast through the Panama Canal and Caribbean. During his travels and among many unmentionable adventures, he got tattoos and dental work, both dubious in nature – On November 7, 1945 he was discharged in Vancouver, B.C. He joined the B.C. Government in 1947/48 and worked in the Motor Vehicle Branch where it is rumored that he was prone to hassling anyone vain enough to care about the picture on their driver’s license. Those stories and many more about Driving Exams kept many people laughing for years.  He loved to tell them to anyone that would listen.  He also had many stories to tell of when he was a Marriage Commissioner for 15 years. Read More & Leave Condolences »