Mary Anne Bernt (nee Cooper), 74, passed away in Kamloops on September 3, 2020 after a long struggle with dementia, lung cancer and other related illnesses. Mary was born in Kamloops, BC on November 24, 1946 to parents Henry and Elizabeth Cooper (Dunlop). 

Mary’s happiest moment was when she met the love of her life Ron Bernt. Their first date was on Friday, February 13^th, an unlucky day for some but not them. They were married shortly after on July 10^th, 1970. Their circle of love was completed with the arrival of their two daughters, Wendy and Jennifer Bernt. 

Mary loved children. Once her own daughters were school aged, she rejoined the work force as a child care worker for the Kitimat Child Development Centre and she retired as a supervisor with that agency.  Mary worked with children of all abilities and was greatly fulfilled by her work. The children and families she worked with benefited from her kind and loving nature and her dedication.

Mary was known for taking care of people. She sent her daughters care packages at school (and well into their adult years in Wendy’s case), took homemade soup to friends/family who were sick and had friends over for coffee to lend them a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen.

Mary also loved gardening which she passed along to her youngest daughter Jennifer. Friends and family brought her dying plants and she coaxed them back to life. She took barren yards/landscapes and turned them into things of beauty.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Ron but is survived by her daughters Wendy and Jennifer, her brother Tom Cooper (and wife Betty), her brother in law and sisters in law from the Bernt side of the family, her beloved beagle Macy, plus nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many, many friends all of whom are better for having known Mary.

Due to COVID19, the Celebration of Life for Mary is postponed until 2021, in hopes that more people will be able to safely travel and meet to celebrate this amazing woman. An announcement about the timing and location will be made closer to the Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in Mary’s name to the Kitimat Child Development Centre.

The family of Dana Floyd MacArthur would like to announce the passing of Dana on September 4, 2020.

Dana was born in Melfort Saskatchewan at Union Hospital to Dorothy and Frank MacArthur on April 18, 1945.

Dana spent his youth growing up in Melfort, Pleasantdale Saskatchewan. As an adult he moved to Kamloops, BC to be with his brother Jim (Alice) Strachan. Dana passed away at Ridgeview Manor where he lived his last years.

Dana is survived by his brothers Jim (Alice) Strachan of Kamloops, and Skip (Lorraine) MacArthur of Morrin, Alberta. Sister Pat (Stan) Bell of Stettler, Alberta.

His nephews Barry (Paula) Strachan of Kamloops, Shawn (Karen) Strachan of Alberta.

Nieces Tara and Alicia Bell of Camrose , Alberta and great nieces and nephews.

Dana loved his family and was a true cowboy at heart and loved to be with horses. Many thought he should have been part of the old west. Dana enjoyed having coffee at Dee’s every day with the boys.

Dana will be laid to rest with his Mom and Dad in Pleasantdale Saskatchewan in early spring.

Many thanks Dr. Wynne, nurses and staff at Ridgeview for such good care of Dana.

Thanks for the memories.

“Uncle Dana we love you, we will all miss you!”

Dec 20, 1933-Sep 4, 2020

Marion was born in Clarenceville, PQ, and brought up Chateauguay and Stanstead. After secondary school in Westmount and Stanstead, Marion earned a BSc(Hc) at Macdonald College of McGill University and during summers worked as a telephone switchboard operator. It was at Macdonald that she met her future husband, Roger, and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage. After Macdonald, she taught home economics at Smith’s Fall (Ont) Secondary for a year. Marriage and a move to the Lower Mainland of BC led to a job as a laboratory technician in the Red Cross blood lab, eventually becoming chief technician. A further move to Chase and the adoption of two children made Marion a mother. A spell as a bank teller, followed by partnership in Cloud 9 Fabrics led to custom dressmaking and the sewing of many quilts filled her days. Later years were enlivened by weekly Bridge games and a small circle of friends.

Always friendly, Marion was a good mother and a great partner,

 who will be forever missed.

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.