Sayyad “Syd” Nassir of Kamloops passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 85 years of age. His memory will be treasured by his loving wife, Lois Peters, and by his step sons Paul Peters of Ottawa and Brady Peters of Toronto, and his five grandchildren, who were the light of his life these last few years. The Funeral Service took place on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Hillside Cemetery in accordance with Islamic tradition. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Faisal Siddiqui and the Ayesha Mosque of Kamloops. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Kamloops Islamic Association, 2805 Highway 5A, Knutsford, BC V0E 2A0.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hardeep Kaur Matharu. Hardeep passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on May 23^rd, 2020 after her long battle with cancer. She was a kind, loving and courageous woman who will be deeply missed. She will be forever remembered by her husband Raj and their daughters, Anita and Sunita. A funeral service will be held on May 30^th 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Kamloops Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the service will be immediate family and friends only.

November 1, 1955 – May 15, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Deborah (Debbie)Richards Kellogg. Deb slipped away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2020 with family by her side.

Left to mourn her loss are Husband of nearly 40 years Dieter Dudy, son Ryan Dudy (Dannielle), daughter Kaitlin Methot (Brendan), sister Patricia Kellogg (Darla), sister Sharon Kellogg, grandchildren Sophia and Alyse and a multitude of nieces and nephews and in-laws. Also remembering Deb are a host of friends that have basked in Deb’s love and radiance.

Deb was predeceased by her Father, Leonard Bradley Kellogg, Mother Lois Kellogg, and Brother Michael Kellogg.

Deb was born in Pittsboro, N.C. and spent her first number of years on the family farm before moving with her family to Kamloops, B.C. Deb spent her school years in Brocklehurst and North Kamloops excelling both athletically and academically. Deb continued her education at both Caribou College and the University of Victoria earning a Bachelor’s degree in French Literature. After a year teaching in France Deb reconnected with Dieter and the two married in 1980. This was followed by the birth of Ryan 1982 and Kaitlin 1986. Deb and her family re-located to Kamloops in the fall of 1989 and in time along with her sister founded Thistle Farm.

Deb was selfless in all aspects of her life, caring of others, kind, a great listener and wonderful friend to all. She loved to travel and explore new places especially when accompanied by her greatest companion, Dieter. Deb was a talented photographer and would often get up before the sunrise just to catch the perfect shot. She was known for her infectious smile, compassionate spirit and unfailing sense of goodwill. Deb has left this world a better place just by simply having been in it, her shining light will remain with us all for eternity.

The family would like to thank, Dr. Malan, all the staff and doctors at the B.C. and RIH cancer clinics, all the family friends and Rotarians who helped in so many ways and the great staff at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice. A celebration of Deb’s life will be held in the fall when it is deemed safe for all those touched by Deb’s life to congregate.

“Ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything,

that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen

Our beloved Rita Elizabeth Maria Ambikadevi Chauhan (nee Moodliar) passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on May 11, 2020.

Rita was born in Mumbai, India where she spent her formative years. After attending school and becoming a teacher, she and her husband, along with their children, immigrated to Kamloops, BC Canada, where she started teaching in 1965. Rita worked at John Tod, A.E. Perry, Summit, and retired from Westmount Elementary School. Rita enjoyed her retirement years as a volunteer in the community. She helped out at Kamloops Christian School, ushered at Sagebrush Theatre and taught Sunday school in her church.

She was passionate about everything she put her hand to and always exceeded what was expected of her in her career, her family and with her friends. She lived a productive and faith-filled life, and is now rejoicing in heaven with her loved ones who have gone before.

Rita is predeceased by her father and mother, Dr. and Mrs. Madhao and Elisabeth Moodliar; her brother, Heinz Wilhem Jamsheed Moodliar; her husband, Inderjeet (Nick) Wickram Chauhan; and son-in-law, Eddie Kendrick.

A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rita is survived by her 3 children: Indira Rempel, Arjun Chauhan and Sarina Chauhan; 8 grandchildren: Sara (Glen) Farrow, Joshua (Anisha) Rempel, Leah (Brady) Rempel, Reuben Chauhan, John (Stephanie) Chauhan, Kyla (Ben) Steinley, Tane Kendrick and Aiyana Kendrick; and 4 great-grandchildren: Rachel and Daniel Farrow, Ethan Chauhan and Maksimus Rempel.

She also leaves behind numerous friends and family members all over the globe who will miss her tremendously.

Rita’s beautiful smile, encouragement, love, and support will be dearly cherished. We will continue her legacy and live the life she modeled for us. Until we meet again.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and/or The Breast Cancer Society of Canada.

A celebration of life will be held; the date is yet to be determined.

“The lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26  (Holy Bible, NIV)

It is with sadness that we announce the quiet and peaceful passing of Lorne Robson on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 71 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sonja, daughters Connie Robson of Surrey and Corrine (Kelly) Robson of Chilliwack, son Jamie Robson of North Delta, niece Nina (Jamie) Hendren (nee Rasmussen) of Victoria; grandchildren Rebecca, Michaela, Phoenix, Calvin, Cameron, Tyus and Talia, great grandchildren Olivia and Ozzy, sisters Lynn (Rod) Brick, Leslie (Percy) Williams, Donalda (Ray) Gauthier, Maryanne (Pete) Rogers, Michelle (Craig) Robson and Lois (Frank) McCann, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Mercede Robson, brothers Don, Peter, Rob and Jimmy, and sister Laura.

Lorne was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1949. He moved to Vancouver in 1966. He worked at Pemberton Shell where he met his gorgeous wife Sonja in 1968. Together Lorne and Sonja opened Pemberton Automotive in North Vancouver in 1986 and ran it for 20 years. They retired and moved to the Kootenays, living there for 10 years before finally moving to Chilliwack. Lorne loved to fish and the family camping trips to Horse Lake.

He will be missed

Lorne’s Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when safe for all.