June 21, 1931 – June 7, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, June Burrows.

June was born in Vancouver and moved to the Salmon Arm area in her early teens.  She met our father, John Mikalishen and was married in 1949.  They had seven children together, but then tragedy struck, and John died at work 3 weeks after our youngest brother was born in 1960.  Mom was left with 7 children, ages 10 and under and she raised us on her own for 5 years with the help of family and friends before meeting and marrying Norm Burrows in 1965.  We moved to Savona where Mom spent the last 55 years.  Norm died in 1987 and Mom was left on her own once again.  Tragedy struck again in 2012 when Edward, June’s second oldest child died at the age of 61.

June loved to travel but she loved her family more than anything and her home was always filled with family. She loved seeing all her children, Peter (Susie), Ed (deceased) (Diane), Brian (Darlene), David (Sandy), Carol (Mel), Kathy (Jim, deceased), Roger (Lynette), her 20 grandchildren (plus their spouses) and her 15 great grandchildren.  June is also survived by her brother, Ernest Colter and her brother-in-law, Michael Mikalishen. Mom loved the view from her living room and the hummingbirds that fed at her feeders.  June was able to stay in her home until the end which was her desire with her family by her side.  Mom’s faith in God helped her especially during her final days.  Thank you to all those who helped with her care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson’s Canada. Service to be determined. 

February 3, 1953 – June 3, 2020

We sadly announce the passing of Lois Canaday (nee Kennedy) on June 3^rd, 2020, at the Royal Inland Hospital, in Kamloops, B.C.  at the age of 67.

She will be greatly missed by her children Michelle (John), April, and son Robert (Ashleigh), her grandchildren Kohl, Raven, Dakota, Ayiana, Myla and Willow, her sisters Norma Cameron, Laurie Kennedy, her brothers Michael (Anne), Terry (Sherry), and Donny Kennedy, numerous nieces and nephews and her sisters-in-law Audrey Canaday, Mavis McTaggart and brother in-law Walter Fenton.

She was predeceased by her husband Allen Canaday, mother and father Teresa (nee Bob) and Donald Kennedy, her brothers, Rick, Danny and Gary Kennedy and her sisters Merle and Rhonda Kennedy.

Lois was born and raised in Ashcroft B.C. She spent her early married years to Allen, living in Cache Creek.  Then eventually moved with Allen and their children to Kamloops, B.C. where they continued to reside, work and raise their family.

Lois spent over 25 years working in various departments at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and eventually retired to enjoy time with her family.  She especially loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. 

Lois was a strong, honest and kind-hearted woman who could be counted on when in need of support.  Additionally, one could always be assured that she would give you sincere straight-up advice, guidance and feedback.  But most importantly, Lois loved and had great pride in her family.  She will be sadly missed by all who were a part of her life.

An Outdoor Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 12^th, 2020 from 1:30-5:30 pm, at her home in Kamloops, B.C.  Burial of her ashes will follow on Saturday June 13^th, 2020at 11:00 am, at the Kamloops Cemetery with Monsignor Jerry Desmond.

September 7, 1940 – May 28, 2020

On the morning of May 28. 2020, Marlene Frances Allen passed away peacefully in her sleep.  She will be forever loved and missed by her husband of 62 years, Don Allen, and her six children and their spouses, Jeff (Norine) Allen, Kandy Allen (David Charnley), Jamie (Sheri) Allen, Penny(Herman) VandeGoede, Calvin (Anne-Marie) Allen, and Jill (Barry) Ewanyshyn as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne (Claudia) Moore, Frank Jarvis (Adriel Wilson), Bill (Carole) Jarvis, and Don (Sue) Jarvis.  

Mom was born on September 7, 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.At a young age her family moved to Burnaby, BC. It was there that she met Dad in 1957 and they were married on April 3, 1958.  Just after they were married, they moved to Kamloops, where they raised their family.  

Mom enjoyed reading, gardening, singing, and crafting.   Singing was a great passion of Mom’s.  In the 70’s she was involved with the singing group New Century singers.  For many, many years Mom was involved with the choir at the Alliance church until her Alzheimer’s made that no longerpossible.   Mom loved all kinds of crafts, cross-stitching, quilting, and card making to name a few.  Throughout the years all the family and many friends had been grateful recipients of her wonderful creations.  

Mom had many wonderful attributes.  She loved to practice hospitality, had a generous spirit, wrote words of encouragementto many and was a loyal friend.  

Thank you to Calvin and Anne-Marie for your daily visits with Mom these past two years.  Not only did you brighten Mom’s day but also brightened the day of the other residents in her neighbourhood.    Thank you to the staff of Gemstone.  We will be forever grateful for the wonderful care that you provided Mom these past two years. 

Due to Covid19, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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.