Swaran Kaur Bains of Kamloops passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 81 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband Harbhajan Singh Bains, their children Narinder (Mandeep) Bains, Rashpal (Paramjit) Heer and Rashwinder (Satnam) Heer, grandchildren Amandeep (Onkar), Gurpreet (Jaspreet), Inderdeep, Harpreet (Gurmeet), Gurjeet, Inderpreet, Sarpreet and Amrit, and sister in-law Gurdev Kaur Dhillon. She was predeceased by her father Kirpa Singh, mother Harnam Kaur, one brother and three sisters.

Swaran Kaur was born in the village of Meghowal Doaba in Punjab, India in 1938. She moved to Canada in 1993 and has been living in Kamloops since then with her family (spouse, children and grandchildren.)

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Jeevyn Chahal, High Country nurses and staff, Interior Health Home Health nurses and staff, Overlander Extended Care Hospital and staff, and the East Indian Community Sports.

The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Prayers will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the Gurudawara Sikh Cultural Society.

Swaran Kaur will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Amarjit Singh Sandhu of Kamloops BC, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 6^th ,2019 . Amarjit was born Aug. 5^th 1931 and he  is survived by his 4 children, 8grandchildren,and 2 great grandchildren.

A Funeral service will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel (285 Fortune Drive ) on Saturday  December 14^th 2019 at noon.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Dickie on December 6, 2019, as a result of Neuro-Endocrine Cancer.

Maria will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, Richard “Dick”, son Parry and granddaughter Amy. She also leaves behind three brothers, Albert Beaudoin, Marcel (Cherry) Beaudoin, and Paul (Dawn) Beaudoin and six sisters, Anna (Ludger) Arsenault , Stella (Ross) Ireland, Claire (Clarence) Wilson, Simone (Ernie) Robinson, Paulette Vidomski and Adèle (Paul) Amyotte. Maria was predeceased by her infant son Travis, parents Ernest and Thérèse Beaudoin and brother Raymond Beaudoin.  Also left to mourn are many nieces and nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cres. South Kamloops BC V2E 2S9.

Maria’s Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., with Pastor Andrew Picklyk officiating.

Berthe left us quietly during Monday’s snow with her family at her side. Born in St Norbert Manitoba to Maurice and Dianne, Berthe remained in Manitoba where she completed high school, earned her radiologist certificate, and met Stan, a tall air force pilot from the west. This last event led to a 38 year marriage that included a number of moves and the births of Sandra, Mike, Bill, Rob, Roxanne, and Kevin.

Berthe and Stan settled in Kamloops and built the family home in Brock in 1969. Berthe, Stan, and a varying number of their and other people’s children stayed in the Hall House until Stan’s Passing in 1993. Berthe lived alone for many years until another tall man won her heart. Berthe and Jack shared 10 years of marriage before Jack’s passing.

Berthe’s accomplishments and roles were many. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Union President, Health Board chair, President of ASK Wellness, aspiring politician, YMCA woman of the Year, Kamloops Woman of Distinction, and more. Much of Berthe’s good work was done out of the public eye while in the kitchen, the sewing room, or around the kitchen table acting as an informal Ombudsman for those in need. Berthe’s faith was a major component of her life and she was as active in the church as in the home or community. Travel became a major factor for Berthe later in life and she enjoyed many winters in Mexico where she became a friend and benefactor to many.

The Family would like to thank the RIH staff in Emergency and 6 North, the staff and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice, and all those that shared a word or prayer during Berthe’s final days.

Prayers will be recited for Berthe on Thursday, December  12 at 7:00 pm,  The Funeral Mass will be held for Berthe on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 635 Tranquille Road,  reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Berthe’s name to the Kamloops Hospice Association or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.

April 26, 1935 – November 26, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of Iva Adams. She is survived by her son Keith and other family members. She will be dearly missed by all the people she was close to. We would like to thank Dr. Bantock for his amazing care of Iva and a special thank you to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice home, you are truly loving people.  Thank you for all that you do!!!

In memory of Iva, please make a donation to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 or by calling (250) 372-1336.