On Tuesday, October 29^th 2019, Steve Kashluba of Kamloops passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. He will be missed and always remembered by his family and friends.

Steve was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on May 1^st 1935. He took great pride in his work, which enabled him to become skilled in forestry, mining, trucking, welding, and mechanics. Employment opportunities and a joy of working with his brother Ed eventually led him to BC, where he would reside thereafter. He spent 20-years driving for Tonto Drilling before retiring in 1994. However, that didn’t stop him from generously offering much of his time to build or fix things for others as one of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed cooking especially preparing surprise meals for his family. At home he enjoyed playing his guitars, listening to country music and maintaining his house and garden.

Steve was predeceased by his parents Mike & Domina (Popowych) Kachaluba; his brothers Bill (Ella), Pete, Raymond, Eddie; and his sisters Pauline (George) Bullock, Jenny (Andrew) Wasylenka, Stella (Raymond) Bilinksi, Annie (Walter) Ing, Marie (Bob) Clarke, Josephine (Harold) Straker, Helen (Leo) Malinowski, and Alice (Joe) Pidkowich. He is survived by his brother Carl; sister-in-laws Sonia Kashluba and Helen Pelton; step-daughter Carolyn (Mike) Ciprick, their children David and Ashley; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks are extended to Michelle and Mike Finlayson and Overlander Extended Care for their compassion and support. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at a later date. Condolences, photographs, and memories may be forwarded through www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our Mom and best friend, Margaret Katherine Clem on Sunday, October 20, 2019 .  Mom was predeceased by Dad (Donald), sisters Barbara, Marie, brothers Donald and Peter. She is survived by her loving family, Deborah, David and very special daughter in law Val and family, sister, Jeanne and brother, Alex (Dorothy), also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mom was born in Orkney, Alberta on November 4, 1927 and loved the years growing up on “The Farm”. In later years, she moved to Calgary and was employed at the Veterans Hospital for 9 years. It was there she met Dad. They were married in 1954 and moved to Chilliwack while Dad continued to serve in the Army until his discharge in 1956. Now they were a family of four and soon relocated to Kamloops where Mom and Dad remained until their final days.

Mom was a homemaker, always working hard around the house, cooking, canning, baking, sewing, etc.  After many years, she took on a part time job at Sears. She loved her job and when it was her day to work, she couldn’t get there fast enough. Thirty years flew by and then she retired.

Mom was an amazing and strong woman who loved her family and friends, her home, vegetable and flower gardens and her four-legged pal Missy.  She was an avid sports person to say the least.  Fastball and first base were her game and she played competitively for 39 years at the highest level in the city, then hung up her glove at the age of 59.  This did not last long, as soon after, she began playing slo-pitch.  There was also tennis, downhill and cross-country skiing, golf and curling. She loved them all, if she didn’t play it, she watched it.

Our family was so proud of her when she was inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame in 1999 but her proudest achievement was when she ran and carried the torch for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics.  Mom was a long-time member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club as well as the McArthur Island Curling Club, playing the sport until the end of the 2018/2019 season. She volunteered many hours in the community for minor sports, Track and Field Club and numerous bonspiels. She was always willing and able to lend a hand to various charities whenever or wherever she was needed.  Many times, she would show up at the front door of a friend with homemade baking, a pot of soup or vegetables from her garden.

Our family would like to thank everyone who supported us over the last five months. Thank you to Dr. Chahal for her care and kindness and a very special thank you to long time pals of Mom’s, Toni Gannon and Marie Wishneski.  Come celebrate Mom with us to honour her life at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in the Desert Gardens Seniors Community Center, 540 Seymour St., Kamloops.

Donations in Mom’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Kamloops SPCA.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robin “Willie” Wilson announces his passing away peacefully with his wife by his side in the early morning of October 25, 2019 at the age of 70.

Willie is remembered by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Valerie Wilson of Kamloops, daughter Nicole (Troy) Larsen and grandsons Erik and Ryan of Kamloops.  His son, Lee Wilson (Samantha) and daughters Natalie and Brooke.  His brothers, John Setter of Kamloops, Lorne Wilson of 100 Mile House, and Lance (Maria) Wilson.  Also left to cherish his memory are numerous nieces, nephews extended family and great friends.

He was predeceased by his Mother Mary Setter, Father Leon Wilson and his sister Laura Shultz.

Willie was born in Vancouver, BC on May 13^th, 1949.  After marrying his wife in 1970 he moved to Kamloops, where he happily made his home the majority of his life.  In 1976 he had completed a four year electrical apprenticeship and worked as Journey Electrician and in 2018 was honored for 50 years membership in the IBEW.Read More & Leave Condolences »

We are shocked, saddened and mourn the sudden passing of Dennis, on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

He is survived by his loving partner Bonnie Dunn, children Tamara (John) of Pitt Meadows, Jennifer (Marc) of Chilliwack and Michael (Trina) of Calgary, grandchildren Harrison, Hazel, Ramona and Keelan, sisters Sharon (Barry), Darelene (Blair) and Faye (Jerry), and numerous other family members.Dennis will also be missed by Sherry (Dan), Missy (Steve), Cole, Kaylea and Rylee.

Dennis enjoyed keeping busy with home projects, boating at Shuswap lake, travelling to Mexico, and staying active golfing and playing pickleball.  He was a thoughtful, loving father and grandfather, making sure he spent time with all his children and grandchildren.  He was lucky to spend lots of time with his three beloved sisters in both Mexico and Canada.  Dennis was fortunate to have life long friends that loved and supported him including his close friend Wayne who kept him honest on the golf course.  He and his partner Bonnie put in numerous summers at Shuswap Lake transforming a property to a beautiful vacation destination for their children and grandchildren.  Bonnie’s children Missy and Sherry and their families frequently visited the lake filling their weekends with love.  They welcomed friends and family to their places in Mexico and Shuswap.

Dennis was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Memorial donations may be made in Dennis’ name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 460 STN K, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. The Celebration of Life for Dennis will be announced at a later date.

Bryon George Edwards of Kamloops, B.C., passed peacefully away on October 21st, 2019 at the age of 52.

Bryon is survived by his loving husband, best friend and roommate, Kevin Hamilton.  Bryon’s children, Amber (Rob) MacDuff of Magna Bay, B.C., Kaden (Tessa) Edwards Spruyt of Kamloops, Electra Edwards Spruyt of Kamloops, Rylend Edwards Spruyt of kamloops, and 2 grandchildren Malcolm and Morgan MacDuff.  Bryon leaves behind brothers  Shane (Sarah) Edwards, Lance (Toni) Edwards, and sister Tanya Tieman. Bryon was predeceased by his father Dennis Edwards, survived by his mother Marne Edwards, and Teresa Spruyt, mother of children.

Bryon was born February 27, 1967 in Atikokan, Ontario.  He grew up in Westsyde and spent many summers in Barriere.  Bryon enjoyed doing things he loved, i.e., 4×4’ing, snowmobiling and quality time with his family.  His greatest joy was raising his 4 beautiful children and seeing the birth of his grandsons.

Bryon’s friends and those around him would describe him as kind, loving and generous to a fault.  He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone.   Bryon always saw the best in people and made sure they knew it.  We are all very saddened of his passing and he will be missed beyond measure.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre  1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops  November 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

In Lieu of flowers, donations will kindly be accepted to assist with funeral expenses and for the children’s trust.