It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anna Gruca on January 29^th 2020 at Royal Inland Hospital surrounded by her family.

Anna is survived by her loving husband Ryszard of 52 years, sister Maria, daughters Beata (Krzysztof), and Malgorzata (Krzysztof). Her grandchildren: Daniel (Kelsie), Sandra (Nick), Angelika, and Jakub as well as her great grandson Leo who brought her so much joy.

Predeceased by her mother Elżbieta, father Stanisław, and brothers: Kazimierz, Stanisław and Stefan.

Anna was born in Mostki Poland in 1946. In 1967 she met the love of her life and a year later they got married. They went on to have two beautiful daughters. One of which took a chance on a life in Canada. Anna and her husband decided to move to Canada in 1995 to be with her daughter, son in law and grandchildren. Over the years in Canada Anna was like a second mom to her grandchildren Daniel and Sandra, she helped mold them in to who they are today and taught them all her secret recipes. The memory of Anna’s fresh baked bread, cabbage rolls, and pierogis is one that will live on forever. Anna was a strong, charismatic, funny and loving woman. She lived life to the fullest, and family was always the most important thing to her.

Anna took a piece of each of our hearts when she left us and she will be forever missed.

We would like to thank Dr. Weimer, Dr. Cindrich , Dr. Schmidt, and all the nurses in ICU who provided such amazing care to Anna during her final days.

Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 6:00pm on February 6^th and the Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:00am on February 7^th.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Edith Margaret Bowman in Kamloops, BC on January 28^th at the age of 79.   Edie was born in Chilliwack, BC to John and Irene Bowman.   She will lovingly remembered by partner Dan, son Dale (Janell), daughter Bev (Malcom), sister Evelyn (Leslie), brother John (Rhonda),  her grandchildren and great grandchild as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. We invite all friends and family to attend a Celebration of Life to honour this special and loved soul. Please join us on Saturday, Feb 8^th, 2020 at 2pmKamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Dr. Kamloops, BC ,  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice are appreciated.   

We are sad to announce the passing of Don D. Kuharski of Kamloops  on January 24^th,2020 at 73 years of age. He will be sorely missed by his loving family , wife Edith , children Wendy (Warren) Seibel  and Donald.

He is also survived by his father John , sister Doreen (Wally) and their boys also sister Shirley (John) and a brother John (Maureen) as well as 4 grandchildren who brought him much joy and love Willow , Dakota , Dayton and Grayson.

Don began his electrical career at MIT in Winnipeg and completed his apprenticeship in 1975 in Kamloops.

Our family would like to thank the staff at RIH for their care and kindness , throughout his time there.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home on Monday February 10^th, 2020 at 1:00 PM. (285 Fortune Drive)

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Don’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society.

William “Bill” McKenzie Brock of Whitecroft, Heffley Creek passed away on Monday, January 20^th 2020 at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his loving wife Avril, sons Sean of Ashington, UK , and Paul of Ashington, UK , stepdaughter Samantha of Cwmbran, South Wales, grandchildren Cameron, Joseph, Sophie, Ella and Emily, and siblings Norman, Joyce, Pat, and Helen.

Bill was born on the 29^th of January 1952 in Carlisle, UK. He passed away suddenly on January 20^th 2020. Bill worked in the North East, Leicestershire and Derbyshire Mental Health Services and then in Kamloops at Hillside Centre.  He was an amazing psychiatric nurse, mentor and manager. Advocating for his patients was a top priority for him. Over the years, he has helped many, many patients with mental health illnesses. Bill was a phenomenal husband, father and stepfather, and the most special Grandad to our wonderful grandchildren. Bill touched everyone he met with his gentleness, kindness, graciousness, selflessness, charm, humour and love.

Bill will be loved and remembered forever

Avril would like to give special thanks to the communities of Whitecroft and Sun Peaks for their love and support. Memorial donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Community Association of Whitecroft, 7384 Cahilty Crescent, Heffley Creek, V0E 1Z1.

The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 2573 Tod Mountain Road. Celebrant, Monsignor Jerry Desmond.

March 2, 1933 – January 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Mom’s passing peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice on Friday, January 17th, 2020. Mom was a 67 year member of the Rebekah Lodge and she also really enjoyed going to Bingo and also spending time at Blind Bay.

She was predeceased by her husband Hugh Turner and is survived by her three children Janice (Ted) Hamm, Judith (Ray) Turner, and her son Rodney Turner, her grandsons Darryl Hamm, Matthew Hamm and her grandaughter Heather (Kent) Njaa, great grandchildren Landon, Gabrielle, Benjamin Njaa, brother Arnold (Pauline) Gregory and nieces and nephews. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Oddfellow & Rebekah Lodge Hall, 423 Tranquille Road Kamloops at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 25th, 2020.

Special thanks to friends, staff of 5 south at Royal Inland Hospital and also to Dr. Lisa Vicar, and Dr. J. Wiltshire. Special thanks to the care Mom got at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice.