It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dwayne Michael Feist of Kamloops on December 26, 2019 at the Kamloops Hospice.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Grace Feist. Dwayne is survived by his daughter, Alana Feist and son, Jeremiah Reid (Meghan), and 6 beautiful Grandchildren. Also left to mourn is brother, Dale Feist (Wendy), sisters, Debbie Hunnisett (Barry), Darlene Toombs and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Dwayne was born on April 3, 1956 in Regina, Saskatchewan. As the youngest sibling, Dwayne was naturally mischievous, keeping us on our toes until his final days. Dwayne loved a good laugh and never knew when to stop making them, he always seemed to have a joke for every situation, even when they weren’t appropriate! He accepted his illness with humor and grace which left us all proud but not surprised.

Those of us that knew Dwayne knew he was an avid Raiders football fan who loved a cold Budweiser, a room temperature Budweiser, Sunday night football and Monday night football.

Dwayne was a caregiver to both his parents until their own deaths. We thank you for that, little brother.

His humor and kindness was infectious and he will live on in our hearts, minds, thoughts and laughs forever.

A service will be determined at later date by family. However, well-wishers are encouraged to write a note of farewell on a Budweiser can and drink it in his honor. And remember to live life to the fullest and laugh, laugh and laugh some more.

To all the staff at Kamloops Hospice, we send you a heartfelt thank you. You are the most wonderful, caring group of people. Thank you for all the love and support you gave our brother and family. We greatly appreciate it.

Your Guiding Hand On My Shoulder Will Remain With Me Forever

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father William ‘Bill’ John Abley on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the age of 72.  Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, leader, mentor, and friend.  He will be remembered by everyone who knew him for his diligence, optimism and tireless devotion to everything he undertook. Bill loved to tell a good story and his sense of humor engaged all who listened.

Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Lilian (Hughes) Abley and his loving wife, Gwen (Angell) Abley.  He is survived by his three children: Bill (Nicole) Abley of Prince George, Jayne (Michael) Latta of Kamloops, Andrew (Lisa) Abley of Kamloops and his brothers Alun (Alison) Abley of Chetwynd, Wales and Stephen Abley of Kelowna, BC. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Christopher, Nicholas and Julia (Prince George), Isaac and Hannah (Kamloops) and Kenzie (Kamloops). Bill also leaves behind sister-in-laws, Gail Muliner-Ovington and Linda Angell, brother-in-law, Silvano ‘Tony’ Anthony Muliner, nieces, Brenda Muliner (Dmytro) and Tegan Abley and nephew Nathan Abley.

Bill was born in Nottingham, England on August 9, 1947 and spent the first 10 years of his life in Llandudno, Wales where he developed his love for European “football.” When he was 10 years old, Bill’s family immigrated to Canada, and settled in Kelowna, BC. This was where he developed his love for football (both the CFL and the NFL) and hockey.

In the summer of 1964, Bill met his future bride, Gwen Angell.  They married on August 24, 1968 and they shared a deep and abiding love until Gwen’s passing in 2017.

Bill started his working life with a career in banking. He worked at the Royal Bank branches in communities all over BC, eventually becoming a bank manager in Kitimat BC.

Bill’s true passion was working with children and in 1976, he became a teacher with the Kamloops-Thompson School District 73. His gift for leadership took him into administration when he became the Vice-Principal of Aberdeen Elementary in 1987.  Over the years he served as the president of the Kamloops Thompson Principals/Vice Principals Association (KTPVPA) as well as a member on the board of the BC Principals Vice Principals Association. In 2013, Bill finished his career as Principal of both Dufferin Elementary and Savona Elementary and was named a lifetime honorary member of the KTPVPA for his contributions and outstanding service.  Bill will be remembered as a tireless advocate for his students and a dedicated mentor to his colleagues.

But, Bill was not content with an idle retirement and became a marriage commissioner in 2014, marrying hundreds of couples.

In addition to his career as an educator, Bill was a founding member and at one time even the president of the Kamloops Heritage Railway. He was instrumental in getting the Spirit of Kamloops, Engine 2141, out of the park and back on the rails.

Bill’s faith was a cornerstone of his life. He was a founding member of the Kamloops Alliance Church and spent many weekends teaching Sunday School and serving the Lord through his leadership with the Stockade Christian boys club.

Bill was devoted to his grandchildren and he created a myriad of family traditions with them. From the annual boat races and “Kick the Can” at the Shuswap cabin to the full contact games of “Spoons”, Bill was a creative and fun-loving grandfather who simply adored spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered for the wisdom he bestowed and the joy he sparked.

The Funeral Service to honour his life will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, January 3, 2020 in the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Rd, Kamloops BC, with Pastor Andrew Picklyk officiating.

Bill’s family would like to thank the nurses, care aids and other staff of the Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops who took exemplary care of Bill in the last years of his life. A special thank-you to Nadine, Kyla and Lyndsey who were so loving with his care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Terry Fox Foundation.

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.