It is with great love and sadness that we share the news of the passing of Alice Shelest.  Alice passed away  on November 1, 2019 in Kamloops, BC from complications in the final stage of Alzheimer’s.

Alice was born Lesia Olive Sorochan August 17, 1930 in Lamont, AB to Ukrainian Canadian parents.  As a young child, starting school was difficult for the shy young girl as she spoke little English.  Her family moved a few times but she found her ground in Prince George, along the way attending business college in Edmonton and serving as a civilian member stenographer of the armed forces.   She met Frank in Prince George, marrying in 1953 and they were blessed with their two children.

The family relocated to Needles, BC in 1957 and to Chase in 1959 where they stayed for many years to raise their family, living an active life until they found the need to move to Kamloops in 2014.

Mom was a fabulous homemaker, wife and mother.  She was a great cook, gardener, crafter and sewer.  Many will remember her decorating their wedding cakes, buying her amazing petit point and viewing award winning entries to area fall fairs.

Although she had a busy home life, she worked alongside Frank in their endeavours involving the community, Lady Lions, Lions, the Curling Club, Arthritis Society, Chase Queen’s Committee and the Salute to the Sockeye.  Alice was a charter member of the Chase Lady Lions and one of the first five women to be inducted into the Chase Lions Club.  She earned community recognition as Chase Citizen of the Year in 1998.  Many Lions awards made her proud and you would rarely see her without her small  Lions collar pin.

Alice had a strength and resilience that bode her well through her life and she would never back down from a planning challenge involving family or community event.  She enjoyed and valued the ‘coffees’ with friends and neighbours and the travels she and Frank took.  Offering particular peace were the short but meaningful times they spent together at Lion’s conventions and their intermittent camping trips.

Alice will be missed by her loving husband of 66 years, Frank and their children Sandy (Glenn) Vogstad of Kamloops, Rob (Sherree) of Princeton, her grandchildren Lee (Yuki) Vogstad, Tessa (Scott) Cooper, Jen Shelest and Nikki (Brad) Wutke, great-grandchildren, Lily, Dylan, Leland, Emily and Noah.  She was predeceased by brothers Robert and David, survived by her older brother Walter (Lucy) and sister Marie.  Alice was so lucky to have her many in-laws as best friends.  Many nieces and nephews will remember her smile and loving nature.

The family would like to thank the staff of Kamloops Seniors Village for their care and understanding of Mom’s needs.

In lieu of flowers donations in Alice’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Chase Lion’s Club, Box 12, Chase, BC  V0E 1M0.  No service at this time.

Noreen May Mather of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly on October 22, 2019 at 72 years of age.  Survived  by her children, Christopher (Kathleen) Pardy and Kimberly Pardy of Kamloops, brothers, Ron Hendricks of Chilliwack and Dave Hendricks of Calgary, and many nieces, nephews and good friends.  She was predeceased by Will Mather, Mel Pardy, and her parents, Jake and Mary Hendricks of Castlegar.  Noreen spent her working years as a nurse at Royal Inland Hospital, as well as providing long term care for patients out of her home.  She loved travel, dogs, softball, cycling and camping.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30pm on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Sandman Signature Hotel in the Savona Room in Kamloops, BC. Memorial donations may be made to the BC S.P.C.A.

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 »