With great sadness we announce the passing away of our  beloved brother, Gerry. Gerry loved life and was a loving husband to wife Elma and father to son Amado, and his larger family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his father Cirilo Ancheta, sister Minda Rudakewich, sister Fely Ulanday, brother Franklin (Rina) Ancheta, sister Alma (Efren) Poca, sister Christy (Sechai) Chua, sister Shirley (Ed) Jones, sister Angie (Philip) Baisa, sister Evelyn (Francis) Lam, brother Ruel Ancheta, and cousin Greg (Gloria) Gabor. He was predeceased by his mother Adriana Ancheta. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all. Gerry had a passion for reading and writing, and enjoyed Bible stories and verses in his spare time. He was an active member of El Shaddai, the Fil-Can Association and a highly respected officer. His creative mind always came up with good ideas. Gerry was known for his infectious smile, gentleness, humble heart, generous nature and compassionate spirit.

Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive. Celebrant, Father Vijay Martin OCD.

In Loving Memory of

Maurice Joseph Lavoie

Maurice was born on May 8, 1963 at Lady Minto Hospital in Ashcroft, BC. He passed on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Clinton, BC. He is survived by his wife Laurel Bangham, mother Rosemarie and stepfather Howard, brother Michael, daughter Francine (Harrison), son Colin, previous wife Kelly Lavoie, grandchildren Aden, Mikala, Robbie and George, and brothers in-law William (Kelly) Spoonemore and James Spoonemore.

The Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in the Clinton Memorial Hall, 306 Lebourdais Street. Father Dale Normandeau, Celebrant.

Cheers to a wonderful Lady!!

Mom was born in Cumberland, BC.  Life’s stories from Mom were always fun to hear.  Much later, Mom moved to Vancouver where she met Dad.  They had 3 Great Kids…Kathy, Dave & John.

Mom loved helping Dad with canning his home grown vegetables, ha ha, and keeping chickens in their pens and even ducks.  When not hard at work, they would take a break and go to Reno on Bus Tours.

1999 Mom & Dad moved to Kamloops.  Mom lived in her own home until recently.  She loved to sit on her deck in the sun having her cup of coffee in the morning and relaxing.  Mom looked forward to our visits and in the evenings having a small glass of wine.

Mom also had a passion for cruising and travelling…..”sure wish I could go on another cruise!”

Mom is survived by her sister Shirley Simpson (Keremeos), her kids Kathy, Dave (Judy) and John (Janice).

Grandchildren — Jason (Nancy), Carlea, Christina (Elliott), Darrin (Jennifer), Jocelyn (John), Brian (Nicole), Stephen (Karly), John and Taylor (Heidi).

Great Grandchildren — Ella, Landon, Easton, Ty, Cade, Lennon, Cooper, Lily, Calder, Abigayle, Quinn, Benjamin, Zora, Payton, as well as  Nicolas, Graem and their mother Lori .

Many, many thanks to ALL the wonderful staff at Ridgeview.  Always enjoyed a coffee there.

No formal service by Mom’s request.  Small Family get together at a later date.

WE WILL MISS YOU MOM, GRANDMA AND GRANNIE XX00

May-20-1955   Aug-14-2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Debbie Kelly on Aug, 14^th in the Royal Inland Hospital. Debbie was born to Dave and Helen Pollard, May20, 1955 in Princeton BC. She is survived by her loving husband Ken , father Dave , brother Bob (Steve) and sister Shelly Nelson ,nephews Jason and Christopher (Katina) Pollard , as well as three nieces, 2 great nieces and other numerous relatives. Debbie was predeceased  by her mother  Helen  Mar, 2016 . Debbie graduated from high school in Kamloops and then pursued a career in health care. She met Ken and they were married on Feb, 28th 1981 .Debbie first started as a caregiver at 59 Mile House working at the Haven, then furthered her skills to become a home care support person, working in Ashcroft ,Cache Creek ,Clinton and the surrounding area. Debbie retired from health care and enjoyed her last years with her husband Ken at home in Clinton. She was very involved with the Living Waters Church In Clinton and enjoyed the prayer intersession . Debbie had a passion for caring for others, spent endless hours volunteering  her time to fulfill others lives . Debbie was full from the joy she experienced from giving and caring for others. A Celebration  of Life will be held  on Saturday Aug,31 @1:00 in the Living Waters Church 1508 Caribou  Hwy 97 ,Clinton BC.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to a charity of choice.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta “Laura” Josephine LaSaga on August 12, 2019 with her family by her side. Laura was predeceased by her parents Augustus and Mary Power, her brother Martin Power, and her sister in-law Minnie Power.

Laura is survived by her loving husband Clement LaSaga, her children Stephanie Power, Robert (Nickie) LaSaga, Stephen LaSaga, Philip (Sarah) LaSaga. Eight grandchildren Christopher, Natasha, Dayna, Sydney, Julianna, Joshua, Lily, Claire, and three great-grandchildren Kade, Adalyn, and Ava. She is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Laura will be missed by all of her friends, family, step-grandchildren, and foster children that she has touched throughout her life.

Laura was born in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland in 1953. In 1977 she moved to Prince Rupert, BC, however she always considered Newfoundland to be her home. Her greatest joy was her family, and the bonds she created with the people in her life through quilting, knitting, cooking, listening to her favourite songs, socializing, and travelling. Her authentic personality will be deeply missed by all of us.

There will be no formal ceremony, as per Laura’s request. Celebration of Life to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Laura’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Trinity Hospice at Overlander.