January 28, 1939-July 1, 2019

 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Survived by her children Katherine (Robert) Allaire, Tammy (Greg) Gillies grandchildren Brock (Tammy) Allaire, Thomas and Tiffany Meier, Teresa, Tony, Tara, and Daniel Gillies She also leaves to remember her, several nieces, nephews and cousins some of whom were very close to her. Predeceased by her Husband Thomas Keith Parkinson, son Robert Allan Parkinson, daughter Deborah Lee Parkinson, parents Kate and Ivor Benson, Brother Larry Benson.Read More & Leave Condolences »

March 19, 1955 – July 6, 2019

Cath passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. Her cancer diagnosis was known by family and close friends and kept as private as possible. This was what she wanted.

Bout number 3 took a toll, but she did return to work. Number 4 really wasn’t a surprise, except for the fact that the diagnosis came so quickly after the third one.

She will be missed by her four-legged kids, Elephant, Tater and Little Guy; her siblings, Jim (Joyce), Pat, Peggy, Rick (Barbara) and Barb; and all her nephews and their spouses; as well as her friends, Helen, Janis, Linda, Tom, Teressa, Marg, Theresa and Marianne. She was predeceased by her sister Judy (Mike).Read More & Leave Condolences »

January 22, 1946 – July 1, 2019

Harvey passed away on the morning of July 1, 2019 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.  Harvey’s greatest love was his family, he is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie, son William, daughter-in-law Trisha, grandchildren Jason, Gabriella and Sarah, along with his puppy Maggie.  Harvey was also blessed with many nieces and nephews.

He was born in Fort Frances, ON and had many fond memories of growing up there.  Harvey was predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth, his brothers, Donald, Darold, James, Earl, Harold and Jack and sisters, Evelene, Lillie and Lorna.

Harvey was an automotive mechanic, having worked in Fort Frances and Atikokan before moving his family to Logan Lake, BC, in 1980 and starting his career at Lornex (Highland Valley Copper), retiring in 2011.

Harvey always enjoyed his and Bonnie’s road trips to the US and across Canada to visit family and friends.  Countless motorcycle, camping and fishing trips that always ended in a good story or two.  He recently bought himself a bright yellow convertible mustang that he proudly drove around Logan Lake and enjoyed taking family and friends on little road trips to show off our beautiful area.

We are so sad that Harvey left this world.  His infectious smile and laughter, his sense of humor and endless teasing of the grandkids… which of course drove them crazy.

A huge thank you to the Logan Lake paramedics, RIH emergency doctors and nurses.

Harvey will always have a piece of our hearts.  He will be laid to rest in the Logan Lake cemetery, with no service as per his request.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation can be made in Harvey’s name in lieu of flowers.

Darrel passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Second born son to Tula and Norman, Darrel Frederick Ross Newman came into the world on January 2, 1933.  He was welcomed by his older brother Vic and sister Gwen.  A year later Melvin, Darrel’s best friend was born and the family was complete.

As a young man Darrel worked alongside his dad and siblings weeding the garden at Rain-a-Day farm (now the Norkam property) and picking the apples on the Newman Homestead (next door to the Desmond family).  In true family form Darrel made his life’s work alongside his dad, brother Melvin, and for a time his cousin Syd and two nephew’s Michael and Robert Newman in the family business, NEWMAN & SONS.  The company thrived for decades with Gwen working the books and the boys (Melvin & Darrel) building and renovating homes.

Gwen, Darrel and Melvin (Sybil) travelled extensively from New Mexico all the way north to Anchorage.  They enjoyed each other’s company and seeing the world.  Laughter and storytelling followed them everywhere.Read More & Leave Condolences »

It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our brother Christopher Ian Bandy, taken far too soon from his family on the night of June 28th, 2019 at the age of 34.

Chris is predeceased by both his parents Ron Bandy and Tracy Tinline. Left to grieve this loss are his brother Patrick Bandy (Kate), sister Ashley Bandy (Thomas) and his nephews Jack, Oliver & Finley.  Also left behind are his grandparents Jackie & Tom Wolfe, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and many friends who Chris cared for tremendously.

Chris was born on Mar 17th, 1985 at Royal Inland Hospital. Raised in Kamloops BC, he graduated from Norkam secondary in 2003. Through his high school years he enjoyed playing all sports, especially football and rugby in which he excelled at. In the years to follow he was an avid fan of multiple sports from NHL, NFL to MMA.
Chris would later find a career with CN rail where he was a supervisor for many years, travelling all over western Canada. He took his job seriously and was rarely off the clock. He was a hard working and loyal man who was always trying to move forward.
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