It is with great sadness that the family of Gurbachan Kaur Sohal announces her passing on May 20, 2019.  Gurbachan Kaur is survived by her loving family, her sons Gurdev Singh (Mandeep Kaur) Sohal and Sarwan Singh (Jaspreet Kaur) Sohal and her daughters Gurdev Kaur (late Amar Singh) Lalli, Gurjit Kaur (Talwinder Singh) Randhawa and Gurdish Kaur Sohal as well as many family and friends. She also leaves special memories to nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren who will miss her dearly. She is predeceased by her parents and siblings as well as her husband, Mohan Singh Sohal in 2004. Gurbachan Kaur was born on January 1, 1928 in India. Since coming to Canada she has loved spending quality time with her family and being out in her yard and garden. She was also often seen enjoying walks around the neighborhood.

 Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 1:00pm at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive and will be followed by prayers at the Sikh Cultural Society, 700 Cambridge Crescent, Kamloops.

January 23, 1944 – May 17, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Portia Patricia Christine Audrey Schmidt on May 17^th, 2019.  Portia fought a long and courageous battle with Kidney Disease followed by a diagnoses of Cancer.  She spent her last few days at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops with her family and Martin her dearly beloved husband of 54 years at her side.  Portia is survived by her husband Martin, daughter Lolanda (Alojz) Macus, son Doran (Shauna) Schmidt, and daughter Aveline (Owen) Shephard.  She was a loving grandma to eight grandchildren; Emeril and Chloe Macus, Darian and Damara Shephard, and Hailey, Eric, Nicholas, and Kassandra Schmidt.

Portia was born in Hove, Sussex, England.  She came to Canada in 1960 at the age of 16 where she lived in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  She graduated from the Academy of Sion in 1962.  Portia pursued her career as a teacher and later became the Woman Editor for the Moose Jaw Times Harold.  Portia married Martin in Regina Saskatchewan on June 26, 1965.  She was a stay at home mom to three children while continuing her studies at the University of Regina.  Portia completed her Bachelor of Education then furthered her studies to obtain a Masters in History and a Major in Library Sciences as well as a Major in English. She worked at the Regina Public Library for 10 years before relocating with Martin to Surrey, BC in 1989.  Her love for education continued at Simon Fraser University where she then worked part time as a TOC for the Surrey School District.  Portia’s passion for reading developed a love for writing.  Portia joined several writing groups and was also an active member of Tops.  In 2012, Portia and Martin bought their forever home in Kamloops, BC.

The family would like to thank Dr. Smiley, Dr. Connely, and the staff at the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit, the staff at Royal Inland Hospital and the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice, all of whom provided exceptional care during her long term diagnoses and passing.

A service will be held on Thursday, May 23^rd, 2019 at 1:00pm at the St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 815 Renfrew Ave. Kamloops, BC

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or Kamloops Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

Born, November 4, 1935 in Irma, Alberta, Timothy “Tim” Cecil Worthington grew up in a harsh prairie environment. Work was hard, money was short, and friends and neighbours were remote. Despite the challenges of his youth, Tim grew up to be a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Tim exuded quiet strength and loyalty. He was a husband of 62 years to his childhood sweetheart, Gail Worthington (MacKenzie). Father to five extraordinary children – Debra Worthington (wife of Fred Wallin), Michelle Wortelboer (wife of Rudy Wortelboer), Diane Tulloch; Todd Worthington (husband of Teresa Worthington), and Darrel Worthington (husband of Vanessa Worthington). Grandfather to ten, and great-grandfather to (almost) eight. Although he was the only child of Cecil Worthington and Leona Frye, Tim was happy to find a connection with his sister and brothers on his father’s side in his late twenties, which carried on throughout his life. Tim’s goofy grin, unassuming love, and thoughtful insight never failed to brighten the sphere of those in his life – family and friends alike. And a great friend he was. Tim’s friendships were of the lasting kind – some for more than 50 years. Many of his closest connections grew from his passion for motorcycling, a hobby that he let go only three years ago. Tim spent countless hours on his BMW or his Goldwing touring across North America and Thailand with Gail riding pillion. When he wasn’t off exploring, Tim rarely missed a motorcycle breakfast, or daily coffee clutch with the gang.

Tim had an incredible work ethic and paid careful attention to the world around him, which earned him the hard won ability to retire from his career as a drywall contractor at age 49. Tim and Gail spent many of his post-retirement years globe trotting on extended adventures in places like India, Nepal, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Greece to name a few. In his later years, Tim relished time with his family and friends, even as his drive for excursions away eased. Tim remained at home in the care of Gail until he was briefly hospitalized prior to his death on May 17, 2019.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada, the Alzheimer Society of Canada, or the Canadian CancerSociety.

On February 13, 2019 Mrs. Flora Belle McLeod passed away peacefully at The Hamlets Care Home at the age of 94 years. Flora is survived by her six sons, Jim (Arlene), Doug (Teri), Harvey (Yvonne), Brian (Marilynn), Gary (Kathy), and Dennis (Brenda), brother Joe Switzer, along with fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Fraser McLeod and only daughter Diane Walton. Flora was born in Edson, Alberta on May 19, 1924, she married her sweet heart Fraser McLeod on May 22, 1946. She was one of fourteen siblings, her father Harvey Switzer was a pharmacist in Edson and she worked in his drug store called “Switzer Drug Store” which is still run today by his family. Over the next fifteen years, Flora and Fraser had seven children, one girl and six boys. They moved to Kamloops in 1959 because Fraser had to move to Kamloops as an engineer on the C.N Railway. Sadly, in 2008, she lost her only daughter to cancer. Flora loved having her family around for dinners and had a passion for sewing, knitting, gardening and cooking, especially her famous cinnamon buns. Flora’s family would like to thank the nurses, and all of the care aids for the special care they gave her over the last eleven years at The Hamlets Care Home.

We love you Mom. The McLeod Family.

The Memorial Tea for Mrs. Flora Belle McLeod will take place at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Tea Room, 285 Fortune Drive.

April 3, 1931 – May 2, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather William (Bill) Ford of 100 Mile House/Kamloops on May 2, 2019 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife Emily in 2014 and is survived by his children; Doug (Kim), Laura (Brooke), Ken and grandsons Kirby and Tyler.  Bill passed peacefully with family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

There will be no formal ceremony as per family’s wishes. Interment will take place in 100 Mile House at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Agency.

Bills family would like to thank Dr. Farren and Baker as well as the staff and nurses at Nurse Next Door, Home and Community Care and the Hospice House for their care and attention. A special thank you to Dad’s Kamloops friends, Glenda/Glen, Randy, Fawn and everyone at Costco, West-Can and Save-On-Foods, for all the laughs and allowing the ‘old boy’ to terrorize you.