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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Janet Olver (nee Murdoch) of Kamloops passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 92 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband Richard “Jim” James Olver of Kamloops, daughter Sharon Olver of Ottawa, Ontario, son Glen (Colleen) Olver of Terrace, B.C., grandchildren Angela Olver of Terrace, B.C. and James Olver of Terrace, B.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, John, Bill, Gib, and Bob, and two sisters, Mary and Helen.
Janet was born in Stonehouse, Scotland in November 1926, and arrived with her family in Vancouver 1929. Jim and Janet were married in April 1951. They lived in Port Hardy, Ashcroft, and then moved to Kamloops in 1966. The last three years were spent in Chartwell Residences.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff at Royal Inland Hospital for the excellent care she received.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Janet’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dorothy Mae Lestage (Eytcheson) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on August 25, 1933 in Lockwood, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Raymond Lestage. They were married in Kamloops at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on November 29, 1952. They had four children, Linda (Dave) Rabidoux, Donna Meeley, Wayne (Shelley) Lestage, and Rhonda (Murray) Leonew, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, sister Vel Koerber and family, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Dot was a caring Mother who devoted her time working and looking after children like her own. She was an honourary member of the Royal Purple and loved her hobbies, knitting crocheting and crafting.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice.
The Funeral Service will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., with Pastor Don Maione officiating. Following the service, Dorothy will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.
Iris slipped peacefully away in the early hours of June 8, 2019 with her daughters at her side.
Iris was born on the family farm outside of Richard, Saskatchewan on June 9, 1936 to George and Beatrice Taylor (Banks). She moved to New Westminster in her teens, where she met her future husband, Robert, while attending high school. She was the love of his life and they were married in New Westminster on June 28, 1957.
Diverted from their Yellowstone Park honeymoon plans by a natural disaster, she mentioned how pretty she had thought Kamloops was. After many years of traveling to and from New Westminster to fish and vacation, the decision was made to move in 1963 and began raising their family of two daughters.
Iris worked her way through high school while waitressing at the Cariboo Hotel Café and graduated from Burnaby South. After graduation, she worked in the New Westminster school district office until the move to Kamloops. She then worked for 20+ years in the office for Weyerhauser Canada, the position from which she ultimately retired after two successful fights against cancer.
Iris’s spare time was spent hunting with dad, salmon fishing at Pender Harbour, gardening, watching the Blue Jays, supporting the Kamloops Target Sports Association’s antique show and sale, dressing up in period costume for cowboy action shooting events, visiting with friends and family, catching a play or a figure skating show, watching Spruce Meadows show jumping, or taking a quick road trip or adventure – anywhere!
We will remember her for her love of animals (cats, particularly), incredible knitting skills, enjoyment of flower gardening, homemade chocolates, a smile that would light up the room, sense of humour, her grace and quiet determination.
She was the guiding light that held the family through good times and bad, and is sorely missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert; daughters Barbara (Don McConnell) and Joanne. Predeceased by sister Patricia Carnegie of Edmonton AB, she is also survived by sisters Elaine Milman of Saskatoon SK, Sheila Hapay of Richmond BC, Eileen Russell of Williams Lake BC, Marilyn O’Krane of Penticton BC and brother Walter Taylor of Penticton BC.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6 at 11:00 AM, at St. George’s Anglican Church 308 Royal Ave., Kamloops.
Special thanks to all the staff at Kamloops Seniors village but particularly Bridgette, Laurie, Christie, Bonnie, Montana and Amy. Your kindness and obvious care for mom is greatly appreciated.
Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada in Iris’ name would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.