Edmond Paulin of Kamloops, BC passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 82 years of age. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Bernadette, step children Fernand (Linda) Morais, Laurent (Jackie) Morais, Gilles (Bertha) Morais, Jeremy Morais, and Claire (John) Shephard; grandchildren Ryan (Angela) Shephard, Jonathon Shephard, Chantal (Steve) Draper, Matthew (Genny) Morais, Jaymie Morais; great grandchildren Damen, Garrett, Wyatt, Hunter, Mack, and Ruby; and his brother Laurent (Nicole) Paulin. He was predeceased by stepson Reginald Morais and grandson Reynauld.
Edmond has been retired for 25 years after a lifetime in the mining industry. He enjoyed wine making, carpentry, fishing and was a jack of all trades.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, May 6, 2019 at O.L.P.H. Celebrants, Father Jeremy Morais and Father Paul Simms.
Memorial donations may be made in Edmond’s memory to Madagascar Missions, Father Jeremy Morais c/o 17-1880 Homel Rd., Williams Lake, BC V2G 0A4.
It is with uttermost sadness that the family of Nicholas Mike Szumylo announces his passing on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the age of 23.
Nick was born and raised in Kamloops, B.C. He was a great man with a huge heart. He was passionate about music, martial arts, and sports. Nick’s kindness and sense of humour will be forever missed.
Nick will be forever remembered by his parents, Mike and Irina, his brother Ian (Darcy), his sister Christina (Josh), and nephew Parker. He will also be lovingly remembered by the rest of his family in the Ukraine.
The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.
Eileen Douglas of Kamloops passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, surrounded by family, at 88 years of age. She is lovingly remembered by her son Craig (Brenda) Thomson of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren, Trista (Chris), Kara (Jeff), Caitlin, and Pearce (Brooklyn), great grandchildren, Carter, Logan, Carson and Brynn, and other relatives, Pauli (Gregor) Gabb, Eric (Doris) Woodward, Judy (Greg) Clark, Ken (Carla) Woodward, Chelsea and Alex Woodward, and Sarah and Evan Walker. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Jack Douglas and son Derek Thomson.
Eileen was born and raised in the Vancouver area. She married Gordon Thomson and together they had two loving sons. Though they parted ways, they remained close friends. Eileen then married the “love of her life,” Jack Douglas. Eileen had a passion for her work at Purdy’s Chocolates but eventually her adventures took her to West Kelowna. After many years there, she finally settled in Kamloops with her son and her beloved dog. Eileen loved staying close with her family through coffee time, TV time and “Happy Hour.”
A private family gathering will be held for Eileen in the summer. The family would like to offer a special thank you to all the fine Caregivers of Unit 2B at Kamloops Seniors Village.
In Loving Memory
John Kolody
November 23, 1933 – April 13, 2019
On the eve of Saturday, April 13, 2019, John Kolody passed away peacefully at Overlander Care Centre, with his family by his side. His year long battle with brain cancer was over.
He will be missed by his dearly beloved wife Mildred, of 60 years, sons Brian of Kelowna and Dale (Sarah) of Hobart, Tasmania, and sisters Veronka (Pete) Shymchuk of Iron River, AB, and Alice Shayka of Edmonton. Fondly remembering John are sisters in-law, Greta (Victor) Ringuette and Carol (Louis) Frechette, brothers in-law Andre (Gloria) Balla and Peter (Marj) Balla, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his loving daughter Brenda Fairbank (nee Kolody) in 2006.
The Funeral Mass and reception will be held in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd., at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Celebrant, Father Andrzej Wasylinko.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations to the BC Cancer Society in John’s name would be appreciated. We wish to thank the staff of 4N, RIH, and Overlander Evergreen for the excellent care and kindness shown to us during John’s short stay.
It is with great sadness that the family of Nettie Makortoff announces her passing after a brief hospitalization on Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 at the age of 76.
Nettie will be especially missed by the love of her life, Fred, her children Wendy and Harvey (Deanna), her brother Harry (Elsa), sister Marilyn, all her grandchildren (4) and great grandchildren (2).
After many hard working years of caring for her family, she generously volunteered at the RIH Afternoon Auxiliary for 20+ years.
Fred and his family greatly appreciate the hard work and care from the RIH ICU staff. We thank you very much, you were all wonderful.
The Celebration of life for Nettie will be held at the Cottonwood Manor, 750 Cottonwood Ave., on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 1 PM to 4 PM.
In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate a donation made to The Heart & Stroke foundation in her memory.
You will be forever loved and missed Baba.