April 8, 1932 – April 17, 2019

Maxine was born on the family farm in Wadena Saskatchewan on April 8, 1932. She married Olaf “Ole” Jensen in July 1950 and the dream of a big family began. Ole and Maxine moved to B.C. in 1957. They had seven children. Maxine was predeceased by her husband Ole in 1993 and son Olaf Bradley in 2014. She is survived by her children, Adri Ann (Barry), Terry (Dawn), JoAnn (Bob), Brenda (Bob), Les (Yvette), and Barbara (Rick), daughter in-law Linda, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The Memorial Tea to celebrate Maxine’s life will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Tea Room, 285 Fortune Drive.

Memorial donations in Maxine’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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.