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.

Thomas Garrick “Gary” Cooper of Kamloops passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 80 years of age. He is survived by his children, Glenn (Joanne) of Revelstoke, Grant (Shelley) of Vernon, Michelle (Chris) of Brentwood Bay and Jason of Kamloops; grandchildren Ryan (Tammie), Crystal (Steve), Preston, Hillary, Alex, Elaina and Gemma; great grandchildren Blake, Ashton and Hayden; siblings Mel, Wayne and Lynne, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Mildred Cooper, sister Stephanie, and brother Ron.

Dad’s involvement with Cooper’s Foods, the Blazers Hockey Club and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops, gave Dad many fond memories.

We love you Dad, Grampa and Brother.

We will miss you, but our treasured memories will be with us forever.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to all who cared for Dad during his short illness, Dr. Jason O’Connell, the Nurses at Royal Inland Hospital, Interior Health, and the Nurses and Care Aides at Trinity Hospice.

The Memorial Mass will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Rd., Kamloops. Monsignor Jerry Desmond, Celebrant.

Memorial donations may be made in Gary’s name to the Autism Society of British Columbia or the BC Cancer Foundation. Flowers graciously  declined.

Andy passed away peacefully at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital on the evening of Thursday, April 11, 2019, in his 92 year.  He spent his final hours surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his son, Gordon (Ceri), daughter, Barbara White (Don), grand children, Beth & Amanda Quirie, Brianna & Nicholas White and great grandchildren, Thomas & Jackson.  His beloved twin sister, Violet, and brother, Robert, who both live in Scotland.  Many nieces and nephews in Canada and Scotland.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Marguerite in 2002.

Andy was born in Scotland on March 10, 1928. He was the youngest of 11 children, arriving 15 minutes after his twin sister, Violet.  He immigrated to Canada at the age of 21 in April 1949.  He spent his first 3 years in Milton, ON working on a dairy farm then he began his journey westward where he eventually began his 34 year career as a carman for the Canadian National Railway (CNR).  It took him from Winnipeg, MB to Port Coquitlam, BC to McBride, BC, Prince George, BC and then to Smithers, BC where he met the love of his life, Marguerite Erickson.  They were married on April 8, 1961 and then in March 1965 they moved to Kamloops, BC where they raised their family and he has remained for the last 54 years.

Andy was active in his community as a Big Brother for over 21 years, an Akela for the 1^st Brocklehurst Cub Pack for 15 years, an Odd Fellow for many years and an active participant in St. Georges Anglican Church.  In 1999 he received the distinguished service award from the city of Kamloops for his years of volunteer work in the community.  He was also a very proud Scot and was an active member of the Kamloops Caledonian Society and Scottish Country Dance club for many years.

One of Andy’s greatest passions was singing!  He sang everywhere he went.  He was an active member of his church choir and was asked by many people to sing at weddings and funerals or special occasions.  He loved his garden and enjoyed curling in the winter.  He was a huge dog lover and was loved by 4 special dogs throughout his life in Canada – Blackie, Mitzie, Cheekie and Kailie.  He also loved to talk!  He would talk to anyone, anywhere about anything!

He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his family and friends but we are confident that he is so much happier in heaven with his beloved wife and his wonderful Saviour, Jesus.  After many years of suffering through the challenges of dementia he is now the very best version of the wonderful man God created him to be, and we are so thankful!

We want to express our deepest appreciation to the caregivers at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital who have cared for our dad so wonderfully over the past year, and especially over the final few days of his life.  Also, to Dr. Chip Bantock who has been such a wonderful Dr. to him for well over 30 years.  A special thank you to Pastor Isabel Healy-Morrow who has been a true pastor to dad for the past 15 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Georges Anglican Church, 308 Royal Ave., Kamloops, BC.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations could be sent to St. Georges Anglican Church, Alzheimer Society of Kamloops or Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Kamloops.