Allan Fred Morgenthaler was born in Kamloops on July 29, 1937. He passed away peacefully at Kamloops Hospice House on Friday, April 5, 2019. Allan is survived by his wife of 59 years Caroline, his son Lyle, daughter in-law Marja, grandson Alexander, and also by his brothers Jake and Dennis and sister Rose (Len) Steinke, as well as many relatives, friends and in-laws.

Allan had a unique sense of humour and always loved to make people smile and laugh. He enjoyed all of his coffee buddies, both at the Dunes Golf Club and at Timmies on the North Shore.

He had a long career with the Ministry of Highways before he became ill with kidney disease. He fought the good fight, and for the past six years he was taking dialysis treatment at the North Shore Unit. He very much appreciated the care extended to him by the staff at the unit, the Handi- Dart staff and drivers, and all other caregivers.

There will be no funeral by request but a Celebration of his life will take place at his home later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kamloops Kidney Foundation, if so desired.

Mom passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019 at the age of 79 with her family by her side, after a sudden and unexpected illness.

She is survived by her son Don Lacey and wife Connie, grandsons Taylor Quinn and Garrett, great-grandchildren Viola and Alo, granddaughter Lacey Gerbrandt, very close sister Norma Wheeler and nieces and nephew Sandy, Sheryl and Brad and step-daughter Michelle Comeau. Pat was predeceased by her son Doug in 1983 and husband Len in 2016.

Pat was born January 27, 1940 and raised in New Westminster by her parents Jack and Irene Rennie. Whenever the Rennie’s family and friends gathered there was always a sing along around the piano. Mom also learned to play and over the years if someone with a guitar showed up – the party just became all the better.

Pat, first husband Frank and boys moved to Loon Lake in 1969 and owned and operated the Wildwood Fishing Resort. Over the following twelve years most of the clientele became annual summer friends due to the excellent experience mom provided, although she did tire of being asked “when are they going to bite?”

After selling the resort the family relocated to Kamloops where Pat worked for the Ministry of Agriculture. Mom loved her job and her “office family”, the many field staff and the customers who wandered in daily with pieces of plants or bugs in jars.

Mom met Len in 1989 and moved to Lee Creek on the Shuswap and were married in Hawaii on Valentines Day in 1991. They were truly a perfect match as they both loved being out on the boat, socializing with friends and travel. Mom was affectionately known as the “cruise queen” and they enjoyed many Caribbean cruises, Panama Canal and Alaska trips as well as many winter weeks basking on the shores of Maui. They relocated to Chase in 2001 and became an active part of the community. Mom and Len had many years of mutual love, caring and support until his passing in 2016.

Mom relocated to Kamloops and lived independently and close by in a home she loved at West Pines, with her new buddy Gulliver the cat. She always had a soft spot for animals. We were very blessed to live near mom and enjoyed daily visits, Sunday dinners and regular outings.

Thank you to all of her long-time and new friends who came to visit and make her days brighter, she truly treasured you all.

Mom suffered for many years with crippling arthritis, but never let that slow her down nor did she ever complain much about it. She never passed up an opportunity to socialize and loved any opportunity to get “all gussied up” (as her dad would say) and always brought a special energy to any event with her humour and laughter. Pat truly was a classy woman that will be missed by many.

Mom we will miss you so much.

Mom and family are sincerely thankful to the many support staff that helped her during her 30 years of rheumatoid arthritis and the wonderful staff at RIH that were so compassionate during her periodic visits and kept her comfortable as she passed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on June 8, 2019 at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Donations in Pat’s memory may be made to the RIH Foundation.

In loving memory of Mafalda Podorieszach (nee Crucil)

Although deeply saddened with the loss of our loving mother Mafalda Podorieszach, on April 7, 2019 at 87 years of age, she is finally at peace.  She enjoyed many years of good health, with only a decline in health over the last two years.  She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late February, 2019.

Mafalda is survived by her loving sons: Primo (Eileen), Peter (Shelley), John, her six grandchildren: Brandon (Andrea), Bryce (Maggie), Michelle, Aaron, Cara (David), Sarah and 5 great-grandchildren: Keaton, Ethan, Nathanial, Cayden & Ava.  She lived to see her grandchildren, then great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by two brothers, Pietro (Enerstina) and Alessandro, sister in-law Francis and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was born in Italy, immigrated to Canada in 1955 and married her late husband Giuseppe Podorieszach (pre-deceased in 1999).  She had many friends in Clearwater and Kamloops.

We thank all the staff of the Ponderosa Lodge who cared for Mom in her final days.  We especially thank Dr. Susan Vlahos for her empathy & care.

Prayers will be recited for Mafalda at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 12, at OLPH with the Funeral Mass to be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, at OLPH Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops. Father Paul Simms, Celebrant.

All are welcome to join us in sharing memories at the reception, after funeral mass in the OLPH Parish Centre, next to the church and/or attending burial at Hillside cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to BC Cancer Foundation or charity of your choice.

Brenda Maureen Castle of Barriere, BC passed away on March 26, 2019 at the age of 55 years. She was born on February 24, 1964 in New Westminster.

Brenda is survived by her daughter Billi Castle (Armineh), long time love Dale Mosely from Alaska, sister Diane (Mel) Hale, brother Justin Trail, nieces Luvena Brandt and Nicole Hale, great nieces and nephews Caden and Haley Brandt and Lukin Hale, Uncle Doug (Jean), cousins Sandra (David) and Nancy (Steve) and numerous cousins.

Brenda was predeceased by her parents Edgar and Dorothy Castle and her brother Calvin Castle.

Brenda loved horses and in her younger years followed that passion. She enjoyed beachcombing for rocks and shells and got into collecting crystals. Her smile and sassiness will be missed by all, especially “her girls” at the BMI.

The Celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4673 Shaver Rd, in Barriere BC on Saturday, April 13, from 12 PM to 3 PM.

December 17, 1947 – January 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Wife, Mom & Grandmother.

She lived life on her terms, with passion & tenacity.  She fought cancer 3 times in the past 18 years & faced it head on.

Lorna leaves behind her husband Earl of 31 years, daughters Cindy (Randy), Shelley (Kevin) Donna & stepdaughters Carrie & Sheila, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and 10 brothers and three sisters.  Her parents Everad & Jeanne & older sister Evelyn predecease her.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 18,  2019 on 2433 Paige Street Lower Nicola, BC,  her home that she loved.  We will send her into the creek & celebrate Lorna’s style.  We will continue with a potluck dinner and a pancake breakfast.

In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to Kamloops Hospice Association.  www.kamloopshospice.com

Thank you to all the people in Lorna’s life whom went above & beyond. 

May yours hearts be filled with love & joy!