It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fiko Konishi. He was born on October 30 1934, and passed away January 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. Fiko was predeceased by his nephew, parents, sister and two brothers in-law. Survived by spouse Shirley, and children Annette, Alexandra, and Kelly, their spouses and children, as well as sister Hattie and brother Jingi, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fiko was born on Mayne Island, put in an internment camp in Hastings Park, where his family volunteered to move to the Okanagan. They ran a market garden and at a young age he started working with wood, eventually becoming Production Manager for CTP then Slocan. After retiring in 1990, he loved travelling and deep sea salmon fishing. In his declining years he spent time with his family and his puddycat. No flowers at the request of the family but donations to Trinity Hospice at Overlander Extended Care would be greatly appreciated.
Fiko’s Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.
MAY 16, 1958 – JAN 1, 2019
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Keith in Kamloops on January 1, 2019 from pneumonia. Keith was a devoted son, father, husband, sibling, uncle, and the best friend you could hope to have. Keith loved to build and was a highly skilled and respected Senior Superintendent at EllisDon Construction where he worked for over 30 years. You don’t have to drive far in Calgary to find a project Keith worked on. Keith loved to travel – preferably if golf was involved. He was an amazing cook, and many wonderful meals were shared with family and friends. Keith built a beautiful log home on Shuswap Lake, his “happy place”, where he loved to sit on his deck looking at the lake sparkling through the trees and boating with his family and friends.
Keith is lovingly remembered by his children, Connor and Nicole, his Mom, Marjorie, his wife Cindy, his siblings, Cheri, Teresa, Dave and Mark, his nieces and nephews Leah (Matt), Serena, Kyle, Mackenzie, Dustin, Kirstie, Samantha and so many wonderful friends. Keith was predeceased by his Dad, Clifford.
A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held on January 26th at 1:00 p.m. at the Blue Devil Golf Course located at 2300 – 194 Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. There will be a celebration of life for Keith in Kamloops this spring, date and time will be announced.
Barry James Bleeks of Kamloops, BC. passed away on December 21st at 68 years of age. Barry is survived by his loving daughter Brandi Bleeks (Roy) of Fort St. James, BC, grandchildren Ian Kadin Bleeks – Sam, Claire Sky Lynn Naomi Isaac; brothers Greg Bleeks and family, and Fred Hendricks and family, and Barry’s mother Madeline Hendricks.
Predeceased by his brother Garry Hendricks and stepfather Hal Hendricks.
Barry was born in Lashburn, Saskatchewan but most of his years were spent in and around Cache Creek and Kamloops. For a time he worked in the Yukon at Copper Mines, then he married Verna (nee Waycheshen) in 1975 and had a daughter Brandi in 1977. Barry’s working life was spent at Highland Valley Copper. The highlight of his life was visiting his daughter and spending time with her in Fort St. James. Some of Barry’s favorite pastimes were travelling, going for drives, campfires, reading and walking.
He will forever be remembered as a kind, gentle, loving father, brother, son and friend.
June 5, 1937 – January 3, 2019
Our Dad came from one of the first pioneer families in Kamloops, he farmed alongside his father on the family farm on Popp Street until the mid-1980’s. Dad worked at Inland Kenworth and later Loomis before a motorcycle accident forced him into early retirement. However even a metal plate in his leg couldn’t slow him down. Dad bought his dream home in Westsyde in 1991. There he and our mother had an industrial sized garden and later the big shop for the Dhaliwal men to work on their other passion. . . CARS!
Dad was an incredible grandpa and he loved his grandchildren Alyssa and Kruz very much. He would listen to their stories for hours and always surrendered his TV time to them.
Dad leaves to mourn his loving wife of 50 years Harjinder, his sons Paul and Robb (Charlie) and his grandchildren Alyssa and Kruz. Also left to mourn are his brothers Sone (Baljit) and David (Brenda) and many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his siblings, Jeto, Saba (Ambo) and Puro.Read More & Leave Condolences »
On Saturday, December 29, 2018, James Roy Wargovcsik, passed away peacefully at age 67.
Jim was born on June 4, 1951 in Oliver, BC. On March 13, 1971, he married Shirley Hebig. They raised two children, Karen Elaine Wargovcsik and Jason Joseph Wargovcsik.
Jim is survived by his wife Shirley, their two children and four grandchildren, Jeremy, Kyle, Dayton and Leah. Along with his two brothers Florian (Joanne) and Brian (Debbie) and sister Lynn. Jim was predeceased by his father Florian Sr., mother Gwendolyn and sister Julia.
Jim was a long time heavy equipment operator and worked for several companies in the Kamloops area where he resided. He retired in 2011. Jim liked to fish and hunt and enjoyed ‘monkey wrenching’. Christmas was one of his favourite times of year because it was such a joy for him to spend it with family. ‘The more the merrier’.
Jim will be remembered by his family and friends for being such a kind and gentle soul who was always willing to help others.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Clinic in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops BC.
No service by request, however there will be a celebration of life in June 2019.