It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Irene Bertha Hammond, on December 27, 2018. Irene was born on August 9, 1925 in Hay Lakes, Alberta. As a farm girl and the eldest (female) of 11 siblings, she began caring for (and feeding!) others at a very young age. She moved to British Columbia at the age of 17, where she met the love of her life and future husband Harold (Spud) Hammond – at a roller rink in Victoria. They were married on May 23, 1947.

Harold was in the Armed Forces, and as a consequence, they moved frequently. They had two boys, Byron and Douglas, and eventually settled in Kamloops, where they welcomed their third son, Wayne. In Kamloops Irene worked in the retail industry at Woolworth’s and Woolco, making life long friends along the way.

In 1993 and 1997 Irene was given what was to be her greatest joys – her two granddaughters, Erika and Kirsten. They were truly the lights of her life. She also opened her heart to her three step grandchildren, Maggie McLeod, Emma McLeod, and Scott McLeod when they became part of the family in 2012. Harold and Irene spent many years being involved with the Masons and Eastern Star. They volunteered at community events – Irene often cooking and caring for others, as was her nature. Irene enjoyed camping, cooking family dinners, and watching her granddaughters’ various sporting activities. Irene was predeceased by her brothers Raymond Tingstad (1936), Clarence Tingstad (1991), Ernie Tingstad (2012), Lorne Tingstad (2013), and her husband Harold Hammond (2006). She is survived by her siblings Alec Tingstad (Verna), Gladys Wishart (Bud), Bernice Foth, Ervin Tingstad (Marilyn), and Lorraine Tingstad. She will also be terribly missed by her sons Byron Hammond, Douglas Hammond, and Wayne Hammond (Marianne), her granddaughters Erika Hammond and Kirsten Hammond, and her dear friend Shirley Larsen.

Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Kamloops Senior Village – many of whom considered Irene to be their ‘favourite’ resident. Your kindness and compassion will not be forgotten.Rest now, Mom. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 4^th 2019 at 12:00 in the Kamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Dr.

November 19, 1938 – December 25, 2018

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Siro. Left to grieve his absence is his wife of 53 years, Nerina Rugolo, their children Sonny, Dennis, Loris (Meredith), Eddy (Becky), Morris and Alex (Erin). Also grieving his absence are his grandchildren Casie, Tea, Ryan, Emma, Lia, Eric, Mila and Amy.

Siro was born in Monfumo, Treviso, Italy and moved to Canada in 1957 at the age of 19. Siro met Nerina in 1964 while he was on vacation in Italy and they were married in Vancouver, B.C. in 1965. Siro and Nerina lived in Tahsis, B.C. for nine years before settling in Kamloops in 1974. Siro loved the outdoors especially gardening, fishing and hunting. Each year, he would harvest his small crop of tomatoes to make pasta sauce and spend time in his cantina perfecting his wine recipe.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Father Paul Simms, Celebrant.

As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

June 21, 1931 – December 16, 2018

Gwen Newman; wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Auntie and friend, passed away in the arms of her loving cousin Gail Austin early on the morning of Sunday, December 16^th, 2018. Gwen had struggled to be well enough to attend her beloved brother’s (Victor Newman) funeral on Saturday afternoon.  She did in fact see and hear the funeral through the magic of technology from her hospice bed at Trinity Care Center.  As the funeral finished, her health declined rapidly.  Throughout the day, Gwen was visited by many loving family members.

Born to Norman and Tula Newman, Gwen was a free spirit who grew up loving animals, especially her horses and dogs.  She was devoted to her three brothers, Victor (Winnie), Melvin (Sybil) and Darrel.  After Vic married, she travelled extensively throughout the western states and north to the Arctic Circle with Melvin and Darrel.  They were then and have always been incredibly close to one another.

As a child, Gwen rode her horse to Brocklehurst Elementary School and came home to work in the family orchard or pull weeds at the family’s ‘Rain-a-Day’ farm located on the property where NorKam Sr. Secondary is today.

After completing High School, she worked as a bookkeeper for Parkinson’s Building Supply and later for her family’s company, “Newman & Sons”.  Although she never married, Gwen loved children and was a wonderful Auntie to Vicci (Tony), Bobby (Cathy) and Michael (Dionne) Newman. Read More & Leave Condolences »

August 2, 1977 – December 15, 2018

With deepest regrets, we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan Edward Jackson of Kamloops, BC. Ryan is survived by his partner and best friend, Deanna McLeod, his parents, Ed and Charlotte, his sisters, Amber (Mike) Hewitt, and Jennifer (Jurgeon) Jameson and his nieces and nephews (Parker, Ashton, Deirdre, Madeleine, Eric and Mike) and many cousins.

Ryan was proud to be a Boilermaker like his Dad and will always be remembered for his boisterous laugh and heart of gold. He will be deeply missed.

There will be no funeral service but interment of his ashes will be in the Spring at the family plot in Sorrento.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local SPCA in memory of Ryan as he was an animal lover.

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Rick” Stephan announces his passing on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the age of 68. He is survived by his daughter Samantha, ex-wife/friend Glenda, sisters Janice and Judy, sister-in-law Jane, and brother Larry. Predeceased by his brother Jeff.  Rick was an avid softball player with the Sun Peaks team and won gold in the senior games in Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Heart Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.

                                                  He will be deeply missed.