It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeffrey Clayton Durrant of Kamloops BC on January 12, 2019 at the young age of 57. He is survived by his loving mother Patricia (Patsy) Durrant, his brother Jim (Betty) Durrant as well as his 3 children Sara (Greg) Durrant of Vernon, BC, Stacey (Mark) Tassie of Mission, BC and Kyle (Margaret) Durrant of Wetaskiwin, AB. Jeff had eight grandchildren he cherished, Mikaela, Caiden, Camryn, Clayton, Daxton, Asher, Madison and Marina. He will also be remebered by many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father and role model, Cecil Durrant.
Jeff was born in Kenora, Ontario and raised in Calgary, Alberta. His adult life was spent in Vernon, Lumby, Winfield and finally settling in Kamloops, BC. He was known as a devoted and loyal man with a solid work ethic. He dedicated his last 16 years to Van Houtte coffee services. He loved his Van Houtte family, and their many clients, holding a special place in his heart for the Lillooet First Nations community.Read More & Leave Condolences »
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 74. David “Subby” was born and raised on the family farm in Kamloops and worked for the City of Kamloops for over 30 years. David was a passionate fisherman who enjoyed fishing with his boys. (You know the fish that got away, that was bigger every time!) David leaves to mourn his wife of 49 years, Brenda, his sons Dean (Annette); Neal (Sharon); his grandchildren who he loved very much, Tianna, Justine, Chantal and Tyler; also left to mourn is David’s brother Sone (Baljit), sisters in-law Ambo and Harjinder, and numerous nieces and nephews . David was predeceased by his siblings Saba, Jeto (George), Puro and Sadu. We, David’s family, would like to thank the staff in the ICU for all of their support and care. As per David’s request there will be no formal funeral service but an Open House will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Family Home. Donations may be made in David’s memory to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Flowers gratefully declined.
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.