Barry James Bleeks of Kamloops, BC. passed away on December 21^st 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.

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.