Robert Andrew Bishop of Kamloops passed away on October 26, 2018 at 67 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Tammy Jacobsen, children Brandon (Alexandra)Bishop of Quebec City, QC, Devon (Deanna Wyle) Bishop of Kamloops BC, Adryan Jacobsen of Vancouver BC Amber (Steve Pockrandt) Jacobsen of Kelowna BC, and Alia (Dustin) Fyall of Kelowna BC, grandchildren Eva Bishop, Marshall Wood, Carson Fyall and Elle Pockrandt, sister Linda (Skip) Harris and brother Ted (Leola) Bishop both of Bobcaygeon, Ontario. He was predeceased by his mom and dad, Edith and George Bishop.
Bob was a proud union member, local 280.He loved fishing and golfing, although he couldn’t do much of that in the last couple of years. He loved his family, his grandchildren lit up his world.
A Celebration of Bob’s life will take place from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 943 Bebek Road, Kamloops. Special thanks to Shelley and Dan Lee.
Arla Diane Mildred Hewlett, 83, of Kamloops, BC, died in hospital on the afternoon of October 26, 2018.
Born April 6, 1936 in Winnipeg, Man, she was the daughter of the late Marianne Chamberlain and Vern Newell.
She is survived by her son, Jason, daughter-in-law, Jessica, and grandson, Griffon.
Arla was predeceased by her husband, Frank, who passed away in 1991. He remained the love of her life until her final day.
A highly respected teacher for more than 30 years, Arla retired in 1996. Her love of teaching was recently reignited, when she helped Griffon develop a passion for reading and writing. An avid traveller, she enjoyed trips through the United States, Egypt and Italy during her retirement.
A Memorial Tea will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.
April 17, 1932 – October 21, 2018
Darlene, aged 86, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Ridgeview Lodge, Kamloops, on October 21, 2018. She is survived by her children, Michael, Edmonton, Ralph (Sharon), Kamloops, Ronald (Anne), Clearwater, Susan Fairbairn, Calgary and Amy Goatley, Merritt; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Harry Dorsch (Dell), mother, Selma Scambler (Jim), husband, Frank Mulcahy, grandson, Shane Mulcahy, great-granddaughter, Allison Smelski and her dear friend Fern Hansen.
Darlene started life in Carstairs, AB with moves to Richmond, Ft Langley, Merritt and Kamloops. Darlene was a foster mom to many babies while raising her children and then later enjoyed taking many trips with Amy throughout BC and the Territories. She travelled to many countries throughout the world and in her 70’s started spending the winters in Hanoi with her Vietnamese “family”.
With failing health she moved to The Shores in Kamloops, with a final move to Ridgeview Lodge in August 2018.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Madhu Brierton passed away peacefully on the morning of Oct 17, 2018 at the age of 89 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.
He was predeceased by his wife (Patience Brierton), his younger brothers, Sushil Brierton, Praveen Brierton, Vijay Brierton, and younger sister Praphulata Singh.
The loss of Madhu’s passing will be deeply felt by his brother Suresh Brierton (Muriel) and sister Esther Burgess (Philip), sister-in-law Marjorie Brierton and family, sister-in-law Persis Massey and family, and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and India.
Madhu and his wife Patience came to Canada in 1967. They had a strong network of close family and friends. Madhu and Patience attended the First Baptist Church in Kamloops and their commitment to Christ was evident through their hospitality and service to others in their home over the years. They also supported numerous nieces and nephews from India in their education/career advancement, enabling them to become successfully independent.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame. Madhu’s Celebration of life will follow at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.
Should friends so desire, donations in Madhu’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
March 16, 1939 – September 25, 2018
On the morning of Tuesday, September 25, 2018 we lost out wonderful dad, brother, grandfather, cousin and uncle. Bryan passed away at the Royal Inland Hospital. Bryan was born in Kamloops, B.C.
Dad’s love of life and independence, his sense of humour, and his great advice will always be treasured and remembered. He was predeceased by his sister Karen, and his parents, Eva and Peter Hansen. Dad leaves behind many dear friends, his daughters Jacqueline Weir and Karen White, his grandchildren Christina Weir, Rachelle Weir, Mitch Weir, and his great grandson Nathaniel Yury, his sister Sonja Jamieson Hansen and his brother Mel Hansen.
He will be forever missed and always in our hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2019, the date and location will be announced at a later date.