June 7, 1923 – October 31, 2018
Betty passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 31, 2018 at the age of 95. Betty was Born June 7, 1923 in Yugoslavia where she lived until she immigrated to Canada with her parents in 1930.
Betty was married in March 1946 to her husband Leo Stroesser until his passing in October 1958. She was predeceased by her daughter Loraine in 1965 and leaves behind her son Leo (Pat) Stroesser and daughter Mae (Glenn) Niemi. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Doug (Holly) Stroesser, Lorraine (John) Lively, David (Sheri) Stroesser, Shane (Chris) Niemi and Kirstine (Steve) Scott as well as many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Betty came directly to Kamloops at the age of 7 from Yugoslavia. After a 9 day boat trip, her family arrived in Eastern Canada and made their way to Kamloops. She spent her younger years in Kamloops working for the BC Fruit lands and living in Brocklehurst where she told her family stories of the tar paper shacks they called home. She married Leo and they had three children which she raised while working and maintaining her small piece of farm land. Betty was the truest example of hard work and dedication, she would be up at sunrise and could always be found working in her large garden on her property, moving pipes in the hayfield or tending to her greenhouse. With a progressive struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Betty eventually moved to the Hamlets where she was one of the first residents in the facility and enjoyed her “pub nights” and dancing. Her strength and joy for life will be forever remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Betty often told us “It’s a great life if one don’t weaken”, in response to this we know her life was then incredible. Rest in Peace now Nanny, we will forever miss you.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Hamlets At Westsyde. Betty will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in a private family service.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life tea from 2:30-4:30 on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Hamlets, 3255 Overlander Drive.
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.