From Whispering Pines/Clinton IR #4 near Kamloops BC. At the age of 91, Violet passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday July 9, 2018 at Royal Inland Hospital

Vye was born on April 27, 1927 at Leon’s Creek on the Fraser River, near Clinton, BC.

She was daughter of Edward and Alice LeBourdais (Fletcher) of 8-Mile Clinton BC. She is predeceased by brothers: Joseph, Duke (Eugene), Sonny (Louie), Turner and Bradley LeBourdais.

Vye was the oldest of the infamous ‘Golden Girls’ with beloved sisters: Norah LeBourdais & Mary (Weetsie) Hewitt. She was mother of only son Richard LeBourdais (wife Orla LeBourdais). Vye was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her beloved granddaughters: Sunny LeBourdais, Leslie LeBourdais, Jana Starr (LeBourdais). Her cherished great grandchildren: Gabriel Starr, Drew Starr, Branden Starr, Raven LeBourdais, & Taya LeBourdais

Raised at 8-Mile ranch near Clinton, Vye took care of her brothers and sisters, sewing masterpiece cowboy shirts for her brothers and stunning dresses for her sisters from scratch. Vye was a master cook, weaving her way from the Cariboo down to Vancouver, starting at the Clinton Hotel, the Bob Inn/Frontier Inn, the Gang Ranch & Empire Valley, and the Vancouver Hotel. In Vancouver, she earned social services certificate at the Vancouver Community College. She was known as a hard worker, be it as a cook, working at the sawmill at Savona, to her social work on the streets of Vancouver and later for her work for the Interior Indian Friendship Center in Kamloops.

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In loving memory of Katheryn “Kitty” Adams of Kamloops, BC who passed away peacefully at Kamloops Hospice on the morning of Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the age of 70, after battling cancer for a year and a half.

Kitty was born in Magrath, Alberta on January 31, 1948. She attended  Catholic school, and helped take care of her five siblings growing up. Kitty worked in her family‘s restaurant business, where she met the love of her life, Ed in 1965. Kitty married Ed on November 12, 1966 in Kamloops, BC, and began their life and family together as Kitty worked in sales to help make their dreams reality. Kitty retired early to be able to have more time with her family, and to go hunting and fishing with Ed.

Kitty is survived by her daughter Cheri-Lee Chicoine,  her grandchildren Adaira Chicoine and Tanner (Michaela) Chicoine, her great granddaughter Lucy Chicoine, her brother Nick (Gabriele) Esser and family, her sister Marilyn (Harold) Oliver and family, her mother Mary Bruce, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kitty is predeceased by her firstborn Sandra, her husband Ed, her father Wayne, her stepfather Rod, both sets of grandparents, her in-laws, her brothers Ernie, Frank, and  John, and her three uncles, John, Frank and Carl and other family members and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Gabriel and the staff at the cancer clinic, Dr. Stefanyk, the nurses, doctors and the staff at Royal Inland Hospital, the staff at Pratt’s Pharmacy, the Interior Health Home Support Team (Dana), the incredible and special staff at Kamloops Hospice, Pastor Vern, the Kamloops Funeral Home (Natasha), Kitty’s dear friend Doreen for her continued support, Kitty’s loving granddaughter Adaira (her best “sweetie) for always tending to every need,  and her loving daughter Cheri-Lee (her “baby girl”) forever by her Mom’s side and always being there for countless sleepless nights, and taking the best care of her mom possible throughout Kitty’s entire journey, day and night. Kitty said her daughter was her lifeline.

Kitty was such an incredibly sweet and unique woman. She enjoyed arts and crafts, getting funky nail designs, tattoos, piercings, and had the greatest sense of humour, many will agree. Kitty will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

We love you sooo very much!! ~ love you more!!

There will be no formal service as per Kitty’s request. Donations may be made in memory of Kitty to Kamloops Hospice, Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Inland Hospital.

In Loving Memory of Douglas Herbert Elfstrom  who passed away peacefully on June 30^th 2018 with his loving family by his side. Doug is survived by his loving wife Pat of 53 years, daughter Linda (Paul), son Randy and 4 Grand children. There will be no formal service by his request.

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Eva Beda Teresia Johnston on July 3, 2018 at the age of 97.

Eva is predeceased by her loving husband James (Jim) Earnest Johnston.  She is survived by her three children Kenneth (Judy) Johnston, Jerald (Arlene) Johnston, Irene (Brian) Laroque.  Her grandchildren; Joanne (Andrew) Stacey, Kathy Pothier, Sheralyn Johnston, Tressa (Brian) Laupitz, Sonya (Bobby) Garcia, Brian Johnston, Carl (Sarah) Johnston, Keri (Simon Allen) Ketter and Erika Ketter.  Her great grandchildren; Cody Allen, Bailee (Justin) Tesan, Tristan and Teagan Pothier, Kai Birks, Keyton and Preston Laupitz, Austin and Colby Garcia.  Her great great grandchildren Jaxson and Bella Tesan, Grace Johnston and Paisley Pothier.

A service will be held on Friday July 13th, 2018, at the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 1505 Sunset Avenue, Merritt, B.C. at 2 pm.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 14^th, 2018 at the Elks Hall, 1702 Coldwater Avenue, Merritt, B.C. at 2 pm.  We invite all her family and friends to share memories and stories.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Gillis House for all their care and support.

We would also like to give a special thanks and appreciation to all those who were with Eva throughout her time at Gillis especially, Linda, Renata and Kathy.

Our beloved husband and father passed away June 27^th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Ray was born in Humboldt Saskatchewan into a large farming family. His strong faith in God was the source of his strength even in his last moments. Ray loved horses and Starbucks coffee and was fondly referred to as the ‘Horse Whisperer’.  He is survived by his Wife; Lily, his Daughters; Amy, Monique and Morena, his Grandchildren; Matthew (Natalia), Justin, Mary,  Sharmaine, Ava, and Isabel, his Brothers; Donald (Ann), Dennis (Claudette), his Sisters; Margaret, Mary (Art) and many nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Saturday July 14^th, 2018 at 10:30 AM. Interment of cremains to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. R.P. Farren, and all the nurses, staff,and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice Association, for the extraordinary care provided to our entire family. Your open hearts and exceptional kindness helped to ease our grief.

In lieu of flowers , please make a donation to the Kamloops Hospice Association in Memory  of Ray.