In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home at 72 Whiteshield Cres. Kamloops ,BC V2E 2S9

On Monday, June 4, 2018 our beloved Dad Bernie passed away peacefully, surrounded with love. Bernie was a man who believed and followed the rules of kindness, honesty, integrity and generosity. Although he considered himself a loner, Bernie attracted people with his loyalty and words of wisdom.

He touched many lives and will be missed by both friends and family.

 The family would like to offer a special thanks to the nurses and doctors in the ICU at Royal Inland Hospital for their kindness and compassion. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Bernie’s name may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers.

The Celebration of Life for Bernie will take place at 11 AM on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Celebration Hall with Babette Degregorio officiating.

A private burial was held on Friday, June 8 at Hillside Cemetery Kamloops BC.

Henry Gerbrandt died peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Kamloops BC. He was born on July 4, 1931 in Plum Coulee, Manitoba to Jacob and Katharina Gerbrandt.  Henry spent most of his working life in the garage business in Keoma, Alberta. He was active in community and church affairs. Many were blessed by his singing! After retirement he made many trips to Mexico in a building ministry. Since moving to Kamloops in 2015, he has volunteered at the New Life Thrift Store.

He is survived by his wife Mildred, children Millicent, Ron, Ken, Joyce and Barbara,  nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. There will be a private family service at a later date.  Henry’s basic compelling force in life was his faith in Christ. In his memory, find a quiet spot to reflect on our marvelous Creator and gracious Saviour. Amen.

Barbara passed away after a short illness on Wednesday ,May 30, in Kamloops.
Barbara was born in Revelstoke on September 26, 1932, the only child of Russell and Doreathea Southworth.
After high school she moved to New Westminster to train as a nurse at the Royal Columbia Hospital.  After graduation she worked on the paediatric wards at the RCH and Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.  Upon her marriage to Stane Johnson, in 1956, they moved to the lower mainland, returning to Kamloops with their family in 1972.
Barbara was very active in the early years of the Kamloops Art Gallery and was a long time member of the Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club.  There was not a craft that she did not want to try.  Barbara is probably best remembered for her pine needle baskets.  There were also many a child who slept under her whimsical baby quilts. She and Stane also spent many a winter day working on miniature houses, including a couple that became end tables in her living room.
She was predeceased by her husband Stane and survived by her children, Patricia, Margaret (Arthur Huffman), of Calgary; son David (Beth), of Kamloops; grandchildren, Sarah, Spencer and Michael and great-grandson, Jaxon. Read More & Leave Condolences »

Geraldine Hubbard-“A Life Lived”

“Keep your head down!” Geraldine could be heard saying to her closest golfing friends and at least one of her children after they completely missed the golf ball. She was passionate about the game and the Kamloops Golf Club…but “never got any better at it”.

Geraldine was always modest about her accomplishments. She was painter in her earlier years and transitioned those artistic talents into a prolific output of artfully designed quilts. Many younger quilters paid homage to her artistry and technical abilities. The most remarkable aspect of this consuming passion was her dedication to working with other quilters in helping to raise money for the Kamloops Hospital Auxiliary raffles. It was a 35 year journey and the happiness it gave Geraldine was incalculable.  Even in her 94^th year she was thinking about fabric and design and would force herself to work in spite of her gnarled hands and aching back.

From a generation of women who mostly stayed home and raised children Geraldine summoned the courage to start an in-home kindergarten while still extending unconditional love and attention to her five children. The business was a 16 year success.

Some people have a “green thumb” and some don’t. Gardening for Geraldine was arguably a religious experience as every flower, shrub or tree that she planted or cared for flourished and they all mattered to her.  She wasn’t actually observed talking to them but it wouldn’t be a stretch to have called her a “garden whisperer”.

As finances allowed in her middle years she and her husband Bill travelled to many exotic places throughout the world. Her adventures became conversation points with her inquisitive children.

It has to be said that Geraldine was a loyal and devoted friend to many women in Kamloops and one still living in Victoria.

As a mother she exceeded all expectations and was always present with each of her five children. Given her intelligence and general knowledge of the world at large she could engage them with ease and understanding.  Each loved her in their own way.

Geraldine passed away peacefully in Kamloops B.C. on May26, 2018.

She is survived by her sons, William (Bill) Hubbard, wife Kim. Nick Hubbard, wife Linda, Pete Hubbard, wife Lisa and daughters Kathy Danchuk, husband Ian Douglas, Ayn Cargill, and husband Richard .She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sean Danchuk, Coral Keehn, Dylan Cargill, Tyler Cargill, Cole Hubbard, Carrie Campbell, Courtney Hubbard and Nigel Hubbard.  Her grandchildren produced 11 great grandchildren and a legacy for all time.

There will not be an official celebration of Life for Geraldine, however, we ask that you think of her and honour her in you very individual way.

We can no longer

See you with our eyes,

Touch you with our hands,

But we will feel you in our hearts forever.Read More & Leave Condolences »