March 22, 1945 – September 11, 2018

We Celebrate the laugh, the funny sayings, the crazy superstitions, the dancing and most of all the rituals of bingo!

Lillian Sloat (nee Wood) passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018, in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 73 surrounded by family.

Lillian’s family was very important to her and her loving husband Delmer. Lillian was often found teasing all with nicknames and sayings of which many have stuck over the years. Her children were: Gwen and son in law Jesse (Vernon), Leslie (Winnipeg), Debra and son in law Ralph(Kamloops) Del and daughter in law Donna(Kelowna) and Dean and daughter and law Camy (Mission), Grandchildren: Crystal, Nicholas, Aaron, Delaney, Katie, Brady, Ryan, Shannon, Shawn, Jared, Destynee and Challen, Great Grandchildren: Kian, Ethan, Jayden, Hailee, Damien and Landon.

Lillian grew up in the small community of Manigotagan, which is situated on the Manigotagan River in Manitoba. She is of the Peguis First Nation. She grew up in a family of 15 that included her parents John and Elizabeth and 5 sisters (Betty, Bernice, Mildred Thelma and Nettie) and 7 brothers (Howard, Larry, Roland, Alden, Lester, Vernon, and Irvin) which provided a hell of a lot of boisterous fun. This life lead her to being a woman who was the envy of the dance floor and a mama that was able to provide a never ending supply of homemade bannock and barley soup.

Come and Celebrate her Life with us on:

September 29, 2018 2:00-6:00pm Chase Community Hall

547 Shuswap Ave Chase, BC V0E 1M0

January 9, 1927 – September 3, 2018

Norman was born in Waldeck Saskatchewan where he lived with his family, including 8 siblings, before moving to Penticton in 1943. He passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at his home in Kamloops.

Norman started working for CP Railway in 1944, later holding jobs in Revelstoke and Kamloops, retiring in 1983.  He formed lifelong friendships with his workmates. After retiring, he continued to actively participate in yearly gatherings. He also served as president of the CP Pensioners Kamloops Chapter for 17 years until the day of his passing.

His upbringing on a farm in Saskatchewan was reflected in his love of gardening and the outdoors. Norman had many interests and special talents for fixing everything from clocks to cars. He loved his home, his garden and particularly his workshop where he regularly gathered with his many friends, neighbours and family, always greeting everyone with a cheerful disposition, an afternoon beer, conversation and endless stories.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Mary moved to Canada in 1979 to a beautiful town called Hope where she had two thriving businesses upon retirement in 93 .She moved to Kamloops to enjoy the sunshine and the warm weather until her passing .She went peacefully on September 3rd 2018 . She will be missed by all. She leaves behind her three children Finbar (Mary), Tony ( Lindy), Irene (Les), grandchildren Caleb, Logan (Samara), Megan( Greg), Jaaron, Erica, Rachel, Riley , her brother John (Margaret), her sister Peggy , and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace.

There comes a time for all of us when we must say goodbye,

but memories of those we love live on and never die.

The Funeral Mass will be recited at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops BC. Reverend Father Paul Simms, Celebrant.

It is with extreme hurt and sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful man, partner, father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend, Keith Stabeck. Keith was  born on August 22, 1956 in Red Deer Alberta. He grew up in Kamloops BC, graduated from Norkam Senior Secondary school in 1974 and started his adult working career working for Simpson Sears Canada in Kamloops delivering furniture. He then worked for the Kamloops Oil Refinery (Esso), Transmountain Pipeline and the Raleigh Water District. Something everyone will remember about Keith and we were all endeared to it, was that “spring” in his step and that infectious smile on his face at work, at home and at play. He always wanted to do his very best in life with his family and friends and coworkers and he showed it. He will be remembered dearly as a gentle, kind, humble, approachable, humourous and solidly the most generous spirit you could ever meet. His interests included the outdoors, camping, sledding, ATVs and of course having a “Bud” and some laughs with his friends and family. He leaves behind to mourn his passing, his partner in life Wendy (Turner), children, Brad and Sarina, brothers, Barry (Lorna) and Gavin (Sarina) and his loving extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Ovar and Dorothy Stabeck. A Celebration of this man’s wonderful life will occur at 547 Lynwood Avenue in Kamloops BC on September 15th between 1 and 4 pm for family and friends to reunite and remember the Keith we all knew and loved. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests a donation be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association. (CMHA).

Mary passed away peacefully with her son Nick by her side in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Kamloops, BC. The family is comforted she is reunited with the love of her life Rod and her children that passed before her.

Mary is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Harold) Oliver and her son Nick (Gabriele) Esser, grandchildren Cheri-Lee, Jacqueline (Jason), Tracy (J.B.), Angela, Ben (Kathy), Emma (David), Craig (Jules) and Tyler (Karis); nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also left to mourn are her sister Annie and brother-in-law Joe, sisters-in-law Jan, Annie and Maxine as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Rod, her sons Ernie, Frank and Johnny and most recently by her daughter Kitty. She was also predeceased by her infant granddaughter Sandra, her brothers John, Frank and Carl and her first husband Wayne Esser, father of her children. Read More & Leave Condolences »