Arthur was born in Calgary on June 2, 1928, shortly thereafter the family moved to Wetaskawin, Alberta to farm. He later moved to Edmonton, to go to school and to do odd jobs. Later in 1948, Arthur moved to B.C. in the North Thompson Valley to log in Clearwater, B.C.
In the early years he played hockey and football. Arthur enjoyed sports right up until he passed. Arthur met his love Doreen Hamilton in 1951 and they were married. The two moved to Kamloops and sold cars successfully until going into the construction sector with Teamsters. He worked on many large projects around B.C. and was a Teamster to the end. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing and did this until he was unable to in later years.
Predeceased by his Dad, Mom, brother and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen and sons; Wayne (Stella), Gary, Dony (Karen) and the youngest son Dave. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jess, Kody, Mitchell, Kailiegh, Garrett, Kyle, Jeremy, Carey. Along with many great grandchildren , numerous family and friends.
Thank you to the Dr.’s and Nurses at RIH for their care. Please make donation in memory of Arthur to the Royal Inland Hospital. There will be a family gathering at a later time.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Rocco Taylor Santoro resident of Kamloops passed away on April 27th at 91 West Seymour Street, he was just days short of his 38th Birthday.
Rocco was born in Kamloops, where he was also raised. He attended Dufferin Elementary school and graduated from Sahali Secondary.
He worked for a short time at the End of the Roll Carpets and received three best salesman awards. Rocco went to Grande Prairie to be a janitor at the hospital. He then went to a sheet metal shop. He decided to make this his trade, having moved to Calgary to work and do his apprenticeship program at a sheet metal shop. Through the program he went to S.A.I.T and received his red seal journeyman papers in sheet metal. His one big job was helping in the construction of the pediatric hospital in Calgary and was very proud of that.
Rocco decided to come home and he worked in Kamloops as well as the oilfields in Northern Alberta. Rocco began having some mental health issues and through the mission and programs offered by Kamloops he began getting help and getting back on his feet.
A service was held at Kamloops Funeral Home on Monday, May 7th. In honour of Rocco’s memory donations may be made to the New Life Mission, where you can send an e-transfer directly admin@newlifekamloops.ca or by mail P.O. Box 712 Station Main, Kamloops, B.C., V2V 5L7Read More & Leave Condolences »
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Lorne Cook passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018, with his loving wife by his side at Overlander Extended Care. Lorne is survived by his loving wife Evelyn of 63 years, his four sons; Rod(Judy), Randy(Muki), Tim(Sheila), Corey(Shannon) and one daughter, Patti (Glenn). As well as seven grand children and two great grandchildren; Jayme, Jenna, Kole, Lexi, Nicole, Mitch, Mathew, two sisters, one brother and numerous nieces and nephews’. Lorne is pre deceased by his loving son Ted Cook along with 8 sisters and one brother.
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Andy (Andrew) Melnychuk of Kamloops passed away on April 19, 2018 at 91 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife, Nettie, children Belinda (Brent) Parke, Janet (Stan) Poirier, Lyle (Jeanette) Melnychuk, grandchildren, Alexa, Trevor, Lindsay, Colin, Justin, Shaun (Heidi), Jennifer (Rich), great-grandchildren Zachary and Connor. Brothers, Peter, David, Tony, Steve and his niece’s and nephews especially Joanne, and Larry.
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Austin Joseph Gallagher left us on April 17, 2018, in Kamloops, BC, at the young age of 17.
He is survived by his Mother, Kym Gallagher, his Siblings; Curtis Bowerbank, Alyssa Bowerbank & Cierra Gallagher. He is also survived by many family members; Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, Cousins etc.
Austin was born in Langley, BC on March 8, 2001. Since August of 2003, he resided and grew up to be an amazing young man, in Kamloops, BC. Austin experienced a few different schools from Grade 3-11, and is well known throughout the city by many people. Austin has touched people’s lives wherever he went and therefore; has touched the lives of so many.
Austin’s most cherished times, were during the Summer Season, when he could spend his time at Gardom Lake Bible Camp. He has had a lot of great moments there over the last 6 years, with his younger Sister, Cierra. Austin spent 3 weeks last summer, as a Junior Staff member, at Gardom Lake and made some awesome memories. He was looking forward to attending again this Summer for his 7th year. Read More & Leave Condolences »