It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of John Dawson French May 17,2018 .He fought a very courageous battle with cancer and we are happy to say he was still golfing on May 4. He died peacefully at home with his family by his side. He will be greatly  missed by his cherished wife Marjory, 3 daughters, Renee (Steve) Barrow, Dayton, Owen; Leah Faraday, Emily, Walter, Jacob, Derek and Lisha (Tim) Belliveau, Dawn and Garrett. His only sister Barb (Brian) Mulhern, along with nephew Trevor (Anita) Ely, Kirsten and Peter; niece

Andrea (Wayne) Ely, Keenan, and Tianna. He is also mourned by his mother in law Elinor White, brothers in law, sisters in law and many nephews and nieces. He had many friends that

were like family including Lois Androlick and her children.He is now with several friends having a beer including, Laura, Amy, Henry, Al, Stan,and many pulp mill buddies. John touched many lives and he will be remembered for his lasting smile and quick wit. Special thanks to great niece Vanessa White and our neighbour Sandi for their amazing assistance.Everyone who met John talks of his kind nature and huge smile, he will be missed by so many.

A few to mention are his co workers from Weyerhaeuser pulp mill, his ball team Ideal Brake and Muffler, his cherished friends from golf, his bowling buddies, his hockey pals from the blazer games, his wonderful neighbours at the Dorchester with special memories to Frank, Chuck, Chris, and Manny. John enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all of their activities and made many new friends while doing this.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Janet Christine Sheehan aged 63 years, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Kamloops, BC.

Janet was born December 30, 1954 in Vancouver BC, and was the daughter of John A. Beck and Ann C Moyes.

In 1978 Janet moved to Kamloops to raise her children and be close to family. She worked for the City of Kamloops and enjoyed her time with many of the lifelong friends she made there. One of Janet’s main passions was travelling, and she spent much of her life doing so. Therefore in 2015, when Janet retired she dedicated her time travelling the world.

Predeceased by her spouse Verlyn Hoffman (2006), and her eldest brother Morris (Janet) Beck (2013) , Janet is survived by her children; Christie Sheehan, Robert Sheehan and Melanie (Herman) Ten Haaft , grandchildren; Chase and Jillian, siblings; Hugh (Lorna) Beck, Catherine Melynk, Jo-Ann Sheehan, Dorothy (Walter) Campbell, James (Lanai) Beck, Steven (Kelly) Beck. She also leaves behind numerous loving  relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Janet during her illness. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, 2251 Abbott Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1E2 or to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

Janet’s Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr.

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 27^th at 91 West Seymour Street, he was just days short of his 38^th 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 7^th. 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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