Jeanette Marie Wilson passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30th. She is predeceased by her husband, George Edward Wilson, and survived by her five children, Mark (Jenny) Rodrigue, Chris (Cheryel) Rodrigue, Colette (Renee) Rodrigue, Marilyn Rodrigue (Stan), Michael Rodrigue, her sister Sharon, and a wealth of happy grand and great-grandchildren. She was known for her appreciation of the amazing family she held together in good times and bad. She held a strong sense of humor and dedication to family commitment. We will continue to live on with her values and appreciation for being able to have her in our lives.
Kenneth “Bubby” Rustand, born May 17, 1929 in Vancouver, B.C., passed away on March 25, 2018 in Kamloops, B.C.
Survived by son Garth (Pat) of Kamloops, son Bradford of Columbia, son Jeffrey of Kamloops, daughter Fain (Tom) of Kamloops, son Eric (Debbie) of Kamloops. Also survived by grandchildren Alison of Kamloops, Aaron of Vancouver, Braden of New Jersey, Derek (Nicole) of Revelstoke, Randi (Esh) of Vancouver, Griffin of Revelstoke, Leanne and Brent of Kamloops and by great-grandchildren Norah of Kamloops, Saila, River and Wya of Revelstoke and Boaz of Vancouver. Predeceased by son Nathan February 9, 1979 and grandson Kurt January 5, 2017.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Orville Clyde Persing, resident of Kamloops, B.C. passed away on March 25, 2018 at the age of 89 years old surrounded by family. He was born To Hazel Benjamin and Lillie May (nee Steward) Persing on March 14, 1929 in Salem, Oregon, U.S.A. He lived in Oregon and California before moving to Canada at the the age of nine. His family moved and settled in Prince George, B.C.
Orville married Ester Tondell on August 21,1953, his wife of more than 64 years. They made their first home in Prince George on the poultry farm. They later moved to Dawson City, Yukon where Orville pastored a church and worked at the Northern Commercial Company. He also started his radio ministry on the local radio station there.
Following their seven year stay in Dawson City they moved to Penticton, B.C. for one year. They then moved on to Greenwood, B.C. to start a new church called Evangel Chapel. While in Greenwood he started a new radio broadcast which he called “Gospel Gems.” His broadcasts were heard in the West Indies and then later in Africa. He also worked as the custodian of the local school to support his family. He was the pastor of the church in Greenwood until the age of 80 years old, showing his perseverance and desire to serve the Lord.
He was a loving husband and father to his three sons and three daughters. His family appreciated his helping hands on numerous occasions. He always put others first and endured hardships without complaint. He was gentle and kind to all and had a great love for others. He was a wonderful example to us all.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Milan Perkovic of Kamloops , BC passed away on March 18, 2018 shortly after his 92nd birthday . He fled his beloved Croatia as a young man, coming to Canada to make a better life. Milan is survived by many friends and family worldwide. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday April 4th at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do so at the church between 9:30 and 10:30 AM on the day of the service. Interment in the Prince George Memorial Cemetery will be held on April 20th at noon.
Pat passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the age of 94.
Pat was born in Enderby, BC on February 17, 1924 to Katherine and Lawson Stroulger and grew up on the family farm on Grandview Bench in the North Okanagan. An entrepreneurial young man, he turned his hand from farming to business owning a gas station and garage, car dealership and taxi service as well as driving the local school bus.
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