It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Corporal Raymond Hebert, who lost his battle to brain cancer at the age of 45, on November 13th at 12:45pm.

Ray was the loving father of three beautiful children; 13 year old Alice Hebert, and his 18 year old twins Heather and Ben Hebert. It was with great joy that he was able to see his oldest 2 children graduate in May, and it is with great sadness that he will be unable to do the same for his youngest.

He shared with his son a truly kind heart, a playful spirit and an unrelenting attention to detail in every project he undertook.

With his eldest daughter, he shared a passion for nature and spent hours capturing the beauty of the world and everything in it with stunning photographs.

His youngest daughter reflects his witty sense of humour and remarkable compassion for others.

His enthusiasm and childlike joy for life is shared with his wife, Kate Hebert.

Ray met his wife Kate at Kelly Road Secondary School in 1996 when they were only 14 and 16 years old. They were married in 2005 and they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this summer on July 23rd. It is with great sadness that Kate will be unable to share the rest of her life with Ray.

In September 2005, Ray joined the Edmonton City Police Force. After discovering that he was to become a father of twins, Ray pursued a career with the RCMP. He became a RCMP Constable in February 2007. His first posting was general duty in Prince George BC. In September 2012, Ray transferred to Kamloops and continued his work on general duty, genuinely committed to his community. In January, 2014 Ray found his passion in the RCMP as a Forensic Identification Specialist as well as a certified drone operator. Ray was promoted to Corporal in April 2015.

Ray felt deep gratitude for the care and support he was given from his RCMP family, and for the love and friendship he received from his Forensic Identification team. Ray served his family, his friends his coworkers and his church by going above and beyond in everything that he did.

Ray is survived by his loving parents Karen and Martin Hebert. He will be forever missed by his older brother Adrian Hebert, Stephanie Hebert and niece Jyelle Hebert. He will be missed like a son by his in-law parents, Deanna and Dave Fayle, and like a brother by his sister-in-law Heather (and Nathan) Harrer, and brother-in-law James (Robin and Chloe) Fayle.

Ray touched the lives of everyone that he met, and his memory will be held in all of our hearts forever.

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September 24, 1943 – November 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Karam Dhillon, age 82, of Kamloops, BC, who passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2025, at the hospital.

Karam was born in India, where she spent her early years before moving to Canada on November 29th, 1966, to begin a new chapter in her life. Shortly after arriving, she married the love of her life, Pritam Dhillon, on December 31st, 1966, and together they built a life filled with hard work, love, and family.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Karam worked diligently in restaurants always showing strength, and compassion in all that she did. Her dedication, strong work ethic, and kind heart earned her the respect and admiration of everyone who knew her.

Outside of work, Karam found joy in gardening, caring for her home, and spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. She was a woman of deep faith who loved visiting the Gurdwara, where she found peace and comfort in prayer and community. Her gentle smile, caring heart, and selfless spirit will be remembered always.

Karam was predeceased by her beloved husband, Pritam Dhillon, in 2023. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her son Jatinder Dhillon, daughter-in-law Manjit Dhillon, and grandsons Jasminder and Maninder Dhillon, along with extended family and friends both in Canada and abroad.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:30p.m. at the Kamloops Funeral Home.
Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebrate Karam’s life — a life defined by love, strength, and faith.

Her memory will live on through the kindness she shared, the lessons she taught, and the love she gave to all who knew her.

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh.

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Sharon Marion Sampson, 78, died peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by love, at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. Born on February 21, 1947, in Estevan, Saskatchewan, she devoted her life to creating a loving and nurturing home for her husband, Richard, and their three children.

Sharon always wanted to be a mom. She took pride in homemaking—baking memorable birthday cakes, cheering at her kids’ extracurricular activities like skating, karate, soccer, and basketball, and packing lunches that fueled her children at school and Richard at the plywood plant, especially his standard PB&J for break time. She also created lasting holiday memories through traditions and special meals, such as making her mother’s delicious cabbage rolls. Later, as her children grew, Sharon found new joy in being “Nana,” delighting in every FaceTime call and moment shared with her granddaughter.

In the 1970s, Sharon embarked on an adventure with Richard, moving their young family to British Columbia. They spent more than 30 years in the interior, particularly enjoying Armstrong and Vernon, and eventually retiring in Kamloops. Sharon loved the beauty of BC—the mountains, the lakes, and the close-knit friendships they made—but her heart always belonged to the prairies. She often said nothing compared to the endless blue skies of southern Saskatchewan.

As important as family and friendships were to Sharon, her faith was an integral part of who she was.

She was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Madeline Schnell (Torquay, SK); her brothers, Norbert Schnell (Torquay, SK) and Wayne Schnell (Valemount, BC); and her beloved Richard Sampson (Kamloops, BC), who passed away in 2008.

Sharon will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Trina, Tim, his wife Linda, and daughter Namie, Tiffany and her husband James; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Sharon’s children would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of Chartwell Retirement Residence (North Shore) for the wonderful home they created for her. She truly appreciated the delicious meals, the cheerful social hour, and the warm friendliness that surrounded her each day. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to the staff at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital, particularly those on Gaglardi Tower, 8th floor, for their compassionate care and support while she was in their care.

A graveside celebration of Sharon’s life will be held in the summer of 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca) in Sharon’s memory.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

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