It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine “Kathie” Lynne Befurt. She passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was predeceased by her father, Lawrence Gerald Molish; her mother, Shirley Gwen Mueller; her father-in-law, Jacob Befurt; her mother-in-law, Vera Lillian Befurt; and her nephew, Jacob Russell Befurt. Also predeceased were her loving pets: Honey, Kayla, and Holly.

She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Trevor Befurt; children, Miranda Befurt-Flack (Jordan) and Roger Befurt (Laura); grandchildren, Mahleah, Jacob-Trevor, and Wyatt; siblings, Shelley, Jeff, and Chris; and her loving pets Nico, Kira, Lacey, and Kayley — as well as many other family and friends.

Kathie was born May 31, 1960, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She moved to BC in 1969 and eventually settled in Kamloops in 1974, where she met the love of her life, Trevor, on September 5th, 1976, at a gas station in Brocklehurst. She and Trevor married on August 29th, 1981, and later had their daughter Miranda in April of ’85, and son Roger in March of ’88.

She graduated from Norkam in 1978. She then worked in the X-ray department at the Irving Clinic and later at Royal Inland Hospital for 25 years.

As a family, they loved going on trips, spending many summers camping at Blind Bay on the Shuswap, as well as making local trips to Kelowna and Vancouver. They also travelled to Winnipeg to visit family, and often vacationed in Hawaii and Disneyland.

The family would like to thank the nurses of 6 North and all the staff of the Kidney Clinic at Royal Inland Hospital for the wonderful compassion, kindness, and care they showed to Mom.

Condolences and flowers may be sent to the family through Kamloops Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at 12:00 p.m. at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Following the service, a burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive. Please don’t wear all black, as per Kathie’s wishes. Reception to follow.

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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Leonard Butler who left us peacefully on Friday, June 27th with his loving family by his side.

Joe will be immensely missed by his adoring wife, June and his loving son, Glen, his brother Charlie (Betty Butler), and his sister, Margaret Ann (The late Jerry Wilson).

He is predeceased by his parents, Gabriel Stephen Butler and Sadie Ellen Butler, his brothers, Patrick (The late Elaine Butler), Lawrence (The late Dorothy Butler), George (The late Margaret Butler), and his sister Lucy (The late Elmer Jardine) who cared for him as a mother after their mother’s early passing.

Joe also leaves behind an extensive list of cherished nieces and nephews and their families.

Born in Rexton, New Brunswick on April 20^th, 1939 to a large, impoverished family, Joe endured a childhood of struggle, occasionally sharing memories of collecting bottles every Sunday, and his brother’s inability to sleep with the excitement that there was a whole tube of baloney in the kitchen.

Joe: “We were just like the kids in the book Angela’s Ashes.”

Joining his brother, Pat, in Ottawa, Joe honed his skills and became, in my opinion, the greatest car man who ever lived.

Eventually moving to Kamloops, Joe joined the Eveready Motors sales’ team and soon became the Manager, where he met a customer who was to become the love of his life.

If you were lucky enough to know Joe, you knew June, and witnessed the phenomenal love they shared.

Joe and June opened their own car lot in 1975, a Kamloops landmark ever since, with only 2 cars and the two of them, spending every day together for the rest of his life.

If you’re lucky enough to know them, you know that they never forgot where they started and they never failed to help anyone in need. From the endless people they’ve started in businesses, to the pan handler’s, the Butler’s have improved countless lives.

Words cannot express how much goodness the world has lost with Joe’s passing, nor the endless pain it has caused. His Gruff, No-Nonsense, exterior encased a gentle heart, full of kindness and love. He will be remembered and missed forever.

The family would like to give special thanks to: Doctor Lawrie, who went above and beyond in providing Joe with such excellent care. The staff at Interior Health, for their amazing aid and compassion. The incredible people at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House, who gave us unwavering kindness and support throughout our hardest of days.

Condolences may be sent to the family at
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In Loving Memory

Jo-Ann passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born in Vancouver, BC, on April 14, 1949, to John and Ann Beck Née Moyes.

Jo-Ann’s adventures took her near and far where she explored, studied, worked, and volunteered. She criss-crossed the ocean; raising her family in Canada and Australia.

Predeceased by her husband, John Sheehan, Jo-Ann is survived by her sons Michael (Kristie), Mark (Jenny), and Jason (Tamiel), as well as her cherished grandchildren: Brooke, Cameron, Mason, Matthew, Hayley, and Ava.

Gone ahead are her brothers Morris and Hugh, and her sister Janet. Left to mourn her passing are her sisters Cathie and Dorothy (Walt), and brothers Jim (Lanai) and Steve (Kelly), along with many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Jo-Ann will make one final journey across the ocean to be laid to rest beside her husband in Australia. She is and will be missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Gaglardi Senior Citizens building, 174 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations of time or money to a favourite charity.

Condolences may be sent to the family at
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James Yule MacPherson, son of James MacPherson and Louie Huggins, was born in Wells, BC, on July 11, 1941. He passed away in Kamloops, BC, at Hospice on June 24, 2025, after a week of loving care for he and his family.

Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years Hilda (nee Morrow), daughters Lisa and Tracey, brother John and many nieces and nephews.

While attending his high school years in Merritt, BC, he stood out for his academic and athletic achievements.

Jim served for 30 years with the Canadian Armed Forces after graduating from RMC with a science degree in 1964. Jim reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His role was logistic officer.

Jim retired in 1990, relocating to Kamloops BC where he became involved in serving his new community. Jim volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, building 3 duplexes, often working 6 days a week. Jim also served on the executive of the Federal Superannuates National Association first as treasurer then as president. Jim also acted as president of his condominium council.

After enjoying baseball and basketball in his youth, Jim curled, lawn bowled and walked to keep fit. His favorite walk was in Peterson Creek Park which he affectionately called “the Pillars of Hercules”.

Jim was an active father, a loving husband and supportive friend. He was a great cook; his children fondly remember the years of nutmeg.

Jim’s annual Christmas letter was looked forward to with great anticipation by family and friends. Jim was well read never neglected reading on many different topics . The only question that stumped him was “Do birds have ears?”

There will be no service. Jim’s ashes will be interred with his parents in Merritt at a later date.

Special thanks to Dr. J. Morrow, Andre and Diane Morin, Edie Pletzer, Bob and Christine Gamble, Jane Dupuis for their support during Jim’s illness.

Donations to Kamloops Hospice in his name will be greatly appreciated.

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April 1, 1938 – June 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a sister, an aunt, great aunt and great, great aunt.

Beverley is predeceased by her parents, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews.

Beverley worked for the provincial government for many years as a social worker in a number of communities in British Columbia. After her retirement from the ministry, she opened her private practice in adoption services, which included many international adoptions. Bev was always striving in her work life and personal endeavours to help others and make the world a better place.

Beverley was involved for many years in the United Church, and the Kamloops Chapter of the PEO. She was an active individual with a bright mind. She enjoyed travel and did so extensively. Bev was a very caring, unique person, a loving daughter, sister, auntie, a most loyal friend and a mother to many fur-babies throughout her life. Bev also had a delightfully wicked sense of humour. She will be missed terribly by all who knew and loved her.

Beverley will be interned by family in the Hedley cemetery to rest by her parents, two brothers and many family relatives.

-A life well lived and at peace back home, where it all began so long ago. ♥️

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