August 2, 1931 – December 30, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear father and grandfather, Glenn Hall. Dad was born on a farm in Whitewood, Saskatchewan, to William and Edith Hall on August 2, 1931. His family included two sisters, Pearl and Irene, and a brother, Al—all of whom have gone before him. Dad worked as a ranch hand and mechanic throughout most of his life. He could fix anything!

Dad married Shirley McCaw (Cohen), and together they had three children: Debbie, Ron, and Sherri. Dad and Mom settled in Penticton, BC, where he worked for car dealerships in town but was most proud of his position as a heavy-duty mechanic for the City of Penticton. We have wonderful memories of Dad taking us out on the boat, teaching us how to waterski and swim, telling us terrible jokes, digging a basement in our house rock by rock, and enjoying fun-filled times outdoors camping!

Dad and Mom divorced in 1974, and he later married Greta Kaufman. Dad and Greta enjoyed camping, traveling, dancing, and entertaining. They spent winters in Arizona and Hawaii and went on two cruises. Dad’s soul was his music—he played fiddle, guitar, and ukulele. He was a member of the Peach City Promenaders and Old Time Fiddlers, sharing their music at senior communities of care and the hospital in Penticton and Arizona. Greta left Penticton to be cared for by her family and soon after passed away.

Dad moved to Barriere, BC, to be closer to his children, Ron and Sherri. He enjoyed socializing with the tenants of assisted living and attending the musical programs. He was very proud of staying active and having his kids close by. We are so grateful for the time we had to enjoy his company.

Dad leaves to mourn his children: Debbie (Keith) Ning, Ron (Debbie) Hall, and Sherri (Warren) Molnar. His grandchildren: Krystal Ning, Tanner (Amanda) Ning, Tesh MacMillan, Curtis Hall, Nathan Read, and two great-grandchildren.

A wonderful father who will leave a huge hole in our hearts.

In Loving Memory of Dad
He never looked for praises
He was never one to boast
He just went on quietly working
For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken
His wants were very few
And most of the time his worries
Went unspoken too.

No service, as per his request.

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This is so difficult to write. How do you sum up the life of the love of your life in a few paragraphs.

Our Ray, born December 1, 1966, in Vancouver, passed away on our son’s 28th birthday, December 17, 2024, at home.

Ray was the best dad to our son Cody, and the most loved and most loving husband to me (Lisa). I don’t need to tell you all how awesome he was, because those of you who knew him, already know that. He was quiet, kind, and funny. He didn’t let much get to him and took things in stride. It was sometimes annoying how calm he was. He would always tell me “it’s fine Lisa”, even if I didn’t feel like everything was fine.

Ray and I met when I was 16, he was 20, in 1987. It was love at first sight and we’ve been together ever since. We completed our family when our wonderful son, Cody, joined us on December 17, 1996. We built a great life with so many fabulous memories and the best adventures. Before MS made it difficult for him to get around he was so active. He loved golf and anything to do with the outdoors.

Ray lived with multiple sclerosis for over 20 years. Stupid MS made him take LTD in October, 2018. It was hard on Ray to not work anymore but he adjusted and was happy being Cody’s taxi, driving him to his many sports, games, practices, and his daily trip to Starbucks. Even with MS, we continued to travel as much as we could. We loved cruising and had so much fun with family on all our trips.

We sure didn’t think he would be leaving us. And I am not sure how we will carry on without him, but we have the best family and friends to support us. He will be so greatly missed by me, our son, Cody, his mom Donna and her husband Grant, my mom, Brenda, brother Gord (Terry), sister Tanya (Kane), my sister Leah (Mike) and our nieces and nephews, Gage, Jacob, Austin, MacKenzie, Nate and Isobel, many aunties, uncles, cousins and friends.

Our nephew Jacob told me that he “always aspired to be like Uncle Ray, always joyful, always with a smile no matter what situation, and I will try my best to complete that goal”. And that was Ray. The best role model and inspiration to me and others.

He’s not been feeling well the last little while and when I asked him what he needed he would say, “a new body please”. I hope he has that new body now. I hope he has no pain. I know he misses us as much as we miss him. I just saw this quote “When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind”. I will do my best to do that.

At this time we are not planning a service of any kind but if we do it will be in the spring or summer and we will let y’all know.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and hugs. The love and support Cody and I have received has been so needed and appreciated.

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March 6, 1932 – December 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caterina Di Mambro at the age of 92, on December 14, 2024. Born in Vallemaio, Italy, on March 6, 1932, Caterina immigrated to Canada as a young woman, where she went on to build a life filled with love, warmth, and devotion to her family and community.

Caterina was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Lambert (Richard); her son, Nicolino Di Mambro (Pam); and her cherished grandchildren: Devan Lambert (Lisa), Lauren Di Mambro, Rachel Di Mambro, and Cole Di Mambro. Caterina is also survived by her loving sisters, Letizia Goode (John), Natalina Hickman (David), and Maria Grazia Calosero, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family, all of whom held her in the highest regard.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Francesco Di Mambro, whom she shared a deep and enduring love with throughout their marriage. Together, they built a life rich in love, laughter, and lasting memories.

Caterina was known for her kind heart, her boundless generosity, and her unwavering devotion to her family. She had a natural ability to make everyone around her feel welcome and loved. Whether through her cooking, her bright smile, or her thoughtful words, Caterina’s presence was a source of joy and comfort to all who knew her.

A memorial service was held in honour of her life and legacy on December 23, 2024 with family and close friends.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Caterina’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. She was truly a treasure, and her spirit will continue to inspire and guide her family for generations to come.

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Sheri Maxine Bahnsen It is with heartbreaking sorrow that we announce the passing of Sheri Maxine Bahnsen (née Surgeson). Sheri passed away at the age of 40 years at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC on December 13, 2024 after a very short battle with cancer.

Sheri was born on March 1, 1984 in Ashcroft, BC. She was raised by her loving parents, Marilyn and Bob Surgeson, in Cache Creek, BC. Throughout the course of her childhood and teen years, Sheri developed and maintained many cherished friendships. Sheri’s friends meant the world to her and she would do anything to support them, encourage them, and find ways to let them know that they were always in her thoughts. However, Sheri had an adventurous soul and Cache Creek just couldn’t satisfy her restless spirit.

Sheri loved to travel and had an insatiable need to see the world. She was always plotting out the next destination that she just HAD to experience. The travel bug hit Sheri when she was given the opportunity through Ashcroft Secondary School (ASS) to go to Europe. This trip to Europe sparked a fire in her and she later went on to travel to Thailand, Mexico, Las Vegas (on multiple occasions), and Ireland. In the midst of her traveling adventures, Sheri moved her physical location and developed friendships that she always held dear in the communities of: Kelowna, BC, Whitby Ontario, and Kamloops, BC.

It was in Kamloops, BC that Sheri found a reason to remain grounded when she met the love of her life, Simon Bahnsen. Simon introduced Sheri to a different way of adventuring and seeing the world by experiencing the beauty of nature that was in her own backyard. Despite her fear of heights, Sheri began rock climbing, hiking, and pushing herself to the limits with her best friend by her side.

Just when Sheri thought life could not get any better, she and Simon were blessed to welcome Isabelle and then Emmett into their lives. Sheri’s entire world changed after becoming a mommy. There wasn’t anything that she would not do for her children. She loved them deeply and would move Heaven and Earth to ensure that their needs and wellbeing came before anything.

Sheri was fiercely loyal to her family and friends and her passing has left a tremendous hole in our hearts. Sheri will forever be remembered by her husband, Simon; her children, Isabelle and Emmett; her parents, Marilyn and Robert; and her sister and brother-in-law, Leanne and Ian; her family by choice Katie, Detlef, Eric (Nikki), Jessica (Adam), Peter (Kara), along with nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that are too numerous to name.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2025. An announcement will be made on social media with an exact date and time after arrangements are made. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Isabelle and Emmett’s RESP via bahnsenburner@hotmail.com

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On October 22, 2024, Nathan passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. He was born on November 20, 1970, in North Vancouver and moved to Kamloops at the age of 9 months with his father Bob and mother Karen.

Nathan had fun as a kid. He spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors with his family. He especially liked visiting the Abram family who had a farm at Dempsey Lake.

After graduating from high school, Nathan had several jobs, including working as a desk clerk at a family-owned hotel in Courtenay. After that he worked as a tree planter for several years. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. Nathan had a big smile when riding his ATV with Bob and Lynn.

Nathan is survived by his father Bob, stepmothers Lynn and Kathryn, mother Karen, sister Selena and brother Jordan and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Roy and Violet Lawrie and Norman and Mary McKenzie.

We all called Nathan a survivor. About 25 years ago he was floating down Adams River with friends and the raft capsized. Nathan was wearing a life jacket and survived. Later he was in a serious car accident and survived without a scratch. In 2002 near the Calgary Stampede, he fell under a train and lost both his legs. He was attended to by paramedics who were at the Stampede grounds and once again survived. Unfortunately, he was not able to survive a small bug – Streptococcus pneumonia. He was in hospital for 5 days intubated under sedation. He passed away peacefully attended by family – sister Selena and her children Tegan and Maelle, mother Karen, Uncle Hamish, stepmother Lynn and his father Bob.

A celebration of life will be held next spring.

Nathan had a kind heart and will be remembered.

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