The family of Sylvia van der Woning is saddened by the loss of their wife, mother, Oma, and great-grandmother on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Sylvia is predeceased by her mother Iris Nunes, her five brothers (Cornelis, Johnny, Arthur, Brian, and Neville), and her grandson Karsten Huth.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frans van der Woning, her daughter Carmen Huth (Joerg), her son Ramon van der Woning (Pamela), her grandchildren Jakob, Kyla, and Koehl, her great-grandchild Hayden, and her sister Maryyke Archold Hession.

Sylvia was born on January 29, 1944 and raised in Paramaribo, Suriname. She met Frans while he was stationed in the army in Suriname. She qualified to go to the Netherlands in 1963 for nursing school. They married in 1965 and lived in the Netherlands until 1973. With two kids in tow, they moved to Kamloops, BC, and have lived in British Columbia ever since.

Sylvia was an avid fiber artist, everything from macramé to many forms of needlework. She belonged to and taught with the Embroidery Association of Canada and SNAG (Shuswap Needlework Arts Guild). Sylvia loved to collect antiques and could be found antique hunting and thrifting at every opportunity. She belonged to the Red Hat Society and taught Christopher Leadership. Sylvia loved to entertain and host her family and friends, especially at her beloved lake house on the Shuswap.

A funeral mass will be held for Sylvia van der Woning on May 19, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, BC. The service will begin at 1 pm with refreshments to follow in the basement room. There will be a prayer vigil at the church on May 18, 2026, at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Ronald McDonald Charities Vancouver for the Kamloops family room.

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October 7, 1928 – April 22, 2026

Persis Marcella Massey passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, at the age of 97 in West Kelowna, with her son Dan and his wife Bobbi by her side.

Persis was born in Indore, India, to Prem and Lily Das, the second of two daughters. She shared an especially close bond with her sister, Patience. A gifted student, Persis completed her schooling early and enrolled in teacher’s college at just 14. By age 16, she had returned to her own high school in Indore as a teacher.

A few years later, she met Thomas Massey, who was visiting from New Delhi and was the uncle of a close friend. After a year of correspondence, they were married in 1953. Although both were raised in Christian homes, it was through the ministry of American missionary John Dorsey that Persis and Tom came to a personal and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. From that point on, their lives were marked by a deep love for the Lord and a desire to serve Him faithfully.

Together, they began a small gathering in their home in 1961, which later grew into Faith Bible Presbyterian Church. At Persis’s encouragement, a Christian school was also established, and in 1962 she became one of the first teachers at Faith Academy, starting with only a handful of students. Over the years, the school has grown significantly and is now recognized as a leading English-speaking school in New Delhi, with more than 200 teachers and 3,500 students.

In 1963, Persis and Tom immigrated to Canada with their two young sons, Sunil (Don) and Dan, arriving in Kamloops with only a few suitcases and $14, due to currency restrictions in India at the time. Persis continued her teaching career while furthering her education through summer studies at UBC in Vancouver. She went on to teach at Bert Edwards Elementary for 23 years, where she was fondly remembered for her dedication and for the beautiful saris she wore each day, until her retirement in 1989.

In retirement, Persis devoted more time to her many creative pursuits, including oil painting, paper tole, flower arranging, gardening, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and reading. She also loved cooking and, together with Tom, regularly opened their home to family and friends, generously hosting gatherings filled with warmth, fellowship, and abundant food. Their faith remained central to their lives, and they were active members of First Baptist Church.

Persis was predeceased by her parents, her sister, and her beloved husband, Tom. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Dr. Sunil (Dr. Valerie) of Edmonton and Daniel (Roberta) of West Kelowna; her grandchildren Ashleigh, Jarrett, Danica, and Isaac (Rebecca); and by many relatives, friends, neighbours, and former students whose lives she touched.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the incredible staff at Lakeview Lodge in West Kelowna for their compassionate care over the past three years.

A Celebration of Persis’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Kamloops:
10:00 a.m. – Viewing at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive
11:00 a.m. – Chapel service, followed by a light lunch
1:00 p.m. – Graveside service at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International (ShareWord Global), a ministry dear to Persis and Tom’s hearts, dedicated to sharing the Word of God around the world.

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George Szilagyi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Kamloops, BC, at 79 years of age.

George is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his three children, Cindy, Cheri-Anne (Jamie) and Daniel; and two grandchildren, Cheridan and Shayla.  He is also survived by his sister, Edith (Gerry) Birmingham, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  George was predeceased by his parents, an older brother and a twin brother.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr.  Kamloops.

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It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our Mom on April 16^th 2026 at the Royal Inland Hospital.

Mom was born at the Royal Inland Hospital on January 3, 1932 and grew up on the North Shore, attending North Kamloops Elementary and Kamloops High School, before taking a Commercial Class at St. Ann’s Academy where she excelled in typing and shorthand. During this time, she made many friends – friends that would last a lifetime. Mom was always faithful and dedicated to the people, places and things she loved. She lived her entire life in Kamloops, living in the same home for almost 70 years.

Mom married the love of her life Stanley Hilton Moore on October 27, 1951 and they had 2 children; Corinne Lee in 1957 and Mark Stanley in 1959. They were happily married for 53 years before Dad passed away in 2004.

Mom and Dad loved to travel, visiting many parts of Canada. One of their favourite vacation spots was Victoria. They enjoyed having high-tea at the Empress Hotel and breathing the sea air while walking along the harbour. Mom always said she had saltwater in her veins. She loved collecting all things miniature but especially treasured her Limoges figurines which she often brought back with her from their trips.

Mom loved cooking and baking. Even later in life when Dad developed special dietary restrictions, Mom applied her expert knowledge and skills and was able to adapt recipes to fit Dad’s needs and continued to make delicious meals and treats. A lot of her recipes have been passed down to and appreciated by younger generations.

Her talents did not end in the kitchen. One of Mom’s favourite hobbies was painting portraits and landscapes and her art has been admired by many throughout the years. Another passion was knitting and sewing for her family. She created many beautiful blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens that are still treasured to this day.

Mom had a way of making everyone feel important, appreciated and loved.

Each and every phone call or visit ended with her saying “I love you.”

There has been a lifetime full of hugs and kisses.

Mom is survived by her daughter Corinne (Wesley Nevius) and grandchildren Justin, Julia and Alicia (John Cochran) and great grandsons (Noah and Elliot), her son Mark (Cindy) and grandchildren Matthew (Sadie) and Nicole.

She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews as well as honourary nieces and their families.

Mom was predeceased by her husband – Stan (2004), her father – Franklin (1960) mother – Jean (1966), brothers – Maurice (1939), James (1973) and sister Evelyn Murray (2007), her sister-in-law Jean Stanley (2012) and brother-in-law Kinley Murray (2006).

The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday,, April 23^rd, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops.

Flowers gratefully declined. To honour Mom’s generous spirit, please consider making a donation “In memory of Muriel Moore” to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Jaswant Singh Gill, of Kamloops, BC on April 15, 2026 at the age of 90.

Jaswant was born on November 15, 1935 in Jagdev Kalan, Punjab, India to parents, Karnail Singh and Kartar Kaur Gill.

He immigrated to Canada in 1960, first living in Victoria, BC, then Avola, BC and finally settling in Kamloops, BC.  He worked most of his life as a lumber grader for Evans Products, Balco and Tolko.

Jas was very social and enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends, who affectionately called him Bhau.

He is predeceased by his parents, Karnail Singh and Kartar Kaur Gill and sister, Amarjit (Ambo). His lovely wife, Harbhajan Kaur Gill and son-in-law, Jack Adam.

Dad is survived by his devoted children Paul Gill, Kamla Adam, Aman (Jim) Greatbanks, Raj (Bob) Neville, and Sonny Gill. Grandchildren, Kelsey, Jay, and Jake.  Also, Jesse and Jamie Adam. Sisters, Parmjit (Balbir) Sandhu and Sukhvinder (Randhir) Bhullar, and brother Satwant (Raj) Gill.

We’ll miss you dad.

A Service will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm at the Kamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC, followed by prayers and langar at the Kamloops Sikh Temple, 700 Cambridge Crescent.

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