September 11th, 1924 – August 4th, 2017

 Roy Edwin Halladay of Kamloops, BC passed away on August 4th, 2017 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his partner of 35 years Evelyn Landin, daughter, Dianne (Jess) Beaman of Sechelt, BC, sons Ed (Sheila) of Lee Creek, BC & Steve (Gay) of Kamloops, BC, their mother, Selma, of Kamloops, BC, grandchild, Bret (Cat) of Vancouver, BC, great grandchild, Giselle Ferguson, along with step daughters, Shauna, Shannon & Sheri and many grandchildren & great grandchildren. He is predeceased by parents Samuel & Eleanor, along with all of his siblings. 

 Roy grew up in Saskatchewan. He worked with the Provincial Federation Ranch Association (PFRA) as a cowboy. He owned & operated a gas station/mechanic shop in Elbow, Saskatchewan. He moved to BC in the 1970’s to work at Lornex Mines as a heavy duty mechanic and a Foreman, before retiring at the City of Kamloops as a Mechanic Shop Foreman in 1989. In his retirement, Evelyn & Roy moved to Langley to race harness horses before moving to Lee Creek, BC, where they resided for over 17 years raising chickens, cows, pigs, horses & dogs. Roy always had a project on the go and enjoyed going for a ride on his horse or quad and having family get togethers.Read More & Leave Condolences »

February 18, 1925 ~ August 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Virginia DeVries at the age of 92, in Kamloops, BC.

Virginia was the oldest of five siblings and was born in Nanaimo, BC. After completing school she became a telephone operator and worked as a receptionist. She met Gordon and they married in Penticton in 1953. They moved to Beaverdell, then to Burnaby, and finally to Kamloops in 1962 where Virginia lived until her passing.

Virginia will be remembered as a resilient, strong, witty, and fun-loving woman who touched the hearts of many with her timeless soul and charming character. Everyone who knew her loved her for her kind and giving nature and for her incredible sense of humour.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Cyril Makortoff

March 22, 1931 – July 28, 2017

Cyril Makortoff of Kamloops passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 86 years of age. He is survived by his former spouse, Violet Makortoff of Edmonton, AB, children, Lubby Makortoff of Kamloops, Nina Makortoff of Edmonton, Lloyd Makortoff of Edmonton, Duane Makortoff of Edmonton, and Larissa Makortoff of Vancouver; grandchildren, Jody, Darren, Justin, Carrie-Lynn, Jessica, Lacey and Arman; great grandchildren, Ben, Abby, Bently, Khiya, Bradley, Peyton, Michael, Destiny, Serene, and Ice -Lynn siblings Alex, Fred , George, Phillip and Marie; numerous nieces, nephews, as well as neighbours Jaswinder Singh Shekhon.

He was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Mary, and sons Gordon and David, and also long time love and companion Irene Peters.

Cyril worked as a miner, logger, and as an iron worker, Local 97 Union Hall. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Alano Club. Cyril and his partner, Irene, travelled the States before settling on the Baja, where they built a beautiful home and resort. Cyril was a devoted Blue Jays fan and will be missed by his game companion, Biscuit.

The family would like to say a special thanks to the RIH Emergency Room staff and to the staff at Hospice.

The Celebration of Cyril’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., with Pastor Zacharie Jean officiating.

Donations in Cryril’s memory maybe made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kamloops Hospice.

It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey Karpoff announce her sudden passing on Friday, July 21, 2017 with her family by her side. Audrey showed courage and determination in her short battle with cancer, and continued to be concerned about the wellbeing of those around her to her last day.

In her 10 years in Kamloops, Audrey made numerous friends in every corner of the City; from the Kamloops Newcomers group, her weekly Mahjong games, visits to the Opera, several book clubs, attending the gym and determination to join the therapy dog program (despite being afraid of dogs).

She kept in regular contact with friends from her previous homes in White Rock, Ste. Adele, Senneville, Toronto, Vancouver and Abbotsford; always ready for a road-trip to visit or have a delicious meal together.Read More & Leave Condolences »

It is with heavy hearts we regretfully announce the tragic passing of Jorden Paul Stanley on July 15^th, 2017. He is survived by his loving parents; Paul Stanley (Jackie), Shelley Stanley (Dan), sister Ashley Stanley (Greg Nygren), loving grandparents; Mavis and Ken Olm, David and Sybil Stanley and Daniel Jones (Edie) along with numerous family and friends.

Our son Jorden was born July 8, 1994 in Kamloops, BC. He attended Dallas Elementary school and graduated from Valleyview Secondary School and proudly achieved his Red Seal Certification as an Electrician at such a young age with determination and dedication, making his family proud.Read More & Leave Condolences »