Wayne McMurchy April 15, 1943 to July 13, 2017
Wayne passed away in peace, comfort and dignity, surrounded by friends and his wife Wanda who never left his side.
He was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Elmer and Connie McMurchy. They moved to Saskatoon after the war ended. He attended Wilson Public School and City Park Collegiate.
He was in Air Cadets and the Air Reserve and spoke often of the great experiences they afforded.
After High School he worked for some months at the construction of the Gardiner Dam, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.
He then started working in the Plumbing and Heating Wholesale industry where he had several jobs, culminating as a Purchasing Agent.
In 1966 he met and married Wanda Ferkingstad, the love of his life, and also gained the love and respect of her family.
He continued in the P&H business, in 1971 in Calgary and in 1973 in Prince George. 1977 brought them to Kamloops, working as senior purchasing agent for Westburne.
In 1985 he, along with his business partner Mark Anderson, opened the Powder Keg Shooters Supply. He loved the outdoors, any of the shooting sports, was an avid hunter and sometime fisherman, so it was a natural fit. He enjoyed his years there.Read More & Leave Condolences »
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Charles Kalnin on July 13, 2017. He was upheld and surrounded by family and friends.
Chuck was predeceased by his wife Elaine, daughter Kelly and brother Phil.
He will be greatly missed by his son Neal (wife Lara), grandchildren Bailey, Stephan, Megan, Calla, and Nathan, brothers Lanny and Jim and all those touched by his life.
Chuck was born June 7, 1944 in Pine Falls, Manitoba and moved west across the country. Chuck graduated from BCIT and while there met Elaine. They married in 1967, moving to Penticton, then to Kamloops in 1972. Read More & Leave Condolences »
On Saturday July 1, 2017, Elisa Gasparin peacefully passed away at the Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops B.C. She was 91 years young. Elisa was born September 30, 1925 on Robins Range to Katerina and Giuseppe Bertolotti.
Elisa was a devoted wife and a loving and selfless mother. She was predeceased by her husband, Vasco, in 2005 and brothers Pete and Leno Bertolotti and brother in law Nunzio Gasparin. Elisa is survived by her three sons: Tony (Maureen), Terry (Michele) and Morris (Lana); 4 grandchildren: Brandon, Brian, Matthew and Michael and two great-grandchildren: Ashlynn and Beckham.
In her passing, we mourn at what we have lost and rejoice at what she has gained.
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Benjamin Richard Hallman on July 5, 2017 in Kamloops BC. Ben was born in Macklin Sask on Oct 18, 1924. Left to mourn are his wife Norma, daughters Barbara (husband Tim), Darlene (husband Ray), and Colleen. Grandchildren Cody (husband Matt), Erin (partner Todd), Angela, Winston and Great Grandchildren Nox Zoey and Maxwell.
Ben was a veteran of WWII who never discussed with his family the atrocities he witnessed. He chose to live live with joy and laughter instead and immersed himself in hard work. He was an avid Gardener and delightful father.Read More & Leave Condolences »
On July 8, 2017, William (Bill) Frederick Hoffman passed away. Bill’s goal was to reach the age of 100. However, having recently lost the love of his life, Hazel, three months earlier, he was truly broken-hearted and knew that his peace would be found at her side.
Bill was 92 and despite how proud he was to boast about his age, he was equally as proud of the fact that most people guessed his age to be at least 10 years younger.
Bill leaves behind three children, Janice (Dennis) Cline, Angie, Kent, Jody and families, Laurie’s boys, Alan Sarka and Chris Sarka and families, Grant (Diane) Hoffman, Kari Lynn, Bryan and families, and Arlene (David) Paul, Natalie, Braedon, and Spencer. Along with Bill’s family, there are so many others who will miss his non-stop talking, his knowledge about everything, and his incredible warmth and generosity.
Bill was predeceased by his wife of almost 69 years, Hazel, his daughter, Laurie Hoffman, and his son, Scott Hoffman. He was also predeceased by his twin sister Betty, sister Jean, and brother Marlin.Read More & Leave Condolences »