Lorraine Florence LeBourdais of Kamloops, BC passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the age of 77.

She is survived by her children; Della (Merle) Fellhauer of Kamloops, Daphne (Mark) LeBourdais-Hilleren of Watford City, ND, Gary (Jen) LeBourdais of Kamloops, Sandra LeBourdais of Kamloops, Jerry (Traci) LeBourdais of Kamloops, Ed (Deana) LeBourdais of Kamloops, Barry (JessieAnn) LeBourdais, and Mel (Teresa) Harrison (adopted son) of Osoyoos, grandchildren; Jolene, Tye (Delaney), Joseph (Jolene) Stephanie (Jay), Lori (Glen), Tanner (Jordi), Darcy (Jodi), Taylor, Adam, Hannah, Derian, Nicole, Marty, Logan, Ben, Joshua, Braden, Marci, Denny, Shay, Christine, and Mathew, great grandchildren; Kayla, Tiegan, Kiara, Zoey, Cyrus, Phoenix, Dainah, Liam, Wyatt, Morgan, Levi, Emma, Kaelyn, Quinn, Claire, Cameron, Isabella, Olivia, Kash, and Addysin,Darwin, Orion,Ella Dawne.

Lorraine is also survived by her siblings, Marelene Newman of Alberta, Wayne Apelle of Edmonton, AB, nieces Marlene and Faye Belanger, and nephew Larry Belanger. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, daughter Deborah, son Larry, great grandson Dominic Fellhauer, mother Mary (Belanger) Nolan, father James Nolan, brother Kenneth Nolan, Uncles Wilfred and Morris Belanger, father in-law Eddy LeBourdais, and mother in-law Alice LeBourdais.

Lorraine was born in Innisfail, AB and raised in Innisfail, Ponoka and Hobbema, AB and Kamloops, BC. Lorraine comes from a long lineage of Cree ancestry- her grandparents Lucy and Charles, were full-blood Cree from Saskatchewan. Lorraine and Joseph were married in 1955 and started their family. They  moved to Clinton, BC  at 8 Mile Ranch, then relocated to Whispering Pines in Kamloops. Lorraine was wife, foster mother, and ranch hand alongside her beloved Joseph, rodeo timer and secretary,Social Development Worker/Education Coordinator for Whispering Pine/Clinton Indian Band for many years, and was significant in the BC Natives Women’s Society and Aboriginal Education Council. She retired in May 2005. Lorraine also served as Band Administrator and Councillor for the Whispering Pine/Clinton Indian Band for a number of years. Lorraine was well known for her singing while Joseph played his guitar, and she also sang with a well-known Kamloops Band, the Thompson Valley Boys. Joe and Lorraine loved to dance.

Viewing/visitation will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. There will be a reception to follow.Read More & Leave Condolences »

After a very brief illness, it is with great shock and sorrow that the family announce the passing of Ingrid Maureen Rath (Jaeb) on November 11, 2017.
Ingrid was born in Humboldt Sask on January 1, 1958 and was a gift to all those who knew her.
She grew up in LeRoy SK until 1968 when the family moved to Surrey BC. In 1971 the family moved to Maple Ridge where she made many lifelong friends and met the love of her life, David Rath.
Dave & Ingrid were married in August 1986. In July 1988 they welcomed their first son, Blake David and in 1991 they welcomed their second son, Dustin Andrew. Together they raised two amazing young men who were the pride and joy of her life. She was so proud of her boys and was thrilled when Kirsten and Chrissy were introduced into the family. She loved them dearly and now her family was complete.
Ingrid’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She loved to fish and camp at Canim Lake.
She loved her job and her co-workers at London Drugs.Read More & Leave Condolences »

We are sad to announce the passing of Gloria Mee lee Yoshy, who was born on April 11, 1934 in Paradise Hill Saskatchewan. She worked many year at Artlight  Studios on 3^rd ave. thereafter moving on to the new Woodwards Store, finishing her final years working at Overlander Extended care.

Gloria passed away on November 1st surrounded by her family. Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, and great grand-mother. She is remembered as a loving, caring and welcoming person by those that knew her.

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Longtime resident and business man Allan Halliday, passes away peacefully after a short illness, on October 27 surrounded by family. Allan moved to Kamloops in 1967 from Winnipeg with his wife Agnes and two children; Sheena and Allan, a few years after immigrating from Scotland. In 1968 he started (AB) Halliday Air Conditioning & Refrigeration with only one truck and a passion for problem solving. Halliday Refrigeration is still operated by his son. Allan’s passion for Scottish music led him to become a talented musician, spending hours playing and inspiring his children’s and grandchildren’s love for music. He enjoyed badminton and camping when time permitted and in his latter years, Allan enjoyed gardening and baking and time with family. Allan was known as the friendly but opinionated Scotsman who happily serviced Kamloops and surrounding areas for more than half his life.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Born in a snow storm;

she left us in a snow storm.

It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Gwen Abley on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the age of 69. Gwen was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her incredible generosity, tireless advocacy, deep faith in the Lord and her endless devotion to her family, friends, and students. Gwen was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Hilda (Coxson) Angell, and her brother, Paul Angell. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, William (Bill) Abley of Kamloops as well as her three children: Bill (Nicole) Abley of Prince George, Jayne (Michael) Latta of Kamloops and Andrew (Lisa) Abley of Kamloops and her sister, Gail Muliner-Ovington of Kamloops and niece Brenda Muliner (Dmytro Antonovych) of Kamloops. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Christopher and Nicholas (Prince George), Isaac and Hannah (Kamloops) and Kenzie (Kamloops). Gwen also leaves behind sister-in-law Linda Angell, brother-in-lawsAlun (Alison) and Stephen Abley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.Read More & Leave Condolences »