It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bernie Marriott at age 78, in Kamloops, BC.

Bernie is survived by his loving sons Bruce Marriott and Bill Marriott (Karen Skinner) of Kamloops, BC and older sister Belle Atkinson of Merritt, BC. Bernie was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Eveline Marriott, brothers Dave, Jim, Sid and Horace, as well as sisters Gwen McKeown and Gladys Stanley.

Bernie was born in Penticton, BC. He grew up a few kilometers south of Penticton on the family orchard in Kaleden, BC. As a teenager, Bernie joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served for five years, stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1974, Bernie moved his family to Kamloops, BC, and worked as a butcher at Overwaitea/Saveon Foods until his retirement. He loved curling, fishing, boating and spending time at his summer retreat on Nicola Lake. Bernie was a proud member of the Moose Lodge (43 years), ANAVETS and Curling Club.Read More & Leave Condolences »

July 13, 1931 to August 6, 2017

On August 6, 2017 Betty went to be with her Lord and Savior with her loving family at her side.  Betty was predeceased by her loving husband Terry Hulton. She is survived by her daughter Shelley (Randy) Clary, grandchildren Barb (Craig) Hulton, Adam (Kate) Clary, Joel (Jenn) Clary, Megan (William) Lowe; as well as, great grandchildren Seth Brown, Axton Clary, and Levi Clary and her good friend Joyce Clary. Betty’s greatest joy in life came from her grandchildren and great grandchildren; she looked forward to gaining two more great grandchildren this year.

Betty was born July 13, 1931 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan.  The family moved to Osoyoos, B.C, where she met the love of her life, Terry Hulton. Terry and Betty were married June 27, 1952. Betty had an amazing career at the Royal bank for over 52 years.  The client was always number one for Betty and she always took pride and joy in her work.Read More & Leave Condolences »

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.