Mona Grace Piazza passed peacefully into the presence of her Saviour, Jesus, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the age of 85. She leaves behind Bert, her husband of 65 years.
Mona was born on July 8, 1931 in Atwater, Saskatchewan to Axel and Margaret Ulveland. She was born at home, eight weeks premature. The priest was called to baptize her because she was not expected to live. But Mona did not give up easily—her feisty resilience pulled her through just as it continued to do throughout her life.
Mona grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and Salmon Arm, British Columbia before moving to Kamloops with her
family. It was in Kamloops where she met and married her love, Bert, on June 16, 1951. Over the next twenty four years, she poured her life into raising their seven children as a stay-at-home Mom. Coming home from school to fresh baked bread and Friday night spaghetti are some of her children’s favorite memories.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Keith Hanna passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in the Royal Inland Hospital on February 6, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Keith is predeceased by his beloved wife Frances, parents Sadie and Bill, brothers Trevor, in infancy, Glen (Rose) and sister-in-law Judy (Horst) Holwein. He leaves behind his son Bruce, daughter-in-law Lisa Dyer, and many close friends.
Keith was born in Kamloops in 1938 and grew up at the Lone Pine Farm in Westsyde. In 1965, he married the love of his life, Frances Russill, who swept him off his feet with her quick wit and beautiful smile. Keith was an accomplished builder and developer, a visionary who loved to create. In 1975, the family moved to Blackpool where he and Frances set up an operated the Thompson Crossing (Keekwille Village) manufactured home park. Over the years, Keith and Frances were very active in the community, including participation in the Lion’s Club. During this period, Keith oversaw the construction of many community facilities in the Clearwater area, including the Blackpool Fire hall and the Clearwater Medical Centre. Quality craftsmanship was of the utmost importance to Keith, always ensuring that his projects were built to the highest of standards, Keith and Frances created the partnership ITEC Enterprises, a combination of two letters from each of their names, under which they continued to undertake various initiatives in Clearwater and Barriere.Read More & Leave Condolences »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lee A. Charlton, with his wife by his side, on March 22, 2017.
Lee was born in Burnaby on November 9, 1953 to Glen and Kathleen Charlton. Lee worked for the City of Kamloops for 26 years. He was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. He selflessly gave himself to family and friends and will be missed dearly.
Lee is survived by his wife Susan, children Jamie, Nick, Robynn and Cody, siblings Ken and Merinda, as well as many grandchildren.Read More & Leave Condolences »
July 15, 1988 – March 26, 2017
Our beloved Sebastian passed away peacefully on a quiet Sunday morning with his wife, Cassie Gardner, and his parents, John and Penny Gardner, loving him deeply through his last breaths.
His courage in letting go was equally as remarkable as his courage to live fully in spite of a long and challenging experience with cancer. Many of Sebastian’s greatest joys and proudest accomplishments occurred during this time, including: graduating with a degree, a successful varsity soccer career at Thompson River’s University, getting married, working as a social worker at the Ministry of Children and Family Development, coaching youth and varsity soccer, and becoming a father to his precious, unborn child.
Sebastian chose to love fiercely, take leaps of faith, open his heart, and soften his criticisms of others; to cry, to laugh, to forgive, and to live well in the face of fear. It is for these reasons, and many more, that he will be sorely missed by his wife, parents, siblings Jacob and Harriet Gardner, the Drummond family, countless friends, and a large and loving extended family in England.Read More & Leave Condolences »
On March 26, 2017, heaven gained a beautiful soul when Hazel Jean Hoffman peacefully passed away. As Hazel’s health deteriorated, she would often say that she was not afraid but excited about her move “upstairs” where she would finally be able to get the answers to her many life-long questions. Hazel’s courage, faith, and positive attitude was enlightening and has helped to lessen the pain of her loss although she will always be deeply missed.
Hazel was 90 years young (although her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren will only know her as being 39) and those 90 years were filled with both wonderful and challenging times; but notwithstanding the challenges, Hazel always lived her life believing that every day was a gift with a purpose.
Hazel leaves behind her loving husband of almost 70 years, Bill, whose heart will never be the same. She also leaves behind three children Janice (Dennis), Angie, Kent, Jody and families, Laurie’s boys, Alan and Chris and families, Grant (Diane), Kari Lynn, Bryan and families and Arlene (David), Natalie, Braedon, and Spencer. Hazel also leaves behind her sister, Joan Palmer. Along with her family, there were so many others who will miss Hazel’s quiet presence, her tremendous ability to listen, and her wickedly dry sense of humour.Read More & Leave Condolences »