Jadwiga (Hedy) Usipiuk (nee Durkowska) of Kamloops, BC passed away on April 13, 2016 at 91 years of age. Hedy was born in Warderzyn, Poland, on May 23, 1924. As a young girl, she loved gardening and foraging for mushrooms in the forest with her brother, Ezydor. Sometimes they would get lost in the woods for hours but eventually they made their way home. Suddenly, at the age of 16, her family was torn apart by war. After surviving the Second World War, she immigrated to Canada and settled in Langenburg, Saskatchewan. At the hospital, the nuns took her in and trained her as a practical nurse. She worked there for six years, mainly in the maternity ward. It was in Langenburg where Hedy met Harry and they married. Then, they moved to Dawson Creek where they had three children: Gordon, Helen and Linda. In 1962, they moved to Hudson Hope where Harry worked on the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. There, Hedy enjoyed gardening in summer and snowmobiling in winter. The house was full of friends every weekend. In 1970, the family moved to Kamloops and Harry commuted to work at the Mica Creek Dam. For years, Hedy was a Fuller Brush sales woman and, in doing so, made many good friends. She was also a devout member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church.

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James Peter Friesen

June 11, 1947- April 4, 2016

James Peter Friesen of Kamloops passed away on April 4^th, 2016 at 68 years of age.

Survived by his loving wife Angela Friesen and seven children: Michael (Sophia) Friesen of Kamloops, BC, Tanya (Stephan) Pearson of Victoria, BC, Curtis (Nadine) Friesen,  Mark (Christine) Friesen, Travis Friesen, Eric (Mandie-Jo) Friesen and Peter Friesen all of Kamloops, BC, as well as 26 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

James is also survived by sisters Elizabeth Friesen, Elaine Miller, Cheryl Magus, Sheila  Pashniak and a brother, Ron Pashniak.

He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Linda Friesen.

James loved gardening, playing chess, Bar-B-Oueing and reading the Bible.

James loved Jesus Christ and sharing the Word of the Lord with everyone. James was an amazing loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends. Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do so between the hours of 6 and 8 PM on April 8^th, 2016 at the Kamloops Funeral Home Rosewood Room (285 Fortune Drive).

A Celebration of Jame’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday April 9^th, 2016  at Christ Community Church with Pastor Valen  Straley  officiating. Special thanks to: Kamloops Native Fellowship, Christ Community Church 1132, 8^th street Kamloops, BC V2B2x2  Donations  mabe made  on behalf of Kamloops Native Fellowship .

April 26, 1933 – April 4, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, John Burns Shaw. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean, his children Heather, Robert (Lori), Tanya (Mike), his grandchildren, Dalyn (Evan), Mikey, Sam, Maddy, great grandchild Haven, and  sister Pinx (Chuck). John was predeceased by, father John, mother Mary and sister Betty.

He will be dearly missed by all.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 a 1:00 pm, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC.

Special thanks to Karmen, Interior Health and Jamie, ICU nurse at RIH.

November 2, 1936 – April 2, 2016

Irene passed away peacefully at the Overlander Residential Care Home in Kamloops, BC.  Irene was born in Perdue, Saskatchewan and spent her school years living with her family on the homestead in Perdue.

In August 1958, she married Bruce Clifford, a pilot in the Canadian Air Force and began her new life with her husband.  While they were living in Ottawa their eldest daughter (Zelda) was born in 1959 followed 2 years later with their son (Clark) being born in Red Deer, Alberta.  Up until 1966, she lived in many rural towns close to the Airforce bases in Alberta before the family moved to Dorian, Quebec when her husband’s career as a pilot with Air Canada began eventually moving to Brampton, Ontario.  After a few years living in Brampton the family moved to Richmond, BC followed by moving to Ladner, BC where their third child a daughter (Heather) was born in 1974.

In addition, to raising her family Irene had a career at The Royal Bank of Canada.  After retiring they lived in Abbotsford for a number of years followed by White Rock, BC finally settling in Kamloops where their youngest daughter lives.  Irene loved travelling, reading, dancing, watching football, curling and ice skating together with spending time with family and friends.

Mourning her passing is her husband of 58 years (Bruce), her children Zelda (David), Clark (Donna) and Heather together with her 1 grandson Matthew (Shilo), and 3 granddaughters Kerri (Mike), Cayla and Camryn and 2 great-grandchildren, Grei and Liv (children of Mike & Kerri).  Irene is also survived by her sister, Trudy of Calgary and her two brothers Gerald (Esther) and Ron (Donna) of Perdue.

The last few years Irene was a resident at the Overlander Residential Care Home.  We would like to thank the staff for the great care and love given to Irene (Mom).

Nels Edward Saemerow

Nels was born in Kamloops on September 16, 1947 to Melvine and Mona (Chester) Saemerow and passed away March 30, 2016.

He came home as a baby to Knutsford but soon moved to the Heffley Creek area. The family move to New Westminster where Nels received his schooling. After high school, he lived in the Kamloops area and then in Peace River, Alberta. He married Helen on May 1. 1979 and they returned to Kamloops in 1990. Although he worked in construction, trucking and agriculture, at heart he was always a cowboy.

The Saemerow stubbornness stood him in good stead as he battled first multiple myeloma for ten years and then lung cancer.

He is predeceased by his parents and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins.

Family was of paramount importance to Nels

He is survived by his loving wife, Helen(Humphrey), his sister Brenda Wiss (Jimmy) her children Kelli  and Jason and their families and Helen’s siblings, Moe, George, Mike, Steve, Christine and their families as well as much-loved cousins and many dear friends.

The family wishes to thank Doctors Kip, Beaton and Avanessian who began the cancer journey with Nels and the countless other caring medical professionals he encountered on the way and the friends and family who provided so much support.

A gathering to remember Nels Life will be held at the Knutsford Community Hall on Saturday April 9, 2016  at 1:00 PM.

If friends so desire donations  to the Kamloops Cancer Centre At RIH would be appreciated in Nels memory.