Christine passed away unexpectedly in her sleep in the early morning hours of Monday, April 4, 2016.She is predeceased by her husband Melvin, son Ashley, Mum Nelly, sister Enid, in-laws Erika and Glenn, and great-grandson Axel.She is survived by her partner of 16 years, Dale Monks, his four children, her children Christopher (Beth) and Jennifer (Joe), 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild, five sisters, extended family and dear friends.
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Frances Bernadette Kosolofski of Kamloops, left this earth on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the age of 92 years, to join her beloved husband Solomon. Frances was born on March 16, 1924 on the family homestead at the Bay Trail south of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, where she was raised and went to school there. She later took up nursing at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Humboldt. Frances and Solomon were married on January 29, 1946, settled in Humboldt and raised eight children. The family moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1963 and then to Kamloops in 1970. Frances was very active in the Catholic Church community and the Catholic Women’s League. She sold Avon in her spare time, enjoyed gardening and her flower gardens. Her biggest joy was her family. Frances was the ultimate mother and stay at home housewife.
Frances will be lovingly remembered by her children, Richard (Marlene) of Williams Lake BC, Joan (Garth) of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Leonard of Williams Lake BC, Earl (Margaret) of Kamloops BC, Albert (predeceased) of Merritt BC, Gordon (Shannon) of Williams Lake BC, Robert of Minburn AB, and Melvin (Cheryl) of Kamloops BC; grandchildren Tammy, Kristine (Steve), Matthew (Debi), Michael (Sheila), Alicia, Kyle, Natasha (John), and Rachel (Nick); great-grandchildren Lisa-Marie, William, Mickael, Piper, Sawyer, Adaya, Owen, Griffith and Mya; brothers and sisters, Raymond (Lillian), Margaret, Mary (Art), Donald (Anne) and Dennis (Collette);many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
She was predeceased by her brother Leonard, sister Magdalene, brother Martin, and granddaughter Heather.
Prayers will be recited at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. John Vianney Parish, 2825 Bank Road, Westsyde.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in St. John Vianney. Celebrant, Monsignor Jerry Desmond.
Following the reception in the Church, Frances will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Frances’ memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Frances’ friend Marguerite, the CWL, and to the Overlander Staff.
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 4th, 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 8th, 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 9th, 2016 at Christ Community Church with Pastor Valen Straley officiating. Special thanks to: Kamloops Native Fellowship, Christ Community Church 1132, 8th 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.
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