Eric Burton McAlary, died peacefully at Ponderosa Lodge on June 14, 2017 holding hands with his wife of 32 years.  He had endured a long struggle with Mixed Dementia.

The son of Burton Marter McAlary and Kathleen Kilgour Kirk, Eric was born on June 22, 1935 in Sussex, NB where he was very involved with school and community sports activities and cadets.  A degree from the University of New Brunswick in Bus. Admin led him to be scouted by the Hudson’s Bay Company and upon graduation he began his training program in Calgary, AB.  There he met and married Muriel Frances Beyer.  They had two sons, Michael born in Calgary and Todd, in Red Deer.  Promotion took the family to BC where the next ten years saw them in Victoria, Vancouver, Coquitlam, and Prince George prior to another promotion to head office in Toronto.  As Principal Buyer for Sporting Goods he traveled extensively in Europe and Asia to attend sporting goods shows and to explore factories, choosing the merchandise for the giant outfit to sell across Canada and in the Northern Stores. For several years he was a board member of the Canadian Sporting Goods Association.

After the death of Muriel, Eric married Lois Machum Campbell in 1984 and  moved to Kamloops, BC where for many years they enjoyed an active life together exploring the outdoors. A keen bird watcher, Eric led many Naturalist Club field trips around Kamloops and he and Lois took part in guided birding trips around the continent.  Eric was president of the Naturalist Club, a volunteer Warden for Tranquille Ecological Reserve for 20 years, counted spring migrating ducks for Ducks Unlimited, was a member of the board of the Elizabeth Fry Society, and of the B.C. Wildlife Park. Read More & Leave Condolences »

We are saddened to announce the passing of Vernon John McPhail on June 9, 2017 in Kamloops, B.C. with his family by his side.

Vern was predeceased by his Mother Marcella, and Father Jack. He is survived by his daughter Tammy (Scott),stepson Tom(Carol) Poulton, brother Terry, sister Dorothy (Gordon) Delong, grandchildren Tonya and Kelly, great-grandson Seth, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Vern was born in Williams Lake. B.C. on August 15, 1945. He graduated from high school early at the age of 16. Growing up he was an accomplished piano player and hockey player.  He will forever be remembered as a kind, caring and generous person. He had a love of music, dancing, outdoor activities, family and friends.

Vern’s family would like to thank the staff at the Overlander Residential Care facility for their love, compassion and respect they showed him throughout his residency there.

A family gathering and celebration of Vern’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.Read More & Leave Condolences »

We are saddened to announce the passing of our son and brother June 2, 2017 at the age of 53.

Brian is survived by his father Albert and brother Barry (Sonia). He was predeceased by his mother Laura

in 1999. Brian was raised until 7 years of age in Victoria, BC until moving to Kamloops in 1971 for his school years.

He was a popular guy involved in hockey and other sports at a young age and enjoyed many summer vacations to visit cousins in California.

He moved back to Victoria for a number of years working towards and obtaining his Journeyman Carpentry ticket. Brian then went on to many jobs

taking his journey to many big cities and towns working construction and then slowing down back in Kamloops.

Over the past few years Brian’s health and lifestyle prevented him from working.

We are comforted to know he is now at peace.

There will be no funeral service by request. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Ask Wellness Society or a charity of your choice.

We are saddened to announce that on June 5, 2017,  Marlene Eleanor Zenowski decided that it was time to rejoin her husband Bill,  after missing him for 10 long years.   Bill Zenowski was the love of her life, and she the love of his, so we find comfort with the knowledge that they’re together again.

Marlene was born in Kamloops (as the middle child to a British/Irish father and Swedish mother) but was not raised here, moving many times in her childhood years to follow her father’s work and army career.  She loved Vancouver in particular, but eventually came back to Kamloops, met Bill, and stayed here for the rest of her life.  The first moment Bill saw Marlene, he turned to his friend and told him that he was “goingRead More & Leave Condolences »

Kathleen Mary Margaret Dennill passed away peacefully with her family by her side May 31, 2017, at the age of 83.

She is survived by her children Ron Dennill (Caroline), Reg Dennill (Vicki), Lisa Daburger (Norm).  Grandchildren Aimee, Courtney, Brooke, Jen, Marcus, Josh, Max, Ryan, Kara, and Cory. Great grandchildren Faith, Mason, Meeka, and Yannick.   Nephews Gord, Reid, David and niece Kathy.

Kathleen was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Tom, sister Jackie and brother-in-law Bruce. Mom is the last of this fun foursome that has been sharing laughs together since high school.

Kathleen was born on May 2, 1934 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Her Family moved to the farm in Langley where she met her future husband Tom.  With the family moving to Kamloops in 1972 where she has resided since, Kathleen has enjoyed regular family get-togethers at home and her favorite place, the cabin.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Ridgeview for the wonderful care mom has received over the past year.

A Celebration of Kathleen’s life will take place at the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Rd. Kamloops at 2 PM on Friday, June 9, 2017.  Entrance on the Beach Ave side.

Reception to follow.