Sept. 11, 1934 – March 1, 2016

George was born in Ashcroft to parents George Muir and Bessie Louise Pratt of Barnhartvale. He moved to Pine St. and attended Lloyd George Elementary from 1941-1945 and delivered the Kamloops newspaper.

George met and married his wife, Marion in 1957 in Boston Bar, where he was working in the logging industry. They ran cattle on Robins Range in Barhartvale until he purchased his own lumber truck, often hauling lumber from Merritt to build structures at the original Tod Mountain Ski Hill, eventually building a home on Dairy Road in Westsyde. In 1976 he found his passion in farming and bought a large piece of the McLure Valley where the farming continued until 2012, retiring in Barriere. There he volunteered for the Barriere Fall Fair with Big Al.

George is survived by his oldest sister Sheila Pattershut and youngest sister Moyra (La Ron) both of Kamloops. He is predeceased by his brothers Angus and John, and his kids Lori and Curtis, who are all waiting for him on the other side. He is also survived by his children Heather (James) of Kamloops, Bonita (Dale) of Athabasca, Mark (Alexa) of Kamloops, grandchildren Leon, Elliott, Amy, Mitch, Jade, Hannah, and Levi,  great granddaughters Taylor and Ryan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Westsyde at the Dunes Banquet Room, 652 Dunes Dr, Kamloops.

We would like to give thanks to the Shores, the Interior Health Community Nurses and especially 4 North who put up with us for the time we were there.

RAYMOND LEONARD COMEAU (LEN)

May 13, 1944 – February 24, 2016

It is with saddened hearts that our family announces the passing of Len Comeau of Chase B.C. after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side in Hospice on February 24, 2016 at the age of 71.

Len will be greatly missed by his wife Pat, daughter Michelle of Calgary, stepson Don (Connie) of Kamloops, grandsons and great grandchildren, sisters, numerous nieces and nephews. Len was born and grew up in Kamloops. In his late teens he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. He later moved back to Kamloops and sold cars for 35 years, first at McAuliffe Motors and eventually opened his own car lot in Salmon Arm.  His many repeat customers were a testament to his knowledge, integrity and excellent customer service.

His great love was the home he and his brother built on the Shuswap, and living on the lake for many years before moving into Chase. He knew the area like the back of his hand, often exploring the back roads of the area and spent many nights sitting around a campfire. Len had a love of boats that included those he sailed at the lake and the many wonderful cruises he took. Len became a friend of Bill W and for many years took great pleasure helping friends in the program.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and support staff and for the wonderful care he received at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice in his final days.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel on March 16, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice.

LEN WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU BUT YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS.

Tom Miyahara passed away peacefully in Royal Inland Hospital on February 22, 2016 with his wife and family at his side.  He will be fondly remembered by the many people he has touched through his dedication to service – at work, through sports and the community.

Tom was born in Cumberland, B.C. on February 5, 1937 and left us at age 79 in Kamloops.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years Mary, brothers Frank, Gordie (Edna) and Larry (Laura), sister Marie (Grant) and extended family in Vancouver, Kamloops, Lethbridge and Toronto.  Tom was predeceased by his mother Hatsumi and father Walter.

Tom led a life of challenge and grace.  As a young child in 1942, at the start of World War II, his family was interned – first in Vancouver Hastings Park and subsequently in Tashme (Sunshine Valley).  Following the war, his family moved to New Denver and after four years, they made the final move to Kamloops in 1950.  Soon after the move, Tom met Mary and they married in 1964.

Tom graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary School in 1955. During his school days, he was active with basketball, hockey, baseball teams and played saxophone in high school band.  After graduation, he furthered his studies in Alberta in the field of mechanics specializing in diesel technology.  With new credentials, he returned to Kamloops and started working at Kamloops Lumber where he was employed there for 12 years.  Then he worked at Kamloops Pulp and Paper (Domtar) from 1967 to 1995.  He retired in 1995 after 40 years of collective service.

Tom’s greatest passions were sports and community.  Through the years, Tom enjoyed curling, golfing, baseball, slo-pitch, hockey, bowling and salt-water fishing.   His most notable sporting accomplishment was playing for the championship baseball team Kamloops Mohawks, the team was inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

Tom was an active member of the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association. He volunteered at almost every event we held at the cultural centre and became the centre’s handy man.

A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at 1pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Tom’s honour.

It is with a heavy heart that I communicate the sudden passing of my husband and the light of my life – Dennis Antony Lockie on February 20, 2016 from complications that developed following surgery .

Dennis was born in London, England on October 11, 1943.

Although deeply saddened, I am comforted knowing that he is reunited with his family that he loved dearly and with whom he crossed the pond in July 1957 when he immigrated to Canada from England with his father Thomas, mother Violet and brother Tom who have predeceased Dennis.

I am blessed to have spent over 30 years with a man who was compassionate, caring and never failed to brighten my day with warmth and love.

Dennis enjoyed a 40 year career with BC Gas – formerly Inland Natural Gas prior to his retirement in November  2008 . Dennis in his retirement continued to indulge his compassion for cars and travel.

May all who knew Dennis treasure your memories as I shall treasure mine.

Dennis is also survived by his son Tom and his family, sister in law Carole, mother in law Billie Thomson, brother in law Kelly Thomson, nephews, nieces and his family in England and South America.

May you rest in peace – my love. Until we meet again. Your loving wife Donna.

At  Dennis’s request there will be no formal service. He will be interred at a later date in Oliver, BC in a private ceremony where he will join his father , mother and brother who undoubtedly have greeted him with open arms.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to a charity of your choice in Dennis’s memory would be greatly appreciated.