Glen passed away on February 4th, following a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Donna and children Dana Daines-Smith (Greg) of Calgary, AB and Cody Daines (Shannon) of Prince George, BC. Glen (Grandad) is also survived by five granddaughters, the joys of his life, Teagan and Taryn Smith, Emma, Caitlyn and Sophia Daines. Glen has always been proud of the of the professional achievements of his children and the accomplishments of his granddaughters. He was never shy in sharing this. His family was very important to him and he treasured his bond with his brothers immensely. He displayed a humourous pride when people would approach him and ask , “which brother are you?” Glen was predeceased by his parents, Ethel and Snowden Daines and by his nephew Darcy Daines. He was one of seven brothers and is survived by Jim (Marilyn), Jack (Audrey) Norman, Ivan, Franklin (Shirley), and Danny(Dusty). He is also survived by his cousin Penny Archibald and his close friends Allan Archibald, Kay Daines and Tom Towers. Glen was born and raised in Innisfail, Alberta. He attended the University of Alberta and received his degree in Commerce. He worked for IBM Canada in Alberta and BC before establishing Daines Western Shops with his brothers Ivan and Franklin. Glen has been a long time resident of Kamloops but always thought of Innisfail as home.He maintained strong ties with the rodeo community and several generations of cowboys. Glen leaves behind many strong friendships from his love of the western way of life.At his request, Glen’s service was held at St.Mark’s Anglican Church, Innisfail, Alberta on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1 PM. Donations in Glen’s memory gratefully appreciated to the Royal Inland Hospital Cancer Clinic, Kamloops, BC or to a charity of your choice. We would like to thank Dr. Harold Stefanyk and the other health professionals and caregivers who supported Glen through his 15 year battle with cancer.

On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Malcolm “Mick” Charles McPhee passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer.

Mick is survived by his children, Mike (Cathie) and Michelle (Randy), his grandchildren Alexandra (Mark), Samantha, Duncan and Aidan, and his siblings Don (Sandra), Judy and Rex, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and many good friends.   Mick is predeceased by Gloria, his beloved wife of 47 years.

Mick was born on August 18, 1944 in Chilliwack, BC.  He moved to Kamloops with his family when he was two years old.  After attending Norkam Secondary, he trained as a mechanic in Nanaimo, BC. He returned to Kamloops to begin his career, where he spent thirty-five years at Dearborn Ford.   Mick’s hobby as a gunsmith grew to become a second career and he distinguished himself as an internationally known barrel maker and a competitive target shooter.

Mick met his wife Gloria in 1962 and they were married in 1965.  Together, they raised their two children and immensely enjoyed being grandparents.  Mick especially enjoyed family barbeques, car shows and teaching his grandchildren to shoot.  Mick volunteered as a softball coach for several years and spent countless hours passing on his joy of fishing and the outdoors.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel.285 Fortune Drive.

Special thanks for the exceptional care and dedication of Dr. Cribb, Dr. Chevalier, Dr. Proctor and the staff of 6 North and Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.

With grieving hearts we announce the passing of Sandy on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He leaves to morn his wife, June, sons Kerry (Marie-Claude) and Randy (Cheryl) and Granddaughters Julianna, Taylore and Jessa. He also leaves to morn his sister Charlene (Don) Moore and his brother-in-law Chick Stewart and three sister-in-laws, Rosalie, Wanda and Ann Reinbolt and many nieces and nephews. Also his special cousins Mickey (Marion) Bleskie and Marian Dolman as well as many friends, all of whom he was so fond of.  He was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Nancy Czorny, sister Marilyn Stewart and niece, Natalie Moore. Also his mother-in-law and father-in-law Frank and Julianna Reinbolt, sister-in-laws Peggy Reinbolt and Beth Kennedy, brother-in-laws  Frank, John, Joe and Fred Reinbolt and Todd Kennedy.

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It is with sad yet consoled hearts that we announce the passing of our much loved wife/Mom/Nanny…Mary Margaret “Margie” MacLeod (McCormick) at 8:30 pm in Kamloops BC at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice on February 14, 2016.  Mom died peacefully, holding Dad’s hand, of natural causes.

Mom was born in her family home in Grand Mira on May 27, 1932 to May and Dan McCormick.  She married Dad (Old Guy), Thomas Earle MacLeod, on May 1, 1954 in Sydney NS.  Together they had five children, Blaise, Susan, Linda, Blair and Brent.  In 1969 the family moved to Kamloops, B.C. where Mom was kept very busy raising her family and doing as much as she possibly could, helping out in her church and her community for many years.

Mom’s spirit will live on through her family and friends. Her faith and strength will continue to be an inspiration to us all.

Prayers will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops at 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2016.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on the following day, Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:00 am. A reception will follow in the Parish Centre. Inurnment of Mom’s ashes will occur at a later date.

Many thanks to all of the staff and volunteers at Royal Inland Hospital and at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, you are all amazing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or to any Hospice Society.

Thank-you Mom for everything, rest in peace.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vivian Larsen; wife, mother and grandmother. Vivian died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born  August 3, 1930 to Louis and Victoria McGillis.

Vivian was a natural born storyteller and we loved listening to her many adventures growing up on the prairies. She was a star softball player for her school Strawberry Coulis and they won many tournament trophies. She loved horses and was an avid horseback rider in her younger years.  She and her sister taught their horses to jump fences to save time while they were riding. She also loved music and dancing and was like a feather on her feet. Vivian and Albert Larsen married in 1966 they had many adventures during their 50 years together. Vivian is survived by her husband Albert her children; May (Richer)of Montreal, John, Bonita, Dolly (Wayne) Darryl and April (Colin), also by her grandchildren; Jesse, Keith, Kyle, Katrina, Karissa, and Quinn and by her brothers Charles and Gary (Cheryl) and her sister Melita (David) also many nieces and nephews and great grandchildren.  Vivian was predeceased by her parents Louis and Victoria and her sister Julienne.

Mom loved her children very much and always told them so. She spoiled her grandchildren as much as she could. “You will be dearly missed, we love you Mom.”                A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 19 at 1:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1985 Curlew Rd., Kamloops BC.