Lorraine Shirley Massey
“Lori”
April 7, 1943 – October 9, 2015
Lorraine (Lori) Shirley Massey passed away October 9, 2015 with her family at her side. She leaves behind her loving husband Bob of Kamloops, B.C. Children, Amanada Massey (Paul Gilfillan) of Vernon, B.C., Arnie Massey of Vernon, B.C., Brent Pulver of Revelstoke B.C., Dean Massey (Barbara) of Leduc Ab., grand children, Liam Huber, Miya Huber, Jack Gifillan, Jayden Player-Gilfillan and Zack Anderson-Gilfillan. Brothers, Wayne Craig (Colleen), Mike Craig (Dianne), Bill Craig and Paul Craig (Belinda), sisters, Penelope Johnson (Eric), Lynne Henderson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lori loved her golf at Spallmucheen, curling, but most of all chauffeuring for Brownies, Guides, Cadets, Ringette and Swim Club. Lori loved her gardens and was a self taught artist. Her paintings and carvings were the most beautiful testament to her talents. Lori will be missed by everyone she touched. No funeral or memorial by her request. In memory of Lori, if friends so desire, memorial tributes to the Canadian Cancer Society, 111-450 Lansdowne St., Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3 would greatly be appreciated.
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It is with insurmountable pain and sadness that we must announce the passing of Kim Lian Klop nee Cheung. Kim was a mom, a grandma, a sister and an aunt to many at home in Singapore. Kim is survived by her only daughter, Nancy, her son in law, Manny and her loving granddaughter, Monique and many relatives in Singapore.
My parents immigrated to Canada in 1955, my mom left her homeland to marry the man of her dreams, my Dad. My mom fought with a vengeance and did not believe in arranged marriages. She begged her mother to let her marry the man she loved. I suppose even in that time, my grandma would have been progressive in her thinking as that arranged marriage was never to be. Instead my parents married in Singapore and both worked at Heineken brewery, my dad the brewmaster, my mom his assisant.
As immigrants, it was difficult at best. My Dad was educated, however, that education did not apply here in Kamloops. He worked at a sawmill and they rented company housing. My mom came from a cosmopolitan city to a tiny community where horses were still tied to the post on main street. She endured the minus 30 temps, wind and snow whistling through their little house with a baby in tow being me.
Through the years my dad refused to stay in the life he had, he had a responsibility to his wife and child so he got his real estate licence. My mom was a stay at home mom, who would take the occasional job to make ends meet but her first priority was to be the best wife and mom she could ever be and she was.
My mom suffered a stroke in 1987 and continued to fight that with a vengeance as she suffered an aneurysm. She lost her husband in 1989 which was devastating for her. Mom became a part of our family unit and continued to live with us until we could no longer physically care for her. She lived out her days in Ponderosa and then for the past six years in Ridgeview Lodge.Read More & Leave Condolences »
July 13, 1937 – October 4, 2015
Bob passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Bertha, and his 5 children : Penny, Bonnie, Cathy, Jim (Lisa) and Beth (Kevin); sister Karen; brother Bill (Diane); sister-in-law Lillian (Andy); 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his parents Peggy and Harold Roe, his parents-in-law Laurense and Lewis Aadland, his sister-in-law Aline (Teddy) Haugen, his brothers-in-law Oscar and Leverne Aadland and Bill Weeks. Bob grew up in Saskatchewan and moved with his family to Kamloops in 1971 where he lived until his death. He worked at Civil Engineering (McEllhaney Engineering) as an engineering technician until his retirement. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., on Sunday, October 11th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your charity of choice.
Noella was born on Christmas day 1940 and chose a sunny, fall day to start the next leg of her journey. She passed away on September 29, 2015 after her battle with dementia. She was predeceased by her brother Peter and her parents Martin and Mary deWit. She is survived by her husband Dave, her two sons: Darrell (Sandra) Duane (Laura-Lee Connery) and grandchildren Derek and Jayden. Noella enjoyed her time as Teacher-Librarian at the Ashcroft High School and after moving to Kamloops she worked with Community Policing. She and Dave enjoyed many years of Vintage Cars along with their many trips.
The family would like to thank all staff members of Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre for their wonderful care and love that she received during her stay. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 17th in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. If you would care to make a donation in memory of Noella, to the charity of your choice, that would be appreciated. No flowers by request.
Martina Frith of Logan Lake passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 74 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Martina Llewellyn of New Zealand, three grandchildren Rhys, Ashton, and Georgina, and her brothers, Tony and Leonard. She was predeceased by her husband Tom Frith and Andrew Patterson. Martina was born in England, moved to New Zealand and then settled into Canada, where she made lifelong friends. She was involved in the community as a volunteer Logan Lake Campground host for several years. She also found the time to fundraise for community projects.
We all lost a legend. She left as a lady, as she always was in life.
“Tina did it her way”
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Meadow Creek Golf Club in Logan Lake.