Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we say goodbye to our loved one.

Gerry was born in Westlock, AB and raised on the family farm in Manola, AB. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Arlene Gascon; Children Gordon Gascon; Linda (Dave) Maartman; Allen Gascon; Donna Gascon; Grandchildren Tana (Colton) Hunt; Jerrid (Kelsey) Robinson; Taylor Robinson (Kylie Tilbury); Rochelle Gascon; Janel Maartman; Bryce Maartman. Great-Grand Children Adria Hunt; Ezra Robinson.

Brother Ken (Ella) Gascon; Sisters Edna (John) McCauley; Rachel (Ray) Fontaine.

Gerry was predeceased by his grandson Jesse Gordon Gerald Gascon (1994), his parents Edward & Gladys Gascon. Siblings John, Peter, Gladys, Gilbert & Raymond.

Gerry’s first job was in the bush, limbing trees in Fort Assiniboine at the early age of 16. He then worked for Northern Alberta Railways on the Bridge Gang fixing bridges throughout Northern Alberta. He started the Plumbing Trade in Edmonton when he was 18 years old.

While in Edmonton he met Arlene Lois Mitton; it was love at first sight. Gerry and Arlene were married July 9^th, 1960, and moved Lac La Biche. Gerry opened his own Plumbing business, known as Gerry’s Plumbing & Heating.

10 years and 4 kids later, Gerry and Arlene left Lac La Biche, making the move to Sherwood Park in 1970. Gerry worked for Alberta Government and Parks for a year and then went to work with Gordy’s Plumbing & Heating at which time they moved to Edmonton. Then a decision was made, and in February 1973 they packed up the family and headed to Kamloops, BC, once in Kamloops he was employed with A&M Plumbing. In 1976 he started his own company Gascon Plumbing & Heating which he operated until 1981. At that point Gerry was employed with the BC Building Corporation as an Operation Supervisor of Kamloops and District and retired from this position in 1996.

Gerry, being the go-getter he was, found it difficult to stay retired so he started a one-man Plumbing business out of their home called A&G Enterprises, which kept him extremely busy until his health issues forced him to close the doors in 2009.

While in the nursing homes he kept his humorous demeanour, constantly joking and pulling pranks with the staff, and always keeping his family on their toes wondering what was coming next!

Over the year’s Gerry met many people who soon became his good friends; he was just that kind of man! Family values were important to him and no matter what the circumstances, his wife and children were always well cared for. He provided the family with many fun-packed summers at the lake, horseback riding, snowmobiling, boating and many family road trips. Gerry and Arlene enjoyed extensive traveling throughout parts of BC, AB and the States; there was always another great Casino just around the corner! Gerry was well loved and equally as loving to those close to him.

The family would like to send heartfelt Thank You’s to Gerry’s closest friends, Dean Dobell, Darlene Spychka and Marilyn Siegrest. We Thank the wonderful staff at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital and Dr. Wynne; as well as endlessly diligent and loving staff at the Pine Grove and Gemstone Nursing homes. In kindness we extend our hearts to all those who supported Gerry.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital.

Reverend Ray Parker will be officiating a private graveside Service with family and close friends.

In Loving Memory

George Andriashyk

August 22, 1929 – September 21, 2015

George was born to George and Anne Andriashyk of Willingdon, Alberta. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Bella, sons, Douglas (Edna),  Brian (Kathie), grandchildren, Kelly, Ashley, Karri (Jason), Stacie (Chris), Hollie (Rick), Bobbie (Mike), great grandchildren Donnie, Symone, Emily, Jai  Lynn, Sarah and Isaac. Bella’s children, Anthony and Trish, their children, Vladimyr and Oksana, Wayne (Carie), Wayne’s children, Stephanie (Steve), Chantelle (Mike) and son Owen.

George was predeceased by his parents George and Anne, brothers, Mike, Steve, Nick, John, Ed, Bill and sister Mary. Also nephews, Wade, Charles, Eddie, and nieces, Vida and Jeanette, granddaughter Jamie.

George went on to get an education in accounting, but found accounting was not for him, so he went on to become a mechanic. Over the years as a mechanic, he owned businesses or worked for major automobile dealers. In his younger days George liked to water ski. After his skiing days were over, he went on to fishing. Together, George and Bella travelled to many different lakes, until one day George decided he wanted a seasonal spot at Sunny Shore Fishing Resort by White Lake where they enjoyed fishing together for 10 plus years and met many wonderful friends, who appointed George Mayor. When George wasn’t fishing, he was busy in the work shop building a china cabinet for his daughter in-law or a cabinet for Bella’s salt and pepper shaker collection. He built many items that the grandchildren loved to receive from little tables to treasure chests. All this got put on hold when George’s health began failing. Now all we have are treasured memories. George was a member for many years of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He spent many hours cutting grass, fixing water sprinklers, and built several items for the church.

How nice to have had George a part of our lives.

 The Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 – 8^th St. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015 in the Church. After the Graveside Service, a memorial dinner will be held back at the Church.

Donations in George’s memory, to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

January 29, 1922 – September 17, 2015

Olaf “Juel” Nergaard of Kamloops, passed away on September 17, 2015 at 93 years of age.
He is survived by his children, Connie Bergeron of Victoria, Brenda (Blair) Fraser of Kamloops, and Sandra (Tom) Nyeste of Kamloops; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by his brothers and sisters, Lloyd Nergaard, Roy Nergaard, Bernice Nyhus and Beatrice Nergaard.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Dorthy Nergaard, sisters Lavina, Wilma and Inez, and his proud parents John & Laura Nergaard.
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December 27, 1925 – September 17, 2015

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Winona at 89 years of age on Thursday September 17, 2015 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C as a result of a stroke. She passed peacefully with family and friends by her bedside. Winona, born in Magog, Quebec, to Charles and Maggie Hornett, was the youngest and last of her sibilings. She was predeceased by her sister, Eleanor, and her two brothers, Desmond and Earl. She is survived by her two sons, Desmond and Ronald, her six grandchildren, Kimberley, Lisa, Mark, Kathleen, Stephanie and James and her four great grandchildren. Simon, Kris, Beatrice and Ursula. Winona served in the Women’s Army Corp in the early 1950’s but quit to join her husband during his military deployment in Germany with the family. Winona worked for the Department of National Defence and subsequently with the Department of Supply and Services until her retirement in 1991. After retirement, she focused on spending time with her sons and her grandchildren.

 Winona will be very much missed by all her family and friends. May she rest in peace for eternity with our Lord.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops. A Memorial Service is planned to be held in Ottawa in the near future. In lieu of flowers, Winona had requested that donations be made to The Wales Home Foundation 506 Route 243, Richmond, Quebec, J0B 2H0 or The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, B.C, V2E 2S9

Joanne Gris passed away peacefully at home in Kamloops on September 12, 2015 with her husband at her side after an 11 year courageous battle with cancer.  Joanne was born on March 28, 1955 in Fernie, British Columbia.

Joanne was a bright student who graduated from Sparwood High School and attended both Capilano and Cariboo College where she obtained her Outdoor Recreation Degree. She also obtained her Social Work Degree while working full time and raising three children, receiving the Silver Medal for highest marks while doing so.

Joanne was a great leader who focused on her career with passion and integrity, retiring from the Ministry of Social Development after 33 years of Provincial Government Service.  She then went on to work for Community Living Services for several years before spending her remaining years mainly travelling to Phoenix, Mexico and Alaska with family. She most of all enjoyed her summers spending time at the family cabin on Kootenay lake in Nelson, BC.Read More & Leave Condolences »