September 28, 1930- October 17, 2015

In loving memory of our beloved mother, grand mother, great grandmother and a dear friend to so many more.

Ruby Mahar, was born September 28, 1930 and passed away surrounded by her loving children on October 17, 2015.

Ruby is survived by her children, Wayne (Carol), Donald (Eileen ), Joanne, Maureen (Bob), Micheal, Carole (Dean), Trish (Richie) Duane (Debbie), Harry (Yvonne), Colleen (Jim),  Karen and family. Grandchildren, Jenny (Sheldon) , Shannon, Tanna, Lorelei (Geoff), Tyler (Lindsay), Christine ( Jeffery), Michelle (Dylan), Sonny, Amanda (Jason), Mathew, Josh Connors, Wayne, Ariel, Josh Gilks, Joey, Kristen (Derek), Andrea (Isaac), Tanner, Whitney, Braeden, Joseph, Levon, Josh and Edward. Great grandchildren, Ashley, Jazmyn, Peyton, Olivia, Gavin, Kayden, Bridgette, Hayden, Connor, Aleigha, Owen and Alexia.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph, children Patsy, Valerie, Jimmy, and grandson Curtis.

Mom was a special angel, volunteering her time at many associations and loved by all who knew her. Her passion in life was to be with her family and create many special memories.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Renal Unit at the Royal Inland Hospital.

Ruby will be laid to rest at the Hillside Cemetery 750 Notre Dame on Friday October 23, 2015 at 11:00a.m.

Following the interment, friends and family are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshment in the Kamloops Funeral Home Tea Room. 258 Fortune Dr. Kamloops, B.C.

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 »