William Mougholias “Bill” of Kamloops B.C. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17,2016 at 76 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Penny Mougholias, son, Andreas Mougholias of Kamloops, B.C. and daughter Nicoleta(Derek) Holowaychuk of Edmonton, AB. Grandchild, Austin William Holowaychuk and  K9 Rocco Holowaychuk. He will also be dearly missed by his sister Voula (Avram) Vasiliadou, brother’s Taki (Olga) Mougholias, Leonidas (Anda) Mougholias, his nephews Yanni and Andreas Mougholias, nieces Nicoleta Kostantina and Nicoleta Mougholias all of Greece. In Laws, George (Katina) Gavriel, Taso (Carolyn) Gavriel, Stel Gavriel, nephews Alexei and George Gavriel and niece Stephanie Gavriel all of Kamloops, B.C. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Nicoleta and Andreas Mougholias.

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EDGAR OWEN AVERAY-JONES

WW II VETERAN

June 30th 1923 – January 9th, 2016

It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad and granddad.

Survived by his son Geoffrey Averay-Jones of British Columbia and daughter Valerie (Mark) Marcille of Kamloops, British Columbia, four grandchildren Terri Marcille of Kamloops, British Columbia and Sean, Kieran and Reanne Averay-Jones of Edmonton, Alberta. Also survived by stepson Giles, step-grand children Tamarah (Geoff), Jay (Amanda) and Allan of Australia.

Edgar was predeceased by his devoted and loving wife of over 50 years Claire Averay-Jones (nee Clara Ward) and his parents Clement and Alice Averay-Jones, of Manitoba and his siblings, six sisters and one brother.

Edgar was born in Sundown, Manitoba and at the age of 17 joined the Royal Canadian Navy. He served for 4 years during the “Battle of the Atlantic” and stayed on after WWII to serve Canada for another 16 years. After moving to Australia in 1961 Edgar served another 16 years with the Royal Australian Navy as a Special Constable with the Naval Police. Dad was a dedicated family man and at times worked 3 jobs to support his family while in Australia. On returning to Canada with his family in 1978 he then spent the next 11 years working in the security industry before his retirement.

Edgar was very athletic in his younger years.  He loved to box and he played and coached baseball for many years. In his later years he loved watching the Toronto Blue Jays and his beloved Winnipeg Blue Bombers… well not always beloved!Read More & Leave Condolences »

Molly passed away January 8, 2016, with family by her side, at the age of 87 due to complications from pneumonia.  Molly was born August 8, 1928 in Scotland.  She moved to Ocean Falls, BC, Canada in 1955.  There she met her husband of 52 years Andrew (Andy) Wild.  In 1966 Molly, Andy and their 3 children moved to Kamloops, B.C.

Molly worked many years at Simpson Sears and at The Bay; she thoroughly enjoyed all the people she met.

Molly was predeceased by her beloved son Errol on August 9th, 2009 and by her loving husband Andy on May 19th, 2010.  Molly will be missed by her daughters Julie, Carly (Claude), and Debbie (and family) from Scotland; by her sister Irene and brother Lenny from Scotland; as well as by her grandchildren Dylan Drummond (Victoria), Amber Akerman (Corey), Taylor Wild, and Logan Royer: also by her great grandchildren Miller and Isla Akerman.

We would like to express our thanks to doctors Paul Yanko for the many years of taking care of mom, (you could always make her smile), and to Brenda Laupland for her care and kindness over the past few months.

At Molly’s request there will be a private family service.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the “Wildman Memorial Society”, C/O Claude & Carly Royer, 6398 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2C 4X5.  The Society was formed in Memory of Molly’s son Errol Wild; a prominent Kamloops soccer coach. The Society awards scholarships to KYSA and TRU Wolfpack Soccer Players.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

On the afternoon of December 27th, Cal passed away peacefully, in his home with his family at his side. He will be fondly remembered by his loving and devoted wife Dorothy, his children Debbie, Sandra (Brian), Cathie (Jerry), Scott (Michelle), and Audrey (David), his brothers Don, Les, and Al, his 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Madge and Clayton and younger sister Elaine.

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