Paige Lynn Bailey passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2023 in Malakwa, BC.   Paige was born to parents Christina Keough and Patrick Bailey on January 25, 2010 in Vancouver, BC. When Paige was two years old, her family moved to Kamloops which eventually became her home community.

Paige was a remarkable young soul who touched the hearts of everyone she met. Paige eluded happiness and joy and was truly an inspiration to many as she overcame many adversities in her short life.  Paige loved being with family and after her mother and father separated, she was blessed to be raised in two homes with a tremendous amount of people who loved her.

Paige loved watching YouTube on her iPad, swimming, playing with her kitchen set, and dancing to music.  Paige loved Halloween, everything from dressing up to trick or treating or singing Halloween songs; Paige never let anyone forget her special love for this occasion.  Paige would often spend hours colouring, doing crafts and playing with Barbies. Always a comedian, Paige loved to joke with people she interacted with; she would do anything to make people laugh and it always worked. Paige loved holidays, and truly enjoyed having matching pajamas with her sisters every Christmas. Paige loved all family gatherings, whether it be family dinners with extended family, family vacations to places like Tofino, Port Alberni, Parksville, or the lower mainland – no event was too big or too small when it came to family.  Paige adored the family cats Maizy and Millie and loved to snuggle and play with the family pomeranian Pansy.

Paige will be forever missed by her mother Christina Keogh (stepfather Jon Mackintosh), her father Patrick Bailey (stepmother Cassandra Strain) and her sisters Ivy, Sophie, Madison and Jordyn Strain.

Paige is survived by grandparents Ferne and Vince Strain of Kamloops, and Jerry and Theresa Keough of Calgary. Paige is also lovingly survived by aunts Trina, Desiree, Jolene, Jasmine, Christine Strain, and uncles Bryson and Jason Strain all of Kamloops. She will also be missed by uncles Mike (Jan) Bailey, Chris (Janice) Bailey, aunts Catherine (Gerald) Lang, Sue (Dale) Byhre, and great aunt Jaqueline Gladman.  Paige was pre-deceased by her grandparents Michael Roy and Claudette Bailey.  Paige will be missed by many in the community as well as several special friends from Brock Middle School.

Paige Lynn Bailey’s memorial service will be held on November 4^th at 2 pm at Kamloops Funeral Home (285 Fortune Drive). A live stream of the event will be available.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre, https://www.ctfrc.com/how-funded.htm

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Linda Shirley Hannah (69) of Savona BC. Linda passed away in Kamloops, BC on October 10, 2023, with loved ones at her side. Linda’s greatest love was her family and friends.

Grieving her loss is her lovingly devoted husband Earl Young; mother and friend Shirley Hannah; children – Sara Hannah (Evan Zielke), Loren Young and Carly Nichol (Brad); grandchildren – Isabelle and Reed Zielke and William and Zachary Nichol; siblings Scott Hannah (Lin), Tom Hannah (Bania), and Dianne Kehler; uncle Bill Craddock (Cheryl); cousins, nieces; nephews; extended family; and many life-long friends whom Linda considered family.

Linda was born August 7, 1954, in Squamish BC to Norman and Shirly. Moving to Regina a short time later, Linda was generously loved by her grandparents, uncles, and aunts and close family friends. After the passing of her father in 1964, Linda’s mother moved her family of five children back to BC.

Linda remained dedicated to home in beautiful BC. She was particularly fond of the Deadman Valley, where she held many treasured memories. Linda completed high school in Lillooet BC, where she gained many life-long friends. After high school Linda lived and worked in the lower mainland, Savona, the Cariboo, and Goldbridge. While living and working in the Goldbridge area, Linda became a mother to her adoring daughter Sara; Sara’s arrival as Lillooet’s 1986 ‘New Year’s’ baby gave Linda great joy.

With baby Sara, Linda moved back to Savona and began a career that spanned over 3 decades at Ainsworth Lumber. During that time, Linda completed post secondary education, working hard as a single mother, to build career she was proud of. It was at this workplace that Linda met many more of her dear friends, including Earl, who she would eventually fall in love with and marry.

Linda and Earl thoroughly enjoyed spending as much time as they could in beautiful Tulameen BC, building a lovely cabin on the west side of the river. Linda and Earl were married in Tulameen and shared many precious memories with their grandchildren, friends, and family. At the cabin everyone was welcome, the wood stove was on, and the kitchen was always open. Linda was blessed to spend her last days at the cabin with her family and close friends.

Linda was kind, generous, and loyal. She was fiercely independent and so very determined. Her sense of humour was legendary, and she never missed an opportunity for witty banter and a cold beer.

Please join us with celebrating Linda’s life October 21, 2023 at 2:00 at the Savona Community Hall, Savona BC.

Lil passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, at Hamlets Long-Term Care Facility. She was a much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Lil was predeceased by her husband, Alv, in 1996, and her great-grandson, Alex, in 2020. She is survived by her daughters, Marie (Rick) Foisy and Linda (Jack) Kelley, 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lil was born in West Vancouver, and her family later moved to a farm in the Fraser Valley. As a teen and young adult, Lil worked picking hops in the Fraser Valley, at a fish cannery in Steveston, and in a sewing factory in Vancouver.

Lil married Alv in 1950, and they moved to Nanaimo where Marie was born in 1951. Then, they moved to Penticton in 1953, where Linda was born in 1954. The family relocated to Barriere in 1966. Lil had a deep love for gardening and operated a market garden in Barriere for several years until she and Alv began traveling the world.

After Alv’s passing in 1996, Lil moved to a modular home where she enjoyed gardening, family visits, and going for coffee and lunch with her friends. She also cherished fishing trips to Port Renfrew for cod and salmon with Marie and Rick and visits to Denman Island to see her brother Harold.

In 2012, Lil moved to Ridgepointe Retirement Residence in Kamloops, where she continued to enjoy family visits and socializing with friends. As her health and mobility declined, she moved to Overlander Extended Care Facility in 2022 and then to The Hamlets Long-Term Care Facility in Westsyde. Many thanks to all the staff at these three facilities for their kind, caring, and compassionate care for Lil, as well as to Dr. Kip.

The memorial service for Lil will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Kamloops Funeral Home, located at 285 Fortune Drive in Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation to the Red Cross or a charity of your choice, it would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the following website: www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Robert George Hopson, who peacefully departed this life at Royal Inland Hospital on October 8, 2023, surrounded by his children.

Robert, the youngest of ten children, was born to Harry and Edith Hopson. He grew up on a farm in Farmborough, Quebec alongside his predeceased siblings: Leonard, Jim, Dick, Harry, Frank, Paula, Shirley, and Babs. Robert is survived by his brother Cecil Hopson and sister-in-law Isabelle.

Robert married his childhood sweetheart, Carla Hopson, who sadly passed away on July 6, 2021. Together, they built their home and raised five children, along with one granddaughter: Dennis Hopson, Larry Hopson (Joanne), Molly Lacoursiere (Ross), Harry Hopson, Ruth Hopson (Ken, deceased), and Roberta Hopson-Green (Jeremy).

Throughout most of his career, Robert worked as a miner in various towns, including Elliott Lake, Ontario, Timmins, Ontario, Kimberley, BC, and Yellowknife, NWT. He retired in April 1999 and relocated to the beautiful city of Kamloops, where he spent the remainder of his days.

Robert had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, gardening, and cherished moments with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He found solace in hiking, leisurely walks by the river, fishing, and exploring nature. Puzzles became a beloved pastime during long winter nights. Robert was a man of action, who couldn’t remain still, even under doctor’s orders, as he always had more, he wished to accomplish. His devotion to his family was a reflection of his deep faith and love for God, as he selflessly served them, ensuring their happiness.

Robert is survived by ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren: Michael (Rita) Hopson, Brandon Hopson, Jonathan (Diane) Lacoursiere, Joshua Lacoursiere (Lindsey), Joel Lacoursiere (Miranda), Daniel Hopson (Maria), Mitchell Hopson (Alina), Daniel Caldwell (Melanie), Casandra Quaedvlieg (Kenny), and Roberta Hopson-Green (Jeremy).

Great-grandchildren: Keagan, Kianna, Gabriel, Conner, Parker, Tristan, Grayson, Jacob, Trooper, Zepplyn, River, Sirus, Nova, Bethany, Violet, and Sophia.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Friday, October 27th, at 11:00 am at Kamloops Funeral Home, with Pastor Cliff Siebert officiating. Following the service, there will be a tea, and internment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC.

Condolences and messages of support may be sent to the family through the following website: www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Matthias Hanemaayer on Wednesday, October 11^th, 2023, at the age of 66 due to cancer.

Matt immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands at the age of six, and he spent his formative years growing up in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As an adult, he made the community of Fort McMurray his home for nearly four decades.

In 1981, Matt embarked on a lifelong partnership when he married his beloved Emmy. Together, they nurtured a family of eight children.

Matt spent most of his working life at Suncor Energy, transitioning from a heavy equipment operator to a respected supervisor. On his days off, Matt’s presence at the local Tim Hortons was a familiar sight, where he savored the simple joys of a comforting cup of coffee and good conversation with friends and whomever he would meet there. When the warm summer months arrived, Matt’s was drawn to the serene beauty of Green Lake, British Columbia. This idyllic setting provided the backdrop for countless cherished moments spent with his siblings and extended family, creating lasting memories.

Beyond his family and work, Matt was an active member of the local church communities in both Fort McMurray and Kamloops. His faith served as a guiding light in all that he did.

Matt was predeceased by his parents Petronella and Nico Hanemaayer of Clinton, BC and his oldest brother Nico Hanemaayer of Waarder, Netherlands.

Matt’s family is grateful for the outstanding level of care provided to him during his last month by the Kamloops Palliative Care team.Matt will be buried at the Kings Lake Cemetery, outside of Clinton, BC once arrangements have been made. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Matt’s honour to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 181 Victoria St W, Kamloops, BC V2C 5L7, Telephone +1 877-731-7333, www.theseed.ca/donate

A Funeral Service will be held at Motion Church at 1099 Fraser Street on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10:00am with Pastor Joe Koziol Officiating.

Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com