August 19, 1931 ~ July 10, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved mother and grandmother. Marjorie is survived by her siblings Elsa (Dave) Faulkner, Melina Allen, and Eric Lemke, and numerous nieces and nephews, her son Brian (Lorilynn) and their children Cody (Erin), Shelby (Andrea), AmberRose (Justin), and Brandylynn, daughter Carolyn and granddaughter Crystal. She was predeceased by her sister Lydia and husband Neil. Marjorie gave us many moments of joy and laughter and will long be remembered for her passion of an active, health and fitness lifestyle. She loved flowers and had a love of music and dance. A heartfelt thanks goes out to Kamloops Seniors Village for making her home and care the last nine months; a tribute to the nursing staff and care aides! There will be no formal service as per her request. In lieu of flowers, donations would gratefully be accepted at the Alzheimer’s Society or the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home.

She will forever remain with us in our hearts and shall never be forgotten.

As we say our final good night, I can hear her reply, “Love you more.”

July 19, 1937 – July 12, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the quiet passing on July 12, 2015 in Kamloops of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Seonaid Sydney Bonderud. She will be deeply missed by her husband Carl and sons Chris (Joanne), Kerry (Elaine), and daughter Kim (Paul) Tassie along with grandchildren Kirsten, Erica, Alana, Tyler, Laura, Emma, and Graham. Also mourning her passing is her younger sister Wendy Madsen and her children Jennifer (Jay) Cacaci and Cameron Madsen along with extended family in Kamloops and elsewhere in western Canada. Seon was predeceased by her dear parents, Jen, in 1993 and Niels, in 2001.Seon was born in North Vancouver on July 19, 1937 to Niels and Jen Krag (nee Bain). She graduated from North Van High School in 1955 and shortly after met and married Carl in 1958.  They soon moved to Kamloops where they joined Niels and Jen (Niels had just been transferred with the RCMP) and started their family and Carl’s career as a heavy duty mechanic. Seon was the consummate host with a passion to ensure all guests were welcome, fed, and entertained. She loved fine clothes, travelling annually to Hawaii or other warm locations and spending many summers at the family cabin on Shuswap Lake. Her home and cabin was the source of great joy to her and her family, extended family, and many friends. Sadly, Seon was stricken with dementia in recent years and gradually lost her abilities but never her kind spirit. Carl and the family unfailingly supported her at home until very recently when her health declined rapidly. She was briefly hospitalized and then compassionately placed into palliative care at Ridgeview Lodge.

We’ve lost a great person with compassion for life. Her legacy endures with her children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Seon at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.  Warmest regards to the dedicated staff and volunteers at the Kamloops Hospital (4 North) and Ridgeview Lodge. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia (http://www.alzheimer.ca/bc/) would be greatly appreciated.

Phyllis Maryon Eld, a long time resident of Kamloops, passed away peacefully July 13th at Royal Inland Hospital. Born on December 27, 1924 in Vancouver BC, Phyllis was an active member of the community and had a natural zest for life. She spent her early years as a long time employee of Woodwards, and later spent time as a volunteer with the RIH thrift store. She was also a longtime member of the moose where she enjoyed many years in the kitchen, catering events. Phyllis was always happy and radiated her passion for life. She loved to dance, laugh, smile and always took her wardrobe and accessories very seriously! She always saw the good in everyone, and was the the most caring and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend, but her true passion in life was her longtime husband and best friend Martin Eld. They spent their years caring for each other and their many children, traveling and entertaining the ones they loved. She is survived by her husband Martin, her children Kelly and Wayne, stepchildren Debbie and Michael, she also leaves behind numerous grand children, great grand children, loving relatives and friends. A casual gathering will be held Saturday, July 18th at 11am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Tea Room, 285 Fortune Dr.,  where friends and family can come together to celebrate the life of one incredible lady. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Joyce Lynn Watson of Clearwater passed away on July 10, 2015 at 58 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband Larry Puittinen, children, Craig (Sumuko) of Tokyo, Japan and Christine (Jim) of Calgary, Alberta, three grandchildren, and her mother Tessie. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Ann, brother Donald Earl, and her father Wallace.Read More & Leave Condolences »