Noella was born on Christmas day 1940 and chose a sunny, fall day to start the next leg of her journey. She passed away on September 29, 2015 after her battle with dementia. She was predeceased by her brother Peter and her parents Martin and Mary deWit. She is survived by her husband Dave, her two sons: Darrell (Sandra) Duane (Laura-Lee Connery) and grandchildren Derek and Jayden. Noella enjoyed her time as Teacher-Librarian at the Ashcroft High School and after moving to Kamloops she worked with Community Policing. She and Dave enjoyed many years of Vintage Cars along with their many trips.

The family would like to thank all staff members of Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre for their wonderful care and love that she received during her stay. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 17^th in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. If you would care to make a donation in memory of Noella, to the charity of your choice, that would be appreciated. No flowers by request.

Martina Frith of Logan Lake passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 74 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Martina Llewellyn of New Zealand, three grandchildren Rhys, Ashton, and Georgina, and her brothers, Tony and Leonard. She was predeceased by her husband Tom Frith and Andrew Patterson. Martina was born in England, moved to New Zealand and then settled into Canada, where she made lifelong friends. She was involved in the community as a volunteer Logan Lake Campground host for several years. She also found the time to fundraise for community projects.

We all lost a legend. She left as a lady, as she always was in life.

“Tina did it her way”

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Meadow Creek Golf Club in Logan Lake.

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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