MADDALENA POZZA
October 6, 1933 – June 25, 2015
Maria Maddalena Pozza (nee Succoli) of Kamloops BC passed away on June 25th, 2015 at 81 years of age.
Maddalena is survived by her loving husband Pietro and two daughters, Christina (Garry) Van Soest of Vernon BC and Elena (Jason) Friesen of Kamloops BC, also grandchildren, Francesca, Katrina and Gerrit Van Soest, Justin and Thomas Friesen.
She was predeceased by her sister Clara and her brother Germano.
Born in Nagarole Italy, mom moved to Canada in 1963 to marry our father Pietro. Prior to her immigration mom had worked two years in Switzerland as a seamstress. She then moved back to her hometown in Italy, opening a restaurant and bar wither mother only to sell the business and move to Canada. Once in Canada and her children were now teenagers mom went back to work as a seamstress, doing alterations.
A special thanks to Dr. Phil Sigalet for his kindness, care and support for our mother and family over the last several years, also the staff of the Pine Grove Care Centre for their compassion and care.
A Celebration of Maddalena’s Life will be held on Monday July 20th, 2015 at 2: 00 PM in the Kamloops Funeral home Chapel.
It is with great sadness that we announce the swift passing of our beloved husband, dad and grandpa, Gilles Gagnon.
Gilles was born in Mistassini, Quebec, on July 1, 1938, the third of twelve children. He married Therese on July 28, 1964 and together with their first born daughter they moved out West to Kamloops. Gilles was an active member of his church, signing in the choir and as a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Inge Robin of Kamloops passed away peacefully with friends Marilyn Bruno and Teri Cordonier by her side, on June 25, 2015 at 78 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Robin in 2007. Inge had many friends in her life and enjoyed living at Cottonwood Manor. She will be sorely missed by all that knew her. Should friends so desire, memorial donations in Inge’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., 1211-8th St., Kamloops BC V2B 2Y3 or to the charity of your choice. There will be no formal service by request. Special thanks to the nurses on ICU and 4th Floor.
December 17, 1925 ~ June 23, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert William Black of Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Robert is survived by sisters Jean Smith and Margaret Sanders, his two daughters Donna (Gerry) and Cathy (Carl), four grandchildren Leslie, Nicole, Shaylyn and Corey, as well as niece and nephews Marg, Chris and Bob Smith. Robert was predeceased by his loving wife Aileen, sister Barbara, brothers Frank, Norman and Nathan as well as nephew Dave Smith. Born into a family of seven, he will also be remembered by many more cousins and family members. Dad farmed the prairies in Gilbert Plains and Grandview, Manitoba for years before enlisting in the army in October of 1943. He served his country in Belgium and Holland during WWII and was later a proud member of the Gilbert Plains Legion and Elks Canada.
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John “Red” Williams of Heffley Creek passed away on June 21, 2015 at 86 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Sara, son Jay (Annelise) Williams of Ottawa, grandchild Bronwyn Williams, cousins Katie Michell, daughter Susan (Jason) McGillivray and her son Ralph Michell; niece Brenda (John) Myers; nephews Geoff, Jim, and Norm Petersen. Predeceased by sister Dorothy Petersen and her spouse Ken. Red was born and raised in Kamloops, originally living at 711 Pine St. He left home in his teens, living in many places in Kamloops, before finally settling on a beautiful piece of property just north of Heffley Creek. From here, Red would create strong ties within the Heffley Creek community, which included helping to build the Heffley Creek Hall. He was a strong community member, as he served on the KXA Board and was a leader for many 4H clubs in the Kamloops region.Read More & Leave Condolences »