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 »

May 28, 1919 ~ June 21, 2015

Doug was the beloved husband for almost 70 years to wife, Sylvia and loving father to daughter Joan (John) Norrington and son Alan (Dian Aylwin) Ferguson. “Pa” to step grandchildren Wendy and Brad, great grandchildren Bradyn and Martina. Predeceased by parents Reverend T.J.S. Ferguson and Dr. Amy Ferguson, brother Gordon and sister Helen of Nelson. Doug was a proud WW II veteran having served with the RCAF for five years, spending 2 1/2 years overseas. He worked for the Land Titles office in Vancouver and Kamloops for 33 years, retiring in 1978. Doug loved golf as a member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club and also enjoyed bowling with the seniors every week. He was a very social person playing crib with the Empty Nesters and taking pennies off his Rummouli friends.

We wish to thank the wonderful nurses and care aides at the Hamlets. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Doug’s name to a charity of your choice.

The Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 26, 2015 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr.

Donna Lilus Steel (nee Hicks)

February 8, 1940 – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

June 17, 2015 – Kamloops, British Columbia

Donna passed away peacefully on June 17, 2015 at the age of 75 years. She was born and raised in Moose Jaw, SK and subsequently lived in Brandon, MB, Thompson, MB, Burnaby, BC, Wetaskiwin, AB and Calgary, AB, raising a family of her own. Donna was a Manager for People’s Jewelers and then began a successful career with Walmart, as a Divisional Manager in Kamloops, B.C. for over 30 years where staff, friends and customers adored her.  She was kind, humble and compassionate and loved working with people. She participated in the community and volunteered her time to the Kidney Foundation and Kamloops Theatre.  Among her many passions, Donna loved to cook, bake, walk and explore nature with Ken, spoil her grandchildren and great grandchildren and pamper her dogs Herkie and Sukki.

Donna is lovingly remembered and missed by Ken Stokstad, her husband of 35 wonderful years, his son Forrest, sister-in-law Ruth all in Kamloops, B.C; her children in Calgary, AB; son Richard Steel (friend Patti) and daughters Shelley Steel (Jason Cornford), Robin Steel; brother-in-law Jim Holden; nephew Cory Holden (Silke) and their children; grandchildren Chancey Steel (Matthias Jobs), Devin Cote, Jason Hills (Heather), great grandchildren Kylie Hills, Dominic and Noah Steel-Jobs.

She was preceded by her parents Lyle and Suzanne Hicks, daughter Nadine Steel, her sister Glee Holden and her nephew Michael Craig.

She is also remembered by her former husband, Garry Steel and his family and relatives.

A service will be held for family and close friends on Friday June 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM, at the Rocky view Garden of Peace Chapel in Calgary, AB

John Howard Peterson

March 15,1920 – June 6,2015

John was born March 15,1920 at the family farm near Galahad, Alberta and passed away peacefully at his Kamloops home on June 6,2015.

John and his wife Mary moved from Alberta to North Kamloops in 1945 where they lived until 1952 when they moved to an acreage in Brocklehurst. There children were born in Kamloops and spent the majority of their lives in the Brocklehurst home.

John started work on the farm at Tranquille, moved to the Powerhouse, went back to school, worked his way up and retired as Chief Stationary Engineer at the Powerhouse.

He was coach for the boy’s softball team, a Cub Scout leader and was on the committee that brought Norborc Stadium to McArthur Island Park. He was also an active member of both Oddfellows Tatnai Lodge #9 and Oddfellows Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23. He dearly loved his golfing as well as curling and bowling.

John was predeceased by his wife Mary in 2005 and was the last survivor of six children.

He is survived by his children, Edna Flieger, Howie (Judy) Peterson, Joanne (Walter) Worsfold as well as former sons-in-law Robert Flieger and Spencer Colman (Mary-Ellen). Grandchildren Aaron (Tanya) Flieger, Diana (Chuck) Cattermole, Jennifer (James) Auclair, Bradley Peterson, Kirk Colman and Kimberly (Kyle Colman). Great Grandchildren Tyler and Andrea Flieger, Frankie and Jaxon Bruno, Seth and Aaron Cattermole, Devyn and Ivy Auclair and Colton Worsfold. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as close and long time family and friends.

A huge thank you to Interior Health for all their help and support including the nurses and the respite girls which allowed us to keep Dad at home. Thank you so much!

A scent free service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 13,2015 at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel,  285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops B.C V2B 2H7

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA, 1211 8^th street Kamloops B.c V2B 2Y3 or to the Kamloops Food Bank, PO Box1513 Station Main, Kamloops BC V2C 6L8 in honour of John’s name will be greatly appreciated