DOROTHY MAUREEN CASTLE

Dorothy Maureen Castle, 83, of Barriere, BC, passed away April 29, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born July 6, 1931, in New Westminster, the daughter of William and Kathleen McMillan. Dorothy studied nursing at Essondale before marrying Edgar Castle (deceased). She moved to the Interior later in life to be closer to her children. She resided in the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence where she enjoyed the company of many good friends. She enjoyed playing crib and Scrabble. Dorothy passed her time painting and created some beautiful pictures.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Hale (Mel), Brenda Castle, and son Justin Traill, also her devoted brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Jean McMillan of Surrey.

Dorothy had two wonderful grandchildren, whom she adored, Luvena Brandt and Billi Castle, three great-grandchildren Caden Brandt, Haley Brandt, and Lukin Krescey-Hale, and nieces Nancy Booth, of Surrey, Sandra Hopkins, of England, and many more cousins, nieces, nephews and aunts.

She was preceded in death by her son, Calvin Castle, in December of 2014 and husband, Edgar, as well as parents William and Kathleen.

The family would like to thank the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence family for the care and friendship that all of you gave our Mom. Thank you all.

There will be a small, informal gathering later in the summer.

Til we meet again, Sweet Mom.

In the late hours of the first of May, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side, Nancy Alger, peacefully passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. Nancy was born in Fernie, BC on February 7, 1950. She is survived by her two sons, Steve (Connie) of Kamloops and Jason (Cahrol) of Brisbane, Australia. Nancy was also very proud of her grandchildren Faith and Max.  Nancy was predeceased by her husband Terry, her parents Margaret & Harold Nyquist, and granddaughter Hope.

Nancy was completely devoted to Terry, the love of her life. She loved travelling and camping with him. She was entirely committed to making his life as comfortable as possible.  She was a voracious reader of romance novels and keen player of online poker. The lottery corporation may notice a decrease in profits with Nancy’s passing as she dearly loved ‘her scratchies’.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nick Hajduikovich at Royal Inland Hospital after a brief illness with his loving family by his side. Nick is survived by his sister Vera (Al) Thompson, nephew Dave (Danette) and their children Kendra and Josh, niece Linda (Steve) and their children Calvin and Alex. He was predeceased by his brother Borko (Bob) and his parents. Nick was born in Kamloops on
November 22, 1939 and resided here his entire life. He was raised on a farm in Brocklehurst and continued working there for many years before and after his retirement. After high school he worked at the Land Registry Office until his retirement in 1994. He later moved to another area in Brocklehurst in 2006 and continued his hobby farm of beautiful flowers, vegetables and many fruit trees. He loved the out-of-doors farm life.  Read More & Leave Condolences »

James Phillips (Phil)  Hallinan

September 7, 1940 – April 28,2015

Phil passed away peacefully at hospice after a lengthy illness at the age of 74 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years Rita, son David (Phyllis), daughter Vera, grandchildren Grant(Teresa) Kristen (Ryan, Georgia, David,James and great-grandson Zackary Phil also fondly remembered by his sister Sheilagh (Irv), brother Bruce stepsister Diana, stepbrother Harry(Brenda), sister-in-law Vera, brother-in-law Edward (Deb) ,his nieces and nephews Catherine, Ken (Deanna), Kathy (Gordon), Amy, Cyd, Jennifer, Robin, Tyler and Erin. Phil is also lovingly remembered by his aunt Betty Fribance.

Phil was predeceased by his father George, mother Kathleen, and stepmother Patricia.

Phil was born in Princeton, but raised on Copper Mountain where he lived until his teenage years. There he developed a love and a appreciation for nature and in particular, he enjoyed hunting and fly-fishing. His love of the outdoors was evident throughout his life. Phil was a creative thinker who had the gift of being able to re-invent himself. After working or Evans products for 28 years, a job that returned him to the interior,Phil the worked in a variety of jobs involving the outdoors, retiring at 69 from the Fraser Basil Council, Shuswap Region. Phil was also an avid volunteer in many outdoor organizations at the local, provincial and national levels. He discovered a new passion for supporting the outdoors by writing and eventually becoming editor for the BCWF publication, The Outdoor Edge. He was a true steward of the earth and he imparted this knowledge, respect and love of the outdoors to his family. Happy times with the family included  hunting time with his Labrador Retrievers, fly-fishing, camping and driving in the bush spotting wildlife.

Special Thanks and appreciation to Marianne Aduini and to the Home First Program’s dedicated team and to all the doctors and nurses who cared for Phil. Thank you to the staff of the Ponderosa Adult Day Program who brought joy to Phil. Thank you to our extended family and friends for your love and support. Your kindness will be remembered always.

A Funeral Mass celebrating Phil’s life will be held at Our Lady Perpetual Help Parish(235 Poplar Street) Kamloops and will be celebrated by Father Martin Peyton on Thursday May 7^th 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made  to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden  Hospice Home or a charity of the donors choice in Phil’s memory.