Kenneth Johnson passed away on April 1, 2015. Ken and his wife, Hilda spent the last few years of their lives in Kamloops in care. A devoted husband of 68 years he will always and forever missed his wife, who predeceased him in June 2013. The last of his immediate family, he is survived by his sons David, Trevor (Charlene), Stephen (Susan), and daughter Linda. He will also be missed by his ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Kenneth was born at Smethwick, England on December 2, 1927 and married Hilda in 1945. Immigrating to Burnaby in 1951, Ken worked as tool-and-die-maker, then retired as an instructor in Mechanical Technology at B.C.I.T. His family gratefully acknowledges the loving care provided by Darlene Fuller, a special friend towards the end of his life, as well as Sheri Watt for making Mom & Dad’s stay in Kamloops possible. We also wish to thank Jenna-Lee and the staff at the Noble Pig for providing the affection and refreshments he enjoyed so much.
February 11, 1973 – March 10, 2015
David Kenneth Geczi of Kamloops, passed away at age 42 on March 10th, 2015 after a lengthy battle with Huntington’s Disease. He is survived by his loving mother Naomi of Kamloops and his brother James (Portia) Geczi; niece Caitlin and nephew Matthew all of Vancouver, B.C. As well as; his niece Courtenay Barry of Grande Prairie, AB. David is also survived by his aunt Julia (John) Oikawa and his uncle Ken (Gail) Oikawa of Newmarket, Ont., cousins Kenneth and Stephen Oikawa of Ontario and Diane Oikawa of Ft. Mcmurray, Pat Oikawa of Vancouver, B.C. and Kim Oikawa of Edmonton, AB. He was predeceased by his father Leslie Geczi in 1995, his grandfather in 1991 and his grandmother in 2003.
David was born on Feb. 11, 1973 in Kamloops. He graduated from Norkam in 1991. He worked at Panago from the age of 16 for 20 years followed by 6 years as a Service Clerk at Safeway, until his illness made it impossible for him to work. He has lived at Overlander Extended Care for the past 7 years. His family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Overlander Extended Care Evergreen, for their exceptional care of David. Thanks also extended to Dr. Hamilton and to Rev. Isabel Healey-Morrow and Mr. Terry Bepple for their support over the years.
A memorial service will be held on April 4th at 11 A.M. at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr. with Rev. Isabel Healey-Morrow officiating. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Huntington’s Society, in lieu of flowers and can be made at 151 Frederick St., Ste 400 Kitchener, Ont. N2H-2M2.
Jim was born in Armstrong BC on October 18, 1926. He joined the army in January 1943 and was discharged in August 1943 for a “wrong statement concerning his age.” So much for the army! Jim then joined the Navy in May 1944 and discharged in February 1946. A Navy Man through and through, M.P. Cathy McLeod gave Jim a special letter of recognition on the 75th anniversary of Canadian engagement in World War II. He joined Finning Tractor and Equipment, first as a mechanic, then into sales. Jim retired in 1985 and in 1999, moved to Kamloops. A kind, gracious and courteous man, he enjoyed helping out at ANAVETS Unit 290, where he was an active member. Jim also enjoy traveling, visiting, hunting and golfing. Jim is survived by his loving wife Arlette, son Jim of Vancouver, son-in-law Gordon (Deborah) Ulrich of St. Albert,Alberta stepsons, David Knowles of Kelowna BC, Jeff (Tracey) Knowles of Ottawa, Ontario, and William Knowles of Victoria BC. He is also survived by grandchildren, Matt (Jamie- Lynne), Mark (Stephene), Magham, Michele, Geoffrey (Lisa), Greggery, Sarah, Joy, Rachel, Jesse , Colby and Riley and one great-grandchild Angel-Alexi. He will also be lovingly remembered by sister Dorothy Robinson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, sister-in-law Dorothy Kilner of North Vancouver BC. Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was predeceased by parents, William and Agnes, brothers Edward, Fred and Roy, his first wife Helen and daughter Donna. There will be a Celebration of Life for Jim on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 10 AM in the ANAVETS, #9 – 177 Tranquille Rd., with Mr. Randy Williams officiating.
“The Curtain Falls”
Ron Gibbs sadly passed away on March 22, 2015. He was born in Gainsbrough, England on February 23, 1932 and emigrated to Kamloops in 1968. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara Gibbs, loving father to Simon Gibbs and partner Michelle of Kamloops BC, beloved brother-in-law of Marion Maureen Val of the U.K. and Joyce of South Africa, uncle to Sarah and family in the United Kingdom, good friend to Ken and Stephen of Kamloops and all the guys and ladies he met up with at McDonald’s on the North Shore Kamloops. Ron will be sadly missed by family and friends in Kamloops, Alberta, and the U.K. Many thanks to the Ponderosa Lodge and Kamloops Senior Centre for the excellent care and attention shown to Ron during his time there. The Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr. Public viewing will take place from 12:00 to 2:00 pm in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ron may be sent to Kamloops Funeral Home or placed in a donation box at the end of the service for the SPCA in Kamloops, as this was a charity close to Ron’s heart.
Edna was born in Melford, Saskatchewan. At the age of 20 she moved to Kamloops, BC where she worked at the Tranquille Sanitorium. In 1948 she met her one true love, Joe Maurer, who also worked at Tranquille as a building service worker. They married on April 12th, 1950. Edna was well known as the manager of the Woodwards Food Counter and was famous for her amazing strawberry pie. Edna had many interests and hobbies. She loved to go up north with Joe to fish for Steelhead and Spring Salmon. She enjoyed travelling to visit her family and friends. She had a passion for quilting and was always on the lookout for Phentex Wool to make her signature slippers. She leaves behind an amazing collection of family photo albums as she always had her camera handy. She was a terrific hostess and loved cooking, canning, and baking food for family and guests. Edna really enjoyed doing word search puzzles but one of her absolute favorite things to do was to play crib with Joe. Edna is survived by her loving husband Joe, their 5 children and their spouses: Gerry (Judy) Maurer of Smithers, Elaine (Richard) Horning, Marie (Rod) McCaskill, Wayne Maurer, David (Andria) Maurer and their 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. There are not enough words to describe Edna but a few would be: loving, caring, supportive, patient, devoted and wise. Edna came from a very large family of twelve brothers and sisters. She is predeceased by one sister and three brothers. Edna passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Read More & Leave Condolences »