Roy Joseph Rozeck of Kamloops, BC passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at R.I.H. The Memorial Service for Roy will take place at a later date.

Hali Hudson (Sharman Rankin) of Kamloops passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 62 years of age. She is survived by her loving boyfriend John Sundman of Kamloops, her children Crystal Rankin of Calgary, Jonathan Rankin of Calgary, Dave Chown of Kimberley, Monique Shebbeare of Vancouver, and Harry Shebbeare of Vancouver, grandchildren Summerlynn Carlson, Maya Shebbeare, Carter Chown and Bryce Chown, sister Karen Amiro, nephew Ryan Amiro and Joe Amiro. Hali Hudson was the daughter of the late Doreen Petch and Howard Tully. She was also predeceased by brother Mark Tully and sister Sandra Tully. Hali loved books and reading. I remember as a child, mom loved to bake, knit and make crafts with us. She will be remembered for her kind heart and free-spirited personality. Hali was loved by everyone who met her.

George Manuel Peters (Howard) of Kamloops passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents Gordon and Marilyn.George was born on Christmas Day in 1986 in Lytton BC and attended school from age 4 to 17. He loved to travel with his parents, travelling to Hawaii, Mexico, the U.S.A., Haida Gwaii and many other spots. George loved being with and around people. He was very caring and loving and taught lessons to many people, although he was unable to speak.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The Funeral Service will take place at Summit Drive Baptist Church on Saturday, February 14^th at 2:00pm, with Pastor Don Harrison officiating. Following the Service, George will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 13 from 7 to 8 PM in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home.

Mildred passed away peacefully on the evening of January 31, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Walter and her son Bryan.She will be cherished forever by her family; son John (Lucy) granddaughters Jennifer and Shana and great grandson Mackenzie; her son Roy (Dee) and granddaughter Tahnee(Brandon); her daughter Marguerite and granddaughter Laura (Anthony), great grandchildren Aiyana and Soul; grandson Shane (Nesta), and granddaughter Heather (Shawn).

Mildred was born in Manchester England, the eighth of nine children. During the Second World War, she served in the British Air Force and in 1946, she came to Canada as a War Bride.In 1964 the family moved to Kamloops. In past years she served as President of the Mothers Auxiliary to the Air Cadets, Member and President of the Vinsula Womens Institute, member of Mount Paul United Church Women’s Group, and participated in a very active Bridge Club.She spent the last few years before retirement at the Overlander Care Facility, employed in the Dietary. Mildred grew an astonishing English Country Garden. She and Walter spent many happy hours there and at the cabin they built at Adams Lake in the late 60s. Her joy was spending time with family and countless friends.Read More & Leave Condolences »

                          March 6, 1932 – January 30, 2015

It is with profound sadness that the large and extended family of Freda announces the passing of the matriarch of the family.  Freda was born in Edmonton to Carl and Lillian (Woolley) Jensen, second eldest of 4 children.  The family farmed in Peavine, Alberta until 1942, moved to Calgary and White Rock before finally moving to Westsyde in 1947, settling on Westysde road to farm.  Freda soon met the tall, dark & handsome neighbour across the road, Mike Bebek and they married in 1949. In 1950 Mary was born, Michael followed in 1951. In 1953, Mike’s family relocated to the Lethbridge area with Mike, Freda and kids moving into what became the Bebek family home for the next 58 years.  In 1958 Walter was born and in 1960 Christina followed.  The Bebek family was one of the original 16 families that farmed in Westsyde. Mike worked various jobs at the sawmill and CNR, while raising cattle, pigs and chickens and a very large garden to feed the family, Freda raising the children and working as a farm wife.  The Bebeks’ were known in the valley for the Golden Beauty corn they grew for sale.

Freda took a secretarial course once the children were on their own, and she worked for the Ministries of Environment and Highways and loved working and the close knit group of people. During this time Mike and Freda continued to farm, mainly alfalfa and many a school child used to cut across the farm land to reach Westysde Secondary School.  Freda continued working for ten years, until Mike became ill and she retired to spend his last days with him.  It was around this time that Mike and Freda stated developing the farm land into residential lots and Bebek Road is still considered one of the best streets to live on in Westsyde.Read More & Leave Condolences »