October 19, 1935 ~ March 1, 2015
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Hohm, unexpectedly, after a short illness in Kamloops on March 1, 2015. Shirley was born in Walsall, England but was brought to Canada as an infant in 1936. She is predeceased by her loving adoptive parents, William and Julia Bird, whom she adored and has missed greatly. Throughout her life, she was known as “Carole,” being raised and spending nearly her entire life in Vancouver. Carol’s passing will be mourned by her husband Alfred, her sons Michael (Christine), Steven (Shirley), and David (Debbie), and her daughter Julie Ann (Phil Maier). Carole fondly treasured her grandchildren, Vicki , Laurie, Carly, Doug, Dylan, Keenan, Sarah and Dakota. She was especially proud to be the Great Grandmother to the newest addition to our family, Bianca. Carole is also survived by her sister June in Calgary, sisters Jill and Margaret and brother Gerald in England. Carole was noted for her passion for skating, music, and all things British. She was especially fond of cats and all the other “furry animals.” The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care she received at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and suggest that, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. A Memorial Remembrance of her life is being planned to be held in Vancouver, about the middle of April.
Bernard Rokstad passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2015 surrounded by family at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Grande Prairie, Alberta at the age of 90. Bernard was born in Lenvik, Norway on March 20, 1924, the only child of Halfdan and Anna Rokstad of Aldergrove, BC. Bernard (Rocky) had his own band “Rocky’s Rhythm Ramblers” who performed throughout the lower mainland and the Cariboo for many years. He was a mill owner in his early working years and finished his working career at BC Hydro as a surveyor. Bernard raised nine children with the love of his life, Lil. Bernard was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Bernard is survived by his nine children (spouses), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernard is predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Lillian Rokstad (Mitchell) and his mother, Anna and father, Halfdan Rokstad. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday March 14, 2015 at 2pm in Clinton, BC at St. Peter’s Church, 1101 Kelly Lake Rd. There will be a graveside service to follow and everyone is welcome to the Clinton hall for tea and celebration of Bernard’s life. Donations may be made in Rocky’s memory to the Old Cemetery or the Clinton Legion at the service or c/o Village of Clinton, Box 309 V0K 1K0.
John Kenneth Schellenberg passed away in is 87th year on February 21, 2015 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops. John was born near Nipawin, Saskatchewan on January 9, 1929, three years after his parents, Abram and Anna Schellenberg, had immigrated from Russia. He moved to the Okanagan Valley in 1947 and resided in Penticton, Vernon and Kamloops, in the decades that followed. John had extensive contacts in the region through his work in the industrial supply and financial services sectors and his membership in the First Baptist and Alliance Churches.
He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, and by Lydia Schellenberg, his first wife of 52 years. In 2006, John married Jean Burke and together they continued to pursue his love of photography and travel. John is survived by Jean, by his three children Anne(David) Bozek, David (Deb) Schellenberg, and Grant (Diane) Schellenberg; and by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three step-children and seven step-grandchildren. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in John’s name may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9.
April 12, 1925 – February 19, 2015
Ruth Helen Emeny passed away peacefully at Overlander Residential Care in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 89.
Ruth was born in Kamloops where she lived the majority of her life. She is survived by her husband Frank, of 62 years, son Richard (Janie) of Chase B.C., son David (Donna) of Prince George B.C., daughter Sandra of Kamloops B.C. Ruth was known as Nana by her grandchildren Sarah (Graem) of Chase B.C., Laura of Chase B.C., and Michael and Darren of Prince George B.C.
After retirement Ruth and Frank lived from 1978-1996 at Lee Creek on Shuswap Lake. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Harold Stefanyk and the Orchard Grove staff at Overlander Residential Care for their support and care. Respecting Ruth’s wishes there will be no formal service. Memorial donations may made to the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Ruth.
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear mother, Thelma, who passed away February 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Stuart, sons Don and Barry Bruce, brother Gordon and sister Doris. She leaves to mourn her son Earl (Shirley), daughter Valerie (Danny), daughter Colleen (Vic) and grandchildren Ryan and Laura along with several life-long friends and extended family.”
Thelma was born in Brooks, Alberta on “Canada Day” in 1922. She met “Stewy” in grade 5 in Brooks, and married dad in April 1945, after his return from service in the Air Force. Thelma went into Nurses Training at Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary and graduated in 1944. She and dad settled in Jasper where they started their family. Her working career included bedside nursing, private duty, as well as the school nurse in Jasper. The family moved to Kamloops in 1966 where she then worked at RIH for a number of years. Read More & Leave Condolences »