James Robert DeLong passed away on Sunday, April 27^th, 2014 in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 92.

Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1921 to James and Vivien DeLong, he is survived by his sister Frances, his first wife Ruth, his children Paul and Blaise, and his grandchildren, Matthew,Andrea, and Wayland, who will all miss him dearly.

He is predeceased by his second wife, Josephine. He will be missed by her daughter Marsha, son-in-law Kirk, sons Jim and Bob, and grandkids, Candace and Heather.

Jim was loved by family and friends for his warmth and great sense of humour. He made a wonderful impression on everyone he met. He was also quite an accomplished artist, and many of his friends and family have his paintings hanging on their walls.

Jim had a successful career in the plastics industry in Canada and was a sought after sales rep for Monsanto, then BASF and latterly Toshiba.

He was a popular member of The Society of Plastic Engineers.

He served his country in the Second World War as a member of the 23^rd Field Regiment, 31^st Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, and was wounded while overseas.

Special thanks to the nurses and care aides at the Hamlets at Westsyde for taking such special care of James over the last few years.

Peacefully with supportive staff, Bob Toal passed away on April  22^nd at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops, B.C.

Bob was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He was a loving son to John and brother to Patrick ,Jerry and sister Cheryl (Blais) . Predeceased by his mother Beverly. Bob was an uncle and great uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Bob moved to Kamloops over 14 year ago and during his time there he  has met some really good friends .

He will be sadly missed by many !

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life will be held in Hamilton ,Ontario on May 4th.2014

Gone but not forgotten!

On April 17, 2014 at 79 years of age Andre Couture of Kamloops, BC passed away. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen Clark and will be missed greatly by his daughter Lydia Couture of Kamloops, BC

He is predeceased by his son Daniel Couture, his brother Bruno Couture, mother and father Lucille & Joseph Couture.

Andre was born in Saint-Paul D’Abbotsford, Quebec on March 25, 1935. His family moved to the Brosseau St. Paul area of Alberta in 1952. He helped on the farm and honed his musical abilities with numerous stringed instruments playing for area barn dances. In his early 20’s he moved to BC where he workedRead More & Leave Condolences »

The family of James Matthew Szekeres are extremely saddened to announce his passing at the age of 56.

James, or Jimmy as he liked to be called by close family, spent 16 years of his life in the Vancouver Police Department.  Jim was a trailblazer, eventually rising to the rank of the detachment’s first full-time media relations officer.  Upon his retirement, he moved to Kamloops and devoted himself to his family, and social work with A.S.K. Wellness. Like his work with the VPD, Jim was integral to the bettering of numerous lives through his work with the program.

He is survived by his wonderful children Katelyn (Nathanael), Matthew, and Jonathan from Debi, his beautiful daughter Angeline from Sherie, his close friends Bob, John, and Scotty, as well as numerous family in Ontario, including his brother John Michael, Sister Judy and mother June, and late father John Julius.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Surrounded by close family, and supportive staff, Penny Jones passed away peacefully on Feb. 22^nd at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops, B.C.

Penny was born and raised in Coquitlam, B.C., and was the eldest of four children. At age 19 she met her husband-to-be, Rob, and they wereRead More & Leave Condolences »