Joan Mason of Kamloops BC, died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Trinity Hospice Overlander Hospital.

Joan was born in Calgary on March 8, 1928, to Edward John and Alice Dean. The youngest of three children she was the last surviving member of her family.

She married Murray Frederick Mason in 1950 and had two children, Dean (Judy) and Brenda (Larry).

Joan dedicated the first part of married life to being a great mother. She loved camping, going for picnics, spending time with family and she especially enjoyed ice cream at Riverside Park. The family can all remember her saying; “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream”. She also enjoyed community get togethers, the community dances and especially the Birthday Girls luncheons.

In 1976 she and Murray became grandparents for a first time. They had four grandchildren Kevin (Tama- ra), Jeff (Lindsay), Blake, and Sabrina (Mike) and seven great grandchildren, Sage, Conrad, Zachary, Amelia, Oliver, Makayla and Norah.

Joan and Murray loved to travel, taking trips to India, Japan, across Canada, including the North all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. However, their favourite spots were in Southern California and Hawaii. Locally they became Good Sam Members and enjoyed the many campouts with the Juniper Sams RV group of friends.

Joan and Murray lived in Westsyde for over 50 years, moving to the Shores Retirement Residences in 2015. Joan loved all the activities and was an eager participant.

She was an active volunteer in the Anglican Community with the Church of Cleopas (Westsyde) and later at St. Georges Anglican Church.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, her siblings (Alice and George) and by Murray in 2019.

Joan lived a full and happy life. We will all fondly remember her quick wit, her kindness, her love of fami- ly and most of all, the “Gramma Cuts” on dessert servings.

The family would especially like to thank, Dr. Montalbetti and his receptionist J.C. Doctor M. was a kind and caring advocate for Mom. We also want to thank the Shores Retirement Residences and her many, many friends.

The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 28th at 11:00 am, in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive.

In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations to a charity of your choice。

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Our mom, Maryanne Embree nee Tarves passed away August 22, 2023 at Kamloops Seniors Village.

Mom was 89 years old, born August 12, 1934 and the youngest of 7 siblings. Mom married dad March 28th 1959. They resided in Calgary shortly after they were married. They then moved to Vancouver Island and lived in Courtney/Comox and Campbell River. They moved their little family of 5 in 1969 to the mainland, Ladner, B.C. where they continued to raise their children.

In 1994 mom and dad moved to Salmon Arm for a quieter, slower pace of life. Mom’s health started to decline December 2020 and with gracious acceptance, her and dad made the move to assisted living at Kamloops Seniors Village.

Mom often talked with enormous thankfulness the day Truth came to her mom in 1921. Mom made the choice to serve God when she was 18 and stayed true to that commitment rest of her life.

Mom was predeceased by her grandson Dalton in 1997.

She leaves to mourn her passing, husband Hector, daughter Janet and Bill, son Kenton, Shirley, daughter Laura and Ken, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, special nephew Ralph Eckford and many other nephew and nieces.

We would like to thank the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village and Dr. Wynne who lovingly cared for mom and our friends who visited.

There will be a Funeral Service, Thursday August 31, 2023 at 11:00am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. For those who cannot attend, you may join virtually at this link: https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47 Please email: kfhome@shawbiz.ca or call us at 250-554-2577 for the PIN.

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It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father Ray on August 20, 2023 at the age of 93 years. Dad passed away at Ridgeview Lodge where he has resided for the past one and a half years. Dad was born in Peesane Saskatchewan on the family farm. He was one of 12 children.

Dad moved west to BC when he was a young lad of 16 years and started his career in logging. Dad met mom here and they were married in 1952. Dad was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dad’s company “Lestage Logging” sponsored many of his grandchildren’s soccer teams in Kamloops. He would always come to as many games as he could and cheer on the grandchildren. Dad also enjoyed gardening.

Dad was married to mom for 67 years. Sadly she passed in 2019. Dad was also predeceased by daughter Donna Meeley (2020) and son in law Dave Rabidoux (2021).

Dad is survived by his children Linda Rabidoux, Wayne (Shelley) Lestage and Rhonda (Murray) Leonew. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dad is also survived by his siblings Phyllis, Rita, and Ed. Also numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and family members.

There will be a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Friday September 1, 2023.

The family would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff, nurses and Dr. Howie at Ridgeview Lodge, all of whom took wonderful care of our dad.

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Following a lengthy battle with COPD, Adam, Peter Hagel of Kamloops, BC, passed away on the 17th day of August, 2023 at the age of 89.

Dad was born in Allan Saskatchewan, and made his way to BC where he met the love of his life, Sylvia in 1956. Dad dedicated his life to fire, fighting and his five children; Cathy (Tony), Donna (Ken), Laura (Peter), Andy, Trish, and numerous grand and great grand children. Family and religion were very important to Dad, throughout his journey on this earth, which was evident to us all each and every day.

Dad had a passion for gardening, golf, fishing, curling, baking, playing cards and we were lucky enough to enjoy all of these experiences with him.

Thank you Dad for all the love and support you have always so unselfishly shown us.

A Memorial Mass will take place on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM OLPH church with Father Rajesh Madtha, OCD, to honour the life of our loving father.

Rest well, dad

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a great man Leslie Joseph André Gagnon.  Les passed away on August 10, 2023 while camping with the love of his life surrounded by nature.

Les was born February 1st, 1953 in Claresholm Alberta and grew up exploring and fishing in Ontario.  He moved to Kamloops with his family in 1967 and remained there as a mentor to many raising his incredible family and working a 45-year career at Knowles Exhaust

He is survived by his loving wife Lydia, his mother Arlene, his children Stacey and André, his grandchildren Emily, Carson, Riley and Avery. His siblings Ron, Mark, Carol, Peter. His special sons Mike and Steven, and many aunts and uncles, cousins, in-laws, extended family members and family like friends.

Les’ life passions were hunting, fishing, camping and watching hockey. He loved to cook and read history.  Les was a very creative man who could build anything out of nothing.  Les was also a generous man who would do anything for anyone and had a unique ability to find the time for and the good in everyone.

A celebration of life will be held in honor of Les September 16th, 2023, at 1pm

Location:    
Pinegrove campground
421 Walterdale rd. McLure, BC
Casual attire-camo encouraged 

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