JOAN VIVIAN SMITH
August 11th, 1930 ~ February 2nd, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Joan Vivian Smith. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jim Smith, and their son, Doug. Joan is survived by her sister, Jesse Pochay, of Kamloops, BC.
Joan was born August 11th, 1930, and spent her younger years in Vanderhoof, BC, where she met her husband, Jim. They were married on August 14th, 1948, and raised 6 boys, all of whom reside in Kamloops, BC.Read More & Leave Condolences »
GERALD THEBERGE
October 22nd, 1943 ~ February 3rd, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald (Gerry) Theberge, of Kamloops, BC, on February 3rd, 2014 at 70 years of age. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Shelagh Grutchfield, sister Claudette and brothers Normand and Marc, as well as other relatives Mona (Don) Gunn, Edna Gruthfield, Erm Stevens and Stan (Judy) Grutchfield. Gerry was predeceased by Ralph Stevens and Al Grutchfield.
A Memorial Mass for Gerry will take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at 11:00am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, with Father Peter Hoan Nguyen officiating.
Date of Service: January 10, 2014
July 13, 1931 – January 5, 2014
PATTERSON YVETTE RITA 1931 – 2014 Yvette Rita Patterson, 82, passed away from heart failure, complicated by pneumonia, in Kamloops, BC on January 5, 2014, with her son and son-in-law by her side. She was born July 13, 1931 in Gaspé, Quebec to Eugene and Germaine Sinnett. Yvette married Wayman Day Patterson in Sudbury, ON in 1951.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Service: January 9, 2014
December 14, 1925 – January 3, 2014
Ida passed away peacefully, as the angels called softly, in Kamloops Hospice on January 3rd at the age of 88. Ida is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Elaine (Al) McLeod; her grandchildren Shelly (Noel) Lempriere and Alicia (David) Marino; her great-grandchildren Nico Marino and Arianna Lempriere; and her sister Frieda (Alex) Lubin and family. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2005, her son Larry in 1968, her father Emil in 1949, her mother Auguste in 1989, and brother Reno in 1956. Ida was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1929 at the age of 4.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Date of Service: January 8, 2014
August 30, 1954 – December 14, 2013
Randy passed away on December 14, 2013 with his wife and best friend, Nancy, by his side after his admirable battle with ALS. Randy was born in Kipling, SK and moved to Thompson, MB with his family in 1959. With his love of hockey, he chose to finish his schooling at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, SK. He met his true love Nancy in 1972 and they were married in 1974. Randy started working for INCO in 1973 and there he took his Mill Wright and Heavy Duty Mechanical Apprenticeships. In December 1980 Randy moved his family to Logan Lake and started working for Lornex Mines. His diligence and dedication led him to become the General Foreman of Mine Maintenance with Teck Highland Valley Copper. Randy was also a proud member of CIM South Central Branch. Randy’s love for his family was very precious. His love for his Son’s Sean and Terry was so special, as not only was he their Dad, but their best friend. Consuela and Roja were the two other ladies in his life that made him smile and laugh any time they were with him. Riding his road bike was his favorite pastime. He would always been seen riding around town and after ALS took that away from him, you could see him cruising in his bright green wheelchair, “The Spermobile”. Summer was spending time with family and friends around the “Booze Lagoon”, and winter was Florida or Mexico where Randy and Nancy had planned to retire. His other passions in life were his sports teams, the Miami Dolphins, and the Winnipeg Jets and on some weekends his Fantasy Football team. Even when there weren’t any Jets, he was still their biggest fan. When the Jets returned to Winnipeg he was one of the lucky ones to be at their first home game. Randy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, his Sons Sean (Lindsay) and Terry (Katherine), parents Don and Marjorie, Brother Rick (Therese) and Sisters Lori (Chris), Marion (Clancy), Kathy (Roger), Terry (Dave), and Janice. His Mother in Law Louise Johnson, Brother in Law Don (Luz) and Sister in Law Gwen (Derek), as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Father in Law, Donald Johnson in 2011. There will be a “Celebration of Randy” at the Kamloops Convention Centre in the main ballroom on January 8, 2014 at 2:00pm. Randy’s request was for no suits, no ties and for all to wear shorts and sandals, but said he was ok with no shorts being it was January. The family would like to thank Drs. J. Thomas, J. Calder and R. Mosewich, the ALS Society of BC as well as all the other caregivers for making this journey a bit easier for him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of BC/Yukon or the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House. Lastly from our family to all of the family and friends who were by Randy’s side throughout his journey, you were nothing short of amazing and it will never be forgotten. Te amo