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. 22nd 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 »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jesus Carlos Plascencia Lopez of Kamloops, BC, on April 15th, 2014 at 80 years of age. Carlos is survived by his wife, Ruth Lopez, children Tania (Steve) Bilcik of Creston, BC, Blanca (Almer) Fletcher of Kamloops, BC, Heidi (Frank) Schlick of Vauxhall, AB, and Carlos (Stacie) Lopez Jr. of Creston, BC, as well as Ian Roberston, James (Judy) Robertson, Carey (Michelle) Robertson, and David (Lori) Robertson. Also left to cherish Carlos’ memory are grandchildren Nicole, Christopher, Jamie, Colleen, Heather, Amanda, Sean and Liam, as well as great-grandchildren, Aaron Jr., Jaden, and Alexander. Carlos is also survived by his brothers, Gabriel, Federeico, and Clotilde. Carlos is predeceased by his father, Marciano, and mother, Isabella, as well as his brothers Alfredo, Antonio and José-Luis.Read More & Leave Condolences »
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Clyde Dyer of Kamloops, BC, on April 11th, 2014, at 55 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda, of 29 years, as well as children Ken (Becca) Dyer of Port Hardy, Alicia (Joel) Holm of St. Albert, and Stephen Dyer of Kamloops. Also left to cherish John’s memory are grandchildren Aliyah, Ava, Ella, Baby Ty (who has yet to arrive), Zaia, John, and Hailey, as well as mother-in-law Sherry Forman, brother Reg (Lorrie), and sisters Marlene (Barry), Maddy (Dale) and Joanne (Erick), as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
John is predeceased by his father, Ken, mother, Louisa, father-in-law Ken Forman, and special friend Jock Copeland.
The world lost an amazing man on April 11th, 2014 after a long, painful, but courageousRead More & Leave Condolences »
December 27, 1945 – April 12, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Martin Angeli. Born December 27, 1945, in Humboldt, Saskatchewan,he is predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Agnes and sister Brenda. He will be greatly missed by his wife Teckla of 48 years, his children Jackie (Mark) Gutknecht, Rick (Shari) Angeli, Kim (Chris) Burnham, Scott Angeli and his grandchildren Megan, Kyle, Amy, Courtney, Ashley, Cole, Makalya, and Dylan. He is survived by his brothers and sisters Sylvia, Marion, Larry and Karen.
When Ken moved to Kamloops, one of his first jobs was driving for Trimac which eventually led to his own trucking business as an owner operator.Read More & Leave Condolences »