JEAN ELSIE GOTT
March 2, 1924 – February 28, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Elsie Gott (formerly, Jean Slater, nee Turner) mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
“Jeanie” is predeceased by her husbands, John and Roderick; brothers George, Howard, Allan, Ron and Bill; sisters Isabel and Catherine; son, James and grandson, Paul. Jean is survived by her sister, Marilyn and children, Cathy Liz Slater (Johnny), Jock (Janet) Slater, Cathy Lynne (Alex) Burton, Randy (Pam) Gott, Debby Gott, 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Jean spent the first 9 years of her life in Lashburn, Saskatchewan. When the family farm was lost during the depression the family relocated to Vancouver where they lived in a house on Royal Oak Ave in Burnaby. Always outgoing, Jean won a speech and picture girl contest in grade 11 and for a time was lead singer in a swing band with her brother, Allan who played saxophone and clarinet. After graduating from BurnabyCentralHigh School, Jean worked briefly as a receptionist before marrying her first husband, John Slater, a civil engineer in 1947. Read More & Leave Condolences »
It is with the deepest of sadness we announce the passing of Benjamin Lewis Fenton Robertson. Dad passed as he spent his days, quietly and gracefully, with his loving family around him.
Born in Dundee, Scotland, the 10th of 11 children, he married his beloved Jessie Cumming Thompson while serving in the RAF. Together they had 4 children, Jacqui, Ian, Kevin and Duncan.
Ben had always yearned to spread his wings, and he brought his family to Kamloops in 1975, to join his older brother Bill, his wife Norma and son Grant, where he continued the family trade as a painter and decorator, setting up his business Mayfair Painting.
Ben added the touches that completed many of the premier properties that were built in and around Kamloops from the mid-1970’s until passing.
Ben and Jessie became involved in the Kamloops sport scene, refereeing and coaching soccer.
The wild then beckoned and they moved to Eagle Island Resort for 3 yearsRead More & Leave Condolences »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Hugo Heistad of Kamloops, BC, on February 24th, 2014. Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Ann Heistad. He is also survived by his son Christian M. Peloza, and his mother Vivian Heistad, as well as children Michael (Samantha) of Vancouver, and Debra (Trevor) of Burnaby. Raymond also leaves to cherish his memory grandchildren Kelsey, James and Michael Peloza of New York & Massachusetts, Harrison, Edward, Victoria and Matthew of Vancouver, BC, as well as brother Norman of Kimberley, BC, and sister Shirley of Calgary, AB. Raymond is predeceased by his father, Frank, and mother, Alice. Raymond was born in Kimberley, BC, on June 15th, 1943, before apprenticing to work with Cominco and the Ministry of Mines as a Mechanical Safety Inspector. Raymond had many hobbies he was passionate about, including being a master skier, competitive canoeist, hunter, hiker and fisherman.
A Celebration of Raymond’s Life will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 at 2:00pm, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
Ralph Gaynes of Kamloops passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2014 at the age of 83. Ralph was born and raised in Alma, N.B. and moved to Kamloops in 1990. He will be remembered for his easy going, friendly personality and dedication to his family. He is predeceased by his wife Elsie (2012), daughter Myrtle (2008) and great-grandson Tyler (2008). He is survived by his son Terry (Brenda) Gaynes (Ontario), daughter Beverley (John) Petri (Kamloops), grandchildren Mark, Stephanie (James), Jennifer (Nick), Stacey (Rob), Jessica (Jake), Nicole (Leslie), Katy (Damon), great-grand children Travis and Eli, sister Lois Camilleri (Ontario) and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at the Kamloops Senior Village who made Ralph’s life enjoyable and ensured he was comfortable and peaceful at the end.
An open house Celebration of Life will be held on Monday March 3rd, 2014 at 1938 Englemann Court (Pineview Valley) 250-851-9293 between 3pm – 7pm, Please come to share your stories about Ralph with his family and friends.
Joseph Konotopski went home to be with his Lord February 14th 2014. We would like to thank the amazing staff at Overlander’s Residential Care for their compassion shown to Joe and his family.
