February 20, 1927 ~ March 24, 2014

With profound sadness we announce Mum’s passing. The second child of Isaac and Anna Boyd Mum was born, raised and lived most of her life in Kamloops.

Mum is survived by daughters Carolyn (Warren) Bepple, Cherie (Hans Verhagan) Mansell, son James (Chris); grandchildren Shen, Ki, Kendra; sisters Hilda Sinclair, Marguerite (John) Burke, Dorothy (Bob) Grubb, Carol (Roy) Garby; brothers Bob (Audrey), Johnny (Helen Goronuk), Billy (Olive Brown); many nieces, nephews and cousins. We are a close-knit family and Mum cared for and gave her unconditional love to all and received much love in return.

Mum was a trail blazer for her family. She started to work in the kitchen of the Commodore Cafe in 1941 at age 14 doing dishes then peeling vegies. Eventually all her brothers and sisters at one time or another worked in either the Commodore Cafe or Alex’s Bar BQ. The Commodore is also where she met her husband Alex Kassiones who died in January 2005. After 40 years Mum retired from the Commodore and worked in dietary at Ponderosa Lodge for 10 years – a very enjoyable time for her.

Mum couldn’t wait to sign up for military service and persuaded her older sister Hilda to wait for her so they could join together. February 26, 1945 was the day!  Mum was later assigned to Canadian Army Shows and was in Rhythm Rodeo from August 1945 to November 1945 performing for recovering servicemen in England who were waiting to be shipped home.Read More & Leave Condolences »

Surrounded by loving family, Bev passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014 at the age of 74.

Bev is survived by her husband Dennis, son Terry (Sharon), daughter Denise (Paul), grandson Kurt and granddaughter Bethany. She was predeceased by her daughter Loanne, Mother Olive Walsh and Stepfather Jack Walsh.

Bev lived life to the fullest even though declining health in the past several years proved most challenging. In earlier years, she loved to cook and entertain in her home. Her husband used to say, “You are cooking enough to feed an army!” Bev’s home was where her heart was and family and friends were special in her life. She also had a passion for crocheting and making crafts and created many unique and cherished items.

Bev was part of a nursing team at TranquilleSchool from 1964 to 1972. She then worked for Statistics Canada and CMHC from 1975 to 2000. In her younger years, she fostered several children while raising her own 3 children. She so enjoyed those years.

At Bev’s request, there will be no formal service. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2:30-4:30 in the Oak Room at the North Shore Community Centre (Cottonwood Manor).

If so desired, donations may be made to the Kamloops Food Bank, 171 Wilson Street, Kamloops, BC, V2B 2M8.

Heather Lee (nee Hamilton) Roy

Heather Lee Roy unexpectedly passed away at her home in Kamloops, B.C. Heather, in her 58th year, is lovingly remembered by her brothers, Barry and John Hamilton; her sister, Betty Cunningham; her Stepmom, Isabel Hamilton; and her nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved kitties, Riley and Addie.  She was pre-deceased by and is now re-united with her parents, Dr. Robert and Mildred Hamilton. Heather will be sadly missed by her many friends from Kamloops, California, and Georgetown, Ontario.

Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops 250-554-2577 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014. In memory, contributions to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated or to the Kamloops SPCA which was a charity dear to her heart.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eunice Frances Wourms on March 22, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Eunice belonged to a family of eleven children, being the fourth child and the oldest girl.

She was married to Daniel Matthew Wourms on October 4^th, 1950, and their first boys were born in Saskatchewan before moving the family to Chilliwack, BC, in 1954. There they had two girls and four boys, before moving to Kamloops in 1961, where they had their last two boys.

Eunice was pre-deceased by her husband Daniel, oldest son Garry, her parents, brothers Walter and Lorne and numerous in-laws. She is survived by Garry’s wife, Jacquie, Gordon & Dianne, Debborah & Merle (McNeice), Victoria & Michael (Brown), Daniel Jr. & Dale, Andrew & Jayne, Timothy & Barb, Kelly & Kathy, Joseph & Marianne and Richard & Jeanine, 41 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 8 siblings and too numerous to mention extended family.

Mom was a devout catholic and full member of the CWL & Kacets.

She loved music, playing the accordion and guitar, and belonged to many choirs over the years, but was most proud of being a member in the local German Choir.

She was an expert seamstress and crafter, making many beautiful quilts and crochet angles as gifts over the years. Her pastimes were foremost, spending time with her family, then travelling, gambling and golfing with friends.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at 3 West in the Hospital for their compassionate care.

Prayers will be recited at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Saturday, March 29^th, 2014 at 7:00pm. Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen officiating.

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Saturday, April 26^th, 2014 at 11.00 am with Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen officiating.