Mr. Walter Christ, resident of Chase BC, passed away in KamloopsBC on Thursday February 6, 2014 at the age of 86 years. He was predeceased by his wife Stephanie and his brother Bruno (Germany). He is survived by his sister Erna (Germany), his son Karl, and his granddaughter Mikayla. Walter was born in Buchelsdorf Germany, on May 22, 1927. He came to Canada in
1951 and settled in Calgary, Alberta with his wife Stephanie. He worked as a contractor (carpenter/bricklayer) in Alberta until 1963. He then moved to Chase, BC where he continued his construction business, building numerous homes and commercial projects in the Chase/ Shuswap area until retiring in 1993. Walter was well known in the community and was a long time member of the Chase Lions Club. He took up wood carving in his retired years and enjoyed meeting up with the members of the local woodcarvers group.
There will be no formal service by request. In lieu of flowers donations in Walter’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or to the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.
Hazel Cameron Thompson (nee Blaik) of Kamloops Passed away on January 25, 2014
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Ron (Susan) of Kamloops, Susan Willson of Kamloops, Michael (Rebecca) of Columbus, Ohio, Robert, Michael (Lara), David, Wendy (Tim), Jennifer, Meghan, Alan and Ashlee (Anthony),great grandchildren Mila-Jean, Jacob, Joshua, Matthew, Brianna and Autumn.
Hazel will also be remembered by several cousins in Edinburgh and the Isle of Man.
She was predeceased by her husband Bob, her sister June, mother Isabel
stepfather Tom and father David.
Hazel, the youngest daughter of Isabel and David Blaik, was born on a family vacation in Chettingham England. She was raised in Edinburgh, Scotland attending St. Margaret’s Boarding School in Stirlingshire until the war forced its closure and a return to school in Edinburgh.
In 1946 Hazel immigrated to Canada to marry her war-time sweetheart Bob,Read More & Leave Condolences »
After a lengthy struggle, in the early hours of February 6th, 2014, Kenneth Cyril Fowles took his final journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Ken peacefully passed in his sleep at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.
Ken was born on June 12th, 1943 to Edna and Slim Fowles. He was predeceased by both of his parents, and his sister Marion. Ken attended KamloopsSeniorSecondary School, and went on to become a plumber/pipefitter. This took him on many travels across most of Western Canada. Later in his life, he decided to shift careers and work in security. Ken was a humorous and gentle man that made lasting friendships wherever he went, no matter what he was doing.
Ken’s life was changed forever when he met Stephanie in 1959. They were good friends until they married in July of 1966. Ken and Stephanie built an incredible life together in Kamloops with their 4 children and numerous friends and family.Read More & Leave Condolences »
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.