Our beloved Matriarch Freda Mathilda Sponaugle, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family. 

Freda was born in Falun, Alberta, to Mabel LaRose and Otto Grahn and settled in Pigeon Lake, Alberta.

Freda lived in various places in British Columbia, and eventually settled in Kamloops in 1972 .

Freda is predeceased by her husband Ray and brothers Ernie, Clarence, Eddie, and sister Mary. She is survived by her sister Martha (Sandy), and her daughters Marlene (Ken), Audrey (Rick), six grand children, 14 great grand children and her greatest joy and legacy, being her great great grandchildren, Zander, Ryker and Mabel LaRose, with one more baby on the way.

Freda had many nieces and nephews, friends, along with her special friend, Art.

The family of Freda would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Overlander care home for their loving care of Freda.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 17th at 11:00am, in the Kamloops Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Maione Officiating.

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Dennis was born on March 7, 1935 in Flin Flon, Manitoba, and entered the Presence of his Lord on May 29, 2023. His growing-up years were spent in Sheridan and Swan River, Manitoba. As a young man, he worked as a miner in various places including Lynn Lake Manitoba, Atikokan Ontario, Bralorne BC and Bishop, California. In 1963, he got into the rebar business in Kamloops, starting K-Rod Steel. Dennis remained active in construction management well into his 80’s. He spent the last 42 years of life in Pritchard, residing in a log house that he built from trees on his acreage. In 1980, he became a devout Christian and was a radically transformed man. When he was asked how he was doing, he’d often say, “Better than I deserve.” He recently celebrated his 60th year of sobriety.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents Earl and Ella (Drinnan), brothers Richard, Wayne and Gary, and grandson Kole (Schmidt). He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Verla (Holden), children Malcolm (Joanne), Valerie Schmidt (Larry), Rick (Loreli), Delaine Dopp (Mike) and his brother Jim, “Bud”. There are also 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson on the way.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Pritchard Community Hall on June 11, 2023 at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army or The Mustard Seed would be appreciated.

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Jane was born in Bowmanville, Ontario on June 2, 1941 to parents Marian Frances (nee Allen) and Charles Robert Knox. She, along with her older brother Bob, grew up on the family farm in Orono, Ontario. She attended school in Orono, where she eventually met her future husband, Marshall Keast Jr. They were married on February 4, 1961 and welcomed daughters Cindy & Marsha to their family in 1965 & 1968 respectively.

Jane loved the outdoors and she and her husband could often be found riding horses, hunting, fishing or riding snowmobiles in the area.

While living in Orono, Jane was an active member of the community, holding positions with the Orono Hunt & Fish Club and the Orono Figure Skating Club.
Jane spent many years working in the Insurance industry (at one point, opening her own insurance office) but she did not let that stifle her creativity. She expressed her creative side through leather-work, (which she taught), needle crafts, pottery, ceramics, painting and photography.

Jane, Marshall & their 2 daughters moved to the Kamloops area of BC in the mid 1970’s where in 1976 their son Cody was born. Jane greatly enjoyed that her family grew exponentially as her children married and had children of their own. Throughout the next several years Jane, a devout woman of God along with her husband, Marshall, moved to various parts of BC and Alberta enjoying the easy access to beautiful scenery and great hunting each area had to offer. After stops of a few years in both Quesnel and Tumbler Ridge BC they eventually landed back in the Kamloops area.

Jane was predeceased by her parents, Charles & Marian Knox, brother Robert (Bob) Knox and grandson Jared Keast. She is survived by her spouse of 62 years, Marshall Keast, daughters Cindy Gordon (Bill), Marsha Kurucz (Terry) and son Cody Keast (Paula) along with grandchildren Stuart Gordon (Nikki), Amber Howse (Dennis), Rebecca Mcleod, Michael Keast (Amanda), Joshua Kurucz, Aaryanna Kurucz and several great-grandchildren.

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Rose was born July 27^th 1950 in Stoke-On-Trent, England. She followed in her father’s footsteps and worked as a paintress for Royal Doulton. She married her first love, Kevin, and had Tracey (Doug) Bogie and Aaron (Lizette) Guest. In 1974 the immigrated to Brantford, Ontario, Canada. After divorce, as a single parent, she showed strength beyond measure. In 1980 she became a Care Aide and began her 41-year career at John Noble Home. In 1992, she and her family moved to Kamloops, BC. She continued her career as a care aide at Pinegrove Lodge and then Ponderosa Lodge, from where she retired in 2021.

Rose spent her free time knitting, socializing with friends, and loving her pets. Rose was a loving Nana to Kristena (Damian) Weins, Nicolas (Kaitlin) Mackenzie, Cameron Bogie, Gracelyinn Brietzke of Kamloops, BC, Josiah (Montana) Guest of Castlegar, BC, Ashley “Jay” Collins of Vancouver, BC, Murron Bogie, William Bogie, and Eric Bogie of Cumberland, BC.

She was Gigi to Liam and Alice Weins of Kamloops BC, and Skylar and Maverick Guest of Castlegar, BC.

She was predeceased by David Vickers and Lizette Guest.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BCSPCA. A memorial will be planned soon.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert ‘Bob’ Brown. Bob was born on February 28, 1958 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec to Roy Brown and Iva Brown nee Convery.  He was the only brother along with 4 wonderful sisters.

After high school graduation he moved to British Columbia and started his career in mining. He worked at Afton, Bull Moose, and Nickel Plate mines before moving to Big Lake to work at Mount Polley mine, eventually becoming a Foreman. He was a valued and hard-working member of these teams.

Bob’s passions in life were hunting and fishing. This is where he felt most content. Annual fishing trips with his best friends Donny, Bruce and others brought him so much joy. He will always be remembered as a kind and gentle giant. His calm demeanour and easy-going attitude made everyone around him feel at ease.

Bob is predeceased by his parents, Roy and Iva. He is survived by his son Ryan (Kate), daughter Chelsea (Brian) and granddaughters Leighton and Taylor, his sisters Carolyn (Sam), Sharon (Tony), Shelley and Gail (Warren) among many other family and friends.

The family would like to extend thanks to the caring staff at Ridgeview Lodge where Bob spent the last years of his life. There will be a small private gathering with family and friends on June 4th, 2023.

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