With heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Charlotte Dorothy Endean (nee Doney) on Thursday, June 29th, 2023.

Dorothy is predeceased by her loving husband Mal Endean in 2022. Also predeceased by her mother Margaret May Grant (1951), her Aunt Mercia (whom she always spoke fondly of), her infant son James Russell (1961), her nephew Bill Robinson, and by her beloved sister Betty in 2021.

She leaves behind her son Ronald (Deborah), daughter Bonnie (Andrew), along with 3 granddaughters Kathleen, Melissa, and Kimberley (Vance) plus 3 great grandchildren Elizabeth, Emery, and Mila.  She also had 3 great step grandchildren Danielle, Mya and Alia.

Born March 11th, 1931, she began her life in a small cabin located in the northern bush of Alberta’s Peace River Country, near Larkspur. Here her family farmed and her mother ran a trap line.

Around 1938/39, the family moved to BC and arrived via train near Falkland where her grandparents had a farm. From there she moved to Kamloops where mom attended North Kamloops Fruitland Elementary school, then to Stuart Wood and finally graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951.

She married her sweetheart Mal on June 16th, 1956 and began a family with the birth of their son Ronald William in 1957.  2 more children followed with a second son James Russell in 1961 (deceased) and finally a daughter Bonnie Mae in 1965.

Mom loved her gardens and always had the most beautiful flowers at hand. She planted large vegetable plots from which she cooked her delicious homemade meals. She and dad built together numerous cabins around the Kamloops area.  Home was always an open door to her family and friends. She loved her cats and instilled in her children the love for animals, respect for nature and awareness of how we interact within it.

She lived the last 3 1/2 years at Overlander Residential Care where she was fondly called “Grandma” by staff.

We will dearly miss you Mom/Grandma.

Love, Your family.

Celebration of life for Dorothy will take place on Wednesday, July 12th at 11am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery Kamloops, BC at 1pm. Flowers gratefully declined, please donate to Alzheimer Research in her memory.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tommy” Sobkowich on June 19^th, 2023 at the age of 89 years old.

Tommy was born in Broken Head, Manitoba, and was raised on his family’s farm. (Tommy) Dad joined the Canadian military and served Canada in the Korean War. Dad is a decorated veteran and received Honourary Recognition for his service to the Korean people by the Korean Government. After his military service, Dad worked for Via Rail as a conductor and bartender. He settled in Richmond, BC, where he raised his two children Kelly and Tyler.

Dad eventually moved to White Rock, BC, where he spent many years with his wife Lolita. He loved spending time with his family and friends where he also enjoyed engaging in a sing-along to his favourite Johnny Cash songs. His love of golf and watching NFL football games also highlighted his days.

Special Thanks to the staff at Ridgeview Lodge (Baltic 1 Wing) for their care of Tommy.

We love you and will miss you, Dad.

Tommy is predeceased by his loving wife Lolita. He leaves behind to mourn his children Kelly (Rene) Pellerin of Kamloops, Tyler (Sheri) Sobkowich of Birch Bay, Washington, Nicholis (Pedro Hrtdo) Girgulis of Ottawa, and Mel (Dirk Jenson) Girgulis of Abbotsford, granddaughter Kali Girgulis-Desjardins, grandson Brady (Morgan McCartney) Girgulis-Desjardins, and great grandson Kingsley Girgulis-Desjardins.

A Visitation will be held before Tommy’s service on Sunday, July 2^nd from 10:00am-11:30am at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops.

Tommy will be laid to rest at High Noon, 12pm on Sunday, July 2^nd in Hillside Cemetery’s Military section, 750 Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops.

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Our beloved Marie Wendy Sussums, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 79.

Marie was born in Kamloops, BC to Stanley and Peggy Casey (nee Hope) and lived at Knouff Lake while Stanley served in the war. When he did not return from the war, Peggy and Marie moved to Chilliwack. Marie moved back to Kamloops in 1961 and proudly raised her family as a single parent. Marie is predeceased by her mother Peggy, father Stanley and daughter Tamara. She is survived by her son Shawn (Rocio), daughter Ginnelle (James), son Troy (Corey), grandson Teno and her pride and joy, granddaughter Eliana.

Marie will be remembered for being a helping hand to anyone who needed it. In earlier years, you could often find her at the Farmers Market working the information booth and helping vendors, or walking around town visiting friends and acquaintances. Even in later years when she could no longer provide a helping hand, she would always provide a laugh or an ear to listen. She loved her flowers and she loved her pets and, of course, anything shiny. She will be greatly missed by many.

The family would like to thank the wonderful, loving staff at the Hamlets. There are too many to names, but you know who you are. We are glad she had a secondary family to be with her when we could not.

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Freda Irene Gilbert, who passed peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2023.

Freda is survived by her five sons, Larry (Marilyn), Allan (Diane), Ken (Karen), Kip (Patti), Bob (Hope), 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Also remaining is her brother Kip (Marie) White of Port Alberni.

Freda was born in Goderich, Ontario, on Jan. 5^th, 1925 to parents Kearwood and Irene White. Freda was predeceased by the love of her life, Gordon; her brothers, Howard and Hillard; her sisters, Bunny, Leona, and Joanie; and one grandchild, Alicia.

After her father’s untimely death in 1941, Freda set off to obtain a trade to help with the family income. She worked as a machinist for Dominion Road and Tractor, which manufactured armaments for the war effort.

In the Years that followed she met Gordon Gilbert and they wed at wars end. They resided on the Gilbert farm until 1957, at which time they moved with their 5 young sons to Port Alberni.

They then moved to Kamloops in 1964, where Freda worked in the credit office of Woodward’s store. In 1976, Freda and Gordon left for Fort St. John to develop four sections of land into a viable farm. Selling the property in 1986, they retired in Parksville then in 1992 to Barriere where they resided for 14 years.

Upon the passing of Gordon in 2006, Freda moved to the Hamlets at Westsyde in Kamloops and then later to Pine Grove Care Centre.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pine Grove Care Centre for the excellent care mom received during her stay.

No Service by request. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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After a long life well-lived, Wayne passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Royal Inland Hospital with his wife Bonnie, daughter Debbie and granddaughter Emily by his side.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bonnie, daughter Debbie (Greg) and his
granddaughters Emily & Maya.

Wayne is also survived by his Brother Mike (Hisako), Brother-in laws George (Bernice), Satoshi, Stan, Sister-in-laws Shirley (Dave), Donna (Tosh), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his mother and father, Hisae & Iwataro, and by his sister Tokuko (Akira) and Brothers Satoru (Missy), and Massey. Nephews and Niece Vernon, Lance, Rhys and Naomi.

Born in Nanaimo, Dad, was just a young boy when his family was interned to Greenwood, BC during the war. He later made Kamloops his home.

Wayne worked in the automotive industry for many years as a Partsman and later became the head Ice maker at the Kamloops Curling Club where he worked for 20 years until his retirement. One of his biggest highlights is when Kamloops hosted the 1998 World Curling Championships and the 1996 Labatt Brier.

Dad was a talented craftsman having built some of his own custom fly-fishing rods and even a couple of boats. He was a true fly fisherman and never missed a chance to poke fun at his trolling buddies.

Some of Dad’s favourite places to be were out on the ocean fishing, or fly fishing at one of his favourite lakes. He also enjoyed curling, golfing and took great pride in maintaining the greenest healthiest lawn in the neighbourhood. He will be remembered for his 34 plus years of dedication to spearheading and organizing the Annual KJCA Fishing Derby. He especially loved seeing the kids catch a fish and be able to pick out a great derby prize.

PAPA

Thank you for always encouraging Maya and I to do our best in school. You were the Fun grandpa that always knew how to make us laugh. You taught Maya and I how to fish and we always looked forward to the annual Japanese Fishing Derby. We always knew how proud you were of both of us and will miss you more than you will ever know.

Friends and Family are invited to reminisce, laugh and remember with us on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM at The Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave, Kamloops, BC.
In lieu of flowers or Koden, donations can be made to the KJCA or Royal Inland Hospital if desired.

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