Olga Johanna McDonald
September 30, 1932 – August 26, 2023

How can someone summarize such an amazing woman? Olga McDonald wore many hats in her life, as well as survived many hardships, but still ended up the most loving, kind, and patient person one could have the honor of knowing. And as it is with us all, her story is one of hope for a better tomorrow, always. And it is that hope that she leaves behind with us as she left this world.

Olga is predeceased by her loving husband Angus and beautiful son Rory. She is survived by her children Aleta (David) of Kamloops, Walter (Cindy) of Vernon, Grandson Spencer McDonald Clark of Kamloops, Brother Eybie (Caroline) of West Virginia, Niece Jane (Brian) of West Virginia, Granddaughter Michelle (Quinton) of Prince George, Chrysta (Dean) Vernon, and Grandson Joel of Kamloops.

She came from South Africa, was raised in an orphanage shortly after the untimely and sudden passing of her father. Whilst in the orphanage she suffered all manner of abuse, and had to endure the death of her youngest brother. But she never gave up hope that life would get better, and it did. She eventually left the orphanage and lived with her mother again, but her mother wasn’t easy to be around. This tested her continually every day, but she always looked forward to the day she could be her own woman, and that day came.

She met her husband, Angus- who, when first meeting her said he was looking forward to going to lunch with his future wife, she told him she would go with him, but she’d pay for herself. Not long after they were married, she looked forward to the moment she became a mother, and she did. She had three beautiful children, Aleta, Walter, and Rory. She was a tough mother, a habit she learned from hers, but over time she softened.

Eventually her family was forced to leave South Africa, when they touched ground in Canada, she hoped that life would get better, and it did. Her children grew and learned, and had experiences of their own and she looked forward to the day they became their own people, and they did.

Her daughter had her grandson, and it was love at first sight for both of them. He loved his grandma, and she loved him more than words could express. Her husband, Angus, suffered a heart attack that took his life, she hoped that with time his untimely death that his passing would get easier, and it did, over time. Later on, her daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she spent many nights telling her young grandson that she will survive and this too shall pass, and it did. She watched as her grandson grow and develop a beautiful relationship with her daughter in the process. Her oldest son grew to be self assured forging his way through life, and she was proud of him.

As a small family, times could be challenging, and they were. However, through all the hardships and struggles, saying that “this too will pass. And it did, meanwhile keeping us all grounded.

Then the news of her youngest son Rory was murdered suddenly, just 2.5 years ago. It broke her heart and she cried often, but she held out hope that one day she’d heal from the shock and pain, though it weakened her considerably, she adjusted to it, all the while believing that the situation would become livable. And it did.  She spoke of hoping that when the day came, for her to leave us and go wherever it is we go when we die, that she would see her son and husband again. And this is where her story ends, we don’t know if she did, but following in her footsteps, we hope.

A special thank you to the nursing staff on GT7 floor for keeping mom comfortable during her short stay in the hospital.

Hope is her legacy, and it lives on in us.

A private family gathering will be held.

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With great sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Glenn Frederic Fieber on the evening of August 21 just four days before his upcoming wedding and one week before his 84th birthday. He was surrounded by his five children, and his fiancée and her daughter when he left us.

Glenn was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Daryl, who passed away in February of 2022. He is survived by his first wife Doreen and their children, Paul (Lori) and Shelley, and he and Daryl’s children, Cameron, Kirstie, and Joel, along with grandchildren Elliot and Casey (Cameron and Jamie), Isaac (Kirstie), and Karolina and Pashabel (Joel and Kate). He is very much missed by his fiancée Libby Denbigh.

Glenn was born in Flin Flon Manitoba in 1939, son of Fred and Nellie Fieber. His father was a coal miner and later a union organiser. His mother was a teacher, and that became his life’s passion.

Glenn started out as a young teacher in small BC communities (where teaching work was available) before moving to Kamloops in 1969 with his first wife and their two children. It was in Kamloops that he found a home and spent most of his adult life, and where he accomplished the things he was most proud of. He met and married Daryl in Kamloops and they had three children together.

Glenn was a great believer in the interconnectedness of all things, and that everything that happens in life happens for a reason. The decisions he made and the people that he seemingly connected with at random were instrumental in many things that shaped his life. A couple of these…

• A conversation with Sandy McDonald at a Vernon squash tournament led to the creation of the Tournament Capital concept. Sandy worked with John, whose wife Kenna Cartwright was on the city council and could make the idea reality. If any of those connections did not exist, this would have become another random conversation that went nowhere.
• The Father’s Day Soccer Tournament grew out of a local Westsyde affair that eventually encompassed nearly every youth team in the greater Kamloops area. Glenn along with Eric Schweizer at one point commanded every playing surface in Westsyde and perhaps beyond so that over 80 teams could play through the Father’s Day weekend.

Glenn was dedicated to the profession of teaching. He taught in BC public schools for over 30 years, and was involved not only in classroom instruction, but almost every extra-curricular activity that he could manage to cram in. He taught A/V classes, worked on the yearbook and in the theatre department, and still found time to coach school teams and the soccer teams of many of his children (Paul, Cameron and Joel). After 30 years of keeping that pace, he decided to un-retire and move to China and teach there, which he did for another 7 years, joined by Daryl when she retired herself a year or so later. After China was done, he continued to teach at TRU in Kamloops, and they eventually sent him off to South Korea for yet another opportunity to teach. In his early 80s he came off the bench once again to teach a special A/V course at his daughter Shelley’s school in Langley. Teaching was a life-long pursuit that he never stopped doing.

Even while taking every teaching opportunity he could, he did eventually manage to enjoy his retirement. He was a lifelong participant in the Terry Fox Run, and brought it with him wherever he travelled, organising runs in Shanghai during his time there. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, travelling with friends made during his years of public service in the school system, and skiing. He kept his season pass to Sun Peaks to the very end, and always made it pay.

In preparation for the end of his life, he wrote a letter to his children, and updated it over the years. His final words to us are:

I won’t say “The End” because there isn’t one.

But, all my love,

Dad

There will be a memorial service at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at the Mountain View Room of TRU on September 24, 2023.

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On August 20^th, 2023, Martin Bullock, our much-loved father, brother, uncle and son passed away at the age of 62 years in Kamloops BC,

Although Martin had many obstacles to overcome in life, he finally conquered them all.  Martin was predeceased by

His Father William Bullock, his Mother Winifred Bullock, his Grandchild, Jayden Koscielny. He is survived by his loving children

Jordan Bullock his wife Elizabeth, Geoffrey Bullock, his wife Diana, Jenni Searle (nee Bullock) her husband Jason and Rachel Bullock,

along with his many beautiful grandchildren, and finally, by his loving siblings Andrew Bullock his wife Lorraine, Jane Oostlander (nee Bullock) her

husband Jack, Rick Bullock, his wife Nicole and many loving nieces, nephews and their respective spouses and families

Rest in peace, you were so loved, and we will miss you until we meet each other again on the other side.

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Joan Mason of Kamloops BC, died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Trinity Hospice Overlander Hospital.

Joan was born in Calgary on March 8, 1928, to Edward John and Alice Dean. The youngest of three children she was the last surviving member of her family.

She married Murray Frederick Mason in 1950 and had two children, Dean (Judy) and Brenda (Larry).

Joan dedicated the first part of married life to being a great mother. She loved camping, going for picnics, spending time with family and she especially enjoyed ice cream at Riverside Park. The family can all remember her saying; “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream”. She also enjoyed community get togethers, the community dances and especially the Birthday Girls luncheons.

In 1976 she and Murray became grandparents for a first time. They had four grandchildren Kevin (Tama- ra), Jeff (Lindsay), Blake, and Sabrina (Mike) and seven great grandchildren, Sage, Conrad, Zachary, Amelia, Oliver, Makayla and Norah.

Joan and Murray loved to travel, taking trips to India, Japan, across Canada, including the North all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. However, their favourite spots were in Southern California and Hawaii. Locally they became Good Sam Members and enjoyed the many campouts with the Juniper Sams RV group of friends.

Joan and Murray lived in Westsyde for over 50 years, moving to the Shores Retirement Residences in 2015. Joan loved all the activities and was an eager participant.

She was an active volunteer in the Anglican Community with the Church of Cleopas (Westsyde) and later at St. Georges Anglican Church.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, her siblings (Alice and George) and by Murray in 2019.

Joan lived a full and happy life. We will all fondly remember her quick wit, her kindness, her love of fami- ly and most of all, the “Gramma Cuts” on dessert servings.

The family would especially like to thank, Dr. Montalbetti and his receptionist J.C. Doctor M. was a kind and caring advocate for Mom. We also want to thank the Shores Retirement Residences and her many, many friends.

The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 28th at 11:00 am, in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive.

In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations to a charity of your choice。

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Our mom, Maryanne Embree nee Tarves passed away August 22, 2023 at Kamloops Seniors Village.

Mom was 89 years old, born August 12, 1934 and the youngest of 7 siblings. Mom married dad March 28th 1959. They resided in Calgary shortly after they were married. They then moved to Vancouver Island and lived in Courtney/Comox and Campbell River. They moved their little family of 5 in 1969 to the mainland, Ladner, B.C. where they continued to raise their children.

In 1994 mom and dad moved to Salmon Arm for a quieter, slower pace of life. Mom’s health started to decline December 2020 and with gracious acceptance, her and dad made the move to assisted living at Kamloops Seniors Village.

Mom often talked with enormous thankfulness the day Truth came to her mom in 1921. Mom made the choice to serve God when she was 18 and stayed true to that commitment rest of her life.

Mom was predeceased by her grandson Dalton in 1997.

She leaves to mourn her passing, husband Hector, daughter Janet and Bill, son Kenton, Shirley, daughter Laura and Ken, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, special nephew Ralph Eckford and many other nephew and nieces.

We would like to thank the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village and Dr. Wynne who lovingly cared for mom and our friends who visited.

There will be a Funeral Service, Thursday August 31, 2023 at 11:00am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. For those who cannot attend, you may join virtually at this link: https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47 Please email: kfhome@shawbiz.ca or call us at 250-554-2577 for the PIN.

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