NICK CHOMIAK 1938 — 2023

NICK CHOMIAK

December 4, 1938 – March 20, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Nick Chomiak. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.

At the age of 84 Nick Chomiak passed away in the early morning hours of Monday March 20, 2023, at RIH in Kamloops, BC, with his wife Linda, and daughter Lori by his side. Nick was born on December 4, 1938, the sixth of fifteen children to parents Nick and Rose Chomiak. Nick was raised on the family farm on the outskirts of Lethbridge, Alberta. In his early years Nick learned the valuable lesson of hard work and the rewards that came with it. This was a characteristic that lasted throughout his life and was admired by all who knew him.

In 1956 Nick enlisted in the military and served for three years with the Princess Patricia Regiment. While in service the family farm was sold, and his parents purchased a home in the city of Lethbridge. This is where Nick met Linda Paskuski, who Nick began courting in1960. They were married on September 2rd 1961 and were Lifelong partners for sixty-two years.

In the same year, Nick and Linda relocated to Golden, BC where he started his own roofing company. Nick and Linda were blessed with three children, Kimberly, Craig and Lori. With the expanding family Nick and Linda built a new home where they lived until 1972.

An opportunity came to purchase a small farm thirty minutes from Golden in the Columbia Valley. Coming from a farming background Nick was eager to purchase land of his own. Nick raised blonde d’aquitaine cattle and grew his own hay on the family farm. Nick was passionate about all his endeavours, and this was evident in the many improvements over the next fifty years at Chomiak Ranching. An expansion to the house, new hay sheds, new corrals, fences, gardens, a green house, and beautiful landscaping which Nick and Linda passionately maintained.

After moving to the farm, Nick changed careers and began working in the logging industry until his retirement in 1997.  Those he worked with, many of whom became lifelong friends, admired his leadership, guidance, work ethic and sense of humour.

Nick was President of the Golden Lion’s Club, served on the Golden Hospital Board, was involved with Air Cadets, 4H Club and was a member of the Masons and Shriners.

Nick and Linda loved spending time with their grandkids; nine grandkids and five great grandchildren. Nick and Linda loved to fish, travel, camp, and were long time members of Good Sam. Visiting friends took them across Canada and visiting family took them to the far north, Coppermine in Nunavut, Yellowknife NWT along with the Caribbean’s, British Virgin Islands. Their most recent adventure being to the Antarctic.

In the spring of 2021 Nick and Linda sold the farm and moved to Kamloops, BC to be closer to family. Nick enjoyed going to plays, fishing, walking in Riverside Park, and going to the Blazers games. All who sat near Nick could hear him yelling, “Shoot the puck”. Nick was a positive man, and his life was filled with many great events, laughs and memories.

Nick was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Rose and sisters Rose, Mary, Priscilla, Irene and brothers Billy and Pat.

Nick is survived by his wife Linda, children, Kimberly (Timothy), Craig (Fiona), Lori (Neal), grandchildren Tyler (Brittny), Alana, Braden, Cari, Jamie, Erica, Elisa, Nicholas and Hailey. Great Grandchildren McKenna, Blake, Layla, Elian and Chrisjay and daughter in law Marian Romney. Sisters Anne, Helen, Gladys, Francis, Kathy, brothers Mike, Don, Fred and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at RIH who assisted with Nicks care.

A small family gathering will be held on April 2nd with a Celebration of Life to follow in Golden BC, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Nick’s memory.

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PATRICK MILES McCULLY 1982 — 2023

PATRICK MILES McCULLY

Patrick Miles McCully passed away suddenly at the age of 41 years in Kamloops, BC on Sunday Mar 19, 2023.

Patrick was born January 16, 1982 on Salt Spring Island, BC. He was a kind and generous man. His sense of humor was contagious to those around him.  He was an excellent athlete in Muaythai, MMA, weight training, and soccer.  His job took him all over the world as a security contractor.

Patrick is survived by his beloved wife Amy MacPherson, his Parents Yvonne and Bob McCully, Brothers, Sydney DeBow (Jen), Kyle McCully (Nilda), Jess McCully (Amanda) and numerous Nieces, Nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

The Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Viewing will take place prior to the service, starting at 1:00 pm. For those unable to attend the service may be viewed online at  https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47  Please contact the Funeral Home for the PIN

 

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CATHERINE MARIA MAIN  (nee TOMASSO/THOMSON) 1938 — 2023

CATHERINE MARIA MAIN  (nee TOMASSO/THOMSON)

Catherine was born on April 4th, 1938 in Busby, Scotland and who passed away in Kamloops, BC on March 20th, 2023 at the age of 84. The world is a wee bit darker today as our lovely mum has passed on. She grew up in Scotland and worked and lived on both coasts of Canada after arriving in Montreal, Quebec at the age of 19 when she sailed across the sea from the UK.

She was wife/friend to William Fletcher Main and mother to Steve Main (Daughter-In-Law: Bonnie), Jeff Main (Daughter-In-Law; Liz) & Andrea Main (Son-In-Law: Richard).

She touched the lives of many in a very generous, kind and thoughtful way. Mum will be remembered for her quirky, fun and humourous personality and delight in whimsy.

She will be sadly missed by all but like she used to say/quote “shed no sad tears for me, my darling’, so we will celebrate her wonderful life in our hearts and minds for years to come.

Love you mum xo Andrea, Jeff & Steve

 

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ELIESE KAPOSZTA 1933 — 2023

ELIESE KAPOSZTA

February 20, 1933 – February 24, 2023

 

Eliese was born to John J. and Maria (D) Neufeld while they lived in Saskatchewan during the so called “Hungry Thirties”

In 1935, the family of five girls moved to Manitoba. She attended elementary school in Minto. Her early school years were marked by near sightedness, as well as sentiment against German speaking Canadians during WW2.

She accepted Jesus as her savior during those difficult years.

The death of her mother prompted the family to move out to B.C. in 1944

Eliese completed grade 12 at the M.E.I and then graduated as Psychiatric Nurse at the Valleyview Hospital for Seniors.

Her desire to know God’s word led her to study at Winkler Bible School at M.B.B. College in Winnipeg.

Eliese returned to Psych nursing at Riverview and met Steve Kaposzta there. They married January 16, 1969. Her husband’s interest in outdoor adventuring resulted in moves to Prince George, Kitimat, Terrace, and lastly, to Kamloops.

Meanwhile, Eliese became a telephone operator, motel and hotel secretary, amateur ham radio operator and a nurse again at Tranquil Nursing Home and other care homes in Kamloops. Her husband’s death and battle with cancer developed a deep trust in God as her Rock and Refuge.

We came to celebrate her 90th birthday on February 20, 2023. She fell that morning and as a result, she spent four quiet days at the beautiful Kamloops Hospice with her sisters by her side.

She was predeceased by her husband Steve, her sisters Annie, Helen, Kay, and niece Mary Ann. Mourning the loss of our dear sister are: Mary Dyck, Charlotte and George Funk, Lydia and Craig Green and her brother John Neufeld, her nieces, nephews, and friends.

Thank you for your condolences.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Inland Hospital.

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EMMA KISS 1936 — 2023

EMMA KISS

On March 14, 2023 Mrs. Emma Kiss of Kamloops passed away at the age of 86 years.

Emma is survived by her loving children: Two sons, Leslie (Karin) Kiss of Silver Star and Peter (Tara) of Kamloops; two grandchildren, Annika and Karrie Kiss of Kamloops. Predeceased by her husband Bill and son David.

Emma was born on August 15, 1936 in Balm, Alberta. She moved to Edmonton at the age of six and where she resided until marrying her husband Bill on May 5, 1956. They later moved to the Kamloops region in 1957 and resided there pursuing a career in carpentry and hobby farming. Emma was known for her farm fresh eggs.

Vizont Latasra — Until we meet again.

 

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the Pine Grove staff and Drs. Sigalet and Thomasse for their care and compassion.

A Celebration of Emma’s life will be held on April 22 at 1:30 pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Kamloops. Reverend Pastor Steve Filyk officiating.

Donations in Emma’s memory may be made to the SPCA or the Heart & Stroke foundation.

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250-554-2577

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