It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Miyeko (Mike) Kobayashi on Saturday, December 31st, 2022, at Overlander Extended Care Hospital. Mike is predeceased by her parents Ishisaburo and Shizue Kobayashi, brother Shigeo and sisters Pamela and Sumiko. Mike is survived by Toshiko (Irene) Maeda, Kazuko Kobayashi, Mutsuko (Bill) Barclay, Koji Kobayashi, Hiro (Dona) Kobayashi, Yoko McMillan, Satoko Kobayashi, Ines (Doug) Thornton, Eileen Gill, Ken Kobayashi, Jo-Anne Kobayashi (Don). She is also survived by 20 nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews.

Mike was born on April 10th, 1936 in Vancouver. The family was interned to Blind Bay in the summer of 1942 and eventually moved to Singh Street in Brocklehurst in 1943 until the family home was built in 1948 on Desmond Street. Mike resided at this address until she moved to Overlander Extended Care in late August 2022.

Mike and her siblings walked to Brocklehurst Elementary School (a 2 room school without indoor plumbing) on Crestline Street. After elementary school, she studied business courses at Kamloops High School. Upon graduation, her first and only job was at the Royal Bank at branches downtown and on the north shore.   Mike was trained in various departments within the Royal Bank and because of her experience she was asked to train employees from Vancouver. Throughout her career, Mike was able to substitute in any position within the branch. During her 41 years working in the Royal Bank, she enjoyed socializing with several employees.

Mike enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, baking and weeding the vegetable garden. She also enjoyed the family celebrations over the years.

Our heartfelt thanks to her Nurse Practitioner, Natalie, the staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital and her long time hairdresser, the late, Marie Brooks.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Parkinson Society of British Columbia or a charity of your choice.

A private service will take place at a later date.

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Wilma passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 89 years of age. Wilma was born in Kamloops on November 29, 1933 and grew up in Walhachin. Her schooling was in Ashcroft, BC as well as correspondence for Grades 11 and 12. She took her normal school “teachers” training at the Coast. Mom married Ralph in Kamloops BC on October 3, 1953, living in North Bend and then returning to Kamloops. Mom’s first teaching post was in Deep Creek, BC in a one room school, near Armstrong, BC. Wilma enjoyed many pastimes and volunteered for many years. She was very involved with the Cottonwood Manor Seniors Housing for years. With failing health, she moved to Gemstone Care Facility and enjoyed multiple activities, especially the Mother Goose program. Wilma was a proud Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was a cherished friend, especially her Ladies Lunch Group and a loving sister to her four siblings. Mom had a calm way of setting everyone at ease and her smile lit up the room.

Special thanks to Dr. Mavis Hollman for her many years of care and friendship. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Wilma’s name would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Wilma is survived by son Keith (Roxanne) Baird of Kamloops, daughters Laurel (Colleen) Baird of Kamloops and Karen Baird of Kamloops; brother Joseph Turner of Kamloops and sister Margaret Weissbrod of Kamloops; brother in-law Cornelius Jaenen; grandchildren Dominique Baird of Kamloops, Nathan Baird of Edmonton, Justin Baird of Kamloops and Karley Baird of Kamloops; great grandchildren Kai and Brie St. Jean of Kamloops; and multiple nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Alexander Baird (2000), parents May and William Turner, brother Art Turner and sister Ina Jaenen.

The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00am on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Following the Service, Wilma will be laid to rest in the Mausoleum at Hillside Cemetery.

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With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our father, Patrick, who has been reunited with mom and infant daughter, Donna. Patrick was born on March 17, 1930, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

At the tender young age of 15, he left the family farm in Saskatchewan to come to B.C. He was hired on with The Pas Lumber Company, near Pinantan Lake. In 1948, he changed careers, becoming a fireman on the steam engines with CNR. Later, he became a locomotive engineer (Hog Head) and retired in 1991, after 43 years.

In 1951, dad met the love of his life, Joey. They were married in 1953 and blessed with 7 children, losing an infant daughter in 1955.

He was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing being his greatest passion. Dad was an amazingly strong and sometimes stubborn man (LOL). At 88 years of age, he made his last hunting trip and was still able to tag and drag his own deer out.

Dad also had a hobby farm which he enjoyed immensely. Tending to his horses which he used for hunting. He was proud to have been a life member of the Kamloops Fish and Game Club.

Mom and dad loved to travel; Reno was their favourite destination.

Dad was a long-time season ticket holder from Kamloops Oilers Hockey Team to the Kamloops Blazers. His last Blazer game was December 2, 2022.

Dad was predeceased by his beautiful loving wife Joey, of 60 years, infant daughter Donna, his parents and older siblings, his mother-in-law and father-in-law George and Ethel Taylor, daughter-in-law Kathy and infant great-granddaughter Ruby Gabrielle.

Dad leaves behind, his children, Brian (Sue), Dale (Marianne), Gary (Judy), Marvin (Veronica), Diane (Jim), Darlene (Allen), 28 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, who all held a special place in his heart; his brother, Jim (Adele) and sister Enid.

Rest In Peace, Dad. We love you and will miss you dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 8th 2023 at 11:00 at Kamloops funeral home 285 Fortune Dr.

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June 17, 1932 – December 28, 2022

Bill Sneed of Kamloops BC, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 90 years of age. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth “Bette” Sneed and two sons, Anthony “Tony” and Nathan Sneed. As one of ten children, Bill was born to James and Bernice Sneed in Pawnee, Oklahoma on June 17, 1932. In 1957, he came to Kamloops, BC to pipeline where he met and married Bette. Shortly after, they moved to the USA and were blessed with two beautiful boys. Through his work in the pipeline industry, he travelled to many countries and across North America, making many friends along the way. They eventually ended up back in Kamloops, where he continued to be known for his dedication to family, hard work, love of gardening and the outdoors.

Refreshments will be held at 11:30 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Reception Hall on Saturday, January 28, 2023,  followed by a Graveside Service at Hillside Cemetery at 1:00 pm. A special thank you from the family to the Brocklehurst Gemstone staff and Dr. Howie.

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October 24, 1952 – December 17, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry March. Larry (70) passed away on December 17, 2022, in Kamloops, BC and was born in Loon Lake, SK on October 24, 1952. He is survived by his loving wife, Judi, and children, Penny (Jay) Dance, Mande Stanton, Tammy Taylor, Dawn (Gord) Fryer and Gary March and grandchildren, Misty, Jessi (Andrew), Nathan (Sandy), James, Kyra (Jake), Camren, Shyla (Cavan), Michael, Keenan, Korreena, Cyperuz and Freedom, granddaughter-in-law Kaylee, great grandchildren Pheonix, Nicholas, Juliana, Malea, Bonnie, Alesana, Madalynne and Elliot, his brother Joe (Annette) March, three brothers in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph (!983) and Ellen (2005) March and in-laws Don (2008) and Elsie (2017) MacNeill, and grandsons Carlo and Erick Fryer (2021).

There will be no formal service at this time.

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