August 2, 1945 – December 7, 2022

In loving memory of Brian Mitchell

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Mitchell on December 7, 2022 at the age of 77. Brian is survived by his brother-in-law Leo MacDonald of Saskatchewan and his many nieces and nephews. Brian was predeceased by his parents George and Thelma Mitchell and 2 sisters Bev Kidner and Faaye MacDonald.

Brian was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on August 2, 1945. When Brian was young, he came out west with his parents finally settling in Kamloops where Brian lived the remainder of his life. Brian worked a few jobs throughout his life and spent the last 19 years of his retirement keeping himself busy working at Supersave Gas where he enjoyed socializing with the customers, some of whom became his friends. Brian enjoyed many hobbies including camping, fishing, hunting, quadding and golfing to name a few. He will always be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humour and his quick wit.

Brian will be loved and never forgotten by the people whose lives he touched.

Memorial donations can be made in Brian’s name to the heart and stroke foundation. No funeral at Brian’s request.

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John was born in Kamloops, BC on June 11^th, 1946 to Lucy Paul Ignace and was a member of the Adams Lake Indian band.

To many of his buddies, John was known as “Victor”. John played baseball with the Chase Chief’s and was a great pitcher, with a submarine style pitch. He was a handyman who fixed everything, and even speed sewed his clothes. John lived in Kelowna, BC for many years where he worked in the apple orchards for the Marshall’s. He also worked in the states in forestry, during his younger years.

John went to residential school in Kamloops, BC for many years and was traumatized. He never talked about the time he was there. As a result of what he went through, he had to battle the demons from the residential school, and drifted away from everyone.

Victor John Ignace kept in touch with his residential school buddy like late Frank Manual, late Kenny Saul, Wilfred Tomma, Ronny Jules and David Jules.

John stayed away from Chase, unless he came home for funerals. John leaves behind his only brother Lenard, aunties, nieces and nephews. John joins his mother Lucy Paul Ignace and his three sisters Rosalie, Linda, Brenda, uncle Tommy, uncle Jones, many cousins, aunties, uncles, niece and nephews, in the spirit world.

John had the gift of the gab and talked to everyone. He was a reader, owned and gave away many books. He was a very clean and organized person who kept everything in order.

Johnny Victor Ignace you will be sadly missed by so many, especially your brother Lenard.

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May 24, 1926 – December 4, 2022

Bud of Kamloops/Pinantan Lake, BC passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Sunday December 4; 2022. Dad was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan to his parents Helena and Henry and was one of two children. He is now reunited with his wife Madeline Evelyn Rankel, who left us August 17, 2015. Dad was very determined to live his life out in the home that he and mom built. Dad had a wonderful life and it quietly ended in his happy place.

Dad was always so proud of his service to our country during the second World War. He still was in contact with many of his war buddy’s and was planning a trip to North Battleford,SK to visit the only remaining member of this exclusive club.

In his younger years dad worked at many different occupations: farming, trapper, truck driver. One winter mom and dad worked together at a winter logging camp in Fort St. John. Dad driving truck and mom as a cook. Around 1955 they moved to Grand Center, Alberta where dad went to work for Greschner Motors. That was the start of his career with General Motors. Moving to Kamloops in 1965 he carried on the GM path working in their parts department, right up to department manager. He officially retired in 1987.

Dad liked to be busy every minute of the day. For his whole life he had a passion for his garden. Hardly a day passed that he wasn’t out there puttering away keeping everything just the way he wanted it. He also claimed that he had the best garden! Dad and mom consumed absolutely everything they grew! Mom trained him well to create the best preserves of which he did right up to this fall. His specialties were jams and jellies made from everything imaginable.

He was an avid reader. Dad always stayed up to date on the latest current events. As he still had his driver’s license at 96 he would drive into town just because he could. He hunted (last deer was 2021 at 95 years old). Other than his family fishing was his first love.

The thing he enjoyed the most was spending time with family and friends. As the family circle grew he quickly became the families BEST storey teller. The reason he was so good at it was due to the fact that he spoke of all his life long experiences and everyone listened and always wanted to hear more.

Dad leaves behind his children, Tracy (Sandy) Rankel, Renwick (Penny), Rankel and Rob (Heather) Rankel his grandchildren Nicole (Steven) Dolson, Nick Rankel (Stacey Todd) , Kelly (Ben)  Mezzatesta,  Jason Wolfe, Kevin Wolfe (Lynette Berry) James Player Kody (Shania) Evans, Dayna (Don) Evans; Great grandchildren, Charlie (Dolson), Sadie (Wolfe), Caitlin (RJ)  Bebek, Keirstin Groom, predeased Ryan Groom, Kiarra (Kolten), Kylie (Esscoffry)  Player, Emma Player, Aurora Evans, Aiden Evans ; Great great grandchildren, Tyson Bebek, Miley Bebek, Zenro Pryce; and he also leaves behind his younger sister Patricia (Lindsay) Milne of Calgary.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for the spring of 2023 at the Kamloops Funeral Home.

Bud and Madeline will be laid to rest side by side in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan at a future date.

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Predeceased by her parents, Helen and Pete; brothers Wayne and Lance; sister-in-law Susan Pavoll, all of Revelstoke, BC. She is survived by her loving husband John, daughters Nicole and Chelsea and brother Lorne (Lynn) of Burnaby, BC as well as nephews Ben, Tyler, Shaun and niece Sheila.

Faye was raised in Revelstoke and always thought of it as the loveliest place in BC. She settled in Kamloops in 1971, and in 1976 married her husband John. Together, they started a family with Nicole’s arrival in 1981 and Chelsea’s in 1983. Faye juggled her job as a bookkeeper at Artistic Signs, the Horsebarn and Rivers Workwear along with the challenges of being a wife and mother.

Faye was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi where she made many lasting friendships with her sisters in Sorority. Faye’s escape from her very full daily schedule was her enjoyment of gardening which was a true passion. Travel was a bonus where she enjoyed parts of Europe and many, many tourist destinations.

In January 2017, Faye was diagnosed with cancer which ended her work career; but, she still maintained an active social life. On her good days she still went lunching with friends, camping with her RV group, playing crib, and socializing with her Probus club members; all the while still enjoying her gardens.

Our heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors, and staff at the RIH Cancer Clinic and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home for the exceptional care she received throughout this long and arduous journey and the many good family friends whose support was truly treasured.

Faye’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., Kamloops, BC – January 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm with reception to follow.

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Larry passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Larry Mazur started his career with the CNR when he was 17 years old, and worked in various locations throughout central Alberta. While stationed in Hanna, Alberta in 1964, he met his wife Donna Erickson and they married in 1965. Their daughter Yvonne was born in Hanna, AB in May of 1966 after which they moved to a position in Mirror, Alberta where their son Dean was born in 1967. Larry and his family moved to Kamloops in 1971 to assume the position of Train Dispatcher for the CNR and retired in Kamloops in April of 1996.

Larry was a member of the Canadian Association of Train Dispatchers, holding positions on the executive for many years, even after his retirement. He was a long-time member of the Kamloops Elks Lodge 44, where he held many chair positions and was also the Exalted Ruler.  He also became involved in the BC Provincial Elks and held many roles including that of Provincial President, after which he also became the Chairmen of the Judicial Committee where he remained active for many years.

Larry loved fishing, photography and spending time with his family, especially his grand kids, who meant the whole world to him.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Donna, children Yvonne (Tracy) Odber of Kamloops, British Columbia, and Dean (Leanne) Mazur of Calgary, Alberta; beloved grandchildren, Sophie Young (Brian Hunko) of Cold Lake, Alberta, Daniel Young of Kamloops, British Columbia, Larissa Mazur (Tysen Joki) of Calgary, Alberta and Sarah Mazur of Calgary; and siblings, Eugene (Irene) Mazur, Sylvia Mazur, Terrence (Donna) Mazur and Diane (Donald) Clisdell and their families. He was predeceased by his parents William and Anastasia “Nellie” Mazur of Edmonton, Alberta.

Prayers will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints 1044 8th St, Kamloops. The Funeral Service will take place at 12:00pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, with Father Chad Pawlyshyn officiating. Following the service, Larry will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Please consider a memorial donation in Larry’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Those wishing to attend virtually may do so at the following links,
Thursday Prayers: https://youtu.be/RXb0btUCKPc  Friday Funeral: https://youtu.be/61lZM0L1-qI

A special thanks to his partner in crime, Al Danielson, who was at Larry’s side nearly every day, as close as a brother (Al, you meant the world to Larry). Also, his caring and helpful neighbours Dave, Val and Missy, all the nurses in the IV therapy unit, especially Nicole, the Doctors and nurses in ER, all the lab nurses, technicians, Dr. Lauder and the palliative care team, Dr. Baker, Laura and Trisha.

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