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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Rita Sharron Saville of Kamloops, BC passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 76 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by husband Barry Saville of Kamloops, sons Dwayne Allan Saville (Ria Skorepa) of Edmonton, Alberta and Kelvin (Esther) Frank-Len Saville of Maple Ridge, BC, and grandson Chad Allan Saville of Smithers, BC. Her memory will also be treasured by her many friends. Rita was predeceased by her brother Edward Allan Callow and sister in-law Janice Elaine Callow both of Vancouver, BC.
The Celebration of Rita’s Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.
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Feb. 20, 1933 – Feb. 24, 2023
Beloved sister and friend now at peace with Jesus. Memorial to be held later in Abbotsford.
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It is with deep sadness that I inform our friends and family of the sudden passing of Kenneth (Ken) Churchwell on January 15, 2023. Kenneth spent the majority of his working life employed at B.C. Corrections, KRCC, and Rayleigh Camp. After retiring, he met his good friend, Al Tellier, who taught him to play the guitar. They were called “The Alkenolics.” Al passed away a year ago and that was very hard on Ken. I affirm they are playing guitars and singing together right now. Ken leaves to mourn his wife, Carol, his sister Kathy in Edmonton and his two brothers, Keith and Garnet of Saskatoon, as well as his nieces and nephews . Ken, you’d better be there to meet me when it’s my turn. I love you.
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JoAnne Marie Vigneault (née Seems) was born in Dalhousie, New Brunswick on Dec 12, 1948. She passed away on Feb 26th, 2023 in Kamloops BC. JoAnne was the last surviving child of parents Frank and Celia Seems and leaves behind two Children, Luke and Lise and one grandson, Miles.
JoAnne grew up in a large family in New Brunswick. Completing her post secondary education in Fredericton, she moved around the Maritimes and Quebec before meeting Wilf, with whom she married and had two children. In 1993 the family moved to Kamloops where she remained. Following a separation from Wilf, JoAnne met her longtime partner Garry, with whom she stayed for more than 20 years.
In life, JoAnne was athletic; excelling at tennis and always finding new ways to keep fit. She at times had a sharp wit, which she held onto until her final days. JoAnne was a voracious reader and loved crosswords and games. Almost to a fault, she always saw the best in people. She valued a good sense of humour and a love of music. She was a lovely woman who was admired by friends and family.
There will be no service for JoAnne. The family asks that donations be made to an Alzheimer’s organization of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family from
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