Beloved son of Rie Takahashi and James Zhou “Baba” and younger brother of Michael, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2022.  He was born on September 22, 2003 in Kamloops, B.C.

Nicholas was a smart, loving young man.  He loved hugs, and enjoyed interacting with his small group of close friends, some of whom are in other parts of Canada, so they played games, chatted and watched anime together via the internet.  He particularly enjoyed manga, constructing Lego, jigsaw puzzles, and playing the piano.  His physical pursuits included running, rock climbing and walking his fur buddy, Ruckus.

He was an ‘old soul’.  Compassionate and thoughtful.  He had a thirst for knowledge, and watched educational videos on YouTube, and via TED Talks.  He liked to help cook and bake, to read, and to watch short movies.  He enjoyed taking trips and he particularly enjoyed his RV trip to Whitehorse & Alaska, with his Baba.

He had recently started to learn to speak Japanese in anticipation of a visit to his family in Japan.  And to explore the possibility of getting his driver’s licence.

Nicholas – Mama, Baba, Michael, family and friends near and far will cherish the joy you’ve brought into our lives and will miss you and love you forever.

A viewing will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life for Nicholas will follow at 11:00am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel at 285 Fortune Drive. Officiating is Sensei Naoki Hirano.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: https://gofundme.com/nicholas-zhou to support family and students who suffer with depression and social anxiety.

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Sept 25, 1933 – Oct 31,2022

Wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, friend, babysitter, gardener, baker, cook, beer and wine maker.

Terri’s life was all those things and more. She loved her family.

Predeceased by husbands Joe Folk and Mike Papp and her 12 siblings.

She will be forever missed by daughter Susan, son Garth (Cheryl), son Joe (Gaylene), grandsons TJ, Steve and Dylan (Kenzie) and great grandchildren: Jada (11), Keaton (10), Hunter (10), Allie (7), Brinley (5) and Lennon (3); along with all the family and friends in Saskatchewan.

As per Terri’s wishes, there will be no formal service. Donations would be welcomed at your local Hospice.

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David was born on February 27, 1936 in Sheffield, England. As a little boy he loved steam trains and would spend countless hours at stations collecting engine numbers in his log book His love continued throughout his life, with building model train tracks in his home. He then started his love of gardening, helping his father at the family allotment in exchange for spending money to purchase his first bike.

David met and married his first love, Pamela, in 1958. She shared a love for cycling having, spending many trips through the French alps and entering cycling races in the English countryside. They both also enjoyed hill walking and joined Rotherham Ramblers.

David had an artistic side, singing and dancing in musicals and photography, leading to amateur cine movie making. After retiring as a company director and financial accountant, David emigrated with Pam to British Columbia, Canada in 1997, to join his daughter Kay (Darren) and grandchildren Emily (Grahame) and Liz (Sarah). He continued his love of gardening and joined the Point Grey Chrysanthemum Society, where David grew many prize winning blooms. David also enjoyed travelling with Pam, continued with his singing, but this time in church choirs as his faith was important to him. However, many of his favorite times was simply puttering in the garden with his grand kids when they were little.

The family is grateful that David is now finally at peace after several years of ill health.

There will be a service of Thanksgiving for His Life at 2:30pm, Saturday, November 5th at Kamloops United Church.

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Bonnie wondered, as she stood in her rubber boots in the pig pen, how she ended up on a ranch.

The daughter of a father who was B.C. Police and then with the Game Dept., meant that she, her brother Dennis, and sister Sandy never stayed in any place for long. Yet this RIH nursing grad was now rooted: walking through manure, taking it all in, and loving her new life at Pinantan Lake. Her marriage to the lanky Garfield Hines would result in three boys (Brian, Dan and Darren) and an eventual move away from the ranch into Kamloops.

Her vocation and her nature were one. As a compassionate community nurse for many years, she was also a skilled mentor for younger nurses. Witty and warm, yet with a bright sadness and a persistent struggle with her hidden regrets, she dedicated her life to serving others. This continued into the years beyond her working life, as she volunteered at hospice and in pastoral care for her church.

Her favorite place was their simple cabin at Neskonlith Lake and enjoying time with her three grandchildren: Skye, Ali and Sarah. Bonnie’s faith was in the Spirit who guided her and her devotion was in studying the Bible for sustenance and grace. It gave her the quiet reassurance to gently release herself in the early morning hours into hands of mercy. As her body began to break down, she was ready for this freedom.

We will gather to celebrate her life at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Centennial Chapel Free Methodist Church at 975 Windbreak Street in Kamloops, BC. A tea will follow the service.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Alice Elizabeth Shannon at the age of eighty-two, on October 24, 2022.

Alice was born on January 2, 1940 at her childhood home in Hamilton Ontario, the second child to Arthur and Lena Bruton.  Alice grew up in a quiet neighborhood with her sister, her parents and was close to her many aunts, uncles and cousins.

After leaving high school, Alice traveled the world for several years, traveling to Europe, the Caribbean and the North of Africa. Alice settled in Australia and New Zealand for several years before returning to Canada.

Alice started her family in 1965 with her first husband Mel Gregory and then gave birth to her son Mark. Alice later met and married Sam, her husband for fifty-four years and had two more children, Michael and Peter. Alice and Sam moved from Hamilton, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta and then settled in Kamloops, British Columbia where they bought their family home which they were both proud of. Along with raising a family Alice never stopped her love of traveling and continued to do so with Sam over the years, visiting Europe, South America, vacationing in South Carolina and returning to Australia as well as New Zealand.

Alice was predeceased by her mother, father, sister, and her husband of fifty-four years, Sam, who passed away earlier this year at the age of eighty-five. Alice is survived by her three sons Mark, Michael and Peter.

Alice will be remembered as being a great mother, and the most dependable person you’ll ever meet. Alice was a true kind soul and loved her animal friends until the last days.  A private service will be held by family for both Sam and Alice at their wishes.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

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