Debbie Ann Woodd was born November 15, 1960, in New Westminster, BC to Elizabeth and Alfred Woodd.  She was the youngest of our mother’s 9 children. She was our little sister.

Over the past 16 years she battled leukemia (a life changing disease) with its many side effects.  She was a warrior never giving in, but her struggles came to an end when she passed away in her sleep on February 28, 2026. This was the end she had hoped for.

At the age of 10 she moved with the family to Kamloops where she lived, worked,, and played for the rest of her days.

In school she was active in field sports (what else could she do with those long legs?).  She enjoyed camping, hiking,, and biking but downhill skiing was her recreation of choice. She was exceptionally good at it and volunteered with the ski rescue patrol team over several seasons.

She made her living as a hair stylist and after buying her little bungalow home, opened and operated her own shop on the upper level for close to 15 years.

She took mega pride in her home along with the backyard garden which she built and planted with her own hands.    It became a sanctuary for relaxing and recharging where one could sit in the summer amongst the lush green of ferns and hosta with the fragrance of lilies in the air.

She is survived by her son Curtis Parsons and 7 remaining siblings with a multitude of family including great-great nieces & nephews spread throughout BC,  Alberta & Ontario.

Our sister suffered more than most twice her age, and we are glad she is finally at peace. Rest now Debbie your battle is done; relax in your garden amongst the flowers and sunshine.

“A sister is both your mirror and your opposite, losing her feels like you lose a piece of yourself.”

To honour her wishes, her ashes will be scattered in a private ceremony and there will be no funeral service.   A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Graham, who passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 71.

David was born July 22, 1954 in Burnaby, British Columbia, where he spent much of his life raising his family and building his career. He was a skilled and dedicated electrician and proudly co-owned Graham Electric with his father in Burnaby. David was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in his work.

During his years in Burnaby, David enjoyed fishing, cycling, hiking, camping and gardening. In 2004, he moved with his family to Kamloops, where he later spent his retirement years. There, he enjoyed meeting his buddies for coffee, cooking up a good Chinese meal, and spending time with his family in the ways he could.

David was a devoted father and is lovingly remembered by his son Tyler (Jessica) and his daughter Tianna (Bobby). He was also a proud grandfather to Rylie, Tyson, Hayden, and McKenna.

David will be fondly remembered for his goofy personality, sense of humor, and the laughter he brought to those around him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

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With great sadness the family of Louise Carole Rozeck announces her passing in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 83. Louise also known as “Weezy” to many passed in hospice at Overlander surrounded by family.

She is lovingly remembered by her children Connie (Rob), Dan (Sharleen), and Tracy (Shane), her grandchildren Quinton (Kendra), Tyler (Mady), Alyssa and Jagger (Bella) and her first great grandchild Aurora. Also left to mourn her passing is her brother Bill Sworts, many friends, many nieces and nephews, cousins and their children who all referred to her as “Auntie”.

Louise was born in Kamloops at R.I.H and lived her younger years in Pavilion, Lillooet, Clinton and Vancouver. She met Roy Rozeck in Clinton and settled in Kamloops and was married on August 24th 1963. She started her career as a parts person and worked at Smith Chev Olds and Tom McCalls for many years before going back to school in the 1980’s to pursue a career as a care aid, a job which she loved, excelled at, and met many lifelong friends. She spent almost her whole career at Pinegrove Lodge and had many fond memories of the clients and coworkers she met.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Royal Inland Hospital, Short term stay and Trinity Hospice for the exceptional care and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home on Saturday, March 28th at 1:00pm, 285 Fortune Drive.

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The Shankar family wishes to express their deep gratitude for your love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Thank you for being part of Arun’s journey.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti ॐ

On February 26th, 2026, Arun Prakash Shankar passed away in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 65. He is survived by his devoted wife, Yasmin, and his five children: Ashton, Ashana, Alma (Jordan), Shasha (Jake), and Brandan. He also leaves behind his siblings: Simon (Pauline), Karun (Glen), Kamlesh (Santu), Mala (late Shardesh), Kiran, and Kyant (Amit).

Born in Vunidawa, Fiji, on August 10th, 1960, to the late Ram Shankar and late Krishna Kumari, Arun moved to Canada at 23. He was driven by a simple, selfless goal: to build a brighter future for his children. A tireless worker, Arun spent years as a plumber before transitioning to life behind the wheel as a taxi driver.

Outside of work, he was happiest in his garden, finding joy in sharing his harvest with those he loved. Above all, Arun lived for his children, never missing an opportunity to tell them just how much they were adored.

The Funeral Service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

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The family will gather at Hillside Cemetery for the traditional Hindu last rites. Friends are welcome to join in silent prayer and support.

In honour of Arun’s memory, the family invites you to consider the gift of life by becoming an organ donor in place of sending flowers.

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