In the early hours of Aug 24, 2024 Keith Brown passed into the loving arms of all who preceded him – especially his wife Bubs, his daughter Leslie and his grandson Sean.

Keith was born in Kamloops on February 10, 1931 to Kay and ‘Jimmy’ Brown who were also life-long residents of Kamloops.   His earliest years were spent at the Pass Lake Environmental Station where his father managed the livestock.   He began school at a one room school house at Red Lake and recalled having to go there by horse drawn sleigh.   After that first year his parents chose to move him to Kamloops to live with one of Kay’s aunts so that he could attend Stuart Wood and walk to school.  When he was only 12, his father, Jim passed away suddenly of a heart attack while working up at Blue River.  This prompted Kay, Keith and Kenny to move back to Kamloops where there was an abundance of family.  Keith recalls it as a really tough time because there were no death benefits payable to his mother.  He continued at school for a time and also had a little job at a pop bottling business near the current Red Bridge.  Although clever, he said he didn’t like school and so left after Grade 9.  His entire working career was in Forestry starting with running a team of horses skidding logs to a mill. He retired in 1987 as a Woodlands Superintendent for Tolko Industries at Hefley.  For a time afterward, he did some contract work for Tolko, working with and mentoring his grandson, Sean.

In 1950, while hauling lumber up at Hefley for Balco Industries, Keith met Bubs who was visiting her sister Hazel who was married to one of the mill owners.  According to him, it was pretty much love at first sight.  They were married within the year.  Together they made a wonderful family with Jim, Kathie and Leslie.  At times, life was really hard – like living in a one room shack with no running water.  Somehow, strength of character, laughter and love got them through.  Family was everything to Keith and was always celebrated, be it a birthday, anniversary or a reunion. The highlight of all of our lives was the annual week we rented cabins at Agate Bay on Adams Lake.  Days were filled with water skiing, fishing, swimming, camp fires that went long into the night, and cribbage and horseshoe tournaments.    We continued that tradition for over 20 years.  Other than family, Keith’s passions were camping, photography, playing and coaching ball and hockey, travelling, exploring back roads, and animals of any kind.

Keith is survived by his son Jim Brown(Sally) and his daughter Kathie Dunn (Tom).  He was Grandpa to Sean, Lindsay (Ryan), Allison and Kevin (Raquel) and Papa Keith to Nicolaas, Hannah and Jonathan.  He also leaves to cherish his memory three of Bub’s nieces, Donna, Gail and Chris.  Sadly, he was predeceased by his brother Kenny in 1962, Mom Kay in 1999, Bubs in 2014 and Leslie and Sean in 2016.

Until the Spring of 2023, Keith lived in his own home.  He treasured visits from family and friends and especially all the grand dogs.  We would like to thank the staff of both The Shores and Ridgeview Lodge for their amazing, thoughtful and compassionate care in the final year of Keith’s life.

There will be a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 AM at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.  In lieu of flowers,  please donate to the Kamloops SPCA, the MS Society or the Sean Dunn Scholarship fund c/o Kathie/Tom Dunn.

Our Dad was always our rock.  He was a kind, caring and gentle soul.

He lived his life quietly with dignity, courage and compassion, never seeking or wanting attention.

He was a proud man who valued family, friends and the value of his word.

It is said the measure of a man is in the love given.  Our Dad was beyond measure.

He was and is simply irreplaceable.

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It is with profound sadness that the family of Allan Pasichnyk announces his peaceful passing into the arms of the Lord at the Ridgeway Lodge in Kamloops on August 12, 2024. Allan lived a long, fruitful life filled with love and generosity.

Allan was born on October 14, 1931, near Sheho, SK and was raised on his parents’ farm, along with his brother and sisters. From an early age Allan learned on the farm the value of hard work, which carried him throughout his life. Allan later moved to Yorkton, SK with his family where he attended school and played various sports, like football and baseball, which he loved. In 1959 Allan married Doreen Malinsky and settled into married life. Allan worked as a highway patrolman, a driving instructor, as well as at the stockyards until he decided it was time for a new adventure and moved with his wife and young son, Oless, to BC in 1969, settling in Squamish. Allan took various jobs, (some of which were considered beneath his abilities), such as at the British Columbia Railway (BCR) and the Wood Fiber mill, just to put food on the table for his growing family, which now included the addition of son Mark. Allan worked hard (as was his nature) during the day, after work he made the long drive to Burnaby from Squamish in order to upgrade his welding tickets at the Pacific Vocational Institute (PVI) and then returned home late at night only to do it all over again the next day. Allan did this until his welding tickets were all upgraded, and eventually moved the family to Mission, BC, and then to Maple Ridge, BC, after securing permanent work as a millwright. After several years Allan was provided the opportunity to teach welding at his former school, PVI, which became the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), where he worked until he retired in 1995. During their time in the Lower mainland of BC, Allan and Doreen became members of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Vancouver where they unselfishly donated their time and resources. They remained there until they both retired and moved to Kamloops, where Allan built a home on Rivershore golf course to pursue his passion for golf. Allan and Doreen became devoted members of All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Kamloops, where Allan shared his beautiful singing voice in the choir and eventually became the cantor. They were a steadfast feature of the Ukrainian community in Kamloops, again donating their time and resources to their new home. Allan was also bestowed the honour receiving the Order of St Andrews for his devotion and tireless efforts to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada.

After the passing of Doreen in 2000, Allan met Soula Giftakis in 2003, and after a time they fell in love and were married in 2005. Allan and Soula were kindred spirits in their love and devotion to God. Together they faithfully attended churches and Monasteries, growing ever closer to each other and to God. Soula remained by Allan’s side until his passing on August 12, 2024. Allan was a very spiritual man and his steadfast love for God was the primary driving force in his life.  Everything he did centered on his relationship with God. Allan always attributed everything he had to the Glory of God, and in that light he felt it was his duty to always give back to others.

Allan was a talented man for all seasons.  He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing while enjoying the great outdoors. Allan was also a highly skilled mechanic and fabricator, designing and building vehicles, such as his 1951 International 4×4 truck. He worked on all his own machinery and vehicles, as well as helping to fix machinery and vehicles for others.  In addition, Allan was an accomplished aircraft pilot and had acquired his license in his younger years while in Saskatchewan. Allan loved sports and was a great golfer and curler, winning many awards. He loved music, which was another constant in his life. He was a fantastic singer and musician, playing solo or in bands for many years to the delight of all. At parties and get togethers Allan was always the one to provide the musical entertainment, which he dearly loved. Allan also had a profound love for his culture and ancestral home of Ukraine, where he joyfully was able to visit in the mid 1990s. Allan sang in many choirs and his powerful bass voice was enjoyed by many who had the pleasure of hearing him. Allan truly loved the music and traditions of Ukraine, which remained close to his heart… he was a proud Ukrainian!

Allan was predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen (Malinsky) Pasichnyk, parents Michael and Mary Pasichnyk, sister Allwyn (Pasichnyk) Smart and brother Eugene Pasichnyk. Allan is survived by his beloved wife Soula (Giftakis) Pasichnyk, son Oless (Kristin), granddaughter Orysia and grandson Orrin of Mission, BC; son Mark (Holley); grandsons Marley and Nick of Sooke, BC; stepson Yanni Giftakis of Kamloops, BC, and his sister Cecily (Pasichnyk) Zylyk of Kelowna, BC, as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Oless, Mark, and their families would like to extend a special thank you to their stepmother, Soula, for her tireless love and devotion to Allan, as well as to the family. They also wish to thank their stepbrother, Yanni, for his love and devotion to Allan and the family as well. They will remain forever grateful and overjoyed at continuing to share their lives together as a family for many years to come.

The Pasichnyk family would also like to extend a special thank you to family members Myron, Wally, and Brian for their help and support during this time, and to all other family and friends who have been a source of comfort and support as well. They would like to thank Gary, Tonya and Gareth Howell as well as the congregation of St Nicholas Orthodox Mission of Kamloops for their love and support of Allan; Deleah Oliver Nadin for her kindness toward Allan and looking after his home; his neighbours in the community of Rivershore; all the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for their kindness toward Allan while he was in their care, as well as Dr. Smiley along with all of Allan’s healthcare providers.

In Allan’s honour, prayers will be held on August 25^th, 2024, at the All-Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8^th Street Kamloops, BC, starting 6:30 pm for viewing and 7:00pm for the service. The funeral service will be held on August 26^th, 2024, at the same location at 10:00am, officiated by Rev Fr. Chad Pawlyshyn and Fr. Symeon Price, assisted by Fr. Deacon Mark Dumanski. Interment will follow immediately after the service at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Dr Kamloops, BC. After the interment everyone is invited back to the All-Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church for a luncheon in Allan’s honour.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Kamloops Salvation Army and/or to the Mustard Seed Outreach Centre of Kamloops.

For those unable to attend in person the service will be live streamed at Sunday Prayers – https://youtube.com/live/Fv54dukGW8o?feature=share

Monday Funeral – https://youtube.com/live/MW_vV9DiMfs?feature=share  and an online guestbook can be accessed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

Allan was a very kind, humble and generous man who always thought of others before himself and was dearly loved by all that knew him.

 “Well done good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord” Matthew 25:23.

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It is with great sadness that the Takenaka family shares the passing of Toshio “Tosh” Takenaka. Tosh passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the age of 95 years, with family by his bedside.

Tosh was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years—Frances “Fran”; children Randy (Keiko), Wendy (Dale), Lana (Dan); grandchildren Shanna (Dustin), Taryn (Matt), Tasha (Chris), Travis (Cyndi), Jeffrey (Sarah), Kristen (David); great grandchildren Preston, Cruz, Riley, Austin, Macklen, Kinzley; siblings Miyo (living in Japan), Mich (Ken), Kaz (Tony), Butch (Joan); and many in-laws, nephews, and nieces.

Tosh was born on May 29, 1929 in Vancouver, BC.  His father relocated the family, traveling by train to Kamloops, to avoid being interned. Tosh spent his younger years orchard picking, working in construction and in the mines, and later working for the Post Office where he retired after 32 years (1953-1985) of service. He resided in Kamloops for his entire married life where he and Fran raised the family in their home of 69 years—the house that he and his father built along with Assistant Contractor Fran.

Tosh enjoyed playing hockey and baseball in his younger years, but golf became his biggest sports passion (a love that filtered down to his son and grandsons).  Tosh was an avid golfer and was the longest Kamloops Golf and Country Club member.  At 90 years, Tosh still refused to take a golf cart and would walk the 18 holes.

Tosh dedicated himself to his family and worked hard to provide for them.  He cherished and took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He was also a devoted husband—at 95 years, he was still determined to take care of his wife and rejected outside help with cleaning, caregiving, cooking, and gardening.  Tosh will also be remembered for being very meticulous about his lawn—continuing to mow it himself, even at his advanced age of 95.

Tosh will be missed deeply, but his memory will be in our hearts forever.

The Takenaka family would like to express their appreciation to all those who took care of Tosh and supported him and the family.  Tosh wished to be cremated and, per his request, there will be no service.

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Dave Pollard passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side, in Kamloops BC, on August 3^rd , 2024 at the age of 92.

His memory will be cherished by his son Bobby (Stephen) Pollard of Langley, grandsons Jason Pollard of Vancouver and Christopher (Katina) of Tumbler Ridge, daughter Shelly Nelson of Calgary, grandchildren Nikki (Dave) McDonald, Christina (Kris) Nelson, Michelle (Jack) Nelson, great granddaughters Keira and Kaylee, great grandson, Ollie, brothers Gerry Pollard and Gordon (Sharon) Pollard and sister Frances (Brent) Yasuda , companion Joyce Davidson, cousins Eileen and Randy Ambler, along with close friends Nimfa, Eddie and Jorden Mendoza-Valenzuela.

Dave was predeceased by the love of his life, Helen, his beloved daughter, Debbie (Ken), his parents Thomas and Helen, and brother Bruce.

Dave was born on January 16^th, 1932, in Williams Lake, the oldest of five siblings. At the age of six years old, Dave’s family moved to the Pollard Ranch in Clinton. He left home after he completed grade seven to start his first job, building Hwy #1 from Williams Lake to the Port Mann Bridge. He also worked in Kitimat building the Aluminum Plant, as well as the Dew Line and Radar Line.  He married Helen Ruckle on May, 20^th, 1954. They traveled throughout BC for Dave’s construction work and then settled in Savona, BC in 1960. Dave started work as a mechanic at West Coast Transmission while Helen started the first kindergarten program in Savona. Dave retired in 1982. In retirement, he and Helen contracted the yard maintenance from West Coast transmission and then moved to Kamloops in 2010.

Dave lived his best life, simple and unassuming. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his family and friends. He loved to visit both in person and on the phone. He always made time for everyone.  He enjoyed music and theatre. He loved to share the success of his grandson’s and looked for ways to support them as they found their way in the world. He will be fondly remembered for quality of caring, sharing and his willingness to help others before himself. He had a quiet strength that made him both gentle and solid. He’s passed on these qualities to everyone that was lucky enough to spend time with him.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mavis Hollman, the wonderful staff at Trinity Hospice for the amazing care they gave to Dave and to Eileen Ambler for her support since the passing of Helen. She has truly been Dave’s earth angel.

A Celebration of Life for Dave will be held at 11am on Sunday, August 25^th, 2024 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel (285 Fortune Drive). Inurnment will take place at the Savona Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in Dave’s memory to the Canadian Lung Association.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kirstin Wendy Munro.

Kirstin will always be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, sister, grand daughter, auntie and friend to many.

She was born in Maple Ridge, BC on April 15, 1991. Born to take on the world, she saw lots of it and met many good friends. Always with a smile on her face and dressed beautifully, Kirstin was truly the smartest, kindest, most beautiful soul. We are grateful for the 33 years we were blessed with by her presence.

Predeceased by her sister Jennifer, Kirstin is survived by her children Jayme and Bentley, her mother Shelley Munro, her grandparents Bruce and Wendy Huddlestone and her siblings Kasey, Chelsie and Colton. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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