It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dina Piva at 86 years of age.

She is survived by her children Mario Piva (Cindy), Laura Piva-Babcock (James Babcock), Dennis Piva (Amber). She was nonna to her grandchildren Kailyn Kozub (Derek), Lindsay Piva (Reid Plasterer), Tiana Heichert (Eric), Alana Babcock (Graham Scott), Claire Babcock, Alex Piva and Joey Piva. She was also bisnonna to the lights of her life Myles Kozub and Ellie Heichert. She is predeceased by her husband Rino, parents Adele and Riccardo, brother Guido and in-laws Irma and Angelo.

Dina was born in Cornuda in the province of Treviso in northern Italy. As a child she was a self-described tomboy who climbed trees to “borrow” fruit from the neighbours. She loved flowers and being creative with what little the family had in the shadow of the second world war. At 19, she met Rino who was briefly visiting Italy after moving to Canada. After corresponding for many months, he proposed. She travelled to Kamloops in the summer of 1960 and they married that fall. Together they operated the Vendome Rooms, which she kept meticulously clean for two decades before they sold and moved to North Kamloops. Dina later worked as a seamstress for Val-Anna Fashions and cooked for the Colombo Hall. She was an amazing cook both at the Hall and at home.
Dina was a member of the Can-Ital Ladies and the former Little Flower Society. A woman of boundless energy and many interests, she loved her flower garden, the outdoors and the weekend picnics with their Italian friends, where she was an excellent bocce player. She was also known for telling great jokes that everyone waited for her to tell at gatherings. Dina was an excellent singer who knew the all the words to so many songs, singing up until the end. Dina had a full, rich life. She was blessed with good health, a community of friends and a loving family.

Many thanks to Shadi, Denise and Katie for helping to care for mom over her final months.

Funeral Mass to be held March 11 at 11:00 a.m. at OLPH Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops. Reception to follow in the OLPH gym.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

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February 13, 1943 to February 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian. He died a week shy of his 83rd birthday.

He was a great father, uncle, grandfather, neighbour and friend. He was happy to lend a hand, fix your roof, give you vegetables from his beautiful garden or just chat with you for longer than anticipated.

Brian leaves behind his three children Michael, Kelly and Jean; his sister Donna; his grandchildren Cole and Kennedy; his dear friend Annette; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Helen, his sisters Eunice and Geraldine, brothers Donald and Ronald and his ex-wife Colleen.

Brian grew up in Calmar, Alberta, where he played baseball, hockey, and football. He worked tirelessly on many farms after school. He made the decision to join the RCMP in lieu of a professional sports career, becoming a Constable at the age of 21 with his first posting in Prince Rupert, BC. He married Colleen in 1971. Due to the nature of his job, they subsequently lived in Kamloops, Creston, and Penticton, as his 28 years working for the RCMP moved him all over the province. He eventually retired in Ashcroft, BC as a Sergeant. Still a young buck at 49, he ventured on to a second career at Highland Valley Copper, where he worked as a Supervisor for 12 years.

Throughout his life, B.S. refereed WHL hockey, Junior B and of course Ashcroft Beer Belly. He made many friends (as well as some enemies) doing this but was known for being a fair and respected referee. He spent his retirement years planting and weeding in his garden, golfing, and going for coffee with Annette.

He enjoyed helping Kelly with her yard work. He was an enthusiastic supporter of his grandchildren in their activities (occasionally refereeing from the sidelines).
He loved visiting Jean in Vancouver where he could sideline referee Canucks games and browse different grocery stores. Known for his newly discovered love of many foods he would often be heard asking “have you tried THIS??” He would spend hours speaking cop talk with Michael.
His great big heart, generosity of spirit, and relentless support will be greatly missed His jokes will not…

A memorial service will be held in the springtime with details to follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Gilroy on January 31, 2026, at Gemstone Care Centre where she was surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.

Carol was born in Vancouver, BC and was only 5 years old when the family made the move to Fauquier to operate the Needles garage. Carol attended Fauquier Elementary and later Needles Secondary. After graduation, Carol made her way back to Vancouver where she attended Vancouver Vocational School and then started working for an importing company. It was shortly thereafter that Carol met Wayne on a blind date. They were married in 1967 and eventually settled in Kamloops where they raised their children Richard and Michelle.

Carol was a devoted mom, a loving grandma and a genuine, loyal friend to many. She enjoyed gardening, liked to golf with her friends and spend time with her grandchildren. Many happy memories were made on our annual camping trip to Herald Park. She loved the water and spent countless hours floating around in the lake. It was her happy place.

Predeceased by her husband Wayne in December 2019, Carol is survived by her son Richard (Kristy), daughter Michelle (Tom), grandchildren Logan (Kennedy), Jackson (Leah), Carter, Paige and McKenna, and great grandson Blake. She also leaves to mourn her brother Gordon, sister Lois (John), nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends who she considered family.

Her home was always open with family and friends surrounding her table and filling the rooms with laughter. She had a gift of making everyone feel welcome and the love she shared so freely will continue to bring us together.

Special thanks to Dr. Takahashi, Dr. Howie, the staff at Gemstone Care Centre and her amazing nurse Kelly who made sure mom and our whole family were taken care of in her final days.

We will miss you mom. You will be in our hearts forever.

If desired, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC in lieu of flowers.

A Celebration of Life will be held for both Carol and Wayne at 11:30am on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at The Dunes Golf Course. 652 Dunes Drive, Kamloops, BC.

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December 18, 1931 – February 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Robert Dalziel (Bob) Cumming on February 16, 2026, in Kamloops, BC at the age of 94.

Bob is now with his wife and sweetheart Roberta “Noreen” (Simpson) who passed away on July 5th, 2019. We are certain they are having a great time driving down many dirt roads listening to Alan Jackson with their dog JD on Mom’s lap. Dad will be whistling and Mom will be singing as they head to a favourite picnic spot or fishing lake.

Bob was born on December18, 1931 in Mission, BC to Llewellyn and Jessie Cumming, and was the youngest of four brothers. At a young age his family moved to the BC Southern Interior while his parents ran the Ashcroft/Cache Creek Journal newspaper.

He loved playing hockey, and softball and travelled to many different towns to play. Hockey was played on outdoor rinks in very cold temperatures in those days and the games against many rivals were some of his fondest memories. His first true love may have been softball though, and he continued on with this love of the game to help coach his kid’s ball teams and would umpire ball games as required. Bob also volunteered with their hockey teams and was given an award for his many miles he put on the highway driving their team vans.

As Bob’s grandchildren began arriving, watching their activities and sports became very important to Him and Mom, even if it meant a drive out of town.

Bob was also a long-term volunteer for the Kamloops Blazers, taking care of the player gate and dressing room area at Memorial Arena through many seasons including their move to the Sandman Centre in 1992. Bob loved sharing memories around all those years with the Blazers.

Bob loved curling as well, and at one time was the President of the North Kamloops Curling Club. He played in the mixed league and in mixed bonspiels with his wife Noreen, as well as being picked up to play on men’s rinks. He was an avid curling fan right up to his final days, with a passion for watching as many games as he could on TV. Watching the Scotties and Brier Tournaments as well as the Blue Jays baseball games were Bob’s favourites.

During his working years in Kamloops Bob spent many years in the trucking industry, finishing his career with 20 years with VanKam Freightways. While with VanKam he started with downtown freight deliveries to smaller businesses, then worked with larger warehouses delivering to grocery stores and liquor outlets. Bob also ran a chip van between the Fadear Sawmill near Barriere, BC and the Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill. Bob loved doing a good job and was very proud of his career’s impeccable driving record.

Always the hard-working home owner, Bob was constantly working on projects at home either inside doing small renovations, or outside working on his beautiful yards. Bob received a city-wide award in Kamloops for the landscape work he did when Mom and Dad decided to put in an in ground pool.

He was very good at including his kids when he did his projects and they all benefited from his hard work and finishing skills.

Dad is survived by his four children; Lyn,(Kevin) Gannon, Donna Thibault, Doug, (Kelly) Cumming and Lorne, (Lynette) Cumming. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.

Bob was predeceased by his wife Noreen, his infant son Bruce, his grandson Luc Thibault and son-in-law Marc Thibault.

Throughout his life Bob was always a fun, social guy with many great memories that he created both at home with his family, and in the community. Most importantly, Dad made friends along the way his entire life with his positive, fun presence. His smile and laugh will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Bob’s family would like to thank the staff at Pinegrove for their care for him for the three years he was with them. We always felt that Dad was in good hands and we know he felt comfortable being his goofy self which made us very happy. As time passed his medical needs increased and so did the care and caring we felt the staff brought to dad’s life. From the bottom of our hearts – thank you.

As Bob’s request there will be no service. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

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February 24th, 1953 – February 11th, 2026

2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT

8. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.

It is with great sadness that the family of Iris Elaine Irene Strickland announce her passing into the arms of the Lord on February 11th, 2026 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops with her husband Tony of 37 years by her side.
A big thank-you to the Doctors, Nurses, Pastor and all those who cared for Iris during her last few days of life here on Earth. Your love, kindness, support and caring will always be remembered.

Iris leaves behind her husband Tony Strickland, son Shayne Lamber, his wifeAnne-Marie and Grandson Rychel, daughter Tanya Lamarche her husband Dave and Grandson Nathaniel her brothers Alexander Choboter, Glen Choboter, William Choboter, George Choboter and sisters Victoria Durrant and Marie Tang and their spouses and children.

Iris was predeceased by her parents George and Sophie Choboter, brothers Ernie, David, Nicholas, Edward, Peter, and sisters Shirley and Elsie and many, many more loved ones.

Iris was born and grew up on a farm near Buchanan Saskatchewan. She later moved to Regina, Calgary, Abbotsford, High Level, Prince George and made her final move to Kamloops with her husband Tony and daughter Tanya, son-in law Dave and Grandson Nathanial in 2015.

Iris was very loving and compassionate towards many things and people. Especially towards her Lord, Saviour and King Jesus Christ. She also showed much love towards her husband, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, neighbors and all babies and children she knew or met wherever she went.

Iris loved gardening and harvesting her fruits and vegetables with her husband Tony. She also enjoyed home renovation projects, doing crafts and arts, sewing, doing puzzles, and in the last few years she found peace and serenity in coloring and reading her Bible with Tony.

Iris believed that by living a spiritual life helps in overcoming life’s many challenges and difficulties. She worked hard at putting into practice what she learned from Alanon and the Bible. Some of her favorite sayings were: Live and Let Live, One Day at a Time, Let Go and Let God and  The Serenity Prayer: GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE, THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN, AND THE WISDON TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

Iris and Tony spent 37 beautiful years together and loved and respected each other greatly. Together they celebrated Tony’s birthday a week before Iris passed, and she wrote a beautiful message on his birthday card to him that read:
“THANKS FOR ALL, I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY, JOYOUS, AND FREE!”
And today Iris is Happy, Joyous, and Free, living in Heaven with Jesus, the Angels and all her loved ones who had passed before her. And she will be looking forward to us all joining her one day! Until then, her spirit and love will be very close to each one of those who she loves here on Earth.
God Bless You All!

Gravesite Prayers and Burial Service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops, BC at 1pm Friday, February 20^th, 2026.

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