With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our father, Patrick, who has been reunited with mom and infant daughter, Donna. Patrick was born on March 17, 1930, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

At the tender young age of 15, he left the family farm in Saskatchewan to come to B.C. He was hired on with The Pas Lumber Company, near Pinantan Lake. In 1948, he changed careers, becoming a fireman on the steam engines with CNR. Later, he became a locomotive engineer (Hog Head) and retired in 1991, after 43 years.

In 1951, dad met the love of his life, Joey. They were married in 1953 and blessed with 7 children, losing an infant daughter in 1955.

He was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing being his greatest passion. Dad was an amazingly strong and sometimes stubborn man (LOL). At 88 years of age, he made his last hunting trip and was still able to tag and drag his own deer out.

Dad also had a hobby farm which he enjoyed immensely. Tending to his horses which he used for hunting. He was proud to have been a life member of the Kamloops Fish and Game Club.

Mom and dad loved to travel; Reno was their favourite destination.

Dad was a long-time season ticket holder from Kamloops Oilers Hockey Team to the Kamloops Blazers. His last Blazer game was December 2, 2022.

Dad was predeceased by his beautiful loving wife Joey, of 60 years, infant daughter Donna, his parents and older siblings, his mother-in-law and father-in-law George and Ethel Taylor, daughter-in-law Kathy and infant great-granddaughter Ruby Gabrielle.

Dad leaves behind, his children, Brian (Sue), Dale (Marianne), Gary (Judy), Marvin (Veronica), Diane (Jim), Darlene (Allen), 28 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, who all held a special place in his heart; his brother, Jim (Adele) and sister Enid.

Rest In Peace, Dad. We love you and will miss you dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 8th 2023 at 11:00 at Kamloops funeral home 285 Fortune Dr.

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June 17, 1932 – December 28, 2022

Bill Sneed of Kamloops BC, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 90 years of age. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth “Bette” Sneed and two sons, Anthony “Tony” and Nathan Sneed. As one of ten children, Bill was born to James and Bernice Sneed in Pawnee, Oklahoma on June 17, 1932. In 1957, he came to Kamloops, BC to pipeline where he met and married Bette. Shortly after, they moved to the USA and were blessed with two beautiful boys. Through his work in the pipeline industry, he travelled to many countries and across North America, making many friends along the way. They eventually ended up back in Kamloops, where he continued to be known for his dedication to family, hard work, love of gardening and the outdoors.

Refreshments will be held at 11:30 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Reception Hall on Saturday, January 28, 2023,  followed by a Graveside Service at Hillside Cemetery at 1:00 pm. A special thank you from the family to the Brocklehurst Gemstone staff and Dr. Howie.

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October 24, 1952 – December 17, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry March. Larry (70) passed away on December 17, 2022, in Kamloops, BC and was born in Loon Lake, SK on October 24, 1952. He is survived by his loving wife, Judi, and children, Penny (Jay) Dance, Mande Stanton, Tammy Taylor, Dawn (Gord) Fryer and Gary March and grandchildren, Misty, Jessi (Andrew), Nathan (Sandy), James, Kyra (Jake), Camren, Shyla (Cavan), Michael, Keenan, Korreena, Cyperuz and Freedom, granddaughter-in-law Kaylee, great grandchildren Pheonix, Nicholas, Juliana, Malea, Bonnie, Alesana, Madalynne and Elliot, his brother Joe (Annette) March, three brothers in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph (!983) and Ellen (2005) March and in-laws Don (2008) and Elsie (2017) MacNeill, and grandsons Carlo and Erick Fryer (2021).

There will be no formal service at this time.

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August 2, 1945 – December 7, 2022

In loving memory of Brian Mitchell

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Mitchell on December 7, 2022 at the age of 77. Brian is survived by his brother-in-law Leo MacDonald of Saskatchewan and his many nieces and nephews. Brian was predeceased by his parents George and Thelma Mitchell and 2 sisters Bev Kidner and Faaye MacDonald.

Brian was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on August 2, 1945. When Brian was young, he came out west with his parents finally settling in Kamloops where Brian lived the remainder of his life. Brian worked a few jobs throughout his life and spent the last 19 years of his retirement keeping himself busy working at Supersave Gas where he enjoyed socializing with the customers, some of whom became his friends. Brian enjoyed many hobbies including camping, fishing, hunting, quadding and golfing to name a few. He will always be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humour and his quick wit.

Brian will be loved and never forgotten by the people whose lives he touched.

Memorial donations can be made in Brian’s name to the heart and stroke foundation. No funeral at Brian’s request.

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