July 8, 1956 – August 3, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Patrick.

Charlie is survived by his Mother Cathy Patrick. His Brother Gary Patrick and Two sisters Gloria (Terry) Pearson and Ann Tucker. His Two daughters Katie (Chris) and Nikki (Jesse). His Three Grandchildren Hunter, Wyatt and Nikki. Charlie is predeceased by his father Robert Patrick.

There will be a funeral service being held on September 10, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the Kamloops Funeral Home on 285 Fortune Drive. This is for anyone who would like to come and show their respects.

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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Milynda Ann Sawka on Wednesday August 31, 2022 in Kamloops, BC.

Although joining her mom Pauline and her trusted companion Sweetie in heaven, she will be greatly missed by her father Ken, brother Andre, sister in-law Jessica, her niece Addisyn and her numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Milynda was born on March 28, 1971 to proud parents Ken and Pauline.  In her childhood Milynda had a love of bowling and even participated in the provincial games. Once she was done school she worked numerous jobs such as the Bunmaster and a hairdressers before beginning her long career at the YMCA in Kamloops.  Nothing made her prouder than her job at the Y where she worked for over 20 years.
Once she retired from the Y it was time to look after her dad Ken as her mom had passed away. She loved holidays with her family, her Disney movies, stringing music on her guitar and finally working around her last home at the Hamlets of Westsyde.   If you knew Milynda, you knew she took her work very seriously.   You would often see her out and about in her wheelchair doing her daily duties in the halls.  We are deeply grateful to all the staff at Hamlets for the care and attention they gave to her once the Hamlets became her home.

Special thanks to Father Andrzej Wasylinko.

Milynda’s Celebration of Life will be held at 10 am on Friday September 9, 2022 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

Public Viewing will be Thursday Sept 8th at 7 pm in the Funeral Home.
There will be a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery, followed by reception (lunch) back at the Kamloops Funeral Home.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Rose Swiatkewich/Romaniuk. On Wednesday August 31 she unfortunately lost a very hard fought battle with cancer.

Donna was born in Manitouwadge, Ontario to Elsie and Frank. Who eventually moved to Kamloops where she grew up and graduated from Norkam Secondary. After marriage Donna moved to The Pas, Manitoba then to Winnipeg before eventually making her way back to Kamloops in 1994.

As a mother Donna was know for being a very crafty lady. She loved volunteering wherever her kids went.  Teaching Sunday school, lunch hour supervision, even sewing for the Sosna Ukrainian dancers. She loved all forms of creativity sewing, knitting, crochet, beading and embroidery. All of this leading her to open Donna’s yarn and craft centre here in Kamloops, BC. Even when her battle was getting hard her crafting kept her going.

We would like to thank Royal inland hospital for their care and support to the teams at 4 north, 6 north, Cancer care and ICU who helped her fight as hard as she wanted.

She is lovingly remembered by both her Parents, Frank and Elsie Swiatkewich. Her 3 children Olesia, Dorothy (Doug) and Robert. Predeceased by her grandparents and her younger brothers Robert and Michael.

The Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 7pm in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, 1044 8^th St., Kamloops.  The Funeral Service is Wednesday, September 7 at 10 am in the Church. Following the Service, Donna will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery.

If desired in lieu of flowers donations in Donna’s name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

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November 27, 1932 – August 24, 2022

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Mrs. Annie Bernice (Bennett) Dyck, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years in Kamloops, BC.

Bernice was born in Cardston, AB to Eliza and Marlin Bennett.
Bernice was a very proud mother of five children. She was predeceased by her loving husband Jacob Dyck in 2007, her mother, father and seven siblings, Eldon, Nedra, Delmar, Jean, Deanna, Donald and Ronald. Bernice is survived by her children Richard (Sherry), Shorty (Patricia), Delmar (Gail), Tawana (Dave), Wanda (John); nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Pass not in sorrow but with pride, you are well loved.

Bernice’s celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31,
2022 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2165 Parkcrest Avenue in Kamloops, BC. Following the service, she will be laid to with her beloved Jacob at Hillside Cemetery.

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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a husband and our father Anton (Tony) Schimpf.

Tony was born on March 5, 1931 in Highridge, Alberta. He moved with his family to Brocklehurst in 1937 where they had a 12-acre farm, growing vegetables and cultivating fruit. The original home is still standing on Schreiner Street.

When Tony was 15, he left home and found a job in the forestry industry, working in Prince George, Tete Jaune Cache, McBride, and Mica Mountain (which was his favourite). After a logging accident in 1956, he returned to Kamloops and started working in the transport industry as a driver for Chapman’s Transport. It was here he met his wife Kay, and on October 11, 1958, they married and raised a family. He continued working in the transport business until he retired in 1986. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed target shooting, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, bowling, and watching sports, especially baseball. After he retired, Tony worked in the cattle ranching business until his death on August 21, 2022 at the age of 91. Tony was sharp and kept his sense of humour until the end, and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Kay, children Janet (Jeff), Keith (Barb), grandson Chase (Alanna), step-granddaughter Thea (Eli), step-grandsons Ryan (Sherri), Graham (Angela), Lance (Brianne) and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Adam and Karoline, brother Adam and sisters Eva, Elsie, Louise and Anne.

The family would like to thank all the staff at RIH in the ICU for their amazing care of our dad and husband.

Please no flowers by request. There will be no formal service, but there will be a Celebration of Life at the family home on September 10, 2022 from 1-4 pm.

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