It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John William Kushniruk on January 8^th, 2022.

John was born in Canora, Saskatchewan on March 23^rd, 1950 and moved to his mother’s birthplace in Northampton, England in 1961. It was in England that John met Anita, who became his wife of 52 years. They moved back to Canada in 1977, where John had a very successful business in modular home sales.  He developed and owned Knutsford Knoll Modular Home Park in Knutsford, BC.

He leaves to mourn his wife Anita, sons Nick (Shana) and Lee, grandsons Reese, Bennett, and Korbin. He also leaves his 2 brothers Ron and Dennis, and his 2 sisters Lin and Charmaine, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

John and Anita spent 25 years driving their motorhome to Mexico for the winter where they met lots of wonderful people. John certainly lived life his way and achieved a lot in doing so.

There will be a private service in the Kamloops Funeral Home, Friday, January 28, 2022 at 1pm.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary (Mae) Catherine MacNeil (Boyle) on Jan. 13, 2022, at the age of 87.  Mae was born in Beauly, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia on December 28, 1934. She was predeceased by her former husband Cornelius (Connie) MacNeil; son James MacNeil (stillborn); parents William and Margaret Boyle; brothers Joe, Danny, Jack, Allan (died in infancy) Boyle; sister’s-in-law Helen Boyle, Margie Boyle; brother’s in-law Jerome Boyd, Tony Mac Donald. She is survived by her children Harriet Steele, Blaise MacNeil, Sandra (John) Drach, Jane MacNeil, Margie (Dave) Fracchia, Brad (Krista) MacNeil; grandchildren, Chris (Lena) Oevering; Amber, Kyley, Lyndon (fiancé – Rayne Wilson), Catherine, Francis, John-Paul, Dominic, and James Drach; Dean MacNeil; Christian (Seph) Fracchia and daughter Rosalie, Courtney Fracchia; Darren and Allysia MacNeil; great- grandchildren Caleb, Ezra, and Lucas Oevering; her sisters, Kaye Boyd; Ann (Neil) MacMillan; Tilly MacDonald; brother Francis Boyle; sister’s-in-law Rose Boyle and Mary Boyle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mae lived the majority of her life in Antigonish, NS, but also spent time in Ontario. In 2013 she moved to Kamloops, BC to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Mae’s faith was extremely important to her, which she also instilled in her children. She was a member of the CWL for 24 years and was always willing to help out when needed. Mae loved to sing, play guitar and go to dances. She especially loved Scottish and country music. She worked at Morrison Hall at Saint Francis Xavier University for
over 20 years. She was hard working in everything she did,
whether at her job, volunteering, or at home. She was a very giving
and selfless person, and had a great sense of humor.  She will be
greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

A private funeral will be held at St. John Vianney Parish in
Kamloops, BC on Saturday January 22, 2022 at 2:00pm with
visitation prior to the funeral.
Internment will take place at a later date at Saint Andrews Cemetery,
in Saint Andrews, Antigonish County, NS.

In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate a donation
in Mary’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Herbert Reib.

Stan gained his angel wings on January 15, 2022 at the age of 72. He was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed. Stan’s family was unprepared for this unexpected loss.

You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew why.

As a young man, Stan worked in the BC Forest Industry and later he worked many years for Canada Post in Vancouver, BC.

Stan showed up when it mattered, had your back, gave to those in need, and would defend and stand up for his loved ones should the need for it arise. Stan touched many lives as a brother, friend and beloved uncle.

Preceding him in death was his father, Herbert Reib and his mother, Anne Reib. Stan will be laid to rest in Camrose Valleyview Cemetery, Alberta.

We take comfort in knowing that Stan is now at peace surrounded by light. We will all miss him more than words can say.

Special thanks to Dr. J. Takahashi, Dr. Jason C. O’Connell, hospital Administration and nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and to Kamloops Funeral Home, for their compassion and support.

Viewing/Visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 4713 50 St., Camrose, AB.

The Graveside Service will follow at 1pm in Valley View Cemetery, Camrose, AB. Reverend Trina Holmberg, officiating.

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Anna Maria Crocetti, mother and grandmother, passed away December 22nd, 2021, at her home in Kamloops, British Columbia.
She was 56 years old.

Anna will be mourned by her three children and their spouses, Jason (Jessica), Tiffany (Tim), and Katlyn (Matthew), as well as her nine grandchildren Brayden, Isabella, Deklen, Sofia Grace, Alexis, Braeden, Jace, Elizabeth and Rosalina, who knew her as Nanny. She will be dearly missed by all of us, including her friend Ben.

Anna was born in Elliot Lake, Ontario on January 19th, 1965. She was the daughter of Mario Crocetti and Margaret MacNeil and had five brothers and sisters. Anna was a talented folk artist who brought warmth and comfort to those who loved her. She was a practicing Roman Catholic who believed in the afterlife, and there is no doubt that she will be welcomed into heaven.

May she be reunited with family and her soul find peace. She will be dearly missed.

There will be a private family service on Wednesday, January 19^th at 1pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home.

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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,
and could say, “I used everything you gave me.”  (Erma Bombeck)

With heavy hearts our beloved mom went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 6, 2022, at the age of 88 years.  Mom leaves behind her children Bill (Dawn), Linda, Fred, Michael (Heather), and 11 grandchildren (Lana, Sheri, Brenda, Tanya, Amanda, Chelsey, William, Daniel, Jenny, Zachary, and Zane) and 19 great-grandchildren (Brayden and Dyllan, Presley and Jackson, Katelyn and ‘Kenzie, Austin, Rachel, Nolan, Erick and Carter, Ryan and Jocelyn, Emily and Riley, Orion and Wyatt, McKenna and Ellie).

Also left to mourn mom’s passing are her two sisters-in-laws Jenny Hewitt and Peggy Allen-Newman, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom was predeceased by her loving husband, Bill of 54 years, parents Fred & Winnifred Webb, brothers Donald Webb and Brian Webb, her grandson Tyler Johnson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Les and Esme Batchelor, and brother-in-law Frank Hewitt.

Mom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba October 24, 1933.  Her family moved to Nanaimo, BC a few years later and eventually settled in Shawnigan Lake.  Mom met the love of her life, Bill Batchelor, and married July 31, 1954.  Both mom and dad became Christians at a Layton Ford Crusade in Victoria in 1965.  The family doctor gave orders to dad to relocate to a drier climate due to mom’s and Michael’s increasing complications of asthma; the family eventually moved to Kamloops in 1966.

Kamloops became home very quickly, and they found their home church, First Baptist Church on Columbia Street.  Mom became involved in church activities that became a very important part of her life.  She made some very wonderful, lifetime friends.  She helped in Crusader Girls, Sunnybrae Bible Camp (helping in the kitchen with Del Groves, Frieda Swadling, Eleanor Knodel, and others), led DVBS in our home at Pinantan Lake (with the help of Kathy Meger), and Women with a Mission and Mission Circle which she contributed to with music, games, and a humorous joke.  Mom was gifted with a great memory of the church’s history. Mom shared her given talents that allowed her to play the organ and piano for many years.

Mom brought with her a huge smile containing 2 large dimples.  Her short stature was lovingly used as a measuring gauge by her many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and others who loved her so; mom hugged them all.  Mom spent her time knitting, sewing, baking small cookies for all occasions, and countless barbie doll clothes and furniture; anything that delighted her grandkids and loved ones.

Though mom spent a lot of time sick, in and out of the hospital, she made use of her time knitting for new babies in the church, her love in every stitch.    It was only in the last few years that dementia took these joys from her, but her love for the Lord never waivered or her listening ear.

Mom was a blessing to all who knew her.  Our mom, auntie, nanie, grandma, was a gift to us all.  She has left us with an empty space, but it is filled with wonderful, fun-loving memories for us all.  Her prayers and presence will be greatly missed.  Mom is happy and healthy in the arms of her Heavenly Father.

A huge thank you to the caring staff at Kamloops Seniors Village who made our mom comfortable and loved on her too.  Also, thank you to Dr.Wynne for his care.

A graveside Celebration of Life will happen at a later date.

I shall pass through this world but once.
Any good that I can do or any kindness that I
can show to any human being, let me do it now.
Let me not defer or neglect it for
I shall not pass this way again.
(heirloom hand stitching done by mom)

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