It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, Walter, on April 12, 2022.

Walter was born on May 23, 1933, in Kamloops, BC. and was raised on the family farm along with his 5 siblings in Darfield, BC. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary, brother Paul, and sister Margaret.

Walter is lovingly remembered by his brother Kenny (Joy), sister, Rosemary (Jim), cousins Bruno (Karen), Pat (Jan) Sellner and many
nephews and nieces.

Walter attended UBC in the Spring of 1960 and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He immediately went to work for MacMillan Bloedel at their Vancouver Plywood division. Walter also had the privilege of being part of designing a new plant in Hudson’s Bay, Saskatchewan in the early 1970’s and eventually retired in 1993. After living in Ladner, BC for the majority of his life with Mary, he returned to Kamloops to be closer to family.

Apart from a very successful career, Walter’s hobby was photography.
He bought his first camera in 1948 for $3.50 and was never without it. Whether he was capturing special family moments, a friend’s celebration or the latest antique tractor or old car, Walter left us a legacy that we are forever grateful for.

A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at the Darfield Community
Hall on Saturday, May 7th at 2:00 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family from
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250-554-2577

Cindy passed away
suddenly March 19 2022.

She is survived by husband: Roy, sons: Jason, Shawn
and Richard, father: Edward, brother: Randy (wife: Lynda), sister: Ann, nephews: Jeremy, Jon and Eric, 6 Great nieces and
1 Great nephew. Cindy is predeceased by Mother: Sylvia and Brother: Steven.

A Celebration of Life will be held at:
Kamloops Funeral home
285 Fortune Drive
Tuesday April 26 2022 at 1pm

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250-554-2577

It is with great sadness that the Motokado family announces the peaceful passing of James (Jim) Takashi Motokado on April 11th/2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on December 7/1936 in Duncan, BC to Kiichijiro and Kiku Motokado. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Satoe, sons Jim jr (Sheena) Motokado and Greg Motokado, as well as grandkids Morgan (Rae), Haley and Jennaya. Jim was the 6th born child of 10 children, and is survived by his sisters Mary, Ruth, Joyce, and Suzie and is predeceased by his parents, as well as his brothers Dick, Joe, Sam, Bob and George.

Jim lived a very full life. At the age of 6, Jim and his family, along with many other Japanese Canadians were evacuated from the BC coast to internment camps in Tashme, BC. Following the release of the Japanese Canadians, Jim went on to work in the sugarbeet farms in Alberta, then later into the grocery industry in British Columbia. He eventually retired from Safeway, after many years of service. Jim was many things, a volunteer of 15 years with the Dallas Volunteer Fire Department, the President of the Roadrunner Car Club, and a baseball player for the North Kamloops Mohawks, whom were later inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. Jim was a dedicated athlete, bowling 300 point games, being known as a “Pool Shark”, and golfing over 150 games in one season at the Sun rivers Golf Course.

Jim had many athletic and personal accomplishments in his lifetime, and took the same pride in his children and grandchildren’s successes. Jim was always on the sidelines being their biggest supporter. In his later years, he became a story teller, where he would share hilarious memories from the past that the family was hearing for the first time. We were constantly learning more about him and his life until the very end. The endless memories, achievements, wisdom and humour is all part of his legacy that will be remembered and carried on through his family and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Thomasse, Dr. Kambo and the Kamloops Home and Community Care.

In lieu of flowers or Koden, please consider a donation to the
Kamloops Japanese Cultural Centre or to another charity of your choice,
in memory of Jim.

A Celebration of Life for Jim Motokado will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2pm,
at the Coast Kamloops Hotel in the Vista Room
1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
Please RSVP to smotokado@hotmail.com.

You may join in the celebration via this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82623489260?pwd=UFY3S1hsR2NuRCtWTzZzbzI2WFEzZz09
Meeting ID: 826 2348 9260
Passcode: 677350

Arrangements entrusted to

Kamloops Funeral Home

250-554-2577

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Robert was born March 13, 1950 in Vernon, BC. He passed away April 6, 2022 in Kamloops, BC at Hospice.

Robert is predeceased by his spouse, Rene Stewart and brother, Richard.

He is survived by his mother Clara (Kelowna), sisters Marion (Ladysmith), Susan (Kelowna), many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert lived in Kamloops for the past 50 years and was a pipefitter by trade for over 40 years.

Robert was a great fisherman with many trophies won, that showed his skill.
He was an excellent pool player. He won
many tournaments with his closest friend Doug.
He loved playing video games with his young friend Jay,
who was like a son to Rene and Robert.

No funeral service.
A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
Kamloops Hospice or the SPCA.

Thanks to all the wonderful nurses at Hospice.

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250-554-2577

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Wanda Essensa on April 11, 2022 at the age of 68.

Predeceased by her parents Ralph Lutes and Ella (Lutes) Goodrich, brother Micheal Lutes and sister Sharon Russell.

Left to mourn her passing are her husband Douglas Essensa and daughters Pamela (Patrick) and Rebecca (Aaron), along with grandchildren Leah, Danielle, Jeremey and Alexis. Sisters Sheila, Beverly and Belinda with numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives.

Patricia was born in Moncton, New Brunswick as one of six children. Moving west at the age of 12 she grew up in New Westminster BC where she met her husband and true love of 48 years.

Patricia and Doug settled up north in Terrace BC to raise their family and made many lifelong friendships while there. Moving once their children were grown to Kamloops for work to later transition to retirement.

Patricia’s love for all things crafts saw her making family and friends many wonderful creations for weddings, birthdays and special events. Family was of great importance to her whether being surrounded by loved ones close by or simply keeping in touch by phone with those afar.

The family of Patricia would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Stinson and the nurses at Royal Inland Hospital for all the empathy
and care that they showed Pat in her last days.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be
advised in due course.

Kamloops Funeral Home

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