With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clarence Joseph Hanghofer of Kamloops who passed away at his home on Monday April 6, 2026 at the age of 87.

Clarence was born in Canwood Saskatchewan, February 17, 1939 to parents Joseph and Marie Hanghofer, shortly after his birth the family moved to Osoyoos, BC. Clarence was raised on a fruit orchard and developed a passion for the care and pruning of various types of trees and was well known for his fruit picking abilities. Clarence graduated from Oliver Secondary School in 1957, joined the army from 1961 to 1963. Clarence married Judith (Judy) Anne Reitmeier November 22, 1963 then bought and lived on an orchard. They started a family with the birth of first son Bryan in 1966 and second son Douglas in 1968. The family then moved from Osoyoos with short stints in Nanaimo, Smithers and settling in Kamloops in 1970 where third son Daryl arrived in 1971. Clarence started work at Weyerhaeuser Pulp mill in 1970 and later retired after 29 years in 1999. He continued his passion for fruit trees by pruning for many local customers from single trees to full orchards. Clarence was a long time member of the Kamloops Station 4 Volunteer fire dept. Clarence was involved with everything outdoors, an avid hunter, fisherman and spent much time camping with family and friends. Clarence was so proud of his family and could always be found on the sidelines of ball fields, soccer fields or hockey rinks watching, cheering and supporting his kids and grandchildren every chance he had, when he wasn’t spending time with family you would find him in his Wood shop building, crafting or carving.

Clarence was predeceased by his Mother Marie in 1996 and Father Joe in 1997, along with many Aunts and Uncles in Saskatchewan and Austria.

Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Judy, his brother Laverne of Montreal, sons Bryan (Bernadette), Douglas (Tracey), and Daryl, grandsons Brandon, Tyler, Zach, Jase, Cole and Ryly, granddaughters Lyndsay and Shaye along with 6 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter all of Kamloops, nephew Dennis in Winnipeg and niece Nicky (Nick) in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

A Service will be held to honour the life of Clarence at 11am on Friday, May 8th, 2026 in the Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Road, Kamloops with a Celebration of Life and luncheon to follow.

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Maria Guilherme, born June 25, 1941, in Pedrome, Portugal, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Maria was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Guilherme, and her grandson, Corey. She leaves behind her daughters, Ana (James) Keele and Irene (Steve) Sheehy, who will miss her deeply, along with her beloved grandchildren Alyssa, Alex, Kyle, and Ryan, her great-grandchildren Greyson and Sawyer, her brother Faustino and many nieces and nephews.

In 1968, Maria made the brave move from Portugal to Canada with her husband and their two young children, building a new life. Through hard work and perseverance, they created a home filled with love, strong values, and lasting traditions that will continue through her family.

She loved her daily walks, taking time to enjoy the fresh air and familiar surroundings. Her yearly trips back to Portugal meant so much to her—not only keeping her connected to her roots but also giving her the chance to spend time with her family, something she truly cherished. Just last year she was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling to Italy, and was able to see the Pope, a reflection of how important her faith was to her.

Her Catholic faith was a steady and guiding presence throughout her life. It shaped the way she lived—with kindness, humility, and quiet strength. She found comfort in prayer and carried her faith with her every day, especially in both joyful and difficult times. It was something she shared gently, through her actions, her values, and the love she gave to those around her.

She took great pride in her heritage and shared it in the way she lived—through her cooking, her generosity, and the way she brought people together. Her home was always open, warm, and welcoming.

Maria will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her quiet strength, and the way she cared so deeply for the people in her life. She had a special way of listening and making others feel comforted, and her love will stay with her family always.

Descanse em paz mãe. Estará para sempre em nossos corações.

A Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops) on Tuesday, April 7 at 11am with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maria can be made at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Cr., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9

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July 5, 1970- March 17, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Aubrey Doubinin. He is survived by his father Peter, sister Sheri, son Brayden, daughter Tayler, stepson Tori and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Marilyn, stepmother Betty and brother Brett.

Aubrey was born on July 5,1970 in Kelowna, BC. He grew up in Kelowna before moving to Kamloops, BC to work for Pro-tel Reconnect as an office manager. He lived in Kamloops for 15 years before moving to Surrey, BC where he peacefully passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 55 yrs old.

He will be remembered for his warm smile, ability to talk to anyone and making friends wherever he went.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

For those unable to attend, the service can be streamed online from https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47
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Emmanuel “Manny” Christian David Brooks was born on October 25, 1991, in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, and passed away on March 11, 2026, in Kamloops, British Columbia, at the age of 34.

Manny will be deeply missed by his beloved child, Diamond Dyson Brooks; his mother, Shellyann Brooks; and his siblings, Breanna, Brian, and Jessica. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandmother, Jennett Hepburn, as well as his nieces and nephews, Iyla and Soulon.

He was predeceased by his father, Brian McLatchy, and his great-grandmother, Lucille Hepburn.

Manny was taken from us too soon and will be forever sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Forever in our hearts.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11am in the Kamloops Funeral Service, 285 Fortune Drive.

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Brendan James Cole, most recently of Kamloops, British Columbia, passed away in the early morning of March 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness, two weeks short of his 87th birthday.

Born in April 1939, Brendan was the son of the late Thomas and Rena (Northrup) Cole. He is survived by wife, Phyllis, daughters Phyllis Banister (Sp. Ken, sons Stephen (Maria), Michael (Amanda) and Daniel (Leah)), Christina Kerr (ch. Val Sherley (Steven) and David Kerr (Karin)), and Lorne (sp Val Cole, ch. Santana Beaudry, Nalanie, Levi and Devlen (Victoria)). He was known affectionately as “Grumpy” among his grandchildren and the 10 great grandchildren of whom he frequently bragged (Isaiah, Angela, Colin, Austin, Rose, Lucas, Maddie, Ben, Samantha and Violet). He is also survived by baby brother Gary Cole of Gagetown and Ottawa and the large Cole clan rooted in New Brunswick.

Brendan’s adventures began at an early age when he made his way from his birth place in St.John, NB to Toronto before he hit his teens. He landed in Montreal, PQ, eventually, where he enlisted in the Soldier Apprenticeship program in Montreal, graduating in 1957. While there, he met the love of his life, Phyllis Kavanagh, with whom he had an impressive 68 years of marriage.

Brendan lived a large life that included an illustrious military career. He began as an ordnance specialist which took him across Canada, from New Brunswick to British Columbia, and to several overseas locations as part of the United Nations peacekeeping personnel. He was in Egypt and Gaza in the early 1960’s. He was sent to the Montreal area to assist in the domestic theatre during the final days of the FLQ crisis. Brendan shipped to Cyprus during the Turkish-Greek Cypriot skirmishes, went to Norway for the UN exercises and was called in as a consultant for the Gulf War. He spent 3+ years in Lahr, Germany in the mid to late 1970s.

Known for his integrity and diligence, he was one of the very rare soldiers who was able to work his way through the ranks to Captain. He was also rumoured to be the worst driver ever to run a military motor pool.

Brendan retired from the military in 1980 and moved to Calgary, where he worked in the materials and supply department in the oil and gas industry, then moved to a similar position in hospital administration. By 1989, he was ready to retire.

He and Phyllis settled in Anglemont, BC, purchasing a house on the 8th green of the golf course that offered a world class lake view of the Shuswap. They spent their winters in the warm climes of Clearwater, Florida, and from there, began their world-wide travels, becoming itinerant ocean and river cruisers. Although his sense of direction was severely limited and he was well known for his delicate tummy, they circumvented the globe and managed to visit every continent at least once. Their last cruise in 2024 took them around the continent of South America and to Antarctica to finish the set.

Through the years, Brendan spent his leisure time volunteering as a Scout leader and Big Brother. He enjoyed playing broomball in the days when the game was played on outdoor rinks, and softball with no glove. He was a founding member and actor with the North Shuswap Players, and volunteered for the local blues fest. He also fostered a series of Oliver Shaughnessy III’s (Ollie), as he named all his dogs over the years.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff at the Royal Inland Hospital and Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops for their dedication and exceptional care.

There will be no visitation or funeral. A private family celebration of life will be planned for a future date.

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