It is with heavy hearts that the family of Betty Ann Heron announce her passing on Saturday June 11, 2022 at the age of 88.

Betty is survived by:  her sister Irene, 3 children Sandy, Doug (Sandy) and Arlana (Jaime), grandchildren Danny (Tamara) Nicole, Amanda (Carlo) and Christa (Dave). She was great-grandma: to Danny’s children Ryan, Emily and Zach, Nicole’s children Tyler and Bentley. To Christa’s children Paisleigh, Teaghan and Oaklan – she was GG.

She is predeceased by: parents Pearl and Les Gardiner, brother Bill and sister Frances, husband Don,
son-in-law Barry and great granddaughter Luciella.

Betty Ann was born at Royal Inland hospital Aug 17, 1933 to Les and Pearl Gardiner. She grew up on the family farm with brother Bill and sisters Frances and Irene. She later moved to town and boarded with George and Dorothy Bowers in order to complete her education. She attended the old Kamloops High School and was a part of the last graduating class of 1952.

After graduating she started her career with the BC forest service. Soon after she met our father Don (Donald Raymond Heron) of Cherry Creek. They were married June 27^th, 1953. Sandy was born in 1958, Doug soon followed and lastly Arlana. It is during these years that Mom stayed home to raise us.

As we got older mom returned to work, starting at Sears. This is where she met Raffelina Johnson who has remained a trusted and true friend. Mom enjoyed her time at Sears, working with the public and became a department manager. After leaving Sears she started to work at BC Tel. It was here she met many special friends: Erna, Pearl, Peggy, Guido and John (to name a few). She then retired from Telus as it is now called in 1994.

Living in the same neighborhood for over 60 years, her passion for gardening was evident in her beautiful garden and flower beds. The neighborhood has changed over 60 years but still present and always keeping a watchful eye were the Russell’s and the Pape’s.

Moms last years were spent gardening, baking, driving the cancer bus to Kelowna and volunteering at People in Motion (doing Income tax). She had many luncheon groups: Sears, Telus and the old neighborhood group. There was always shopping. The grandchildren and great grandchildren always brought her happiness and she spent as much time as she could with them.

A graveside service to which all are welcome will be held Friday
June 24^th at 11:00 in the Hillside Cemetery. A tea to follow at
Kamloops Funeral Home.

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Joseph William Harry Silver passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, at the age of 85 in Kamloops, BC after a brief illness.

Joe was born in Fort William, Ontario, where he met the love of his life, Lorna, and they married in 1957. They had five children, Joe Jr. (late Karen), Terri (Dan), Tracy (Al), Renee (Ian) and Debbie (late Larry).  They were blessed with 13 grandchildren, Alayne, Kristi, Nicole, Andy, Talaine, Blay, Tyler, Meagan, Kasha, Micah, Trent, Tejadah and Tasia, and 13 great-grandchildren, Ayden, Gavin, Gabby, Daniel, Acacia, Bryden, Payton, Cassie, MacKenzie, Callen, Annabelle, Jacob and Evelyn. Joe is also survived by two brothers, Jim (Cheryl)
and Mike (Susan), and brother-in-law Doug (late Sandy), and
pre-deceased by siblings Diana (late John) and Richard (Maryanne).

Joe worked for many years as a pipefitter in Thunder Bay,
Prince George, Kamloops, Fort McMurray and Houston, then
retired to Kamloops at age 60.

Joe loved to play golf and was a member of The Dunes Golf Club for
many years. He also enjoyed cross-country skiing, black powder
shooting, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cards and board games.
He and Lorna were Juniper Sam RV Club members for several years.

All Joe ever really wanted in life was to have a family. He was a
wonderful provider who cherished his whole family who surrounded
him in his final days.

Joe will be honoured by his family in a quiet celebration of life,
with arrangements being made through Kamloops Funeral Home.
An online stream will be available through the family – please send
an email to: reneeclements@telus.net

In lieu of flowers, donations to Big Brothers Kamloops or the
Red Cross are welcome.

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The eyes have it! Anny (“Uhnie”), left us on Jan 9 after 96 1/2 years of living life on her terms. Anny left Eindhoven (The Netherlands) in 1955 on one of the early transatlantic flights and landed in Montreal where she boarded a train to Kamloops. Anny’s brother received her and they drove the gravel road to Williams Lake where she began the next chapter of her life in a new land with freedom and opportunity. The contrast of this cattle and lumber town with wooden sidewalks and gravel roads compared to the social and historical developed Eindhoven was never lost on Anny. But it was the hardy and fun-loving people with never a dull moment that made her truly happy. In fact, so happy it was ironic she met and fell in love with Gerrit van Soest. Together they started their own family and had three sons.

Anny loved being from the Cariboo and all it stood for with its vast wilderness and beautiful lakes and mountains. Anny saw a lot of changes in our world since 1925 and along the way she learned to filter out the distractions and focus on common sense. She was never a person to avoid the truth or forget to remind you to manage your personal credibility and she set the example. Foremost, Anny loved her family through thick and thin and was proud of everyone’s accomplishments. She was a sport minded woman and enjoyed cross country skiing, curling, and snowmobiling but it was the sport of golfing where she found her peer group. We miss you mom…rest in peace.

Anny leaves behind her: Children (and Spouses): Henry (Susan), Garry (Christina), Gregory (Heather) Siblings (and Spouses): Franciscus Henricus Antonius (Diedre) van de Gender, Elisabeth (Fritz) Driessen, Henricus Johannes Antonius (Helen) Gender, Arnoldina Henriette Petronella (Wilhelmus Cornelis) de Goeij Parents: Godefridus Johannes van de Gender, Dimphena Helena Maria van de Gender-Louwers Grandparents: Franciscus van de Gender and Maria van de Loo, Hendrik Willem Louwers and Maria Elisabeth van Hout Grandchildren: Michelle van Soest, Michael van Soest, Kaila van Soest, Ryan van Soest, Francesca van Soest, Katrina van Soest, Gerrit van Soest Nieces/Nephews: Dimphena Christina (Gerard) van de Goeij Lentz, Joannus Joseph de Goeij, Mieke Letitia van de Gender, Philip van de Gender, Huub Driessen, Fien Driessen-Boon, Diana Driessen, Marianne Driessen

Preceded in Death by: Gerrit van Soest (husband), Elisabeth Driessen (sister), Henricus Gender (brother), Helen Gender (sister in law), Franciscus van de Gender (brother), Frits Driessen (brother in law), Wilhelmus de Goeij (brother in law), Diedre Watson-van de Gender (sister in law), Philip van de Gender (nephew), Huub Driessen (nephew), Diana Driessen (niece).

A private graveside burial for family and close friends will be held on July 19th, 2022 at Williams Lake Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Anny’s family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors at Williams Lake and Kamloops hospitals for their compassion, understanding, and amazing professionalism in their administration of medical care.

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It is with much sadness, we announce that Brian Ernest Thompson, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022, at the age of 91 with his wife Elenore by his side. Brian was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan on Oct. 30, 1930.

Left to mourn are his daughter Sonchyne, his sons, Kevin (Verne) and Rodney (Sara), and their families. In his marriage to Elenore Allen, her three daughters, Marni, Claire (David) and Catherine (Steve) joined the family. Brian was blessed to have ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brian is also survived by his brothers, Al (Vera) Thompson, Matthew Thompson and sister, Lillian Sevcik.

Brian’s faith in Jesus Christ was all important to him. He was a man who loved God, his family, siblings and his fellowman.

Brian was cared for with dignity and concern by Dr. Thomasse and the time he spent at RIH, Ponderosa Lodge, and the last three plus years in the Gemstone Care Centre.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Kamloops Alliance Church, 233 Fortune Drive.

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It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our loving mom & Nonna our PATRIARCH at the age of 96.

On June 3, 2022, our beloved Mother, Venise (Vincenza) Assunta Sirianni (nee Fuoco) was welcomed home by God.  Venise leaves to mourn her deeply are her sons, Ralph (Sandy) and Frank. Nonna will also be missed greatly by her beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Brooke) and Melissa (Troy Lust) and her great grandchildren, Danilo and Danika Sirianni and Mia and Bentley Lust.

Venise was predeceased by her husband, Eugene (Gino) Sirianni, her son Donald (Anne), Sister Dora Fuoco, Mother and Father Francesca and Raffaele Fuoco.

Venise was born in Colosimi, Italy, on August 13 1925, Venise with her mother, father and sister Dora emigrated to Canada in 1939 at the age 13 years old. Mom described her childhood as simple but filled with love and happiness. Venise graduated from St. Ann’s Academy Commercial School as a stenographer in 1945.

Mom and Dad were married in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, BC, on June 22, 1949. Mom’s first job was at the Forestry Department and then United Dairies. However, the job she took the most pleasure in was being a Wife, Mother to her boys Grandmother and Great Grandmother

Catholic faith with a strong devotion  and she was a life-long member of the Catholic Womens’ League until health issues prevented her participation. Mom was a founding Member of the Can-Ital Ladies Society and held the position of Treasurer for many years. Mom also was a Little Flower Society member and spending many happy times with Dad at the Columbo Hall.

The Sirianni family would like to thank Dr. Wilson and Laura for their outstanding care of our mother, the Staff at RIH on 5 South and Interior Home Care aids and Ninas for their compassion and care of Mom during her time at home and for being such good friends to Mom.

Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022 and the funeral will commence at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, conducted by Father Fred Weisbeck.

Entombment to follow at the Sage Valley Mausoleum .

Donations in lieu of flowers to the BC Lung Foundation.

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