Born on March 13, 1943 in Morden, Manitoba, the day her father left for World War II. She stayed with her mother at her grandparents’ farm until he returned. In her childhood she joined Highland Dancing and as a teenager she did her Lifesaving Course and was a lifeguard at many local beaches. She graduated from Winnipeg General Hospital Nursing and continued to nurse until 2001. She married dad, Terry Andrew on August 22, 1964. She had 3 children, Lori Dawn (1965), Terrance Scott (1967) and Geoffrey Craig (1970). She was a great mom to us kids, joining many field trips to ski hills, McQueen Lake and many other trips. She enjoyed ski trips, golf trips, scrapbooking with her friends and going to Naramata to do healing touch. She loved the congregation at Mount Paul United Church and the Blazer Booster Club for camaraderie. She was listening to a Blazer on the radio the night she passed and loved attending Blazer games with Lori & Marek.  She also loved her pool and garden. She passed away October 15, 2021, surrounded by her children Lori & Scott.

Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel of Kamloops Funeral home on:
Saturday, October 30th at 3pm with LeAnn Blackert officiating
at 285 Fortune Drive

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Akemi Nakano passed away peacefully at Gemstone Care Centre, on October 16, 2021.

Cherished sister of Terry (Sumiko), Roy (Robin), Gordie Nakano and Judy (Stan) Nukina. Kim will be sadly missed by her eight nieces and nephews. She will be remembered with love, by her friend Rick.

Thanks to the nurses and staff at Gemstone Care Centre for their excellent care to Kim and all the family. We will not forget. Our thanks also to Dr. Kipp & Howie for their compassionate care. A private family service will be held.

Koden and flowers are gratefully declined.

Akemi will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery at a later date.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. George will be forever remembered with so much love by his wife of 59 years Nancy, his daughters Sandra (Mike), Debbie (Rob), Donna (Tony), his grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brother and many dear friends.
George was a kind, loving, generous man who always had a great story or hilarious joke to tell. He brought so much happiness to all who knew him. He enjoyed his many years being a truck driver and loved owning a variety of antique cars. George’s greatest joy was the love he had for his family, “his girls,” and he would do anything for those he cared about. He also loved his dogs as much as they loved him.

No formal ceremony will be held but when you think of George remember him with love and a smile. In the end he was grateful for his life and he “thanked God for looking after me all these years.”

A beautiful soul has left us but in our memories, you live on. We love you! “Bye for now”
Psalm 23

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James Donald Pedrotti was born December 13, 1931 in Guernsey Saskatchewan to Virginio and Marguerite. Jim was the youngest of seven and was predeceased by his siblings Rena, Joe, Dina, Louise, Blanche and Evelyn.

He met the love of life (Petsy) Petronilla, who was his backyard neighbour in Penticton. Jim married Petronilla on April 27, 1954 at St. Anns Parish and had their reception on the SS Sicamous (Paddle Wheeler).

Jim started working as a young man on the building gang, constructing train bridges on the kettle valley railway. Jim started what was to be his ultimate career with Canada Post in Penticton. He and Petsy started raising their children whilst being transferred to Kitimat, Terrace, Prince George, North Vancouver, Kamloops and finally retiring in Mission as the area manager. Jim and Petsy bought 160 acres at Monte Lake, known to us as “The Pedrosa” and moved there to retire in 1997. Jim also worked at the RCMP in Mission (as a guard) for about 10 years, after he retired from Canada post.

Jim was predeceased by his sons David, Joe, Richard and his wife Petronilla. He is survived by his children Gary, Tom, Marie-Ellen (John Karpluk) Bernie and his granddaughter Sasha Sirianni.

Jim was on alert for fires at Paxton Valley Rd, Monte Lake and was staying in Kamloops with his daughter since July. During this time, he experienced some very happy times. He had a day trip to the Shuswap, boat ride, a family dinner out and Thanksgiving at home with all of his kids and granddaughter.

Jim passed at home, holding his daughters’ hand.

Jim ultimately lost his home and all of his earthly belongings in the Paxton Valley wild fire, August 5.

Jim was known as a humble. Noble, gentleman, who was loved and respected by all. His faith was very strong and he was a man of God, attending church every Sunday and participating in the Knights of Columbus. He is with Jesus – may perpetual light shine upon him. God Bless – you will be dearly missed.

Prayers to be recited at 6:30pm, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, with Father Vi Jay Martin Celebrant. The funeral mass will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Jim will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Following the graveside service, a reception will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Dr.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia.

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Dennis passed away peacefully on October 14 in Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice with his family by his side, after a long 27 month courageous struggle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 54 years Marise, son Richard (Kelley), granddaughter Laurel, step-granddaughters Kayla and Amy, siblings Glenn, Brenda and Karen, brother-in-law Jim Stuart (Irene) and many other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his dearly missed son Gregory (2014), parents Emanuel and Elizabeth Bossert, in-laws Jim and Doreen Stuart.

Dennis was born and raised in Kamloops, graduating from Norkam Secondary. He spent his working years at numerous different positions in Kamloops, retiring early.

Thank you to Dr. Cattaneo, Dr. Pwint, Dr. MacDonald, Dr. Kanji, all the nurses at the Kamloops Cancer Clinic, and all the nurses at Kamloops Home and Community Care. Also, many thanks to that special group of nurses and staff, at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, who looked after Dennis in his final days; you will not be forgotten.

As per his wishes, there will be no service and his cremated remains will be placed beside his son’s niche in Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, or Royal Inland Hospital Cancer Clinic in Dennis’ name would be appreciated.

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