Donald Robert Franklin Blumenauer of Kamloops passed away on July 7, 2021 at 86 years of age. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Marena, daughters Barb of Kamloops and Allison (Jim) of Nanaimo, grandchildren Eva and Jenna, and his brother Chuck. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Margaret, and brothers Ralph and Gilbert.
Don was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was witty, intelligent, and a big tease at heart. Don had many opinions that he was willing to share, whether you wanted him to or not! He loved his family, friends, agriculture, photography, hockey, gardening and travel. Dad was an avid member of the Society of Range Management throughout his career and retirement. He mentored many agrologists early in their career. He was a dedicated Blazers fan, in good times and in bad times, with the Blazers Memorial Cup win being a highpoint. Dad’s annual trip with his Agi friends, throughout the years, was a treasured memory for him.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Steven passed away suddenly in Kamloops, BC on July 6, 2021. He was 64.
Born in Ashcroft, BC to Engar and Claire Sandback; he was the youngest of four children. He was raised on the ranch in Forest Grove where Engar’s parents homesteaded in 1918. Steven graduated from Peter Skene Ogden High School in 100 Mile House, BC. He continued his education in trades and became a skilled Red Seal Millwright, a job he cherished until his retirement in 2019.
Steven moved to Kamloops with his family in 1993, which became his home until his passing.
Steven is survived by his three siblings: Robert (wife Sharlene), Irene (husband Jake) and Jhon (wife Joan); two children Katrina (husband Richard) and Matthew; and two grandchildren. He is predeceased by his Mother Claire Sandback and Father Engar Sandback.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Born December 9th 1941
Passed away July 6th 2021
Carla Dawn Hopson, age 79, Passed away on July 7th 2021.
Born December 9th 1941 in Tilley, New Brunswick to Mildred and Ivan Hanscomb.
She married the love of her life, Robert George Hopson, December 2nd 1958 and maintained a great love for almost 63 years.
The 4th of 10 daughters, predeceased by her parents; Mildred and Ivan Hanscomb, Sisters; Lynda Hines (Jimmy James Hines) and Darlene Hopson (Frank Hopson) and Brothers in Law; Donald Larose, Ray Lyons and Larry Barton. She is Survived by sisters Jean Larose, Gloria Mackenzie (Joey Mackenzie) Wendy Hanscomb, Elaine Wawrzaszek (Walter Wawrzaszek), Edie Hanscomb (Al), Judith Barton, Virginia Moses (Malcolm Moses).
Carla is Survived by her 6 Children, Dennis Hopson, Larry Hopson, Molly Lacoursiere (Ross Lacoursiere), Harry Hopson, Ruth Hopson-Scharfl (Kenneth Scharfl), Roberta Hopson-Green (Jeremy Green).
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June 19, 1931 – June 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don on June 30th, just 11 days after his 90th birthday. Dad was born in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan to Ed and Helen Ray. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Mildred and Eileen.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary, just shy of their 64th Anniversary. As well as his three children; Charlotte Valente (Dan), Ed Ray (Kathy) and Donna Ray (Guy). Grandchildren; Chad (Haley), Colton, Caitlyn and Camryn. He will be missed by his siblings, Catherine Barritt, Jean Coleman and Cliff (LaVerne) Ray, as well as many nieces and nephews.Read More & Leave Condolences »
Heaven gained a faithful, old Scot named Alexander Winston Forbes when he graduated to heaven on May 14th, 2021. Anyone who knew Alec knows how much he was looking forward to seeing His Saviour and peppering Paul with questions about Romans. We know he’s joined the ranks of singing saints, and look forward to joining with him in song each Sunday morning.
He’s gone ahead of his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol. He leaves behind a sister, Betty (Don), and a brother, Harvey, as well as two kids: John (Tonia), and Juanita (Carey). He was Grandpa to four grandkids that he loved to bits: Adina, Brodie, Alexander, and Kristopher.Read More & Leave Condolences »