Frank died peacefully in his sleep in Kamloops, BC on March 19, 2022
at the age of 98.

Frank was born in Vancouver, BC on July 28, 1923 to Heitaro Nabata and Sue Yasuda.

Frank is survived by his dear wife, Sumiye (married 71 years) and his six grateful children Amy, Miyeko, Holly (Barry), Janet, Daniel (Colleen), Steven. He will be lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren Mara, Brenna, Jenna, Raelle, Jordan, Michael, Elyse, Alan, Taylor, Mitchell, Bryan.

He is also survived by his great grandchildren Leo, Alexander, and
Lennon as well as extended family and friends.

Frank had diverse professions as a tree scaler, a farmer, and a
respected businessman running Nabata Brothers Motors with his
two brothers Nobby and Yosh.

He was a man who loved and valued his family and community.

He was very involved in establishing the Kamloops Judo Club and
served as treasurer for the Kamloops Buddhist Temple.

Frank was an avid fisherman who loved steelhead fishing on the Thompson River, salmon fishing on Vancouver Island and
freshwater lake fishing.

His athletic endeavours included tennis, golf, hockey, swimming
and water skiing. In his latter years Frank enjoyed his daily walks.

Frank loved life, had a wanderlust spirit, enjoyed to travel and led by example. He loved singing karaoke with friends. Frank’s love of adventures, taking the family on camping trips and holidays filled many happy days for him. He will be dearly missed as he touched the hearts
of all he met.

Frank’s family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the Ponderosa staff for their care and compassion. They created a ‘family’ for him during the COVID years.

Our family appreciates your thoughts but requests no flowers, gifts
or koden. If you wish, please make donations on behalf of Frank to the Kamloops Buddhist Temple.

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Moya June McKague of Chase, BC, passed away on March 19, 2022 at 82 years old.

Moya was born in Vancouver, BC, June 10^th, 1939. She married Lyle and they lived throughout British Columbia.

Moya loved her family dearly and leaves behind her husband: Lyle McKague, children: Kelly McKague of Kamloops, BC, Keith (Cindy) McKague of Canmore, AB, Bruce (Arlene) McKague of Merritt, BC, 5 grand children and 5 great grandchildren.

She is predeceased by: Dad (Sandy), Mom (Olive)
and younger brother (Bruce).

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It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Margaret Ann Kennedy, who passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 at the age of 79, in Kamloops, BC.

Margaret leaves behind her children: Deborah (Denis) Trudeau (Dryden, ON), Brenda Dodman (Kamloops, BC), grandson: Brent (Leanne) Pickrell (St. Paul, Alberta), granddaughter: Tonia (Peter) Detta, great grand daughter: Taryn Detta, (West Kelowna, BC), granddaughter: Kimberly Dodman, great grand children: Maggie & Brendan.

She will forever be in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 14^th, 2pm at St. Paul Street in the Common Room.

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It is with profound sadness that the family of Ryoji (Yosh) Nabata announce his passing on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the age of 89.

Yosh will be remembered by his wife Sumiko; children, Miyoko (Paul), Lynn, Julie (Steve); grandchild Ethan; sibling, Frank; and numerous other family members and friends.

Yosh was born in Vancouver, B.C., lived in Magna Bay, and finally settled in Kamloops.  For a number of years, together with two brothers, owned and ran Nabata Bros. Motors in Valleyview.

At Yosh’s request, no service will be held.

Those whom so desire may make donations in memory of Ryoji Nabata to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home at 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.

The family wishes to send their deepest gratitude to Dr. Mavis Hollman, Dr. Meghan Macdonald, and the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home for their care and compassion.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Roger Tellier at Royal Inland Hospital on March 5, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife Florence of 51 years, son Daniel (Barbara) & granddaughter Emma of Kelowna & son Dave of Banff, as well as 8 brothers & sisters: (Clara of Montreal,  Rachel of Edmonton, Leon (Doris) of St. Albert, AB, Denise (Clayton) of Kamloops,  Rolande (Guy) of Castor, AB,  Paul (Carmen) of Parksville,  Mariette (Harley) of Camrose & George (Diane) of Morinville AB);  plus 60 nieces & nephews & many other relations & friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Gertrude & brothers Lucien & Marcel.

Roger was born in the farmhouse in Morinville, AB on April 27, 1934.  He was a hard working man all of his life.  Since the age of 17 when he left the farm, he had various jobs in Alberta & also worked as a cook on a tugboat in the Northwest Territories.  In 1966 he decided to move to beautiful BC where he met Florence.  He worked at Kal Tire for many years & in his free time loved to go fishing & camping with his family, and later on enjoyed turning wood on his wood lathe.

He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters & the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers who provided him with many happy hours dancing & listening to Old Time music.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, March 18, 2022 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

“Love & Memories Live On”

In lieu of flowers if friends so wish, donations may be made to the BC Wildlife Federation bcwf.bc.ca/donate or to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Kamloops.

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