Marlon Lyle Dosch went on his final adventure on June 10, 2024 as cancer took his life.

Marlon was born in 1962 as the first of 4 children to Richard and Megan. He was curious by nature and was always seeking a new mountain to climb, sports field to conquer, or place to visit.

If you wonder where you met him it really could have been anywhere. He cast a wide net of friends and family who adored his goofy jokes, strength in his kindness, ability to eat anything and lose weight, and belief that a good time was more important than a victory. Marlon was the Mayor of Logan Lake, a master of disc golf, a hiker, a biker, and a lover of camping and reading. He played hockey, slo-pitch and dabbled in golfing.

He raised three girls Amanda (Graham), Laura and Sarah (Ryan) and helped with his step children Mary Hope and Krytale. Being a girl dad did not stop him from teaching them about Christmas tree hunting in deep snow, multiple attempts at fishing, or how to build a campfire in the rain. Marlon’s grandsons added some masculine energy to the mix.

When he met Kate he had found his partner in travel, in adventure, and in life. If there was a day off without a plan it would have been highly unusual. It was off to the Philippines, Europe, Asia, Mexico, Germany, Panama, Belgium, Costa Rica, Columbia, most of the USA and Canada. There was tenting on high mountains, navigating caves, boarding cruise ships and doing weekend drives to nowhere in particular.

Marlon worked for 42 years with the Ministry of Forests. His co-workers were subjected to his quick wit, love of ongoing practical jokes, and a sense of humour that even Marlon himself found hilarious.

Despite his illness he remained gracious, kind and fun loving to others.

A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Thursday, June 20^th, 2024 at 1:30pm.
All that shared in Marlon’s adventures are welcomed.

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Rodger Duane Neufeld passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital with family in attendance.

He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 27, 1950, and passed away on April 27, 2024, at the age of 73.

He was predeceased by his wife Beverly Hosker, and his mother and father, Agnes and Henry Neufeld. He is survived by his children Heather, and Janessa and her daughter Everly, whom Rodger loved and adored; brothers Reg (Nancy), and Lonnie (Sharon); and sisters Tanya Matson (nee Neufeld) and Marsha Danon Bains (nee Neufeld).

Rodger dedicated himself as a Constable in the RCMP and retired after 30 years of service. He always looked forward to his coffee dates with friends and a game of scrabble. He was constantly learning about history which is evident in his vast collection of books and memorabilia. He spent many hours making models of planes and tanks. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed by many.

In lieu of flowers donate to your favorite charity in memory of Rodger.

A Celebration of Life will be held, the date of which will be announced in the future.

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September 13, 1941 – May 20, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of John “Jack” Theophilus Jones. On May 20, 2024, Jack passed away surrounded by his family in Kamloops, BC.

Jack is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Mobbs) of 53 years, his daughters Allison (Truman) and Michelle (Marc-Andre) and his grand-children Jensen, Jonathan, Keveney and Juliette. He is also survived by his brother Al, his aunt Vera McCreight, his beloved cousins, his brothers and sisters in law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents William and Nora Jones and his step-mother Pauline Jones.

Jack was born on September 13, 1941 in Armstrong, BC to William and Nora Jones (nee Hayhurst). He spent much of his early childhood on the family farm in Deep Creek. He spoke fondly about playing and fishing with his brother and cousins. While still in high school, Jack became a Fireman with the Enderby Fire Department. After high school graduation, Jack worked for the B.C. Forestry Service.

In 1971, he joined B.A. Blacktop as a Foreman; a job that would take him to his retirement. Jack was a hard worker and has paved many of the streets in Kamloops, B.C. He was a proud member of the Union of Operating Engineers and in 2024 celebrated 50 years as a member. He was very proud of this achievement.

Jack retired in 1999 and soon began volunteering to drive patients from Kamloops to the Cancer Clinic in Kelowna. His retirement allowed him to spend his time fly fishing and fine tuning his flies for the perfect catch. He always left “Walter” in the lake for others to enjoy. He loved to cook and would regularly select a recipe, spend the day shopping for his ingredients and the afternoon cooking. There were only a few that weren’t recommended for second attempts. Jack and Eileen travelled extensively in retirement and enjoyed many destinations with their friends, Lynn and Des Daniher.

The family place at Shuswap Lake held a special place in Jack’s heart. He loved being at the Shuswap and could often be found playing a mean game of crib, pointing to a fish that just jumped or watching the storms roll in.

A family man first, Jack loved spending time with his true love and pillar of strength Eileen, his girls, bonus sons and grandchildren. He was a kind man, never saying a bad word of anyone and someone who always took the time to say hello when meeting someone.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to dad’s physicians, Dr. Ian Lau, Dr. Mary Malbranche, Dr. Lee Jonat, Dr. Jill Calder, the Kamloops Kidney Clinic; to the Interior Health Palliative Home Care team (especially Leslie) and to the staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home whom treated him with dignity and compassion.

Donations in Jack’s memory can be made online to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops, B.C. (www.kamloopshospice.com).

“If there ever comes a day we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I will live there forever.”

You will always be in our hearts and we will miss you until we see you again.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the West Highlands Community Centre, 1185 Links Way, Kamloops on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Please join us in celebrating a wonderful, kind family man that will be greatly missed.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our mother, Clara Fouillard.

True to character, even that morning Clara was out working in her yard and doing the things that she loved most. She definitely was listening to birds sing and tending to her flowers. In the years after the passing of her husband, Ben, she showed much strength and growth, traveling often and embarking on new adventures.

She was full of life and enjoyed being in Airdrie with Jaidyn and family and found a new love with puppy Leo. She competitively played crib with Dale, card games with friends, and she enjoyed traveling with Marta. Clara was a woman of faith and an active member of the church. She was also a member of Kamloops Adult Learners and was well-read with current events. She enjoyed reading biographies and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy daily. Afternoons included talking to her sisters, Denise, Ina, and Lorraine on the phone and messaging dear friends, like Therese.

You could always expect home-baked goods when you came over, a perfectly clean home, and music to be playing.
Clara’s favorite place in the evening was the gazebo that our dad built.

Clara is survived by her children: Jacqueline (Dale) Millette and Desmond Fouillard; grandchildren: Jaidyn, Quinten, Xander, Jenna, and Cody. Clara is predeceased by her loving husband, Benoit Fouillard.

You are so missed and loved.
A light has gone out of our lives, but the love you gave will shine forever.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. John Vianney Parish in Westsyde on Friday, June 7th at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Chalice Canada: https://www.charityintelligence.ca/charity-details/14-chalice-canada

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bohdan Wasyl Stephen Markowsky on May 25, 2024, in Kamloops, British Columbia. The beloved first born to John and Katherine Markowsky from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Bohdan is predeceased by his brothers Orest and Zenon and his sister Iris. He is survived by his devoted wife Sylvia, his sister Joanne and her husband Robert, his sister in law Jean (Zenon), his sister in law Carol (Orest), brother in law Richard (Iris) and his son Todd (and his wife Rhonda), his son Jeffrey, his son Christopher (and his partner Jennifer), as well as cherished grandchildren John, Brynn, Hugh, and Max, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Growing up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Bohdan pursued a career in education, earning his initial teaching qualifications at the age of 19 from The Normal School followed by a full degree from the University of Saskatchewan. He dedicated his professional life to teaching in the Prince Albert school system, with the majority of his career spent at Connaught and Prince Charles Elementary Schools. His forward thinking, alternative education techniques were a result of a teacher exchange program to Wales that he took his young family on for a year in 1974. Bohdie believed that a child’s work was to play. Bohdie was anything but normal.

Bohdan was a man of many talents and passions and never missed an opportunity to tell you about a fishing trip to a secret lake or a duck hunt on a prairie marsh with his trusted dog companion at his side. Together with his family as a source of labour, he built a log cabin at Weyakwin Lake, Saskatchewan that led to the construction of a dream log house near Spruce Home, north of Prince Albert. He retired at the age of 49 like a boss, but his commitment to education continued as he enthusiastically took Sylvia on an adventure inside the Arctic Circle to Old Crow, Yukon to teach. One more stop in the journey to Pelly Crossing, Yukon, before they settled in Camrose, Alberta in 1997 to be closer to their grandchildren.

A passionate advocate for Ducks Unlimited, Bohdan found that a perfect place for his love of education and the outdoors. His interest in stone masonry led to a second career and he made a mark with several fireplaces, feature walls and cairns throughout the prairies that will outlast us all. His craftsmanship in creating willow furniture was admired and he enjoyed sharing this skill with his many proteges. An avid fisherman and fly-tier, Bohdan’s love for the outdoors was evident in his hobbies. He was a steadfast sports enthusiast, enjoying baseball, hockey, and later in life, curling, a sport he took up following in the footsteps of his father.

In 2013, Bohdan and Sylvia moved to Kamloops to be closer to friends and family. Bohdie was deeply involved in his church community and held to his faith, instilled by his loving mother Kitty, until his last breath. His unique willow tables, created with joy and skill, were donated to his church for fundraising efforts and continued into his final week.

Bohdan’s legacy of teaching, his passion for the outdoors and his craftsmanship will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Bohdan’s life will take place on Wednesday, May 29th, at 11:00 AM PST at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street. Livestream available https://kamloopsunited.ca/
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bohdan’s memory can be made to Kamloops Hospice Association, or the charity of your choice.

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