It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Colleen Joan Sommerfeldt Neé Wilcox. Colleen passed peacefully in Kamloops, BC, on June 7, 2026, with her children by her side.

Colleen was born in Vancouver, BC on December 14, 1953, daughter of the late Frances Mildred Wallin and George William Wilcox. Colleen was the youngest of 4 children and was raised by her mother Frances and Frederick McClean in and around the Lower Mainland.

Colleen was a proud and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She found joy in caring for those she loved, whether through baking their favourite goodies and breads to having all the family gather round on New Year’s Eve. She enjoyed spending many hours laughing and enjoying her husband’s company, visiting with her friends, playing cards, drinking tea, and listening to her children tell her about their day. Among her favourite things were cheering on the Vancouver Canucks and listening to her record collection.

Colleen is predeceased by her husband Bruce Sommerfeldt; her parents; her brothers Ray and Allan; her sister Carol; and her youngest son, Colin Barrett.

She leaves behind her many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with numerous family and friends who will miss her greatly.

Colleen touched the lives of many who had the honor of knowing her. Her selflessness, warmth and generous spirit will be remembered forever. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and compassion that will live on through her family and all whose lives she touched.

Forever loved, forever remembered.

We welcome friends and family to join us for a Celebration of Life, Sunday, June 21st, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

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March 4, 1943 – May 25, 2026

Beverley wrote her own obituary in February, 2026.

Bev was picked out of an orphanage at 7 months old by an older sister, Audrey. Two years later, a baby sister joined the family.
She was placed in a God fearing home on a farm in Southern Alberta. That was the grounds for her making a personal commitment in 1961.
This resulted in many privileges thru the years, lots of special times with her three girls, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was married in 1962
and celebrated 63 years of marriage with Delbert.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Following the service, Beverley will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed online at https://www.ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47 using PIN: 2520.

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With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious momma, Sharon Luella Gurney (nee MacIlroy) who passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 20,2026 following a brief illness.

Sharon was a devoted daughter, niece, sister, aunt and wife to the late William (Bill) of 60 years; a guiding mother and mother-in-law to Lisa, Janis (Jay) and Steven (Michelle); a proud grandmother and great-grandmother; and a generous friend to many.

Our leader, our organizer, our role model, our inspiration. We are lost without you momma and there are no words that can ever express how much we love, appreciate and miss you.

A private family ceremony will follow.

“His Lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant….enter in to the joy of your Lord”. Matthew 25:21

December 14, 1960 – April 23, 2026

Laura passed away peacefully to be with her Saviour Jesus.

She loved children and was devoted to their care as an early childhood educator.

Laura loved horses and she and her sister Pam spent many hours riding in Westsyde. She also competed in the Westsyde Trail Riders.

Predeceased by her sister Pamela Popplewell and her biological father Bill.

Survived by her loving daughters, Garlande (Stephen) and Geena (Danny), their father Marty, her loving mother Delphine Reimer, her stepfather Walter Reimer, her half- brother Jason Reimer, her nieces Kim and Kelly (Justin), her grandniece Delphine, and her grandnephew Garett.

Also left to grieve Laura are her two best friends, Leanne Dennison and Karen Kraft.

She will be prayed for by the congregation of the Gospel Hall in Westsyde.

Condolences may be sent to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com