It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Hugo Heistad of Kamloops, BC, on February 24th, 2014. Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Ann Heistad. He is also survived by his son Christian M. Peloza, and his mother Vivian Heistad, as well as children Michael (Samantha) of Vancouver, and Debra (Trevor) of Burnaby. Raymond also leaves to cherish his memory grandchildren Kelsey, James and Michael Peloza of New York & Massachusetts, Harrison, Edward, Victoria and Matthew of Vancouver, BC, as well as brother Norman of Kimberley, BC, and sister Shirley of Calgary, AB. Raymond is predeceased by his father, Frank, and mother, Alice. Raymond was born in Kimberley, BC, on June 15th, 1943, before apprenticing to work with Cominco and the Ministry of Mines as a Mechanical Safety Inspector. Raymond had many hobbies he was passionate about, including being a master skier, competitive canoeist, hunter, hiker and fisherman.
A Celebration of Raymond’s Life will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 at 2:00pm, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
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I knew Ray for over 60 years growing up in Kimberley. Always remember his athletic genius, skiing, basketball, canoeing and probably a few other sports. It’ sad to see classmates pass, for what I call too young. I always got along with Ray and will remember him .
We are out of the country and will be unable to attend Ray’s memorial service. Ann we are so sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. I remember Ray as a talented athlete growing up in Kimberley. Then Skip and I knew Ray as part of our social group for +30 yeas in Kamloops. It was good to see him back on the ski hill every Presidents’ Day weekend when Chris and his family would visit. He was a great guy and has left us much too soon.
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He had worked with our Dad(Jack Thomson)at the Dept of Mines for many years. Our Dad held him in very high regard, and thought he was a kind and hardworking man. Our mother, Pearl, also sends her sympathies and prayers to your family. Our deepest condolences on your family’s loss.
Jack, Ron Art and Lynne Thomson