We are sad to announce the passing of Rudy Desrochers of Kamloops BC at the Royal Inland hospital on December 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side.
Rudy, aged 89, was predeceased by his parents Fred and Evelyn Derochers, sister Viola and eldest son Richard.
Rudy will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years; Julie and his surviving children and their spouses; Patsi Desrochers (Norm Morin), Gerald Desrochers (Brenda ), Paul Desrochers (Tammy) Lorraine Farrell (Ken), and Carol Morgan (Rob).
As well as his children, the many grand and great grandchildren who loved him dearly and really enjoyed spending time with him. Rudy was always available with a helping hand not only to his family but the community as well where he volunteered his time with local churches the White Cane Society and the Knights of Columbus.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 30th at the Holy Family Parish on Sunset Drive in Valleyview. Father Fred Weisbeck to officiate.
8 Tributes
To the Desrochers family, sorry to read of your loss.
Dear Julie and family. My heart aches for your loss.
Your treasured Rudy was a shining example of faith and love to his God,to his church,his beautiful wife and the family they cherished so very much.
My heartfelt condolences to you all.
Saddened to hear of Rudy’s passing. I have so many fond memories of him and of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings,
Carol Inskip
Thinking of you all during this difficult time, and celebrating the life of Rudy. There are many fond and happy memories growing up in the neighbourhood. May perpetual light shine upon him.
John Karpluk
Dear Julie and family
We are sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely, Bertha Kreger and family
Sorry to see Mr. Dersrochers passing as I read the paper this morning.
Growing up in the neighborhood and hanging with Paul at the families home was fun. Paul would always cook a steak from Swift meats where Rudy used to work. I am sorry to miss the funeral mass yesterday.I will always remember Rudy positive and outgoing personality. All my families best to Mrs. Desrochers and the entire D family
Sorry to read of the loss of Mr. Desrocher. It has been a long time that I have seen him but he was always a kind man with a friendly smile. Hugs to the family
Rudy was such a bright light in the day of everyone whose path he crossed. His beautiful smile and kindness will surely be missed by all. Condolences to your family. Shelley (Martin) Singer