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Christopher David Landstad
August 8, 1962 - June 12, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Landstad. Chris lost his courageous battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Chris was born in Kamloops, BC at the Royal Inland Hospital to David and Yvonne “Bonnie” Landstad; he was little brother to Lorelee (Randy) Ruygrok and big brother to Todd (Laura) Landstad. Chris was the father of two beautiful daughters, Nadia Landstad and Alayna (Jesse) Steele, grandfather to Mariah Provencal and a dear uncle to Elizabeth and Lindsay Landstad. He also leaves to mourn him, his loving soul mate, Brenda (Gagnon) Kachur. Chris also has an incredibly close extended family of numerous aunts, uncles, cousins as well as many friends that will miss him.
Chris was predeceased by his sister Lorraine and his mother Yvonne.
Chris worked for CN Rail and in the logging industry for many years. His final dream job with the City of Kamloops meant a great deal to him where he valued his working relationships.
Being in the outdoors was Chris’s true passion that allowed him to follow the open road. Some of his interests included hockey, skiing, kayaking and cycling.
He will always be remembered by his “honest golf score card”.
A celebration of Chris’s Life will be held at 10:00 am- Saturday June 18th, 2011 at Kamloops Evangelical Free Church located at 1132 8th Street Kamloops, BC. Reception to follow the service in the lower level of the church.
A special thank you to the caring and loving staff of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home and the staff nurses and doctors of Royal Inland Hospital floors 6 and 7, north
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Kamloops Hospice Association at 72 Whiteshield Crescent South Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
John Douglas Thompson
March 14, 1956 - June 21, 2011
John Douglas Thompson of Kamloops passed away on June 21, 2011. Survived by his loving wife Trish. A Service of Remembrance will take place at 11:00am on Monday June 27, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2165 Parkcrest Avenu .
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Ryan Deslaurier
December 31, 1977 - June 18, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ryan Deslaurier beloved son of Robert and Maryann Deslaurier. He also leaves to mourn his brothers James (Laura) and Christopher, his sister Sarah, niece Madelyn and his grandmothers Sally Clow and Dora Deslaurier.
He was predeceased by his grandfather Albert, his uncles Raymond and Maurice and his cousin Bradley.
Ryan attended Kay Bingham Elementary School and Brocklehurst Senior Secondary School from where he graduated with the Gold Cord award. Prior to his health failing he attended Cariboo College hoping to one day teach his favorite subject, history. His many interests included playing and teaching soccer, hiking, reading and related church activities.
Ryan was a loving, kind, forgiving soul and will be so sadly missed.
A service for Ryan will be held at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Road, Kamloops on Saturday, June 25th at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Kamloops S.P.C.A, 8th Street, Kamloops.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops.
Mike Puhallo
April 6, 1953 - June 24, 2011
Mike passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2011, at the age of 58, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love as he wrapped his legs around Pegasus and cut a trail for God’s Arena.
Mike was born and raised in Kamloops. He was the fourth of five children for Kay and Steve Puhallo. He married the love of his life, Linda, in 1976 and the couple raised two children, Paul and Sharlene. He was predeceased by his mother Kay and his brother-in-law, Terry Hand. Mike is survived by his father, Steve, and his siblings: Sue (Jim), Pete (June), Patti (Gerd) and Gord (Diana), and many loved nieces and nephews.
Over the years, Mike has meant so much, to so many people. Above all, Mike was a man of integrity and a chaser of dreams. He was a rodeo cowboy, a cattle rancher, an artist, a cowboy poet, a horse trainer, a truck driver, a pilot, a historian, a philosopher, husband, father, son, brother and friend who was there when you needed a hand and lifted you to be your best.
Mike was a founding member and the President of the BC Cowboy Heritage Society. The preservation of western heritage and culture was one of Mike’s greatest passions, second only to working with his horses. He always said he’d rather ride than drive.
Mike will always be remembered as a Cowboy Poet. Mike is Canada’s most published cowboy poet. Two of his books received the Will Rogers Medallion Award for Excellence in Cowboy Poetry. All three of his CDs were nominated for Cowboy Poetry Album of the Year and in 2009 he was named the Academy of Western Artist’s Cowboy Poet of the Year. Mike received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medallion in 2003 and in 2006 was one of the nominees for Canadian Parliamentary Poet laureate.
Mike’s legacy as a Cowboy Poet is a testament to his courage to take his own advice in life, that you can be whatever you choose to be.
Those who achieve success are those who take a dream and make it come true.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Marjorie Willowby Snowden Hospice for their gentle care.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at the Calvary Community Church on Thursday, June 30, at 1:00 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Mike believed in education and sought to support others in realising their dreams. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cowboy Heritage Society scholarship fund. www.bcchs.com
Adam Horochuk
March 26, 1927 - June 28, 2011
After living life to the fullest, Adam Horochuk passed away at the age of 84 years, on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 with his loving wife Helen at his side.
Adam was born in Kovel, Poland on March 26, 1927. When he was two years of age his family immigrated to Swan River, Manitoba where they settled on a farm. It was there that Adam’s love for the outdoors began, he learned to fish, trap and hunt. At the tender age of 10 Adams father passed away and it was at this time that he became passionate for farming and the responsibilities of family. Adam met his wife Olga and the two cared for the family farm having the first of three daughters there. Then the family moved to Fort St. John where he took up logging. Adam also learned to fly, which became a passion for him along with skydiving, having won 1st place at a competition for skydiving in the early 60’s in Vernon. Adams sharp wit and his adventure seeking nature had him learning many trades, most importantly, his Pilots License, and also Welding, Electrical and his Class One. He had many great experiences, one of which was welding on the pipeline to Alaska. Throughout Adam’s life his belief in his creator was so strong that he survived many difficult situations, and now he is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Adam is survived by his loving wife Helen, his three daughters Nancy Martell, Helen (Brian) Brown, Jenny (Rick) Byram; step children Jana, Kate and Jonathan; brothers Peter and Bill; sisters Pauline, Eva and Sophie, grandchildren Dean Brown, Dennis Martell, Gena Baker, Jason Martell and Terry Martell; great grandchildren Dryden Brown, Brandon Martell, Jordon Baker, Marcus Martell, Liam Brown, and Walter and Steve Hochucka.
He was predeceased by his first wife Olga, brothers John and Bruce Horochuk.
Adam is survived by many of Olga’s family members as well as his own family and friends.
The Funeral Service for Adam will be held at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops on Tuesday, July 5th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Darrell Hellquist officiating.
Should friends and family so desire in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 543 B, Battle St., Kamloops BC V2C 2M1.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
SUSAN LOUISE BEPPLE
June 19, 1944 - July 14, 2011
Susan Louise Bepple of Kamloops passed away on July 14, 2011 at 67 years of age.
She is survived by her loving husband and soulmate Terry, daughters Leslie (Paul) and Christine (Mike) ; grandchildren Avery (Landon), Allan (Colette), Cassie and Mitchell; great grandchild Tristen, brother Dave, sister Stephanie and an extended family of nephews and nieces, in-laws, dear friends and kindred spirits. Susan was predeceased by her mother Linda and her father Robert.
Susan was born on June 19, 1944 in Stoke-On-Trent, England while her father was serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. At the age of 2, her family returned to Vancouver and Susan’s early years were spent in Vancouver and Victoria. Her father renovated and sold numerous houses as a sideline to his job with a national supply company. By the time Terry and Susan built their dream home in Rayleigh, it was the 50th house she had lived in! The house and garden were her design and every detail showed her meticulous planning. More remarkable is that she could recall the layout and floor plans of every home she had lived in. No surprise that she briefly had a career in real estate. She excelled as a wife, mother, businesswoman, home renovator and all purpose event organizer. No one was safe from the wise counsel and advice she offered. Susan was a lively, intelligent, engaging and loving person who remained young at heart. Through years of difficult and complicated health problems, she remained optimistic about her future and full involved in the lives of her family.
Her family and friends were the center of Susan’s universe.
Susan’s life will be celebrated with a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., Kamloops, with Reverend Isabel Healy-Morrow officiating.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Yanko and the staff and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital for their care and compassion towards Susan. A special thanks to Hospital Chaplain Viktor Gundel and Reverend Isabel Healy-Morrow for their prayers and spiritual support for Susan and her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan’s memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 or to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops BC V2C 2T1.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Ann Clark
December 2, 1914 - July 14, 2011
Anne Clark of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on July 14, 2011 at 96 years of age.
She leaves behind her son George (Olive) Poncelet of Kamloops, grandchildren Mitchell (Jewel) and Monique. Daughter Jonnitte Paterson of Kamloops, grandchildren Stan (Lyda) Paterson and Wendy (Doug) Bonner.
Loving grandchildren of Malakwa BC, Sandra (Gary) Bara, Sue (Ed) Cumming, Dan (Sharon) Paterson and Ted (Sally) Paterson. Step children: Barbra, Dave, Jim, Margaret and Don. 17 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. As well as numerous other family members and friends.
Anne was predeceased by her husband Bob of Kamloops, BC and daughter Josphine Paterson of Malakwa, BC.
She will be fondly remembered for all her many talents of sewing, cooking, woodwork and her passion for gardening.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Grove Lodge and Dr.Mclaren.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 22, 2011 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with Reverend Father Peter Nguyen, Celebrant.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
