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RAYMOND HOFFMAN
Feb. 15th, 1938 – Feb. 15th, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Lewis Hoffman on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s, at the age of 73 years.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Dorothy, daughters Jo-Ann (Peter) Giesbrecht of Perdue, Sask. and Deborah (Gene) Kozowy of Kamloops, BC, as well as grandchildren Matthew and Raymond.
He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Gordon, Allan and Neil.
Ray was a devoted husband, wonderful Dad and a “cool Grandpa”. Matthew and Raymond looked upon him more as a Dad than a grandfather. He instilled his love for Jehovah in his daughters and grandsons. He drove logging trucks since he was 15 years old and never lost his love for driving. He spent many enjoyable hours with his son in-law Gene, just “shooting the breeze”. He will be missed by all.
“Dad, you will always be our hero.”
Special thanks to Dr. Mosewich and Dr. Kruger, the caregivers at Hospice and Homecare givers, as well as to Ray and Dorothy’s neighbours, the Hayners, Tooveys and Whites, and especially to all in our congregation who came to visit us and gave us support and encouragement. There will be no formal service by request.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Roy William Adams
February 24, 1937 - February 16, 2011
In Loving Memory of Roy William Adams who was born on February 24, 1937 in Edmonton, Alberta and passed away on February 16, 2011 in Kamloops, British Columbia.
A Celebration of Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday February 26, 2011 at Kamloops Funeral Home 285 Fortune Drive.
Donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, ICU Campaign at 311 Columbia Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1. Flowers gratefully declined.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Harry Bryksaw
February 2, 1918 - February 20, 2011
We regret to announce that Harry Bryksaw of Kamloops BC passed away on February 20, 2011 at 93 years of age.
Harry is survived by his sons Glenn (Jean) and Doug (Karen), his grandchildren Holly and Neal, his sisters Stef (Clarence), Annie (John), brother Emil (Shirley) sisters-in-law Lil (Fred) and Betty (Walter), sister Myrtle (Aubrey), brother Joe (Elaine) and sister Edna (Merv) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Katherine, his wife Elsa, his brothers Merle (in infancy), Steve (WW II), Fred, Edwin (Kay), his brothers-in-law Fred and Clarence, his sister Olga (Fred) and brother Walter.
On Groundhog Day in 1918, Harry was born the 2nd of 13 children to Katherine and Joseph Bryksa of West Bend, Saskatchewan. Harry grew up on the family farm and attended Horse Lake School. Harry enjoyed baseball and played with his brothers and sisters in regional baseball tournaments.
When World War Two broke out Harry and younger brother Steve and future brothers-in-law Clarence and Fred, enlisted in the Canadian army – Harry in the artillery and Steve and Clarence in the infantry. Harry served as a training Sergeant in the Artillery Signal Corps in Kingston, Ontario and Shilo, Manitoba. Clarence and Steve were deployed to Europe and Steve was killed in action in Emmerick, Germany on 29 March 1945.
After the war, Harry moved to Toronto and worked for the railway and later became a letter carrier and mail sorter in Islington, Ontario. Harry was transferred to the Revenue Department at the Postage Stamp Depot in downtown Toronto where he rose to become the Department Manager, a position he held until he retired.
In Toronto, Harry met and married Elsa Fivian in 1953. They had two sons, Glenn and Doug. Harry was a devoted family man taking the family on cross-continental camping trips every summer until his two sons were out of high school.
Harry was also an avid sportsman and he enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing and coaching junior sports with the Warren Park Sports Association. He was successful as a manager and coach winning the Metro Toronto Hockey League Championship with his coaching friend Gord O’Halloran.
After Harry retired, he and Elsa travelled extensively through-out North America: from Iqaluit, NU to Victoria, BC, from Peggy’s Cove NS to Los Angeles, CA from North Carolina to Cuba. They also travelled to Spain and England.
Harry and Elsa lived together in the same west Toronto home from 1954 until after 49 years of marriage, Elsa passed away in 2002. Harry then moved to Kamloops to live with Doug and his family. After Harry underwent cancer surgery in the fall of 2010 he moved into the Hamlets at Westsyde assisted care facility. On Sunday, February 20th, 2011 in the Royal Inland Hospital, Harry passed away of heart failure.
The family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and Nurses – particularly those on 7 North who made Harry and the family comfortable in his final hours. Thank you all.
Harry will be remembered at a Celebration of life on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops BC, V2B 2H7. An Interment and Memorial service will be held in Ontario in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, 203-635 Victoria St., Kamloops BC V2C 2B3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 111-450 Lansdowne St., Kamloops BC V2C 1Y3, if you desire.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
ELIZABETH MARY LEVY
March 1, 1920 - February 18, 2011
Elizabeth Mary Levy of Kamloops passed away on February 18, 2011 at 91 years of age.
She will be remembered by her loving husband of 53 years, Alfred, children, David (Laura) & Katherine(Kelly) Wourms, and Mary Cesarone; her grandchildren, Mark & Heather Levy, Thomas, Jennifer, & Stephanie Wourms, and Megan & Travis Cesarone.
She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers in Hungary.
Elizabeth was born in Hungary and she became an RN during the war in England. Her nursing career enabled her to travel the world, eventually working in the TB hospital at Tranquille, where she met her husband, Alfred. Elizabeth was a long time member of the St. John Vianney CWL.
Prayers will be recited on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 633 Tranquille Road. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday February 26, 2011 in the Church. Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen, Celebrant.
If friends so desire, donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Kamloops Pro-life Society, 331 Maple St, Kamloops, BC V2B 4A9 or to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9. Flowers gratefully declined.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Ken Chernenkoff
January 10, 1941 - January 29, 2008
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Chernenkoff, a devoted Husband, a loving Dad, a proud Grandpa and a true Friend.
Born in Arran, Saskatchewan, on January 10, 1941, Dad passed away suddenly on January 29, 2008 in Laughlin, Nevada while on holidays with Mom.
Dad is survived by the love of his life and his soul mate, Sandra and the sparkles in his eyes, his daughters Tammy (Kelly) Brownlee and Cindy (Shane) Leibel, his granddaughters Rebecca and Jesse and his grandsons, Taylor and Aaron, all of Kamloops. Dad is also survived by Louise Chernenkoff (sister in-law) of Prince George and Ginny (Norman) Bowen of Manitoba and his many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents Alex and Margaret, his older brother Bill and his nephew Bradley.
Dad was a very special man who many called “Friend”. He had a lengthy career in the construction business, was pretty handy with a backhoe and had many friends throughout the province in the industry. The lives he touched will be saddened to hear of his passing. His favourite times were those spent with Mom and the rest of his family, getting together for family dinners, having a few laughs and just catching up on what everyone had been up to. His favourite line lately was “I’m retired so I did whatever I wanted today!” at which time he would laugh out loud and make us all smile.
Dad had the heart and soul of a gentle giant and always had time for family and friends.
We invite family and friends to share their memories in a Celebration of Dad’s Life to be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC. An open mike will be available for those who choose to share.
Flowers gratefully declined, but donations may be made in memory of Ken Chernenkoff to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 203-635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 111-450 Lansdowne St., Kamloops BC V2C 1Y3.
Kamloops Funeral Home
Gertrude Leroux
December 13, 1915 - February 27, 2011
Gertrude Leroux was born on December 13, 1915 and passed away on February 27, 2011.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 633 Tranquille Road, Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen, Celebrant.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dana Levere and her caring staff at Ridgeview Lodge.
Donations in Gertrude’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 111-450 Lansdowne St., Kamloops BC V2C 1Y3.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
AURORE REGNIER (nee Robinson)
June 12, 1927 - March 6, 2011
Our mother, Aurore Helen Regnier passed away peacefully with her family at her side in Merritt at the Coquihalla / Gillis House.
Mom will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Angeline (Chris) Gilmore, her son Albert, and daughter Paulette (Jim) Steinhammer. Also left to cherish her memory are her four grandchildren, Melina (Ron) Handley, Darren (Christina) Gilmore, Matthew (Virginia) Gilmore and Luke Klassen; great grandchildren Brett, Brock, Layton and Liam; sisters Yvonne McComber, Leonie Krause and Rolande Mihura, and brother Victor Robinson.
She was predeceased by her husband Ambrose Regnier, mother Melina Pelletier, father Octave Robinson, sister Simone Lanouette and brothers Simon, Omer, and Ivan Robinson.
Mom’s life was her family. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren, their lives and accomplishments. Aurore enjoyed outings and visits with her family and children.
She will be missed by all those who knew her and felt her love of the world around her.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the love and care that she received from the remarkable staff at Coquihalla / Gillis House. She loved you all. Mom’s smile and hugs will be remembered by all those she touched with her presence.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2011 in the Sacred Heart Parish, 2302 Jackson Ave., Merritt, Celebrant Father Kenneth Anoruo. Viewing will take place in the church prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 am.
Donations may be made in Mom’s memory to the Coquihalla / Gillis House, 3451 Voght St, Merritt, BC V1K 1C6.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
James Jesse Mason
January 7, 1939 - March 8, 2011
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Mason on March 8, 2011. His short battle with liver cancer ended at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home at the age of 71 years, with his wife Kathy by his side. James was born on January 7, 1939, in Catford, South East London and immigrated to Sudbury, Ontario in 1965. Two years later, he relocated to Kamloops where he enjoyed his work at Royal Inland Hospital for 32 years until retirement. BC proved ideal, as he took great pleasure in the outdoors: golfing, sailing, skiing and gardening. Furthermore, James loved people and contributed to many volunteer organizations – Laubach, Hospice, New Life Mission and Habitat for Humanity.
He will be held in the hearts of the many lives that he touched.
His beloved wife Katherine, son Travis, daughter Jodie, and mother in-law Hatsue survive him.
A celebration of James’ Life will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home or to the Kamloops New Life Mission.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
