Each Loss

Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always –Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

Doris Garbe

January 16, 1983 - January 26, 2023

With deep sorrow and sadness, the family of Doris Garbe announces her sudden passing at the age of 40.

She is survived by her children Gerda and Richard, her spouse Anselm, her sister Sunnhild Able of Erdmannhausen, Germany, and her parents Karl and Annemarie Zillmann of Marbach, Germany

Doris grew up in Germany and moved to Canada with her family in 2017. She used to be a medical office assistant, but changed her career into IT administration recently She planned to start working as an IT security specialist.

Besides work, she loved spending time outdoors with her children, travelling to different countries, learning different languages and keeping up her German heritage.

She will be greatly missed and thought of often.

The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., with Reverend Jane Gingrich officiating.

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

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Dorothy Daniels

1943 - 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Dorothy Daniels passed away on January 29th, 2023, with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born in Barrhead, Alberta on the 14th of August 1943.

She is survived by her husband Irwin Daniels, daughter Judy, granddaughters Crystal and Allison, great-grandchildren Julianna, Makayla, and Miranda. Predeceased by great-granddaughter Samantha.

Dorothy loved her country music and playing bridge. She will be missed by all that knew her

She will be in our hearts forever.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

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

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Ingo Leonhart Meierhofer

October 10, 1944 - January 27, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ingo Leonhart Meierhofer on January 27th, at the age of 78, following a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. For over 20 years he managed very well, however the last 4 years became very difficult for him.

Ingo leaves behind his loving wife, Teresa, of 50 years; his sons Dustin (Christine) and Donnavan; grandchildren Wesley, Leah, Victoria, Emma and Ellianna; his sister (and best friend) Sigrun (Richard), many wonderful nieces and nephews, and also cousins in Austria. He will also be missed by all of Teresa's family, and many close friends and neighbours.

He was predeceased by his parents Johann (Hans) and Antonia Meierhofer, his sister Erika and his brother Gerhard. Ingo was born in Austria and his family immigrated to Canada in 1951 eventually settling in Summerland, BC.

Ingo began his career with the BC Telephone Company (1966) in the Trail area and then moved to Terrace, Prince George and finally to Kamloops (Engineering Technician) where, after many years, he accepted an early retirement. The company was relocating their main office and employees to Kelowna and he did not want to move from our private and peaceful home on 52 acres.

Ingo was a very active man who enjoyed the outdoors hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting with his close friend, Graham. He thoroughly enjoyed his annual salmon fishing trip with his brother-in-law Dieter, nephew Trevor and friend Kevin; and fly fishing with friend Ken. In the winter months Ingo loved ice fishing and spent a lot of time on the ice with his friend Olav Ingo was also very passionate about his many sportscars. He was very proud of his last one, a beautiful Porsche 911 Turbo.

Fortunately, Ingo and Teresa were able to experience many wonderful and memorable trips over the years. He was always open for an adventure! Ingo will be remembered as being an avid outdoorsman with an incredible love and respect of nature, for being a great storyteller; and for having a great sense of humour, even to the end.

A very special thanks and sincere appreciation to Dr A. Wynne, to Dr J. Takahashi and to the wonderful and caring staff, who soon became friends, at Ridgeview Lodge.

There will be no service as per his request. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC or to the charity of choice.

Condolences may be expressed at DrakeCremation.com

Jacob Mathew Rommann

April 28, 1995 - January 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce Jacob’s sudden passing at the age of 27, Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

He leaves behind mother Patricia Hallam and father Shane Rommann (Taylor), brothers Dakota Garner and Zayden Rommann, sister Farrah Rommann, grandparents Bob Fraser and Linda Hallam, his great grandma Shirley Morin and girlfriend Rhaea Peterhans. He also leaves behind many aunties, uncles, cousins and friends, near and far

Jacob will always be remembered for his enormous heart and free spirit.

The Celebration of Life for Jacob will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

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Richard (Rick) Ian Geier

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of loving Husband, Father and Brother, Richard (Rick) Ian Geier Richard passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2023 at Kamloops Hospice.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Linda Geier, children Richard Geier and Natasha (Rommel) Directo as well as his three grandchildren Maya, Javier, and Tia Directo. He also leaves behind his three younger siblings Robert (Norma) Geier, Judy (Wayne) Becker, and Patsy (Bill) Lockwood as well as his wonderful nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, father and Papa, head of the family and loved by all.

Born on December 20, 1947 in Vancouver, B.C, the family soon moved to Kamloops, the city that he would consider his home. There he met his wife Linda at the early age of 19 and began to work for Petro-Canada (Gulf Oil). His career took him away to Alberta for many years, but his heart was always in B.C.

Richard will be remembered for his kindness and caring, humour and knowledge. He had the ability to talk to anyone (and we mean anyone) and make them feel as comfortable as if they were close friends. This served him well on his and Linda’s travels across Canada and down to the USA. His friendliness ensured he had many interesting, and entertaining stories about his adventures. He always had an anecdote about any situation, whether it be from his time as a Scout Leader, to their more recent adventure travels.

His passions for golf, fishing, canoeing and B.C. history were well known. As well as his enjoyment of a good meal. His greatest passion, however, was his grandchildren. As anyone who talked to him would know how proud he was of them. It was his favourite topic of discussion.

Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Cancer Clinic, Community Health and Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice for the care Richard received.

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to Hospice. There will be no formal ceremony by his request, but a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Mona Anne Endean (née Heath)

July 31, 1935 - December 30, 2022

After a life well lived, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mona Anne Endean at 87 years of age. Mona succumbed to a sudden illness in hospice with loving family at her side.

Mona was predeceased by Norman, her husband of 49 years, parents Edwin and Eleanor Heath, and infant siblings Roland and Muriel.

Mona is survived by her daughter Donna, sons Gregory (Tahira), Donald (Cynthia), Steven (Paula), James (Robyn), nine grandchildren; Kevin, Shawna, Nicholas, Julia, Carter, Logan, Samantha, Riley, Cassandra.

Missing her dearly is sister Sherann (Eugene) Broder, niece Andrea, nephew Darren, and many others of her large extended family

Mona had many interests outside the home. Her love of life, family, and friends was evident to all who knew her She was a loving and trusted friend who took the time to listen and support others. Mona was always the first to volunteer and spent many years fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society With great enjoyment of people, Mona spent 25 years as a server at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club, where she made friends for life Mona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed!

A family celebration of life will take place later this summer As per Monas' wishes, she will be laid to rest with her late husband in the Kamloops Cemetery

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Lovingly remembered by her family, Rose passed peacefully away in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops on January 27, 2023.

Rose Lillian Kingston was born to Clifford Eldridge Kingston and Stella Isabelle Joan Peterson on February 19, 1933.

Rose grew up with her sister Louise, in Richmond and Vancouver, B.C. until the family moved to the Kamloops region in the 1950's.

She went to Lord Kitchener Elementary school and later to Point Grey Junior High until 1948. There she grew up with horses, a milk cow and chickens. They hunted as a family every fall in the Cariboo and she learned to use a rifle. At age 16 Rose became the Dairy Queen for Sea Island Rose graduated from Richmond High in 1951.

After moving to Kamloops, she met the love of her life, Robert White, of the Whitecroft Ranch. They were married November 10,1956. Rose quickly took on the many roles of ranch wife, from being a more than capable hand and horsewoman, to the running of the guest ranch, as well as becoming a mother to three. Rose loved to travel with Rob, and together they visited Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, Colombia and Desert Hot Springs where they greatly enjoyed the adventures they had. Also, closer to home they camped in Osoyoos and together they attended and worked at many Fall Fairs the annual Vancouver PNE, as well as spending time on their speedboat and waterskiing on Heffley Lake. After the sale of the main ranch in the 1970's, Rob and Rose continued their country lives in the Heffley area on satellite ranch properties. Rose worked at the Bank of Montreal for 10 years starting in1969. Eventually they moved away from long winters, to Rayleigh, and then finally Kamloops.

Rose Lillian White 1933 - 2023

Rose loved the adventures of her grandchildren, especially when they involved horses, dogs, 4H or history, and she attended many of their events at both Heffley Creek Elementary and Brocklehurst Secondary as well many Fall Fair functions.

Rose spent a very happy sixty-six years married to Rob, and they were never apart. Rob wrote a beautiful poem about his wife, “My Lady Rose”, which shows the great love he had for her The family is fortunate to have so many pictures and memories of her life.

Predeceased by her parents, her motherin-law and father-in-law Rhoda and Frank White, her sister-in-law and brother-inlaw Velma and Jack Brady, her brother-inlaw, Stan Oakes, niece Sandy Oakes, great nephew Daren Brady Rose is remembered by her sister Louise Oakes; children Frank White (Candise), Rosemary Kanigan (Don), Shannon McIlquham (Brian) as well as her adult grandchildren, David White (Beckay Dusenbury), Derek White, Sarah White (Jimmy Broomfield), Jacey Stanley (Pete Ludwick), Darcy Wilk (Tyler), Erin Brady (Matt), Brianna McIlquham (Devon Jones) and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom were fortunate enough to have met their great-grandmother Nana White. Also remembered by nephew Barry Brady (Maureen), niece Brenda Steiner (Ueli), nieces Diana Wren (Bob), Christina Oakes (Morgan) and their families. Many other extended members of the family: cousins, nieces and nephews are left to remember Rose with love, as are many friends.

The family would like to thank Chartwell Ridgepoint Retirement Residence, RIH staff and Doctors for their excellent care of Rose in her last days, and their compassion.

No service by request, a memorial will be held at a later date, to allow distant family members and friends to attend.

Lynda Marie Yalowega

Lynda Marie Yalowega passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 at Sunpointe Village, Kelowna, BC. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan and moved to BC when she was four

Lynda was a beloved mother, wife, aunt, and grandma, she loved gardening, cooking, reading and her dog Buddy She is predeceased by her husband Terry and her parents Rita and Len Leibel. Survived by her son Greg (Patsy), daughter Michelle, brother Fred (Susan) and sister Barb (Scott) as well as grandson Adam and many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BC.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Yalowega family

My Lady Rose

My Lady Rose my wife

A blossom so true and dear Together through life we shared Our hopes and dreams and fears

A blossom so fresh

When she came to the ranch

Our love grew rich and deep

The girl of my dreams

The one I would keep My Lady Rose

Three blooms did come From my Lady Rose

She gave them life and love Only a mother knows And they grew to an image of My Lady Rose

Our many years together Through times both bad and good Few men could be so lucky To pick a bloom of such beauty As My Lady Rose

Ronnie Gerald Ned Jr. January 19, 1982 - January 4, 2023

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Sorrow in our hearts Ron-e!

“your wings were ready but our hearts were not.”

Ronnie graduated from Sahali Secondary school in Kamloops and attended First Nations Access to University/trades and technology He worked at various jobs on short term basis and move on to work at Tk’emlu’ps te Secwepemc Petro Canada for 12 years.

Gratitude to family, friends and community members, helped make Ron-e journey pleasant.

Sincere thank you from the Machell / Ned family

Remembering Darcy Scott Morrow

On Friday, February 17th. at the Holiday Inn Salon B, 675 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops, BC from 4:00-6:00 pm. Please feel free to drop in and share your stories and/or memories of Darcy

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Louise Teresa De Monte passed away peacefully at the age of 85, surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, reuniting her with the love of her life, Gerry, who predeceased her in 1994.

Louise was born on September 5, 1937 in Borgo Faiti, Latina, Italy and immigrated to Canada at the young age of 12. Mom had a beautiful smile and infectious laugh which will be dearly missed by her son John (Kristine) De Monte and family Amanda De Monte (fiancé Connor Gehring), Rachelle (Derek) Simpson, Nicolas (Rebecca) De Monte and Sydney De Monte. Daughter Lidia (Glen) Kowalski and family Ryan Kowalski (Alexandra Friedrichs), Brianna Kowalski and Larissa Kowalski (Vincenzo Soave). Also missing their bisnonna are her adoring 5 great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Dominic, Theodore, Laila and Lennox. She leaves behind her brother Ben (Donna) De Marni, sisters Teresa Klarich, Joanne Uliana, Rosanne (Aldo) Guglielmini, sister-in-law Luisa De Marni and many numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her son “Baby Robbi” Robert De Monte, parents Batista and Maria De Marni, sister Natalina Bertoncini, brothers Severino and Mario De Marni. Brothers-in-law Joe Klarich, Bruno Uliana, Armando Bertoncini and sister-inlaw Jean De Marni.

As one of the founding members of the Can-ital Ladies, she loved spending numerous hours cooking Italian meals for many weddings and other functions at the Colombo Lodge.

Mom’s greatest love was spending time with all her family which filled her heart with pride and joy She had an unbelievable green thumb spending hours tending to her vegetable and flower garden.

The Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12pm. Following the service the family would like to invite family and friends to the Parish Center for refreshments. Interment to follow for immediate and extended family

The family would like to thank Dr Howie and all the caregivers at Pine Grove Care Center for all their support, kindness and care mom received during her time there.

In lieu of flowers, in honour of our mom, we ask you light a candle in her memory

Raymond Lewis Peter Volpatti

It is with great heartache, that we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Volpatti on January 15, 2023 at the age of 54, in Kamloops, BC.

Raymond was born March 18, 1968 in Hope, BC, where he later graduated high school. He had also spent several years in Coquitlam, Revelstoke, and other areas, before settling in Kamloops.

Music played an important role in Raymond’s life. It was an outlet and a therapy He loved listening to music, singing, dancing and playing his acoustic guitar for the enjoyment of any audience. He was proud to speak of his time as a logger Raymond enjoyed socializing and spending time with his wife, family, friends and all. He was very kind, caring, and compassionate. He was eager to help others in any way he was able. He was full of humor and had a special way of spreading cheer, and love with all. Raymond was one of a kind and there will be no other like him. Raymond was very loved and will be greatly missed by many

Raymond is predeceased by his father John Volpatti as well as his brother Jason Volpatti. He leaves behind his loving wife Tricia, his beloved parents June (Mike), his cherished children Randal (Nicole) and Mars, step-daughters Sarah and Rebecca, his sisters Lacy, her father Barry, and Kelly (Jared), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the memories that take our breath away

Cecil Gibson

It is with immense heartache that we announce the passing of Cecil Gibson, aka Crampa the Great. A jokester, brother, uncle, cousin, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and favourite stranger - he will be missed by so many He is survived by his children, Barry and Karen, his grandchildren Jodi (Aiden), Jaylene (Chandler), Jaryn, and Jordan, and his great- grandchildren Kayah, Rowan, Caius, and Bay He is predeceased by his wife Diane and his ten siblings.

He will be remembered for the laughs and joy he spread, the strength and compassion he inspired in others, and the love he fiercely shared. We will always remember his laugh, and the lessons he taught us.

Cecil served in the Air Force for 25 years, where he met the love of his life (and eternal pain in his booty, whom he adored). Together, he and Diane built a life together, bringing Barry and Karen into the world. Despite challenges and hardships, they persevered and after their last posting in Kamloops, they started their own ceramics business. They served the Kamloops community for many years, providing a safe creative space for many

He was imperfectly perfect and oh so cherished and loved. All we have left to say is...FINE!! To which he would laugh and take solace in. Rest easy old man, you are loved and we are better for having your presence in our lives.

The memorial service will be held at Heffley Creek Hall on Saturday, February 18th from 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at kamloops@cypressfuneral.ca