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A S S I S Ta N T To T H E C H I E F

Tsideldel First Nation is look ing to fill the position of Assistant to the Chief, who, under the direc tion of the Executive Administrative Suppor t Lead, will pr imar ily be responsible for administrative and cler ical ser vices relating to the Chief This position will be located at our Chilanko For ks, BC office. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ar ranging travel, to prepare, review, and/or edit var ious for ms of cor respondence for the Chief, and you may provide cler ical relief for the general office. Additionally, you are able to organize and wor k independently on several projec ts at one time under tight deadlines

The Assistant to the Chief must possess the following sk ills and abilities:

• Abilit y to deal with people sensitively, tac tfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

• Effec tive wr itten and ver bal communication

• Considerable k nowledge of general office procedures

• D emonstrated sk ill in minute tak ing and travel ar rangement while giving close attention to detail

• Have a proven track record of maintaining str ic t confidentialit y

KTW is looking for warehouse space for distribution

We need approximately 1,500 sq ft of flat, dry space one night a week to receive a 53’ trailer, offload skid cages of newspapers and transfer loads to our local drivers in smaller delivery vehicles. We typically receive between 16 and 18 skids We have an onsite supervisor who co-ordinates the unloading and loading.

Typically the work happens between midnight Tuesday and 10:00 am Wednesday but it can go longer if we have bad weather, highway closures or heavier papers.

• Organized and be able to independently

We may consider a hybr id wor k ar rangement

Wage R ange: $22 00 per hour

Duration and Hours: 35 Hours per week

Deadline: Until the position is filled

To apply for this oppor tunit y, qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé to Sher r y Westgarde Hepper at the email address listed below : Sher r y Westgarde Hepper, Executive Administrative Suppor t Lead, Tsideldel First Nation Email: execassistant@tsideldel.org

Since this position is engaged primarily in ser ving the interests of Aboriginal people, Tsideldel First Nation shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite sk ill sets and experience.

We sincerely appreciate all applicants for their application, however, only those selec ted for an inter view will be contac ted of 248 Sagewood Drive, Kamloops, BC, who died on or about September 5, 2022, are required to send them to the executor before the 31st day of May, 2023 After that date, the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to the claims of which the executor has notice

Joanne Patricia Baron, Executor

c/o Gillespie & Company LLP

Lawyers 200 – 121 St Paul Street Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8

We are open to renting or subletting space in a suitable location or subcontracting the receiving operation to a logistics operator

We store a forklift and a skid of stacked pallets on the site.

For more information contact Ray Jolicoeur at: 250-371-1333

Wayne Sydney King 1946 - 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne on February 11, 2023.

Wayne is survived by his loving family; his wife of 55 years, Bev, his daughter, Candace Cameron (Ron), and son, Cory King (Susie). His four grandchildren, Jennie Cameron, Jordan Cameron (Emma), Ciara King and Christy King.

He will be forever remembered by his sisters, Darlene Dance, Donalda Budai (Marvin Hoffman) and his brother, Ken King (Linda) and their families.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents Syd and Muriel King and his brother-in-law, George Dance.

“His memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part God has him in his keeping We have him in our hearts. “

He travelled the country With a smile of great pride Now he drives the streets of Heaven On the truckers last ride

Dororthy Leah Fowler (Leah)

October 12, 1933 - March 5, 2023

We lost our beloved Mom who passed away peacefully at McKinney Place in Oliver, BC on March 5, 2023 with her four children by her side. Mom was predeceased by her husband Theodore Fowler (Ted) who passed away March 28, 2020. She was also predeceased by her father Victor Murdock Chaffin, her Mother Elsie Florence Chaffin and her siblings Stan (Lee), Doug (Lynn), Marie (Marty) and Shirley

She is lovingly remembered by her four children; Angie Lock (Don), Mike Vogels, Patricia Potter (Fedel) and Linda Lowe (Arnie). Also mourning her loss are her grandchildren; Collin Lock (Gina), Niki Wright (Kyle), Trevor Lock (Susi), Brandi Twamley (Sean), Dustin Potter (Brandi), Lyndsay Schmutz (Nik), Alyssa Lowe and Kelsey Leier (Ryan). She was also a devoted and loving grandma to many great grandchildren and even a few great greats. Leah is also lovingly remembered by her three surviving siblings and spouses; Betty (George), Chan (Jan) and Gary

Leah was born in Cortez, Colorado and spent her childhood on the family's acreage. Her childhood was a time of many happy memories and as the oldest of eight children, also a lot of work! Leah worked for a time at Spears Hospital in Denver as a nursing assistant and also at Memorial Hospital in Cortez, where she was an asset with her good common sense and empathetic way of dealing with patients.

Leah and Ted met at dance in Cortez in 1958 and were married there in 1959. They owned and worked on the family’s cattle ranch in Mancos, Colorado where they raised championship Hereford bulls.

In 1964, Leah and Ted made a trip to Canada after hearing how beautiful and green it was. They both loved the area of Little Fort and made the big decision to move the family there. In 1965, they bought a ranch in Little Fort where they raised their family and were members of their community for over fifty years. Leah worked the ranch side by side with Ted and she was an integral part of every aspect of the farm. She excelled at whatever she put her hand to; whether it was delicious meals, canning all of her homegrown veggies and fruits, her beautiful gardens, hand-sewing clothes, quilting, crafts and all the many and varied chores involved with running a family farm.

Leah was a member of the Little Fort Women's Institute and made life-long connections with many other women in the community She and Ted square danced for many years and she was always beautifully dressed in her own hand-sewn dresses! Leah and Ted were snowbirds for a number of years, making wonderful memories along the way In her retirement years, Leah and Ted carpet bowled in Little Fort and went all over BC for tournaments. They were very happy to be part of the Little Fort team who won the BC Senior ’s games in 2009.

Mom was such an amazing Mother who always put the needs and wants of her family first. It seemed she never stopped working, unless it was to play cards, games, or to host a family or friends gathering. Leah loved her grandchildren with all of her heart and spent as much time as she could with them. We will miss her loving hugs and her funny sense of humour as we carry on. Her memory will be forever cherished.

A celebration of life for both Leah and Ted Fowler will be held in Little Fort on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Little Fort Community Hall. Please join the family there to remember and celebrate these two wonderful people.

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

In loving memory of TOURAND, Joseph “Orville” Vic tor

October 4, 1937 - Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan

April 16, 2023 - Calgar y, Alber ta

Or ville Tourand of Calgar y, AB, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 85 years.

Or ville was born in Meadow Lake, SK, on October 4, 1937 Leaving Saskatchewan at a young age with his family, he spent his years in Blue River, BC, Pember ton, BC, and Kamloops, BC, and lastly in Calgar y, AB. He was a member of the IWA for over twenty years Or ville spent his working life in the bush and backroads of BC driving trucks, hauling logs, felling trees, and operating heavy equipment as a lifelong logger. Or ville had many a close calls and stories to tell, including those shared logging with his son Phillip in Nor thern BC

Or ville enjoyed gardening in his later years, meticulously tending his backyard vegetable patch throughout the seasons with his daughter Judy. He was skilled with his hands, always busy fixing, repairing, and bringing life to old objects and furniture

“Dad’s” or “Grandpa’s” home -brewed, neighbourhood-sourced crab apple, rhubarb, and apple wines were well known throughout his extended family, spreading gallons of good cheer across Western Canada

Or ville is sur vived by his two daughters, Debbie McClelland of Kamloops, BC, and Judy Tourand of Calgar y, AB; son Phillip (Donna) Tourand of Por t Alberni, BC; four grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey, Janna, and Devon; four great-grandchildren, Caiman, Olive, Aver y, and Mila; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends Or ville was predeceased by his wife Mar y Tourand ( Thompson), parents, Mar y and Fred Tourand, and great-grandson River Tourand

A family celebration of life will be arranged in the coming months in honour of Or ville’s life and memor y In living memor y of Joseph Or ville Victor Tourand, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conser vation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgar y, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585

You may wish to email your family and friends to let them know that the above obituar y may be viewed online at: www mcinnisandholloway com

Wayne Alan Cutting

Wayne, 73, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Kamloops, BC. He was born on August 29, 1949, in New Westminster, BC to Chester and Kathleen Cutting.

He is survived by his partner Noreen Dorais and his three daughters, Michelle Yakemchuk (Kevin), Angela Lyall (Jason), and Amy Cutting (Allan). Grandchildren, Brenden, Brielle, Kalina, Jade, Maya and Aiden and stepsons, Riley and Brian Dorais and sister-in-law Linda Lindenbach.

Wayne was predeceased by his wife Marjorie, and his parents Chester and Kathleen.

Wayne was a longtime resident of Surrey, BC. His first home was the old Brownstone school in North Surrey, that his father renovated. They lived there until Chester passed and Kathleen sold the home.

Wayne, Marjorie, Michelle, Angela and Amy spent many happy weekends in Point Roberts, on the family boat, crabbing and fishing. Huge feasts of crab were enjoyed by all.

Wayne was known in Surrey for his successful business “Ultrasheen Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning”. Marjorie and Wayne built the business from the ground up starting in the early 80s. Marjorie looked after the administration and Wayne did the business of carpet cleaning. He was known for his dedication to going beyond for his customers and took great pride in his work. He made all his customers feel like his best friend, along with Marjorie’s tremendous talent for making Wayne “invaluable”. He is also known for his unfailing integrity and eternal optimism.

Wayne was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather He always readily hosted all the family holiday get-togethers and looked after the planning and cooking of the many delicious meals.

Wayne and Noreen started sharing their lives together in 2013. They moved to Kamloops in 2016 and made a lovely garden and home and enjoyed yearly winter trips to Wayne’s beloved Jibacoa, Cuba.

His interests included cooking, baking and food preservation. He particularly enjoyed ‘tweaking’ recipes that he found on Utube, in hopes of creating a cookbook one day His love of gardening showed through yearly in his unbelievable crop of vegetables. His specialty was his enormous and multiple tomatoes. He is also known for his love of fig trees and managed to propagate a lot of trees in the last few years.

The family wishes to thank the angels at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, for their loving care.

A private service is being planned for a later date. Please contact wayneservice@gmail.com if you would like to receive information.

We will remember you and honour you always. The light you left behind will never burn out.

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

In Loving Memory of Linda van Hoof

August 10, 1945 - April 11, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of sadness that we announce the passing of Linda van Hoof - Wife, Mother, Sister, Oma, Aunt, Niece and Friend.

Surviving Linda is her beloved husband and best friend, Peter Her brother Les (Debbie) Hiebert, her children Dianne (Craig) Simmons, Trevor (Fawn) van Hoof, Ali (Jory) Maki, Megan (Keith) Daye, Joanne (Gabriel) Brownlee, Maria (Dennis) Maki and seven loving grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Helen Hiebert and her younger brothers Lance and Larry

Linda was born in Kitchener, Ontario on August 10, 1945 and was raised a proud Mennonite. She spent her childhood moving from town to town and enjoyed sitting on the edge of the highway naming the make, model and year of the passing cars with her brothers. She could name any car!

Graduating from teacher's college at 18, and spent many years as a teacher in Ontario which she loved very much. Linda moved to Kamloops, BC in 1977 and raised her family in Westsyde - "Greenacres" was the place to be. Their family home was her treasure. Teaching catechism and being the Coordinator of Faith Formation for Children at St. John Vianney brought her so much joy and kindred friendships.

Linda's favourite thing in life was spending time with her family, listening to her brother play music, and going for walks with her beloved dog Rusty and with her "bestie" Joan Her children and grandchildren were most important in her life, family was everything to her, and because of that she fought cancer for 15 years, with her soulmate at her side, losing her brave and courageous battle on April 11, 2023.

The family held a beautiful, private graveside service and small celebration of life with loved ones on April 21, 2023 in Chase, BC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating blood, "the liquid of life", on Linda's behalf or to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops, a non-profit organization dear to Linda's heart. Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

Mike Winstanley

We are very saddened to announce the passing of Mike Winstanley of Vancouver formerly of Kamloops.

Mike passed away at the Vancouver Hospice on April 12, 2023 of congestive heart failure with his family by his side. Mike was 72 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife Myrna, his 2 sons Peter (Charlene) and Jeff (Charlie), and 3 grandchildren Owen, Kai, and Andrew His 2 sisters Cathy (Bob) and Margy (Don) and 4 nieces.

Mike worked for the Royal Bank for many years as well as Continental Bank. He also worked for Kamloops School District as an Educational Assistant.

His true passion was coaching high school football at NorKam Secondary School where he coached for over 20 years.

Mike and Myrna moved to Vancouver in 2015 to be with his son Peter and grandson Owen when he was born. Mike enjoyed being in Owen’s life on a daily basis and Owen loved his Bubba dearly Mike will also be missed by his best buddy “Aussie”.

We miss you Mike and you will not be forgotten.

There will be a memorial for Mike in Vancouver on June 24, 2023. Please contact Myrna Winstanley for location information. In lieu of flowers if you wish, you can donate to the Vancouver Hospice Society (4615 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3M1) who took such good care of Mike in his final days.

Evelyn (Sandy) Biagioni

We lost someone special today, April 12, 2023. Our mom Evelyn (Sandy) Biagioni has been reunited with our dad Elmo, our brother Mark, many beloved family members and dear friends to continue her journey Although she is gone, her thoughts will continue to be with us. She will remind us to love, be kind and to feel for others less fortunate and to always do the right thing.

Mom was born in Mission, BC, on April 2nd, 1929 as the only child of Cameron and Myrtle Alexander She spent her formative years in Mission accumulating lifelong friends before moving to Kamloops in her early teens. After finishing high school, Mom joined the workforce with jobs at BC Tel, Eatons and Woodwards.

It was in her early twenties that she met a young Italian stallion named Elmo and convinced him that his life would be better enhanced if he became her forever partner Dad did not need much convincing. They married in September 1949. They were still going strong 69 years later until Dad’s passing.

Mom started her family with the birth of their first child Sherry, then Robbie and to show that God has a sense of humour, along came Mark, 19 years later! Oops, how did that happen was her many friends laughing reaction to her news.

Mom had some unique parenting skills. From going full samurai warrior, flipping Mark on his back on the kitchen floor (Mark was 6’5” at the time) demanding he give her back the $20 he had taken from her purse, to being Susie Homemaker, sewing sequins on Sherry’s skating dress (Sherry was still in the dress) as she was about to take the ice for her warmup. Definitely old school. Those were some of the many memories often fondly recalled around Sunday dinners.

Ah, Sunday dinners. The lifeblood of our home. Mom was a fantastic cook. She provided dinner for anyone who was around on Sunday, from family, friends and the odd stray It didn’t matter, you were welcome in her home. Always encouraging you to have seconds but save room for dessert. Besides Sunday dinners, Mom also operated the Biagioni Bistro which was open every day to anyone who was in need of coffee or conversation.

In addition to being a wife and mother, Mom found time to be a secretary, seamstress, costume designer and event coordinator for Kamicecades with the Mount Paul Skating Club (now Kamloops Skating Club). She also volunteered at St. Anne’s School Academy Mom also contributed to many pot luck dinners and other social functions over the years to help others.

Mom had a wonderful sense of humour When she got back her DNA results she couldn’t wait to tease her lifelong friend Doris, the self-proclaimed Queen of Norway, that she, herself was 10% Norwegian and Doris now had competition for the title of Queen.

Further to being a wife to Elmo, she was a mother to Sherry, Robbie and Mark. She was a mother-in-law to John and Laura, a nana to Jesse, Casey (Brian), Steve (Jessica), Kurt (Maggie), and Mark (Megan), a great nana to Abigail, Andrew, Allison, Avery, Barrett, Brooklyn, Tala, Kona, Theo and Penny, and of course her favorite, Reacher There are also many loved ones in her extended family and friends that are mourning her loss but rejoicing in the memory of being enriched by her presence in their lives.

Losing a loved one like Mom makes you realize that without love there would be no grief. The grief we are feeling now is the result of the unconditional love we have for our Mom. RIP Mom, we’ll miss you but will be thinking of you every day

The family would like to thank Dr Loland for his kindness and empathy not only in this trying time but for his ongoing care for Mom through the years. Also, a shout out and thank you to the emergency staff, the nurses, care aids and LPN’s on 7th North at Kamloops RIH during her stay, your care and compassion did not go unappreciated. Also, thank you to the staff of Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, even though Mom was not there very long, they provided a warm and homey resting place for Mom in her final hours.

Goodbye Mom, until we meet again.

There will not be a service as per Mom’s wishes but we will have a celebration of her life with an Irish wake at a later date.

May Rowlett

1932 - 2023

May Rowlett of Kamloops, BC passed away on April 21, 2023 at 90 years of age. May was born east of Sheho, Sask. on May 17, 1932. She was the youngest of 9 children She moved to Flin Flon, MB at age 11, where she received her education.

She met Emery and married on August 7, 1951 and had two children (Jim and Joe). They moved to Kamloops in 1975.

She is survived by sons, Jim (Marg), Joe (Rona), grandchildren Dayna, Ian (Jacqueline), Chris (Vanessa), Mike, great grandchildren Emmett and Ivy, sister in law Shirley Lyon of Red Deer, AB, and many family members. She was predeceased by her husband Emery, her parents Tom and Mary, her 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.

May was kind to all people, she loved her family, and loved all animals, great and small. She loved cooking and baking. She thought it was wonderful to aid people in need, and she was proud to wear the Salvation Army uniform for many years. May was blessed with a great memory especially people's birthdays.

May joined the Salvation Army in 1960 the same year she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). May was legally blind, and in her later years appreciated people reading to her She appreciated people identifying who they were prior to talking, because of her very limited vision.

A very special thank you to staff at Riverbend Manor for all their kindness. Also, a thank you to staff at Royal Inland Hospital who showed her kindness and love during her last days.

May’s Motto was: The

No formal service by request.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Salvation Army in memory of May

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Celebration of Life for Jean Knox

A celebration of Jean Knox’s life will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Paul’s Cathedral, reception to follow in the parish hall.

Katherine Jean "Jeannie" Grice

July 8, 1944 - April 5, 2033

Jeannie passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, with her family by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer

She was predeceased by her husband Milton, her younger sister Maureen, and her sister-in-law Mugsy

Jeannie leaves to mourn her son Tom (Michelle) and three grandchildren, Carter, Paige, and McKenna. She will also be greatly missed by her brother Garry (Myrna), niece Lisa (Ray), brother-in-law Don, nephew David (Alyssa), niece Katherine, great-niece Olivia, great-nephews Theo and Thomas, brother-in-law Ray, the Gilroy Sunday Night Dinner Crew, her best friend Sue, and many other special family members and friends.

Jeannie loved to curl, play golf, and spend time with her grandchildren. She looked forward to their annual summer trip to Idabel Lake where countless memories were made.

Jeannie had a great love for her family, a zest for life, and a spunky adventurous spirit which led to some wonderful memories in her final year A bucket list trip to Whistler, BC last summer where she “conquered” the Eagle Zipline, and a fun-filled road trip with her best friend Sue where they visited Drumheller and her childhood hometown of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.

Special thanks to her beautiful Theresa, and all the wonderful nurses and staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for their compassionate care.

As per her wishes, there will not be a service.

If desired, donations can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in her memory A truly beautiful place.

We will miss you Gran. Hope you are having a dance party in Heaven.

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

Doogie Anderson

It is with much sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ross “Doogie” Anderson on April 11, 2023. He leaves behind his wife Diana, son Rogan (Keri), Krystal (Mike Pearson), Christopher (Joey) along with grandchildren, Naveed, Jeevan, Kurtis, Taylor, Gracie, Avery and Izzy

Doogie was larger-than-life! He was happiest spending time with his family and friends, at the lake or with his newfound tribe in his piece of paradise, Yuma Arizona.

He was “living the dream” and loved spending time with his friends.

Doogie’s smile and laugh were infectious to all who met him!

His work life was spent in the insurance industry, where he was considered one of the “best in the business”. He mentored many young men and woman throughout his career and enjoyed his work and colleagues.

Doogie was the best husband, father and Papa. He had a very special love for his grandchildren, nothing meant more to him than spending time with all of them.

There will be a Celebration of Life on May 7 from 1-4 pm at TRU Mountain Room.