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.

I never dreamed 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.

The More You GIVE

by Teresa Piercey-Gates

The more you give, the more you get,

The more you do unselfishly

The more you live abundantly.

The more of everything you share, The more you laugh, the less you fret.

The more you’ll always have to spare.

The more you love, the more you’ll find

That life is good and friends are kind.

For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

Georgina Edna Hoyland 1939 - 2023

Georgina left us for her heavenly home in the early hours of Friday, June 30, 2023.

She was born to parents Lily (née Clisby) and George Edis in Hudson Bay Junction, SK, on August 12, 1939. She passed away after a short stay in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC.

Georgina was predeceased by her parents, her sister Nettie Furneaux, her brother Leslie, husbands Richard Hoyland and Jack Haywood, children Darrell, Ricky, Jacquie and grandson Ricky Left with loving memories are youngest son Herbert “Herbie”, “her girl” Sherry, five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Georgina was happiest when sharing a laugh and good times with friends. She square danced for 36 years, sang in many church choirs, wrote prodigious letters-corresponded with one friend from age 11 to 80 years, gifted friends and family with lovely embroidered pillowcases, baked dozens of cakes, pies, and cookies for various functions and could always be found helping clean-up crews! She and husband, Jack, RV’d throughout BC, up to the Yukon and across Canada. She often reminisced about their holidays to England and China. As a widow, Georgina and her friend, Sharon, shared many trips with Wells Grey Tours. Sadly, declining health in her later years curtailed many of her activities and a catastrophic accident in February of 2020 necessitated her move from independent living at Cottonwood Manor to assisted living at Chartwell.

The family would like to thank the staff at Chartwell, Dr Wiltshire, the staff on 5-S at RIH who cared for Georgina and the many friends who helped her with daily tasks and outings.

Flowers gratefully declined, please make donations in Georgina’s name to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops or St. Andrews Lutheran Church.

The Visitation will be held from 7:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive.

The Celebration of Life for Georgina will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 14, 2023, in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 815 Renfrew Drive. Following the Service, Georgina will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive. Reverend Marc Lapointe presiding.

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

Florence “June” Mirtle

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother often referred to as “Nan” on Saturday, June 24, 2023, with her family at her side.

Mom was pre-deceased by her husband Gordon. Mom is survived by her 4 children, sons Gary (Sharon), Brian (Susan), and daughters Lynn (Alec) Hawkey, Penny (Glen) Lamont and eight grandchildren Brett (Tracey) Mirtle, Jennifer Mirtle, Michelle (Tim) Teshima, Chris (Lilac) Hawkey, James (Vanessa) Mirtle, Derrik Mirtle, Graham (Anna) Lamont and Candice (Ben) Lamont. Nan is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and her brother Jerry Martin in Calgary

June was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan on June 29, 1925 and was the 4th of 6 children. Mom grew up on a farm just outside of Red Deer, Alberta. She attended a one room school and got there mostly by horseback. Mom left the homestead at 16. Her first job was with Eaton’s.

She met and married dad in Vancouver in 1946 and in 1950 they moved to Kamloops when dad signed on with the CNR. She worked at a variety of downtown businesses including Woodwards, Kipp Mallery and Boots while raising her children.

Mom’s greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. They meant the world to her and she loved spending every moment possible with them. She also enjoyed gardening and spent hours there.

Upon dad’s retirement they spent several years in Mesa at their “Arizona Abode”. They loved their time in the sunshine, golfing, playing shuffleboard, square dancing and attending happy hours.

Mom was a longtime member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club and loved it. She was also a member of the Royal Purple.

She enjoyed a good card game, especially bridge and cribbage.

The family would like to thank Pine Grove Seniors Centre for their wonderful care and compassion during Mom’s stay We would also like to extend our thanks to the staff for the many years of care during Mom’s time at the Renaissance Chartwell facility on the North Shore.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm in Lynn’s back garden.

Condolence can be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Patrick Timothy Callaghan

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Patrick Timothy Callaghan, a husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surround by his family and his beloved dog, Sophie. He was seventy-four

Pat was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Margaret and Leonard Callaghan, in February 1949, though spent most of his life in Abbotsford and Kamloops, BC, followed by Langley, BC. In 1972 he married Muriel (née Richier), and together they raised two children, Trisha and Jason. He enjoyed a career in Building supplies for more than thirty years.

Pat loved to travel and visited many places throughout the world. He was also an avid fisherman and when he wasn’t on the river, he could be found testing new smoked meat, fish and sausage recipes for family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Muriel, his two children, Trisha (Wayne) and Jason (Jessica) and three grandchildren, Casey, Isla and Sullivan.

Helen Joyce Bonnett (Witsco, Swayze)

On July 5th, 2023, Helen left this earth and began her transition to the next realm.

Helen started her life’s journey in Saskatchewan on June 19th, 1933. It’s there that Helen learned to knit and became an accomplished seamstress. She made a good portion of her own wardrobe, and took great pride in always looking her best, which she continued to do her whole life. She called Sturgis home for the first years of her life, and after a visit out west, decided she wanted to leave the cold behind and move to BC permanently

This new chapter in her life took her to Vancouver, where she married Doug Swayze. Karen, Murray, and David came shortly after In 1972, a new adventure took them to Kamloops, and Helen found the place she would forever call home. When Helen and Doug went their separate ways, Helen became a bookkeeper for a local real estate firm. She was intrigued by the real estate industry and decided to pursue a career as a real estate agent. While Helen was getting herself established as a realtor, she met and married Walter Bonnett. Her love of people and zest for life enabled her to have a long, successful career as a real estate agent. Helen made many lifelong friendships along the way It’s during her time with Walter that she discovered her love of travel. Her travels took her all over the world and in recent years, she explored more of the country she called home and absolutely loved it. She was still planning trips right up until this past June.

At the time Helen decided to retire from real estate, she found the fascinating world of Healing Touch. She convinced her good friend Evelyne McKay to attend a seminar with her, and never looked back. She had found her true passion. Helping others was something she was meant to do. For the rest of her life, she followed the Healing Path wherever it took her As she continued her journey of healing, she became a teacher and a mentor to many who were looking for guidance in finding their path. Helen was a true believer of healing from within and helped so many people to trust in the power of energy She and her fellow healers travelled to Central America for several years to help women find their voices. Summertime was spent at her place in Scotch Creek, and she loved hosting her Healing Group there. The people whose lives have been touched by Helen are too numerous to count. The Happyness Centre was a place where she truly felt she could do her best work, and she did. Thank you, thank you!

This amazing person will be sorely missed by her children and families, Karen and Jim Hunton, Zoey, Quinn, and Avery, Murray and Georgie Swayze, Bryn and Liam (Haylee), Dave and Kathy Swayze. She will also be missed by Michele and Olivia Boven, Jeff and Agnieszka, Mati and Eliza, Mike, Lindsey and Dean, Omer and Cathy Lapointe. She will be joining her sister Deanna Lapointe, and parents Alice and Carl Witsco.

Helen’s family would be honoured if you could join us to share some stories and memories of her on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at The Coast Hotel, Vista Room, Hugh Allen Dr, Kamloops. If you have any digital photos or videos you would like to share, please send them to murrayswayze@gmail.com

The family would like to thank the caregivers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home for taking care of Mom in her last days. We would also like to thank the Healing Community for giving her comfort as she prepared for her next journey

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Healing Pathway Society, Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home, or a charity that you choose, in Helen’s

Frances Caroline Kopec

May 13, 1937 - July 2, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Frances Kopec (née Lukaz) of Kamloops, BC, passed away on July 2nd, 2023 at Gemstone Care Center, where she had resided for the past two and a half years.

She is survived by her four children: Elizabeth Kopec (Pat Carter), Jeannie Kopec, Susan Kopec, and Catherine Kopec; and her grandchildren: Jessica Carter, Joseph Carter, and Abby Lalonde. She is also survived by her sister Jeanna Tash, of Kamloops BC; brother-in-law Ralph Kopec, sister-in-law Pat Kopec, sister-in-law Dianna Kopec, of Kamloops, BC; as well as many nieces and nephews, and her lifelong friend Pat Leonard.

Mom was predeceased by our Dad, Joseph Kopec, on June 3rd, 2011. She was also predeceased by her Mother, Sophie Lukaz; her Father, Jack Lukaz; and her brother, John Lukaz.

Mom was born in Kamloops, BC on May 13, 1937 to Jack and Sophie Lukaz. She graduated as an RN from St. Paul’s in 1959, married Joseph Kopec in 1962, and started a family in 1964.

Mom was a devoted Catholic, and was a member of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). She was an avid bridge player, golfer, badminton and tennis player, skier, and Brownie leader Most of all, she was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother

She was an avid traveller as well, which entailed many family trips to Hawaii, Mexico, Disneyland & Disneyworld, Cuba, and many ski trips. The family also enjoyed their cabin in Blind Bay for many get-togethers. We will forever cherish all of these memories.

A funeral will be held Saturday, July 15 at 11:30 am at St. John Vianney Parish at 2826 Bank Road in Kamloops, BC. Prayers will be held the night before, Friday July 14, at 7:00 pm at St. John Vianney Parish.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Society of British Columbia.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service.

Condolences to Fran’s family may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Beverly Ann Egan

January 29, 1956 - July 8, 2023

Beverly passed away peacefully at Kamloops Hospice on July 8, 2023. She leaves behind her much loved husband Rob and the light of her life, her son Ryan. She will be missed by forever friend Chrystie Stewart and Chrystie’s son Edwin, for whom she was the best Meemaw ever She also leaves behind her loving siblings, Mary Ann Williams (Philip), Terry McHale (Evelyn), Jim McHale (Elizabeth), Karen Mallory (Albert), Jane Farnel (Bob) and Jean Dick (Larry), her sister-in-law Sharon Egan and brother-in-law Derek (Marcia).

Beverly was predeceased by her parents Martin and Angela McHale and her siblings Marjorie Snow, Patricia Heins and John McHale.

Beverly will always be remembered and loved by her many nieces and nephews who always looked forward to her visits. She will also be remembered and missed by her many, many friends here in Kamloops, in Douglas and many other places in the world.

Beverly touched so many lives through her work at Sears, her golf and her volunteering at the local theatre. She loved beer, golf and unicorns. Beverly made life better wherever she was and will continue to wherever she is.