Elizabeth Margaret Zahnd
On Monday, January 11, 2010, Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret Zahnd passed away at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Neal, she is survived by her five children, Doreen (Hugh) Thomson of Lethbridge, Alberta, Roy (Patricia) Zahnd of Cache Creek, Linda (Larry) Becker of Blind Bay, Darrell (Linda) Zahnd of Grand Prairie, AB and Brent (Jocelyne) Zahnd of Kamloops; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; her sister Myrtle Hill of Surrey, BC, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Zahnd was born in Granum, Alberta on July 29, 1921. She and Neal were married in 1940. They resided in Greenwood for 40 years, moving to Keremeos in 1992 where they remained for the next 15 years. Neal passed away in October of 2006. For the past two years Mrs. Zahnd has made her home in Kamloops. Over the years she was active in her church, the Woman’s Institute, the Order of the Royal Purple # 253 and the Keremeos Senior’s Centre.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Mrs. Zahnd’s life will be held on Friday, January 15, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
Should friends desire, donations to the Variety Club Telethon in her memory would be appreciated.
Yataro Paul Iwasaki
Dr. “Bud” Yataro Paul Iwasaki passed away early on Jan. 9, 2010. He is survived by daughter: Dr. Laura Iwasaki; sisters: Shizue Hamaguchi, Kimie (Ed) Hori, Mitsu (Joe) Minamimaye; sister-in-law: Hatsue (Yosh) Yoshida; brothers-in-law: Fiko Konishi (Shirley) and Jenji (Joanne) Konishi; nieces and nephews. Bud was predeceased by wife: Setsuko, sister: Mayko (Ervin) Keim, and brother: Minoru. Bud was born in Steveston and lived his early days in Skeena until his father’s passing and the consequences of WWII lead his family to Kamloops. Bud graduated from Kam High where he played “Red Devil” basketball. He attended UBC and U of AB. After graduation from dental school, he practiced in Peace River and then Kamloops for 5 and 46 years, respectively. Bud was devoted to dentistry, his patients, and learning. He also enjoyed fishing, golf, curling, reading, and local history. Many thanks are extended to those who cared for and about both Bud & Sets throughout their lives. Per Bud’s request, no public service will be held. Those interested in giving on his behalf are asked to consider Kamloops Hospice Association (72 Whiteshield Cresc. South, Kamloops BC, V2E 2S9).
Harold Julian Gascoyne Garrish
Harold Julian Gascoyne Garrish
December 7, 1916 – January 6, 2010
Harold was survived by his two sons Donald Garrish and Gregory Garrish of Kamloops, daughters Rebecca Dell of Kamloops and Julie-Ann (Grant) Laird of Fernie, three grandchildren Kendra Dell, Kirt Dell and Peter Laird, one great granddaughter Bailey Jo Nelson, nephews Harold Hoodless and David Hoodless and their families. Harold was predeceased by his infant daughter Barbara in 1950, wife of 35 years Johanna Sigurbjorg (Johannson) in 1984, sister Rebecca Hoodless in 2002 and his oldest grandson Gordon Julian Laird in 2003.
Harold arrived in Kamloops in 1924 with this parents and sister at age 7 after a short stay in England. His father Julian and mother Lilian established Garrish Furniture where he worked helping his father while growing up. Many old time Kamloops families still have prized antique furniture purchased at the store. He had a keen interest in sailing and the outdoors becoming a ski instructor at the old Kamloops Ski Hill and a lifetime member of the Kamloops Outdoor Club where he helped establish cabins on Rose Hill and then later at Heffley Lake. The highlights of many summers were the alpine hikes to many mountaintops. As a teenager he would stoke the boilers in the paddle wheelers going up the Thompson River to the Shuswap to load wood for the winter.
During WWII he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force across Canada and then returned to Kamloops to settle down thinking he would pursue his woodworking skills and become a carpenter. Shortly after returning he met his wife Johanna and they ended up building the family home overlooking Peterson Creek where he lived for more than 50 years. He worked for the Provincial Government Land Title Office as the Deputy Registrar and retired after 35 years. In 1986 he returned to the Shuswap to help his twin sons build the “cabin” while taking the summers off to sail his Swiftsure and Laser sailboats with friends and family.
Harold sang in the Kamloops United Church Choir for more than 70 years and had a special voice for all those tenor pieces he sang. From 1925 through to the early 1960’s he was heavily involved in Scouting & Cubs. He became the Scout Master of the 3rd Kamloops Scout Troup, which led him to meet Lord Baden Powell on his world tour.
Skiing was his wintertime sport and in the earlier days he was easily recognizable by his knickers ski pants and yodeling. In his later years he would ski with the group of guys know as the Italian Ski Team. He retired from the skiing after his 85 birthday. At 88 he stopped riding his mountain bike but would still venture out to Copper Island hoping to see the deer or take a walk into Peterson Creek Park beside his Kamloops home.
Thank you must go out to many people including Veteran Affairs for all their support and guidance, Ridgeview Lodge staff for the care received the past 8 months, his many Shuswap lake friends who would greet him on his walks, the Ladyman family who would come and sing to him at Christmas, make snow angles in his yard and walk him home down the lane with his dog Skipper, Jeannette and Dale Cassell who always had their door open for him, his KUC choir friends who provided fellowship, Roy Simmonds who would make sure he got to church, the many High Country homecare workers, his ski season student nurse’s including Mark Biagioni who would and keep him company and provide a young persons perspective on world events, his many KOC friends particularly Jack & Iris Robinson and Barbara and the late Jack Gregson, Barb Hollingshead, Kay Gienow and the very special LeSueur, Kals and Joyce families to name a few.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Thompson Rivers University Foundation in Harold’s name to help support a nursing student.
A Celebration of Harold’s life will be held at the Kamloops United Church, 421 St.Paul Street, Kamloops, B.C. at 2:00 PM on Thursday January 14, 2010.
Mary Anne Desmond
On January 4th, 2010 Mary Anne Desmond passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home at the age of 71 years.
She was the 2nd eldest of four children born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. The family moved from McKague, Saskatchewan to Savona, BC in 1951.
After raising four children she took the long term care aid course and started her career at Ponderosa Lodge. She worked there for 20 years until her retirement in 1999. She touched the lives of the residents and staff at Ponderosa during her many years of service. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening.
Mary is survived by her loving children, daughter Carla (Carey Wonfor), son Kane (Kathy), daughter Trina and her son Chaz, daughter Arlana (Ken) Cochran and their children Alexa and Keysha.
Also left to cherish her memory are her sister Margaret (Maggie) Golanowski and her brother Don Drozda.
She was predeceased by her husband Timothy on December 23, 2009, her son Kerry and her sister Agnes Drozda.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at hospice for their compassionate care, it was greatly appreciated.
Prayers will be recited on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola Street. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 or online http: //www.conquercancer.ca/goto/cdesmond in memory of Mary would be appreciated.
Alfred Bertram
ALFRED BERTRAM
1954 – 2010
On Saturday, January 2, Al passed away suddenly at the age of 55 years at the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops.
Al was born in Steinbach, Manitoba to Herbert and Margaret (Peters) Bertram. In 1977 he met his soul mate and wife, Carolyn. In 1990 they were blessed with two sons.
He is survived by Carolyn and his two sons Jonathan and Bryce of Kamloops. To cherish his memory, he also leaves his sister Hilda O’Gorek of Winnipeg; mother in law Hazel Bull of Kamloops; sister in law Lori (Ross) Smith of Kenora, ON; nieces Chrissy, Laura and Linda all of Winnipeg, Katie of Toronto, Tiffany of Kamloops and nephew Jeffrey of Ottawa; also his many aunts, uncles and extended family throughout Canada. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Herbert.
Al was a thirty-six year employee with NAV Canada, and enjoyed his position and postings to many Tranports/NAV Canada stations throughout Northern Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut and finally Kamloops, BC.
Time spent with Carolyn and his sons were very important to Al. To the very end, selfless love was his gift to us all. He enjoyed exploring BC and discovering the back roads around the area.
We would like to thank good friends Reena, Stan and Margaret-Ann; nurses from 5N especially Sharon, Lori and Mike for their exceptional care and compassion. We are grateful for the quick response from the paramedics and volunteer fire department.
In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, a donation can be made to the SPCA, 1211-8th
Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 2Y3 or the Alzheimer’s Society, Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 in his memory.
The family of Mr. Alfred Bertram extends an invitation for family and friends to attend a “Celebration of his Life” on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel. The Reverend Don Tyler will officiate.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles:
they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk
and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Isabella Masi
Isabella Masi
August 25, 1933 - January 2, 2010
On January 2, 2010, the Lord suddenly took my wife, our mother , grandmother and sister.
She was born in Amato, Catanzaro, Italy, the eldest of five children. She married Frank Masi on September 15th, 1955. In December of 1958, she immigrated to Canada with her husband and two young children, Andrea two years old and Rina, four months old. She then gave birth to three more sons, Tony, Savey and Gino. Her passion was her vegetable garden and flower garden. She had a heart of gold and took care of her family and grandchildren. Everyone who knew her knows how generous, kind and accepting she was of everyone and anything. She was the happiest when her children, grandchildren, friends or family came to visit. She was very loved by everyone and will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will all miss her very much.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frank; her children: Andy(Stephanie), Steven and Eric, Rina(Greg) Hunter, Jennifer and Kristen, Savey(Coral), Lita, Matthew, Gino, Daniel and Nathan. Daughter in law Tina Masi, Frankie, Devan and Miranda and six great grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sisters Angela Masi, Giulia(Luigi) Torchia, Mirella Martino, her brother Joe(Pina) Mazzei and numerous nephews, nieces and loved ones. She was predeceased by her son Tony in May of 2005.
Prayers will be recited in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in the Church on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
Entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum.
Should friends desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 201 – 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2B3, would be appreciated in her memory.