Schoening Funeral Service Ltd. — Family Owned & Operated in Kamloops BC since 1888
September 9, 2010
Dr. Lisa Van Schie-Wynn
In Loving Memory of
Dr. Lisa Van Schie-Wynne
May 19, 1964 – April 24, 2010
Lisa died peacefully at Lac Le Jeune surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Lisa is survived by her husband, Dr. Andrew Wynne and sons Evan and Foster. She also leaves her devoted and loving mother Lila Van Schie of Lac Le Jeune, brothers Brian Van Schie, and Andrew Van Schie both of Ontario, father and mother in law Thomas and Betty Wynne of Coquitlam and sister in law Mary (Michael) Sturrock of Vancouver, nieces and nephews David, Samantha, Robert and Alison. Lisa was predeceased by her father Cornelius Van Schie in1998.
Lisa was born in Timmins, Ontario and her family later moved to North Bay, Ontario where she spent most of her growing years. She obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Western Ontario. She met her husband Andrew, during their Family Medicine Residency training. They both practiced medicine in Merritt and then Kamloops. Lisa was a founding member of the Thompson Valley Family Obstetrics
Group at Royal Inland Hospital, where she took great pleasure in bringing many new lives into the world.
Lisa excelled in sports which included tennis, triathlons, running and swimming. Nordic skiing was her passion. One of the highlights of her skiing career included winning a gold medal in the World Master’s Nordic Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York. She married her husband, Andrew on that same day, March 7, 1998.
Lisa was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2001 shortly after the birth of her second son.
Her boys Evan (1998) and Foster (2001) were gifts that she celebrated for many years, despite her continuing battle with cancer.
Milestones were reached that were unexpected because of her determination, love and desire to see her boys grow into adults. These milestones include witnessing the boys swim across Lac Le Jeune, ride the bus together to and from school, camp to many beautiful areas including trips to the Grand Canyon, Alaska and most recently a round trip across Canada. These memories were created with her boys because of her endless love and strength.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to family, friends, health professionals and numerous other people that have shared in Lisa’s courageous journey. The last few months were challenging for Lisa, but with help of family and multiple caregivers she was able to die at home surrounded by peace, tranquillity and love.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1:00pm at Holy Family Parish Church, 2797 Sunset Drive, Kamloops, BC, officiated by Father Forde.
If people desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lisa’s memory to St. Ann’s Academy, 205 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2S7.
Bertha Agnes Duncan
Bertha Agnes (Gray, Hook) Duncan passed away April 24, 2010 with her husband Don beside her at Pine Grove Care Centre after two years in their care. She will be sadly missed by her very large family, husband Don of 44 years, his three children Dee Dee (Hook), Brenda (Redicopp) and Donnie. Bertha’s eight children Jim (Anne), Connie (Bert Lestander), Garry (Sue), Mae Brown, Aroyce Krogstad, Roger (Dee Dee), Rick (Betty) and Harley (Ruth), 30 grandchildren, 52 great grand children and eight great great grandchildren.
Bertha was one of eight children, is only survived her sister Evelyn (Jim Oliver).
She was predeceased by her sister Helen (1926), granddaughter Patricia (Garry) (1959), her first husband Reg Hook (1959), brother Merv (1967), her dad Jim (1980), sister Jean Barnet (1987), her mother Myrtle (1987), brother Eddie (1993), grandson Terrance (Roger) (1995), granddaughter Bonnie (Jim) (2003), brother Laidlaw (2004) and sister Ruth (Robbie) Davey (2006).
She was born in Carbon, Alberta on August 11, 1917. In 1934 she married Reg Hook, in 1937 they and their first three children moved to BC. She has lived in the Kamloops area since that time. Her life revolved around her family; she was a wonderful hostess and loved to laugh, was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her!
No flowers at her request.
A Celebration of Bertha’s life will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Canon Jack Phelps officiating.
Our thanks to all the staff at Pine Grove Care Centre and Dr. McLaren for the care you
Barbara Evelyn Stringer
BARBARA EVELYN STRINGER
1926 – 2010
Evelyn passed away quietly at the Overlander Senior Residence on the evening of April 23, 2010. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband George, daughters Joyce Hyam (Bob), Shirley Torreggiani, Sheila Bennett and Christine Dinicol (Bill), son Shane Stringer (Jen) and her twin brother Art Fisher from Salmon Arm, BC. Her older sister Helen Beemish left us a few years ago. Her seven grandchildren including Sandi, Erin, Kristopher, Michael, Stephen, Mark and Lisa. She also leaves behind four great grandchildren.
Evelyn was born in Armstrong hospital and lived for a few years in Armstrong. Most of her childhood years were happily spent at Shuswap Falls, a few miles beyond Lumby, BC. Her father worked at the power plant at Shuswap Falls. Evelyn attended school in Lumby and later moved to Vernon where she worked at The Bay. It was there she met her husband who was attending the Officer Training School in 1945 and they were married in 1946. Evelyn or Barbara as many called her, was a wonderful mother and worked hard at raising her family. There was a lot of sickness in those years but she was always there for her children.
As the family got older she took up Curling with a passion and was quite proficient at the game. In 1971, playing 3rd for Kelly Carin, she helped win the Provincial Curling Crown and completed nationally in New Brunswick. The team was runner-up to the national title.
Evelyn loved her garden and spent hours tending her flowers and watching the many birds that visited her birdhouses, feeders and bird baths. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and making pictures with needlepoint to give to her family to show her love. These treasured keepsakes are on display at the homes of her family. Evelyn was an avid hockey fan, loved to watch the Vancouver Canucks on TV and enjoyed listening to sports talks involving the Canucks.
Apart from her wonderful personality, she was always very organized. She was a great partner to her husband George for 64 years and a wonderful mother to all of her children.
She will live in all of our hearts and will be sorely missed.
A Celebration of Barbara’s life will be held on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Canon Jack Phelps officiating.
Should friends desire, donations to the S.P.C.A., 1211 – 8th Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 2Y3 would be appreciated as she was a firm supporter.
Roy Paulsen
On April 16, 2010, Roy C. Paulsen passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Survived by his loving family: daughters Ginny and Geri (Sergio) and two grandsons in Italy, Matteo and Alessandro. He will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and many cherished friends. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 2003, his parents, brother Arnie and sister Irene.
Roy was born on September 29, 1925 in Smithers, BC to Kristian and Jennie Paulsen. He spent his boyhood in Stewart, Premier and Prince Rupert. After his father’s death in 1936, he helped support his family by working at the local butcher shop in Stewart, then went on to complete high school in Vancouver. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943, serving as a Navigator Bombardier during the war. He attended the University of British Columbia and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He worked throughout BC in Vancouver, Quesnel, Prince Rupert, Kelowna, Hope, Nanaimo, Prince George and Kamloops.
It was in Prince Rupert, on a badminton court, where he met his wife Dorothy. They were married in Kelowna on July 9, 1955 and celebrated 48 happy years together. Roy and Dot lived in Prince George, moving to Kamloops in 1969, where Roy was the pharmacist and owner of Fortune Drugs (Fortune Shopping Centre). He was a loving husband (best friend), father and grandfather. Roy and Dot traveled extensively throughout the world (especially Italy), BC and Alberta, making a special effort to spend their anniversary in Banff. He was an active member of Kamloops Lodge No. 10, Royal Arch Masons Chapter No 18, Knight Templar Preceptory No 84, Thompson Lodge of Perfection, Shrine & Gizeh Center and the Sons of Norway.
Roy had a wonderful outlook on life and always made people smile. He was warm, generous and caring.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Reception hosted by the Eastern Star, to follow at the Masonic Hall, 351 Nicola Street.
Our heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses on 6 North for their kind and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3 or to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated in his memory.
Joyce Luciw
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joyce Luciw (Evancio) on April 14, 2010 at Overlander Extended Care Facility, Kamloops, BC.
She was predeceased by her father Nicholas and mother Nellie Evancio, husband Alex of 55 years in 2005, daughter in law Barb Luciw (Kuzyk) in 2009, her eleven sisters and three brothers.
Joyce leaves to cherish her memory six children, sons Gary (Debra), Robert (Elsie) and James, daughters Heather (Mike) Bloom, Sandra (Rick) Waterston and Ruth (Tim) Kitchur; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; one sister Victoria Johnson of White Rock, BC and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in LuLu Island (Richmond), B.C. on May 5, 1930, Joyce lived at LuLu Island until at the age of nine when the family moved to Armstrong, B.C. It was here she met Alex and they were married in 1949.
Joyce spent most of her adult life living in Kamloops, where she and Alex raised their six children. She really looked forward to having the family holiday dinners. She loved to be around the grandchildren and great grandchildren and showed love, patience and kindness to them all. Flower and vegetable gardening, crocheting, knitting, ceramics and sewing were her favourite pass times. The family has many heirlooms to attest to that. She loved to go traveling and camping with Alex through the years. They spent many days camping at Paul Lake.
Her last two and a half years were spent with the caring staff at Overlander Extended Care Facility. Although Mom had Alzheimer’s, she always had a great smile and a twinkle in her eyes.
We will all miss you dearly but a comfort to know that you and dad are finally together again.
There will be a viewing on Monday, April 19, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. Funeral Mass will held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C. Interment to follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery.
If you desire, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, BC Cancer Society or a charity of your choice in memory of Joyce would be appreciated.
George Carra
On April 9, 2010 Mr. George Carra went to be with his Lord, passing away peacefully in Kamloops at the age of 88 years. His is now reunited with his parents, two sisters and four of his brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, June, his two sons Dave (Brenda) of Calgary, AB and Kelly (Bette) of Pritchard, BC; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also left to mourn are his two brothers Sam Carra and Richard Carra.
Raised on the farm at Rowley, Alberta, George left at the age of 25 to move to Calgary to start working for the Canadian Pacific Railroad. A career that would span forty years, he started out wiping down steam engines. From there he moved on to fireman, then to brakeman and graduated on to Engineer. At this time he was able to share his knowledge by training others as engineers. In January 1987 he retired as Chief Engineer in Calgary. He continued to live in Calgary until he moved to Pritchard, B.C. in 2007 where he lived out his remaining years.
A loving and generous husband and father, he will be greatly missed!
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chase Evangelical Free Church, 295 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, BC with Pastor Pascal Adam officiating.
Salvatore Marchio
The family of Salvatore Marchio wishes to announce the passing of their husband, father and grandfather.
Survived by his loving wife, Ada, of 45 years, and their two children, Carmela Garb and Ross (Michele) Marchio; grandchildren Matthew, Javante and Janae; sisters Giovanna Spagnolo and Caterina Canino of Albi, Italy; sister-in-law Carmela (Umberto) Castagna of Kamloops, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Salvatore was predeceased by his mother Carmela and father Rosario, his sister Maria, his brother Pasquale and sister-in-law Catherine, and his brothers-in law, Salvatore Canino and Nicola Spagnolo.
Born August 1st, 1934, in Albi, Catanzaro, Italy, Salvatore immigrated to Kamloops in 1961. He decided that he wanted to get married, so won a young girl’s heart he remembered back in Albi. Ada joined him in Kamloops in 1964, and married him thirteen days after stepping off the train. Salvatore worked at Balco Industries, then Tolko Industries, and was a member of the IWA until his retirement in 1991.
Salvatore had a smile and kind words for everyone. He was well-known downtown, and he loved to stop and talk a minute with so many friends when he was out walking. He loved to share tomatoes, lettuce and fruit from his garden, or wine from his cellar, with family, friends and neighbours. Most important to him though was his family, and he had a special place in his heart for all the children. His grandchildren could do no wrong in his eyes, and there were always many candies in his pockets for them.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the Kamloops RCMP, Search & Rescue, the local media outlets, and the many friends and volunteers who spent countless hours searching for Salvatore.
Prayers will be recited on Friday, April 16, 2010, at 6:00 pm, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at the cathedral on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow at the Sage Valley Mausoleum.
Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 in memory of Salvatore would be much appreciated
Betty Evans
On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Betty Evans passed away peacefully at the Kamloops Hospice Home at the age of 56 years.
She is survived by her loving son Jason Dumont. Betty was predeceased by her husband Gary Evans, her mother Ruby Crocker and her father Fred Crocker.
Betty was born in 1954 and was raised by her parents Fred and Ruby Crocker. She went to elementary school in Chase and finished High School in Kamloops. After high school she went to work for BC Tel as a phone operator. She later met and married Jeannot Dumont and had their son Jason. They moved to Pinantan Lake and had a happy life until Jeannot passed away 10 years later. Betty remained in Pinantan where she met and married Gary Evans.
Betty had a love for animals and the great outdoors. She was a very loving and generous person, whom everyone admired. With her high energy and adventurous spirit, she was never one to sit still. Whether it was taking her dog Rocky for walks every night; camping or just getting out for a drive, she always kept busy.
Betty will always be remembered by her kindness and generosity. She lost her battle with cancer and will be greatly missed by her many friends and family, especially her son Jason.
No formal service by request. Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3 in memory of Betty would be appreciated.
Joanne Marie Plante
Joanne passed away tragically on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the age of 32 years. She is survived by her three children Natasha, Mya and Tyson. Her mother Marlene (Tim), brother Jason (Carol), sister Chantelle (Randy) and nieces Kianna and Jaida; grandparents Archie and Sara as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joanne was born on September 8, 1977 in Vancouver, BC before later making her home in Kamloops, BC . She cared passionately about her job as a R.C.A and the clientele she cared for. Joanne’s zest for life, loving nature and special spark will make her greatly missed by her family and friends. To know her was to love her. Her biggest joy in life was her three children to whom she dedicated her life to and through them her legacy will live on. The loss of Joanne will never fade and we will mourn her for the rest of our days. We love you Joanne!
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do so on Wednesday, April 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Nicodemo (Nic) Vinci
On Saturday, April 10, 2010, Mr. Nicodemo (Nic) Vinci of Kamloops passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 83 years.
Nic is survived by his three daughters: Maria Romeo (Pasquale Marino), Franca (Saverio) Simpatico, Julie (Tony) Sia; his son Domenic (Karen); eleven grandchildren: Giuliana (Adrian) Harvey, Carmelina (Richard) Woods, Daniel (Sabrina), Monica, Carlo Sia, Giuseppe, Roberto and Lorenzo Simpatico, Kassia, Dylan and Raiya Vinci; three great grandchildren: Lukas, Peyton Woods and Sera Harvey.
Nic was predeceased by his loving wife Maria Rosa in 2007 and by his sister Maria.
Nic was born in Mammola, Reggio Calabria, Italy in 1926. He immigrated to Canada with his wife and two eldest children in 1955. Nic found work on the railway and for 33 years was a hard working and trusted employee of CN Rail. He was an avid fisherman and devoted many hours to his garden.
His beloved family will miss Nic dearly. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital and Ponderosa Lodge for their loving care over the years.
Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in the church on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, Box 277, Station M., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5K6 would be appreciated.