Schoening Funeral Service Ltd. — Family Owned & Operated in Kamloops BC since 1888
September 9, 2010
Donald Brough Smith
DONALD BROUGH SMITH
July 19, 1928 – June 29, 2010
After a brief struggle with cancer Don passed quietly at the Marjory Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops, BC. Don is survived by his sons Glenn and Robert, daughter Kimberly, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and brothers Chuck and Bob. He served his country in World War II and was proud of his Canadian Heritage. He will be sadly missed by his family and his friends at Glenfair Seniors Complex.
At his request no formal service will be held. Interment will take place at a later date in the family plot at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver.
Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S. Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in memory of Don would be appreciated.
Elvira Spina
IN LOVING MEMORY
ELVIRA SPINA (nee Rogliano)
December 19, 1920 – June 29, 2010
Elvira Spina passed away peacefully on June 29, 2010 at the age of 89 years, surrounded by her loving family, once again united with her beloved husband Pasquale, who died over 30 years ago. Elvira was born on December 19, 1920 in Aprigliano, Cosenza, Italy, the 6th of 11 children born to Eugenio and Maria Rosa Rogliano.
She married Pasquale Spina in 1949, moving to the nearby town of Pietrafitta. Elvira immigrated to Canada in June of 1957 with her young daughter Alba to join Pasquale who had immigrated earlier.
Elvira was blessed with talented hands and was an expert in all types of needlework and embroidery. She loved to cook and bake and especially loved to make intricate pastries. She also enjoyed maintaining a beautiful garden and spent many hours tending to the flowers surrounding her home.
She was a devout member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church attending daily mass until her health deteriorated. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League since 1958 and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.
She will be missed and forever remembered by her daughters Alba (Joe) Caputo and Anna (Scott) Wright, her grandchildren, Rosie (Dan) Worsfold, Ellie (Beau) Bradley, Frank (Odette) Caputo and Claudia Wright, great grandchildren Juliana and Noah Bradley and Andrew Worsfold. She is also survived by her brother Antonio Rogliano (Frances) of Kamloops and Angelina Bruno of Italy, her brother in law Luigi Bozzo of Sudbury, Ontario and her sisters in law Mira and Iva Rogliano and Gina Spina of Italy. She was a loving aunt and great aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
Elvira was predeceased by her husband Pasquale on January 31, 1980, her parents Eugenio and Maria Rosa Rogliano and her brothers and sisters Salvatore, Marietta, Assunta, Saveria, Agatina, Emilio, Teresina and Vittorio.
We will never forget the stories she told, and the traditions she handed down – they let us know who we are. We will never forget the lessons she taught and things she stood for – they are her gift and her legacy. We will never forget her and will always know that we honour her every day in how we live and who we are.
The family extends our deepest gratitude to the dedicated staff at Ponderosa Lodge and Kamloops Seniors Village who cared for our mother with empathy, respect, humour and love. We send a special thank you to Dr. Raziya Mia and Dr. Doug Hamilton for their gentle and compassionate care over the many years.
Prayers will be recited on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Mausoleum.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, PO Box 277, Station M, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 (phone # 250 – 377 – 8200)
“Sei uscita dalla vita, ma non dalla nostra vita; non sei morta perche vivi nel nostro cuore.”
“You have gone from this life but not from our lives; you are not dead because you live within our hearts.”
Peter Geoffrey Dwyer
Peter Dwyer
Suddenly and unexpectedly, Peter passed away on Sunday June 27, 2010 in his home in Kamloops.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Cheryl; his daughters Jessica and Jamie of Australia; his sister Cheryl, niece Helena, nephews Mathew, Jason and Scott, step mother Bonnie and numerous aunts and uncles, all of Australia.
Peter was predeceased by his mother Bessie, his sister Pam, and father Geoff.
Peter was born on September 7, 1956 in Sydney, NSW. He started his career in the gaming industry in 1982 in Australia. The unique nature of his job allowed him to work and travel in many locations around the world including South Africa, Swaziland, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Vanuatu, North America and Holland. He truly enjoyed the work that he did and the people that he met in his work and travels. He was very honored to have “mates” all over the world. He was also very proud of the work that he and his team delivered in BC to provide a comfortable, exciting environment for Casino guests.
It was a work project in Casino Regina that brought Peter and Cheryl together. After several trips between Canada and Australia, the long distance romance culminated in job opportunities for both Peter and Cheryl with BC Lottery Corp. Peter immigrated to Canada in 2001 and started his new life and career in Kamloops. Peter and Cheryl married in 2002; Peter proudly became a Canadian citizen in December 2006.
Peter’s piece of paradise was the cabin on Deka Lake where he spent as much time as he could finishing the house (and celebrating those accomplishments with the odd Bud or two), fishing, ATVing, visiting with friends, “putzing” and relaxing. He was looking forward to spending many more days and months in retirement at his beloved cottage.
Peter will be deeply missed by his wife Cheryl, and “the boys” Digby and Higgins who wait patiently at the top of the stairs for Peter to come home.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
Should friends desire, donations to the SPCA, 1211 – 8th Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 2Y3 in memory of Peter Dwyer would be appreciated.
Margaret “Lois” Fleming
Margaret Lois Fleming of Logan Lake passed away at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her daughter Maureen Jillain of Toronto, ON and her son Gordon Fleming of Logan Lake. Lois was born February 10, 1924 in Cavan Township, Durham County, Ontario.
A Celebration of Lois’ life will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Lake Seniors Centre.
Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3 in memory of Lois would be appreciated.
Aldo Crasti
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALDO CRASTI
May 12, 1934 – June 24, 2010
Peacefully Aldo Crasti passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 44 years, Franca; his son Tony of Abbotsford, BC; his daughter Anna (Rogelio) of Denver, CO.; his sister Lidia (Giovanni) Filipaz of Lethbridge, Alberta; his brother Luciano (Adriana) Crasti of Trieste, Italy; his nephews Edi,Valdi and Mauro Filipaz of Lethbridge, Alberta; his sister in law Rose Rende of Kamloops and numerous nieces and nephews.
Aldo was predeceased by his sister Christina, father Antonio, mother Giovanna, brother Enzo, sister Vilma and mother in law Sarina Cuzzetto.
Dad was born on May 12, 1934 in Portole, Yugoslavia. He grew up in Trieste, Italy with his family. While in Italy dad served in the Army.
Dad immigrated to Canada in 1959 and settled in Lethbridge, Alberta. In 1965, he moved to Kamloops, B.C. where he met our mom, Franca.
Dad belonged to the Bricklayers Union where he continued to work until his retirement.
Dad enjoyed fishing, watching sports, was a Master of playing the accordion, doing projects around the house and cooking. Dad truly enjoyed being in his garden in which he received many compliments on. His fruit trees including his grapes and flowers were always a conversational piece. Dad most of all enjoyed being with mom whether it be going to the mall or going to the park but making sure their 2pm coffee break was always on time.
Thank you Dad for caring, understanding, listening and loving us for the rest of your life.
Dad always taught us to be strong and to never give up. He did just that as he ended his journey.
To my loving husband
We’ve shared our lives these many years
You’ve held my hand; you’ve held my heart
So many blessings; so few tears
Yet for a moment, we must part
The memories you’ve given me
Are times I’ve shared with you my love
I’ll hold them, love them
Until we share our lives again.
We will always love and miss you, Tuzzaree
We would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice for their compassion and care for Dad.
The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11:00 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 or the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Cres S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in memory of Aldo Crasti.
Jack Koster
JACK KOSTER
1914 – 2010
Jack passed away June 24th, 2010 at the age of 96. He was born January 13, 1914, in Vancouver, BC and grew up on the family property at Crows Bar. Jack spent his lifetime in the ranching industry, managing the Empire Valley Ranch before taking over the BC Cattle Company at Canoe Creek. Jack managed BC Cattle Co., where he resided until 2007 when he moved to Kamloops. As part of a pioneering ranching family, he was well respected in the BC cattle industry.
Jack was predeceased by Shirley, his wife of 59 years, and son Matthew. He is survived by children: Dave (Sue) Koster, Marie (Lee) Bolster, Warren (Selina) Koster, Henry Koster, Theresa (Lawrence) Williams, Ben (Mary June) Koster and Ruth (Mardy) Grinder, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Canoe Creek on Tuesday, June 29.
Donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 168 briar Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 1C1 in memory of Jack would be appreciated.
Lois Myrtle Cope
On Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Lois Myrtle Cope passed away peacefully at the Kamloops Hospice Home. She was born April 11, 1915 in Instow, Saskatchewan. Lois is survived by son James Loucks of Cache Creek, her grandchildren Rindy and David and great granddaughter Jessica. She was predeceased by her first husband Wes, second husband Art and her sons Oren and Oliver.
Lois spent her life caring for others, as a mother, nurse and massage therapist.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in memory of Lois would be appreciated.
Fanny Leone Bradford
FANNY LEONE BRADFORD
(CLEAVELEY)
DECEMBER 18, 1931 – JUNE 20, 2010
In loving memory of Fanny Leone Bradford of Barriere who passed away at the age of 78. Fanny was born at Little Fort, BC and is the last surviving child of pioneering family Charles and Pearl Cleaveley.
Fanny is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Jim; parents Charles & Pearl (nee Bose); brothers William (Bill) and Bert; sisters Dorothy, Tiny, Irene, Elva and infant sister Clara.
She is survived by daughters Kitty, Bernice (Harry) and Nadine (Dan); sons Grant and Darrell (Brenda) and 6 grandchildren; foster-children Linda, Wayne (Fran) and Darleen (Grant) and 11 grandchildren.
Fanny was raised in the North Thompson Valley at Round Top, BC. She and her sister Irene owned and operated the Yellowhead Café in downtown Barriere. At this time she met and married her life partner Jim; they went on to raise their children and later operate W.J. & Sons Trucking.
Fanny involved herself in the well-being of her community by volunteering countless hours to Barriere Minor Ball, 4-H, Guides and Scouts. She drove Ambulance and was a founding member of Barriere Search & Rescue. The community honoured her in 1990 as Citizen of the Year.
Fanny always enjoyed a winning hand in crib and had a life-long love of all animals. She was a mom to many … she will be missed by all.
Family & friends are invited to a celebration of Fanny’s life on Saturday, June 26th, 2010, 2-5 pm at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall in Barriere.
Donations in Fanny’s name will be greatly accepted by Barriere Search & Rescue, PO Box 309, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0.
James “Lee” Hunt
James “Lee” Hunt passed away suddenly on his 53rd birthday, June 9, 2010 at his home in Heffley Creek. He is survived by sister Joanna Macaulay (Kamloops), his nieces Christy (Vancouver) and Arian (Tofino), a grand niece, and a wide circle of very loved friends. Lee was predeceased by his beloved mother, Ellen in 2007.
Born 1957 in White Rock, Lee grew up in North Kamloops (NorKam class of 1975). Lee was a passionate fly fisherman and skier. His fondest times were spent in the Heffley Valley with his many friends and fellow “‘Todies”.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 11:00 at the Old Burfield Lodge, Tod Mountain (Sun Peaks Resort). Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 201-635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3 in memory of Lee would be appreciated.
Olaf (O.J.) Duemler
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Olaf “O.J.” James Duemler on June 9, 2010 at the age of 22 years.
O.J. is survived by his parents Helen Garfield and Olaf Duemler (Sr.) and his younger brother Deyton. Also mourning the loss is O.J.’s cherished friend and companion Grace Henderson as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. O.J. was born March 12, 1988 and was raised in Cherry Creek. He attended Dufferin Elementary and graduated from S.K.S.S. in 2006. While in school O.J. enjoyed football and rugby and was involved in the 2004 BC Summer games. He also participated in a school rugby trip to England. O.J. enjoyed socializing, fishing, hunting, hobby farming and mechanicing.
O.J. had a smile that could light up a room and will be dearly missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Summit Baptist Church, 1975 Summit Drive with Pastor Harry Bicknell officiating.
in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation, 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 in memory of Olaf.