Elizabeth (Lil) Harrison
On Saturday, the 28th of August, 2010, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison (Lil) passed away peacefully at Kamloops Seniors Village at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her three daughters: Pauline (Bob) Bates of Melbourne, Australia; Georgina (Derek) Peel of Cheshire, U.K.; Elizabeth (Graham) White of Yorkshire, U.K.; and her four sons William (Linda) Harrison; Henry (Jane) Harrison; Joseph (Kathryn) Harrison all of Kamloops; and Robert (Janet) Harrison of Ladner, B.C.; her brother James McDonald of Liverpool, England and her sister Mary Koleno of Rochester, N.Y.; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband William Harrison in 1994.
Mom was born Elizabeth McDonald in Liverpool, U.K. in 1921 and was very proud of her Liverpool roots. It was there that she met the love of her life, William Harrison. They married in 1940 and had seven children; William, Pauline, Henry, Georgina, Joseph, Elizabeth and Robert. After the death of her husband she decided to immigrate to Canada in 1998 to spend her last years with her “lads”. She became a Canadian Citizen in 2001. She lived with Henry for seven years and then moved to Berwick on the Park in 2005 and most recently in Kamloops Seniors Village. She made many friends in Kamloops and enjoyed volunteering in the Royal Inland Thrift Shop where she was her own best customer.
The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Cathedral. Cremation will follow and her ashes will be returned to England to be interred with her husband, Bill.
Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in memory of Mrs. Harrison would be appreciated.
Samuel Leinweber
Still mourning the loss of his wife Laura who died on October 30, 2009, Sam slipped away peacefully on the morning of Monday, August 23, 2010. He was 91 years old. The son of German emigrants from Russia, Sam was born and raised in the Riverside neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta. He was both musical and athletic, belonging to the Boys Harmonica Orchestra and was an avid player of both hockey and baseball in his youth and was a bowler and curler as an adult. He joined the CPR in Calgary as a Boilermaker in his early twenties and was soon transferred to Nelson, BC, retiring in 1979. He remained in Nelson throughout his life until his wife’s ill health forced a move to Merritt in December, 2008 to be closer to family. He loved Nelson and was a familiar face on Baker Street where he walked daily. Sam was a born gambler and enjoyed many trips with Laura to various casinos in the US. He studied mining stocks intensely and took great pleasure in playing the stock market. His love of music stayed with him throughout his life and he liked nothing better than to entertain others with his mouth organ, especially when accompanied on the piano or guitar by his son, Ken.
Sam was predeceased by his parents Peter and Katherine, his sisters Polly and Matilda, his brothers Albert and Lorne, as well as his beloved wife Laura. He is survived by his son Ken (Jo-Anne Portman) and his adored granddaughter Kate (Jesse Enright), sisters Joyce and Hilda, sisters-in- law June and Barbara Leinweber, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bill and Pat McEwan, many nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed many friendships in Nelson and would want to particularly be remembered to Bill and Cora Lunn, Don and Joan Segur, Malcolm and Grace Coupland, Will and Judy Jeffery, and Isabelle and Emerson Moore.
For the past year and a half Sam has made his home at the Florentine in Merritt. Words simply fail to convey the family’s gratitude for the exemplary care and affection shown to Sam by both the staff and residents. Sam felt very loved by all. Further thanks are extended to Dr. Don McLeod for his friendship, compassion and expertise as well as to his clinic staff for the many kindnesses extended to Sam and our family. Your thoughtfulness and consideration will never be forgotten.
There will be no service by request. Flowers gratefully declined.
Lorne Benjamin (Ben) Mesluk
BEN MESLUK
Lorne (Ben) Mesluk, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the age of 56 years. Lorne Benjamin “Ben” Mesluk was born on February 18, 1954 and raised in Grand Forks, British Columbia to parents William George and Helen Mary-Anne (both deceased). He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Jennifer; son Mathew Benjamin Mesluk (Edmonton); daughter Amanda Jayne Mesluk (Edmonton); sister Lorri Jean Bradley (Kamloops); nephew Scott Allan Trolimenkoff (Kamloops); several aunts and uncles; many close friends and numerous business associates and acquaintances. Ben came to Kamloops in 1969, and was the co-founder of M3Steel (Kamloops) Ltd. and worked building many of the steel structures found throughout Western Canada and beyond. He was a respected businessman, having assisted many throughout his career with his knowledge and expertise in the steel fabrication world. He was an avid fisherman, always trying to catch the “big one”; enjoyed golfing with friends; and could always be found watching football, a sport that he truly loved. Most of all he was a devoted and loving partner to his wife Jennifer, they were married in an intimate beach ceremony in Hawaii in 2003. He had many fiends, both North and South of the border. Ben’s wife and family were most important to him, and if you were one of the fortunate to become his friend, you could feel that respect and love he shared. Ben left us only in body, for his legacy, so great will never leave our minds and souls. Ben was a lover of life, and he gave without any expectation. Those that wish to, please direct your donations in Ben’s name and memory to the “Royal inland Hospital – Paediatrics Ward” Kamloops, a charity he was fond of. You are cordially invited to a “Celebration of Life” in honour of Ben, on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Aberdeen Hills Golf Links Clubhouse, 1185 Links Way, Kamloops.
Ryan John Laird
RYAN JOHN LAIRD
1982 – 2010
On Thursday, August 12, 2010 Ryan sadly lost his life in a motorcycle accident, at the age of 27 years.
Survived by his parents Robert and Irene, brother Jordan, his son Ethan Laird and Ethan’s mom Jessica Steeves, grandfather Joseph Abel, grandmother Marlene Laird and numerous family members and friends.
He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, with a tea to follow, then interment at Hillside Cemetery.
Love remains, forever shining.
Dorothy Nora Shaw
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy N. Shaw on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the age of 96 years. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Jim) Barratt; her son Wm. Hunter Sharkey (Susan) Shaw of Kamloops, as well as two granddaughters Tina (Jack) Schmitt from Scott City, Kansas; Joy Shaw and great-grandson Cole from Edmonton, Alberta. She is also survived by her sisters Phylis Sinclair of Ketchikan, Alaska; Jean Wilcox of Kamloops; Betty Stewart of Vancouver and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband Hunter Shaw and her brothers Joe and Jimmy Povoas.
Mom was born in Olds, Alberta on November 19, 1913 but spent her life in Kamloops. She married Hunter in 1941 and together they spent a great deal of time at the Shaw Springs Resort near Spences Bridge where Mom helped uncle Bill Shaw in the kitchen baking awesome pies and cakes for travelers.
It wasn’t only her baking that people admired. Mom’s hands were always busy kitting or doing cross stitch. Her handwork is highly cherished by all her family. One of Mom’s favourite pastimes was bingo and she was known to play a dozen cards at once. She was also very proud of her Scottish heritage.
Mom loved her family and supported us in whatever activities we were interested in. It didn’t matter what the occasion, whether it was music recitals, school events or rodeos, Mom was there to cheer whether we won or lost. She taught us to be kind to others and showed us that strength comes from within. We’ll miss you dearly.
Should friends desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated in her memory.
Helen Oliver
On August 9, 2010, Helen Oliver passed away peacefully in Kamloops at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her loving son Greg and grandchildren Alyssa and Andrew.
She was predeceased by her husband A.E. (Ted) Oliver.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 3:00pm
In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V4 in memory of Helen Oliver would be appreciated.
Jean Louise Punch
Jean Louise Punch
1925 – 2010
With sadness we announce the passing of Jean Louise Punch of Kamloops at the age of 85 years.
She is survived by her children: Cheryl Smith of Lincoln, England and James Punch (Carmella) of Calgary, Alberta; grandchildren Teegan and Taylen Punch, her sister in law Dorraine Schneider and numerous nephews and nieces.
Jean was predecease by her husband John Leo Punch in 1997, her parents Samuel and Ida Schneider, her stepmother Grace, six brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Henry, Harold, Ken and Arnold, and her nephew Barry.
Jean was born on April 19th, 1925 in Beverly, Saskatchewan. She later moved with her parents to McMahon, Saskatchewan where her father had a grain farm. In 1943, Jean moved to Kamloops to start work at Royal Inland Hospital where she remained until her retirement. She and Leo were married in 1962.
Jean enjoyed visiting with her family, outings to the lakes in the area, crocheting, cooking, and her many trips to the casinos in the northwest.
No formal service will be held. Interment with her mother will take place in Swift Current, Saskatchewan at a later date.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village for the excellent care given to Jean during her stay.
Peter James Dicker Kirby
In loving memory of
PETER JAMES DICKER KIRBY (PJ)
88 years of age
Peter passed quietly July30th, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Estelle, his children Christopher (Libby) of Ottawa, Ontario, Jennifer (Jim) of Kamloops and Phillip(Sue) of White Rock, B.C., grandchildren Natasha, Katrina, Tamara, Sergei, Jason, Michael, Owen, Sandy and Brett, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta on July 8th, 1922, he moved to Vancouver in his early teens to graduate from high school. From there he joined the RCAF and served overseas with the 432 Bomber Squadron.
He was the first Volkswagon dealer in Kamloops. Upon selling the dealership, he went to work for the provincial government in the PEP program until his retirement.
His many interests were boating, hockey, skiing, curling, golf, fishing, model airplane and garden railroad. He was Commodore of the Yacht Club, twice president of the RCAFA 886 WING SQUADRON and also a member of the Power Squadron.
He was a wonderful husband, father and friend: any better and he would be twins.
Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Overlander Extended Care for their kindness and support.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., in Saint Paul’s Cathedral, 4th and Nicola, Kamloops, with Canon Jack Phelps officiating.
Should friends desire, donations to the 204 Black Mariah Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, would be greatly appreciated in his memory.
John Angelo Cecchini
On July 30, 2010, John Angelo Cecchini passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home at the age of 56 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Anna and children Angelina, Christina and Jonathon(Kaitlyn).
He was predeceased by his parents Angelina and Dominic Cecchini.
John grew up in Savona, B.C. and continued to go to his little place of peace on the lake.
John was very proud of his children and felt blessed to have his family. He loved watching Johathon play hockey and lacrosse, watching Christina dance and he valued and supported Angelina’s continuing studies at TRU.
John worked for Moly-Cop for 24 years and was very passionate about his job. He was determined to make sure that everything ran smoothly. John loved going to work every day and genuinely cared about the people he worked with.
John was a loving husband, father, mentor and friend who will be sadly missed, but will be remembered for the great person that he was.
We want to thank all of the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Hospice who showed great compassion and love for him and his family.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Reverend Father Vernantius Ononiwu will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in the Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6th, 2010.
Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association , 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, V2E 2S9, in memory of John would be appreciated.