Catherine Diane Smith
Catherine “Diane” Smith
March 7, 1945 – April 8, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Smith. Diane passed away peacefully with family by her side at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops, BC.
Diane was predeceased by her father Charles Bond, stepfather Ken Rutsatz, mother Margaret Rutsatz, brother Wayne Strobbe, and brother Tom Bond.
Diane leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years Maurice (Moe), son Wesley McCorquodale, daughter Charlotte McCorquodale, son Clifford (Jennifer) Smith, grandsons Drew McCorquodale, Keegan Smith and Mason Smith, stepmother Betty Bond, brother Neil Bond, sister Carol Robertson, brother Bill Bond, sister Gail Martin, brother Doug Rutsatz and brother Gordon Rutsatz and numerous nieces and nephews.
Diane was born in Kamloops BC. She spent her early childhood years in Princeton and Penticton before moving, with her family, to the Clearwater area. Diane has resided in Birch Island until her passing.
A special thank you is extended to the wonderful doctors and nursing staff of Emergency, 3West, ICU, Stepdown, 6South and 6North, and to the very caring and supportive staff at the Kamloops Hospice House.
A service will be planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s memory may be directed to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (Clearwater Unit), or to Kamloops Hospice Association (72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops BC, V2E 2S9).
Michael William Chamberlain
Chamberlain, Michael William
Jan 7, 1971-March 31, 2012
We are deeply saddened to say that on March 31st Michael passed away peacefully after a courageous and hard fought battle. He is survived by his loving family, wife Nancy Palson, children Gabrielle and Samuel, parents Cliff and Dorothy, brother Blair (Ingrid) and many close friends and colleagues.
Mike will be remembered foremost for his deep affection and love for his family and his always appreciated dry wit and humour.
He was able to channel his love of fishing into a career as a Fisheries Biologist. The loss of his contribution and knowledge will be truly felt by everyone who relied on him over his many years with Fisheries and Oceans.
The family wishes to thank Mike’s generous colleagues at Fisheries and Oceans, Nancy’s supportive fellow staff at L’Ecole élémentaire South Sa-Hali , Dr. Hamilton, Dr. De Wet, Dr. Stabler, and the cancer clinic staff, Dr. Avanessian, head nurse Janice and all the volunteers and nurses. As well, special thanks to the Kamloops hospice volunteers and nurses. A special thanks to all of our close friends and family for their constant support.
There will be a celebration of Michael’s life on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from
2:00 – 5: 00 p.m. at TRU, Campus Activity Centre in the Mountain Room.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation http://bccancerfoundation.com or the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home http://kamloopshospice.com.
Andrew Babiy
Andrew Babiy of Kamloops BC passed away on Monday, April 2nd, at the age of 88.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Lena and daughters Brenda Nordin (Rob) and Bev Decker (Dave). Andrew is also survived by the greatest joys of his life, his seven granddaughters; Amanda Russett (Chad), Crista Nordin (Joel Sanbrooks), Courtney Nordin (Scott Karwandy), Marcie Decker, Haley Decker, Ashley Nordin and Jordan Decker. Andy was recently blessed with a long-awaited great-grandson, Blake Russett. He also leaves one brother Walter and four sisters Annie, Mary, Alice and Clara.
Andrew was born in Poland in 1923, and came to Canada as a small boy. He was raised in Cherhill Alberta. He married Lena Vlnieska in 1954 and together they went into the service station and restaurant business in Whitecourt, Alberta. In 1969, Andrew moved with his wife and daughters to Kamloops, where he took up prospecting and mineral exploration.
A Memorial Prayer Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road on Monday, April 9th at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, and if friends desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Andrew’s memory would be appreciated.
Donald Rodney (Rod) Sheets
On April 1, 2012 Mr. Donald Rodney (Rod) Sheets of Logan Lake, B.C. passed away peacefully at Kamloops at the age of 73 years.
Survived by his loving wife Liz and son Peter (Aladina) of Trail, B.C.; two grandchildren Jordan and Andrew; his brother Allan (Lynda) of Peterborough, ON and three nephews Lee (Janet) Sheets, Todd (Maryann) Sheets and Dale Sheets, his special aunt Marion Kinnear and numerous cousins.
Rod was predeceased by his son Dave Sheets in 2003, his brother Jack (Claire) and his parents Herb and Ida Sheets.
Rod was born in Cornwall, Ontario. He went off to the Army as a young man and came back with lifelong friends that they visited regularly at Sapper Engineering reunions. He was studying to be a United Church Minister when he met and married Liz. They moved all over the country settling in Merritt as a Social Worker. When he burned out of Social Work he started working at Highland Valley Copper. An avid Railroad fan, he chased trains all over the area. His family was a big piece of his heart. He followed his grandkids around everywhere and bent all his friends’ ears about how great his kids were. He enjoyed all his chats over coffee with anyone that would listen. Everything he did was for his wife and family. He will be missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Lake Christian Fellowship Church with Reverend George Feenstra officiating.
Josefine Dorner
Josefine (Josie) Dorner left us on March 31, 2012. She was born in Ravensburg, Germany in 1926, and moved to Stratford, Ontario, with her young daughter, Ingrid, in 1954. After the death of her husband Willie, in 1996, she came to Kamloops to join Ingrid and the Mitchell family.
Josie is survived by her loving family, daughter Ingrid Mitchell (Bruce), granddaughters Rosalind and Kristina Mitchell (Darren Daye). Her three “grandkids” were the highlight of her life.
Mom, Grandma,
You were very much loved,
and will be missed by all of us.
Thank you to all the nurses and doctors at the Royal Inland Hospital Trauma Unit and in the ICU. They are angels. Thank you in particular to Dr. Tynan, Mark, Deanna, and Lisa.
A Celebration of Josie’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 7th. This will occur in the theatre room located at Ridgepointe Retirement Center at Pineview located at 1789 Primrose Court.
Should friends desire, donations can be made to the Kamloops SPCA.
Rosina Spina
ROSINA SPINA
It is with great sadness that the Spina Family wishes to announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Rosina Spina, aged 77, whose soul entered the Kingdom of God on Saturday, March 31st. 2012
Rosina was born in the village of Maione, Italy on December 25th, 1934; the youngest of 10 children born to parents Battista and Theresa Sirianni.
In 1960, she immigrated to Kamloops with her daughter to be with her husband Giovanni who had come to work here a few years earlier.
They established their home on Moncton Avenue in Kamloops, where Rosina had resided until the present. Over the next 50 years, her life revolved around raising her four children, tending to the family garden and spending life and many memorable times with the numerous relatives who lived in the same neighbourhood.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all. She was always willing to help out in a family matter or simply to make a quick cup of espresso coffee to make you feel at home.
Rosina also loved to walk the neighbourhood with her good friends, making many journeys throughout north Kamloops and to MacArthur Park over the years.
Rosina was predeceased by her son Ross, husband Giovanni, her daughter Maria, brothers Giovanni, Pietro, Rosario and Fedele and sisters Christina and Marianinna.
Left to mourn her passing are her children, John (Sherry), Eliana (Robert) Kovac and Paul, two sisters, Elvira and Adelina, a brother Attilio, grandchildren Amanda, Virginia, Angelica, Anthony, Cassandra and Robert and one great grandchild Jordan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses and doctors of the ER and ICU departments of Royal Inland Hospital for their compassionate care, with special thanks to Kathy for her help in our time of need.
Prayers will be recited on Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 4th at 10:00 AM in the church. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery following the mass.
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5v7 in memory of Mrs. Spina would be appreciated.
Richard Armand A. G. Racicot
Richard Armand Andrew Gilbert Racicot
Born In: Buckingham, Quebec, Canada
Born: January 18th, 1952
Passed in: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: March 18th, 2012
On March 18, 2012 Mr. Richard Racicot passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 60 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Joyce, his two daughters Kathryn (Cordell) Cholette and Christine Racicot, his son Andrew Racicot all of Kamloops and five grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother Donald, his three sisters Linda Deakins, Patsy Plourde and Sue Sparling and numerous other family members.
Richard was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Ellen and his sister Judy Ryan.
Born January 18, 1952 in Buckingham, Quebec. He moved to Toronto and met the love of his life, Joyce. Richard and Joyce and their first born, Kathryn moved to Kamloops in 1980, soon to follow were Christine and Andrew. He worked as a truck driver, but a big part of his life was fostering children for 24 years. His hobbies were quading, woodworking, reading and most of all hunting. He cherished and adored his five grandchildren.
A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street with The Very Reverend Louise Peters officiating.
Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Y3 in memory of Richard would be appreciated.
Renee Renkema
December 20, 1953 – March 21, 2012
Renee died peacefully at her home in Kamloops at the age of 58 years. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. While we are sad for our loss we are thankful for our time with her and for her guidance and her love. Renee was a teacher who loved her students and her work. In retirement she used her amazing talent with colors to create, and then give, beautiful quilts.
Predeceased by her mother Grace she is survived by her husband Rex, children Nicole, Jim and Peter, granddaughter Julia, father Jack, sisters Jean Marie and Susanne, brothers John and Steven and so many friends.
Renee was born in Oliver and raised in Osoyoos. After attending SFU she moved to Kamloops in 1978 and started her teaching career. Her summers were spent on Shuswap Lake gardening, entertaining and raising her family. Renee loved the beauty and warmth of Hawaii and in retirement enjoyed winters living at her home in Kailua-Kona. The Aloha Spirit was natural to her and she leaves many Hawaiian friends.
A Celebration of her life will be held on July 8, 2012 at R & R Resort, Scotch Creek.
Donations may be made to the Cancer Society.
Garry Keeling
On March 26, 2012 Mr. Garry Keeling of Kamloops passed away peacefully at Ridgeview Lodge at the age of 96 years. He is survived by his son Bruce (Donna) of Campbell River. Garry also leaves to cherish his memory 2 grandchildren, Jason and Michael, 1 great grandchild Mackenzie Keeling and his sister Winnifred Roff. He was predeceased by his wife Erica (nee Hess) in 1970, his son Daryl and brother Clarence Keeling.
Garry was born in Los Angeles on September 8, 1915.
Over the years Garry worked as a commercial fisherman and logger. He lived in Vancouver, Cornation, Sask., Read Island and Quadra Island before settling in Kamloops.
Pastor Harry Bicknell will conduct the funeral service in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2:30pm. Cremation to follow. Garry’s cremated remains will be laid to rest in the family plot in Quadra Island Cemetery at a later date.
If friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, Box 277, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5K6 in memory of Garry Keeling would be appreciated.
Many thanks to Dr. Howie and all the caregivers for their untiring compassion and care during Garry’s illness.
Lorna Sharon Dettling
October 29, 1959 – March 26, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and auntie, Lorna Dettling (nee Strasky) on March 26, 2012 after a long hard fought battle with breast cancer. Lorna waited until daybreak, her favourite time of day and with her family by her side she left her earthly body behind to join her little brother in Heaven. She is predeceased by her brother Brian Strasky and leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Eugene, sons Corey and Kalen Dettling, father George Strasky, mother Dorothy Cote (Rene), sister Christine Strasky (Mike) and nephews Dylan and Brady Strasky. Lorna was born in Dawson Creek, BC and grew up on the family farm in Farmington. She loved horses and snowmobiling out on the farm, and loved being a Candy Striper at the Dawson Creek Hospital during her teens. It was while working as a telephone operator for BC Tel that she met her husband Eugene, who also worked for the phone company. They were married in 1980 and spent several years moving around the province with the telephone company. They settled back in Dawson Creek where they lived until 1997 when they once again transferred to Prince George where her mother Dorothy and husband Rene lived. They spent the next ten years there raising their children. Lorna opened her own driving school in 2002 and would spend the next five years teaching new drivers the rules of the road. Lorna loved her job as an instructor as she got to touch many people’s lives by teaching them to drive. Her students loved her too as evidenced by all the candies and cookies that would come to her door as a sign of appreciation. Nothing in life was more important to Lorna than being with family and raising her “boys”, Corey and Kalen. She was always there for them and would drop everything to aid them in whatever they needed. In 2007 the family moved from Prince George to Kamloops to enjoy the fishing and camping that the area had to offer. Shortly after the Dettlings moved to Kamloops they were followed by sister Christine and nephews Dylan and Brady. Lorna took great pleasure in her nephews and loved to curl up on her bed with them and enjoy a movie while eating treats from “aunties stash”. It was early in 2008 that Lorna was diagnosed with breast cancer, shortly after that her mom along with husband Rene relocated to Kamloops to be close to Lorna. Her father George would follow at a later date. Lorna fought with every ounce of strength she had for four long years until the Lord called her home. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.