TUESDAY, November 17, 2015
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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of GAIL ALLYSON BROWN February 11, 1960 - November 17, 2014
A special person, a special face Someone our love cannot replace Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind. We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have is memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake of which, we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart.
Your loving family
ROBERTO POOLI
LARRY WAYNE STARUIALA
(1925 - 2015)
June 26, 1949 - November 13, 2015 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Wayne Staruiala on Friday, November 13, 2015. Larry was born in Southey, Saskatchewan on June 26, 1949. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Elke, daughters Krista (Hayes) and Nicole, and his loving grandson Hayes Jr. He also leaves behind his sisters Lucille (Lloyd), Sandra (Joe), brothers Harold, Kenneth (Mary), Andrew (Betty), Allan (Audrey), Wesley (Connie), Morris (Debbie), Jimmy (Gail), Arthur (Linda), Gregory (Janice) and Garth, and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Nicolai and Elizabeth and brother Stanley. Larry was the owner of Kamloops Carpet Warehouse Ltd. for 38 years. He was a very successful businessman and a dedicated family man. He was always there for his family, friends and those in need. He was also known for his great sense of humour. There will be no funeral service. Special thank you to the nurses, Dr. Haywood-Farmer, Dr. Montgomery and Dr. Rollheiser for their kindness and loving care. Thank you to our pastors, Andrew Picklyk and Joe Koziol. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. In Memory of Larry take your family and friends to a Chinese restaurant, one of his favorite things to do. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Roberto Pooli of Valemount,
B.C. passed away on November 6, 2015 at the age of 90, to join his wife Teresa who predeceased him in March 2005. Roberto also joins two brothers, Giovanni and Serafino and three sisters, Concetta, Ancilla and Sabina and a grandson Justin, who all passed before him. Roberto leaves behind six children: Candido (Susan), Mario (Patty), Noel (Wanda), David (Kelly), Peter, Claudia (Heinz); ten grandchildren: Marco, Christopher, Amber, Amanda, Heidi, Amie, Lawrence, Joshua, Natasha and Robyn and two greatgrandchildren Avery and Paisley. Born in Covelo, Italy, Roberto immigrated to Canada in 1952 and made a career with the railroad starting as a labourer and advancing to a Roadmaster. Roberto built a homestead with Teresa known as the “Pooli Ponderosa” in Jackman Flats, where he lived until the day he passed away. A Funeral Mass will be held for Roberto at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Valemount, B.C. on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held in the Valemount Cemetery. Following the service in the cemetery, friends are invited to a reception at the Tete Jaune Cache Community Hall, 14240 Blackman Road, Valemount, B.C. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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MARGUERITE LEONORA ANDERSON
JOSEPH MARTIN “MARTY” KIMMERLY
1913 - 2015
1946 - 2015
Marguerite Leonora Anderson entered into the House of our Lord October 27, 2015. First born of five children to the late Annie Samuel Hingston, in Toronto, the year of 1913. Predeceased by her husband Robert Anderson, daughter Dawn Woods, nephew Jeffry Woods, sister Kathleen Anderson and brothers Jack and Frank Hingston. Marguerite is survived by her sister Alma Whatman of Kamloops, and daughters Beth Johnson and Karen Webb of Kamloops. Mickey had a nursing and administrative background which served her community well in her retirement years. She was witness to her faith, active in her parish outreach programs, hospital auxiliary palliative care support volunteer and various senior support groups, as well animal activist groups.
Joseph Martin (Marty) Kimmerly, was born in Edmonton, AB on August 15, 1946 to Joseph and Eva Kimmerly. Marty started his career with the Canadian National Railway at the age of seventeen while attending U of A and obtaining his B. of Commerce degree. In 1969, he moved to Vancouver and briefly worked for General Foods, but returned to the railway where he worked as a switchman, brakeman, and conductor until age 55. He then began working for the Rocky Mountaineer and later the Kelowna Pacific Railway until retirement at age 67. Marty met his wife Linda in 1972 and they married in 1974. They moved to Kamloops (McLure) where they built a log home and raised their two daughters Andrea and Mandy. After ten years they moved to Rayleigh and eventually Valleyview.
Mickey was never one to sit on the side lines and her wish would be to speak for those whose voice is silent. “I do for those who cannot.”
Marty passed away October 29, 2015 after three years treatment with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Linda and daughters Andrea and Mandy, as well as four siblings, Larry, Colleen, Patricia and John.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society or the SPCA or volunteer for a community outreach program.
We wish to thank the staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House for their care and support.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the St. Georges Anglican Church, with Rev. Isabel Healy-Morrow officiating.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends, and will be in our hearts forever.
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A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kamloops Alliance Church on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Any donations in Marty’s name to the Kamloops Hospice House. Thank you.
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CLIFFORD GEORGE WHARTON Sadly, we announce the passing of our dad, Cliff Wharton on November 5, 2015 at the age of 83. Cliff was born in Penticton on May 20, 1932 and was recently predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Leah. He also was predeceased by his parents Eric and Emma Wharton and his niece Belinda Souder. Dad leaves behind his daughter Sherrie (Hans) Lind, son Gary (Valerie) Wharton, and sister Joy (Bruce) Wisbey. Dad enjoyed the visits with his four grandchildren, Angela (Steven) Turner, Tim (Melanie) Lind, Kelsie (Matthew) Davis and Marlyse (Justin) Harrison along with his eight greatgrandchildren, Emily, Jacob, Faith, Seth, Samuel, Clark, Flynn and Gwen. Dad spent his early years working for International Harvester and then James Western Star as a parts man. He prided himself on the fact that he knew every part number there was and never had to refer to a catalog. Dad decided to retire at 40 and with mom at his side they set out to ‘live off the land’. For the next 40 years they would buy and clear land, build homes and move again. We used to call them gypsies as they rarely stayed in one place for more than a couple of years before they would get itchy to start on another adventure! During the winter months Dad would try new hobbies and was a frequent craft fair vendor with his stain glass creations, leather crafts, lapidary work and scroll saw designs. But he was the happiest when he could be outside working on his land and of course that meant the best tractor he could afford! Dad and mom also spent many, many years as vendors at various Farmers’ Markets in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong and Vernon. Rest in peace Dad. We take comfort in knowing you are riding your favourite tractor, tilling those heavenly gardens and at peace with those that you have lost these past years. Upon Dad’s request there will be no funeral service. Cremation arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral and Drake Cremation Services. Condolences may be sent on-line at www.NTFuneral.com
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