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Obituaries & In Memoriam A.L. (Larry) Steffens It is with great sadness that we regret to share with you the recent passing of Arthur “Larry” Lawrence Steffens on January 22, 2017 in Kamloops, BC at age 79. Larry was surrounded with love, having his wife Barb, daughter Elva and brother Allan (Ruth) by his side. Survived by his son’s Mike and Arthur, daughters Elva, Juanita and Leanne, grandchildren Michael, James, Amanda, Connor, Bradly and greatgrandchild Jordon. Larry’s siblings Jim (Elain), Donnie (Ken), Allan ( Ruth ), Tricia (Joe) and Good Friends Isy and Trudi and so many other friends, to many to mention. Larry was born in Merritt, BC on December 26 1937, where he lived and happily worked the Steffens’ Brothers Ranch “The Lazy L”, for many many years. We will all miss his big heartfelt ways, his laughter, many joyful stories, his playful joking mannerisms, but most of all his love. Thank you to the Nurses and Physicians at RIH for taking such good care of him during his lengthy stay.
Alfred Law Alf passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. His passing was unexpected for his family; perhaps not so much for him. His children all talked to him in person a few hours before he went to bed Tuesday evening. The last thing he said was “I have lived as long as I wanted”. He went to sleep that night and passed away peacefully. Alf is survived by his children Bonita (Noel “Skip”) Gopsill of Kamloops, BC, David (Betty Graham) Law of Coquitlam, BC, Sheryl (Chris Glazier) Law of Vancouver, BC, Randall Law of Kamloops, BC, Marilee (Mo) Yee of South Hazelton, BC, and Bill (Meaghan) Wade of Kamloops, BC. He was also survived by grandchildren Michelle (Chris), Teresa (Jason), George (Sara), Liz, Brianne, Morgan, Regan, Nolan, Steven (Sabrina), Sean, Kelsey, Rachel and great-grandchildren Austin, Taylor, Amber, Thomas and Sadie, as well as brother Richard (Mary) Law and sister Queenie Lance. He was also survived by the last love of his life Ronnie Pepplar. Alf was predeceased by his first wife Leonie (Gueulette) Law in 1971 and his second wife Frances (Wade) Law in 2013. Alf was born in 1926 in New Westminster, BC. He was active in sports from a very young age and was an avid reader, historian, mathematician, square dancer, ballroom dancer, seamstress and sports officiator. First and foremost though, he was a teacher - in every situation. He loved all sports, played and officiated every sport he could. He especially loved volleyball, playing his last game at the age of 85. In 2008, he was inducted into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. For many years he was an active volunteer for many organizations including the Catholic Church, the Lion’s Club, Tranquille Hospital Complex, Cub Scouts and the Kamloops Elementary Sports Council. He taught a generation of children to dance. For many years, he raised money for the Cancer Society participating in the Longest Day of Golf, playing as many as 8 ½ rounds of golf on the longest day of the year. Alf loved poetry. He wrote poems at every occasion, from dinners to birthdays, weddings to funerals. He recited countless poems from memory, even into his old age. One of his favourites was “The Cremation of Sam McGee”, which he could still recite at the age of 89. Alf, like his older brother Cecil (his hero), was a remarkable man, with a broad range of interests, skills and expertise, a true polymath. He was an inspirational teacher and mentor to many. He wasn’t perfect but we loved him. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. A Celebration of Alf’s Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at the Unifor Hall, 427 Lansdowne St., Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Laureen Marie Montgomery June 12, 1959 – January 28, 2017
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It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of Randi Miller announce his passing. Randi was born in Nelson, BC on January 28, 1954 to Herb and Mary Miller and passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on January 28, 2017. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Regina, his daughter Shelley (Gary), son Aaron, step-sons Joseph “Jandee”, (Socorro “Collins”), John Rainier (Zarah Mae), Jhanstin (Vanessa) and grandchildren Daphne, Dylan, Carlo Miguel and Nicole. Randi will be deeply missed by his mother Mary, brothers Rod (Chris), Alan (Arlis), Dan (Lee), David (Teresa) and Tim (Karen), sisters Marlo (Jamie) Tedesco and Yvonne (Vince) Vulcano and numerous nieces and nephews. Randi was predeceased by his father Herb and his brother Glenn. Randi started with Canadian Pacific Railway in 1971 and held the position as Roadmaster for most of his 37 year career. Randi called home to many communities in BC, including Salmon Arm, Cranbrook and finally Kamloops were he drove his last spike as a railroader in 2008. He had a pre-retirement plan to build a pub to entertain all his friends and in 2003 opened Tumbleweeds Pub in the community of Dallas. Randi entered final retirement in 2013 with the sale of the pub and started his next venture building a dream home on the Rivershore Golf Course. Randi enjoyed spending time with his many good friends, golfing, curling, drag racing cars and flying his plane. Most of all Randi enjoyed the company of his family and his beautiful grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to any organization or charity of your choice in Randi’s memory. Friends will be welcome to join in the Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Rivershore Golf Links Clubhouse in Kamloops, BC. Due to the facility size, a private Memorial Service will be held for family and close friends at 12:30 p.m. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved Laureen after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. We will miss your smile, wit, style, grace and your unfounded passion for life which included family, friends, traveling, shopping, reading, music, golfing and fishing. Predeceased by her parents Allister and Edith, Laureen leaves her son Cody, siblings Don (Patti), Kenda, Leanne (Sam), Marla, Paul (Melissa), fourteen nieces, nephews, Auntie Ruth, Uncle Doug, cousins, her loving friend Jamie and his family. Heartwarming thanks to Dr. Van Heerden, Dr. Tevendale, Dr. Topic and the nurses in oncology. Laureen was so thankful for your love and support. Also, many thanks to Dr. O’Connell and the wonderful nursing staff on 6 North at RIH. Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be forwarded to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kamloops Hospice Association. Condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com
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Lena Storey On January 28, 2017, Lena Storey passed away peacefully at the age of 95. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Left to remember and celebrate her life are her daughters and sons-in-law Sharron (Jim) Bollefer and Gayle (Jim) Dunsmuir, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Kathy (Ross) Hoshizaki, Brynn, Tye, Megan, Kevin (Shannon) Bollefer, Jenna, Alyssa, Lisa (Ken) Woodruff, Kianna, Tanner, Liane Dunsmuir, Trevor Thurston, Sophie, Hanna and her sister Mary Alder in San Diego, CA. She was predeceased by her husband Ed in 2002 and brother George Wolanski in 2011. Lena was born in Borowti, Rumania and came to Canada when she was 3. In 1940, she married Ed Storey and in 1955 they moved to Kamloops. While in Kamloops, she was an active member of the Kamloops United Church and a life member of the Eastern Star. Her favorite activities were gardening, traveling, dancing, playing cards, making crafts and visiting with friends and family. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Royal Inland Hospital in Emergency and 4 North Palliative Care for the respectful and compassionate care they provided our mother. Lena will be remembered as a very loving, kind and generous person who always put family and friends first. In keeping with her spirit, donations in her memory can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home at 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel at 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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