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FRIDAY, June 2, 2017
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Chuck Wing Chow Mr. Chuck Wing Chow passed away peacefully in Kamloops on May 29, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, daughter Lisa (Mark) Vos, son Jonny Chow (Jennifer Allen), grandchildren Jelena, Sienna and Mason, his aunt Kwan Chai Pik as well as many friends. Chuck was a restaurateur in Kamloops, British Columbia, where he opened the Cariboo Restaurant and CBK Overlander in the 1970’s. He took pride in his businesses, but truly relished the friends he made during his time in business. As a long-time member of the Chinese Freemasons, Chuck was passionate about helping those in need. Chuck was devoted to his family and spent his retirement years with his wife, children and grandchildren. A Private Visitation will be held for the family followed by a Graveside Service at Hillside Cemetery where Chuck will lay to rest. Condolences may be made to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
Giuseppe Posteraro It is with an extremely heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of the warmest, kind-hearted, hard working, brilliant man Giuseppe Posteraro. He was born on March 19, 1953 to Michele Posteraro and Milana Porco. He was a spirited child who was raised by a very close family, working hard on the family farm, which is what he did to live through his life. In 1971 he then came to Canada where he met what he said is the most beautiful woman in the world, Liliana. After a very short courtship on a cold and snowy day of December 22, 1971 they were married. He then found a job working on the railways with J.F. Welsh in 1972. After his first child, to make ends meet, he got a job at Dawson Equipment, building what we know today as the Coquihalla. He watched closely as he loved to learn new things which make the smart man he was to this day. Finally after many years he decided to start his own Rock Slope Stabilization Company “Cougar Rock Contracting Ltd”, which with hard work and dedication he made very successful. Joe never gave up and loved to teach everyone all of his knowledge. His pride showed in all projects he did and was proud of the work that himself and the crew accomplished. During his off time from work, he would either be hunting in the bush with his friends, spending time with his family, chasing his grandkids around the farm or planning big
family dinners. He also loved working in his garden and yard or any of the other million different projects he had on the go. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him and he left a lasting impression on all of them. A little piece of him will live in all of us! Tears will flow and he will never be forgotten. He now leaves behind the love of his life for 45 years, Liliana, his three children MaryLee, Melisa (Shaun) Dyck and Michael (Lindsay) Posteraro all of Kamloops. His seven grandchildren which made him feel young every day, Thomas, Derian, Elias, Felix (Dyck), Milana (Posteraro), Nickolas, Mackenzie (Shannon). Nonno would move mountains for them. He also leaves his father Michele Posteraro of Italy, his siblings Ettore, Vicenzo and Settimina Posteraro all of Italy, as well as numerous amounts of aunts, uncles, brother and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews.
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Q. What if I’m not really dead and they bury or cremate me?
Prayers will be recited on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Holy Family Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Fred Weisbeck will celebrate the Funeral Mass at the church on Monday, June 5 at 1:00 pm. Entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum.
A. A lot of people say that’s their worst nightmare. Apparently, in days gone by that’s why they placed a bell above the casket with a string inside – all set for the “dead ringer.” Fortunately, our medical tools are a bit more sophisticated, rigor mortis is a ‘dead giveaway’ and there’s a law prohibiting cremation for 48 hours.
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Robert Alfred Vesey Davoren Robert Alfred Vesey Davoren of Kamloops passed away peacefully on May 25, 2017 at 73 years of age after a long and courageous battle with MDS. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy, son Robert (Tanya) of Vernon, son Todd (Susan) of Kamloops, daughter Dayna (Les) Dozlaw of Kamloops, nine grandchildren Mitchell (Emiko) of Japan, Shaughn, Ashleigh and Keighan of Vernon, Ryland, Colton, Hudson and Gizzel Davoren of Kamloops and Georgia Leonard of Kamloops. He is also survived by numerous cousins and his dear Uncle Joe Broderick of Kamloops. He was predeceased by his mom and dad George and Muriel Davoren. Bob was born December 1, 1943 in Kamloops and loved to tell the story that he lived across from R.I.H. for his first 7 years tobogganing on the site of the new addition to the hospital. He attended St. Ann’s Academy for several years before moving to Kamloops High School. Bob was an avid sports person playing minor hockey but more dear to his heart was baseball. Bob was affectionately known as “Bullet Bob” because of his pitching arm. He attended the Pittsburgh Pirates training camp in his late teens but his dream was not realized when he had surgery on the arm. Bob was taught at an early age to enjoy and respect nature. He loved to go hunting and fishing. In the early days it was difficult to access certain lakes but Bob and his pals purchased a Bren gun carrier and found a way to navigate the terrain to go where no man had gone before. He built a kayak from scratch and many times packed it by hand into remote lakes to find the monster fish that no one knew about. He was a proud member of the Fish and Game Club for well over 50 years. His hunting skills were impressive and he lived for the autumn when he could plan his hunting trips. He took pride in his hunting ability and some of his hunting conquests are recorded in the Boon and Crocket record books. In 1966, he met Peggy on a blind date and he always said he knew she was the one. They were married a few months later. Together they raised three wonderful children. He proudly passed on his outdoor skills to his children from day one taking them to fishing lakes and
sleeping in the back of his pickup truck covered with a tarp. Peggy put her foot down early and they purchased a travel trailer to enjoy all the comforts of camping. They spent weekends and summer vacations camping and fishing and Bob always made it a competition to catch the biggest fish. Bob worked for the Department of Highways for 24 years as a surveyor and draftsman and moved to the City of Kamloops as a manager for about 15 years. He retired in 1998 and spent full time at his first passion, working in his yard. Bob loved to travel and he and Peggy were fortunate to travel their entire marriage. They spent eighteen winters in Mexico soaking up the sun but looked forward to going home because the golf season was around the corner. His second passion was spending time on the golf course with his buddies enjoying laughs, swapping lies and telling never ending stories. He also never missed a poker night with the boys and often slipped away to the Casino to play the nickel slots. Friends dubbed Bob Kamloops unofficial sports historian because of his ability to recall dates, places, events and people at the drop of a hat. Words are not enough to thank the many friends and family for their ongoing support of Bob. The heartwarming emails, letters, visits and time spent laughing and reminiscing were so cherished by Bob.
REMEMBER By Christina Rossetti
Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can go no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you understand
A Special thanks to Dr. Micheal Delorme of Kelowna, Dr. Servass Swart, The R.I.H Cancer Clinic team, Home and Community Care Palliative team and Kamloops Hospice for their special care throughout his MDS journey.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
A Celebration of Bob’s Life will take place at Summit Drive Church, 1975 Summit Drive, Kamloops at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. Reception to follow. Everyone is welcome.
For if the darkness and corruption leave
Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
It will be late to counsel then or pray. And afterwards remember, do not grieve: A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.