WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Sandra “Gail” MacFadyen
Alida McKinley April 15, 1924 – April 14, 2018
Sandra “Gail” MacFadyen died on April 9, 2018 with her children Lynne, Dan and Sylvia by her side. She is survived by her loving grandchildren Dayna, Tanis, Thomas, Jennifer, Dion, Scott and Jeremy and her many great-grandchildren. Gail lived a full life, moving around many parts of Canada from coast to coast spending her final years in Kamloops. She loved playing and watching curlingespecially the trips taken with long-time friend Joyce to bonspiels. Her cribbage group gave her laughs and wonderful times as did her many friends; she appreciated all the support they gave over the years. She will be missed by her brother Jim, sister Lona and their families. A big thank you to Nurse Next Door who excelled in their support for Gail to live as independently as she wished and through her final weeks. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the North Shore Community Center. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Alida McKinley, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops on April 14, 2018, one day short of her 94th birthday. She is survived by her children Ann, Marie, Joe, Emile, Starr, Sandy, their spouses and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Johanna. Mom was married four times, sadly outliving each of her husbands who predeceased her. Mom was born in Heemskerk, Holland, into a family of twelve children, where she lived until she immigrated to Canada in 1945 at the end of World War II. Living through World War II in Holland was incredibly difficult for her and her family. It left a lasting impression on her and allowed her to lead her life by taking nothing for granted. Her courage in moving to a country where she did not speak the language is a testament to her willingness to take on any challenge. Although she returned to Holland to visit her family, she always felt living in Canada was the greatest place in the world. Overcoming the challenges she faced early in life made her incredibly resilient and mentally tough, attributes she tried to instill in her family. Upon immigrating to Canada, she lived in Prince George with her family for many years. Later, she lived in Ontario and Kamloops as her adventures continued. Mom was an incredibly hard working person with a strong love for travelling, camping, fishing and enjoying the many beautiful parts of Canada. She was always up for the next adventure. She always had a strong need for a social network and that was evident with the many friends she made as she lived in various parts of Canada, eventually settling in Kamloops close to some of her family for the latter part of her life. Board games and card games with friends were a favourite pastime. Mom was an incredible seamstress, knitter and quilter, with many of her works admired by others. In her later days, she was most appreciative of the opportunity to volunteer
and socialize with the people at Desert Gardens. Mom deeply valued her independence, insisting on living on her own and keeping her drivers license into her 90s. She got a lot out of life and she was blessed to be healthy and mentally sharp until the end of her life. There was little left on her bucket list as we chatted in her final days.
Celebration Of Life Wayne Stephens
Mom was very thankful to those who helped her over the years when she needed a hand. She was so appreciative of the compassion and help from her daughter-in-law Gayle Carson. As Mom said many times in the last few months, “she has been so good to me”. In the last few months as her health became a challenge, she was very blessed to be cared for by Dr. Kraig Montalbetti. Mom was so thankful for his caring approach right up until her last few days in Hospice. Heartfelt thanks also go to her caregivers and to the staff at the Kamloops Hospice. Your care and compassion allowed her to pass with peace and dignity in a quiet setting where her family could be with her. No public service will be held by request. Mom wanted her friends and family to remember the good times. A smile and a toast in her memory would make her happy. A family gathering will be held later in the year. Should friends desire, a donation in her memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops or other charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service for Wayne on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Road.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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provide in-home Roger Lloyd We are sad to announce gemtns personally the passing of Roger
How do you define the life of a man who has influenced a thousand others in the most positive and enduring of ways?
Lloyd, a beloved father, grandfather and brother on April 13, 2018 at the age of 75.
Roland was a lover of all things creative and artistic. His vision of life was avant-garde, eclectic and esoteric, especially in how he chose to celebrate both the micro and the macrocosmic realms. As alchemist, he peered beyond the veil of the norm and gazed into the face of the sacred.
He was born in Hereford, England in 1942 but called Knutsford his home since 1975. He built many close relationships during his time in Knutsford where he chose to live out his days. Roger was a talented woodworker and bladesmith, two crafts he took great pride in. We will not be holding a formal ceremony as it is not something he would have wanted. However we encourage those touched by his life to celebrate his memory in their own way. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Roland Reichenbach April 17, 1943 - April 11, 2018
As our beloved trickster, he spoke hard truths to power; as chronicler, he kept our stories and recounted them with reverential joy; and as weaver, he wove the brilliant life-strands of his people together in a tapestry of vibrant color. His warm and welcoming house was his loom. Roland did not have a large immediate family. He is survived only by his brother Rudy Reichenbach of Ober-Roden, Germany. Yet Roland is also survived by a family of hundreds who loved him as father figure, brother, mentor, spiritual guide and dear friend. He was celebrated as a Grand Master of the Solstice Family and was honoured to be a Godfather to many children. Everyone who knew him is a little better because they stood next to a lustrous being who encapsulated loyalty, courage and compassion. Generous without reservation, he loved unconditionally, accepted all with open arms and transcended cultures and languages. Roland travelled the world and had many celebrated adventures and wondrous experiences that could rival those of Picasso, Leary or Ginsberg. His life shall be the grist of legend for years to come. There will be a party this Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Roland’s home beginning at high noon. There, while we will sadly say ‘goodbye’, we will also share our stories and express our gratitude for having had such an inspirational spirit in our midst: a man whose stoic battle with the ‘thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to’ was ended when he slipped away to add his boisterous laughter to those clouds in need of more thunder. ‘All things lean toward the sun’. The Solstice Family Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Ken Burris
March 14, 1945 - April 14, 2018
Ken was born 1945 in London, Ontario. He owned and operated one of the first go-kart tracks in Canada at Ipperwash Beach, Ontario. This source of summer income allowed him to pay for his education, graduating from the University of Western Ontario in 1971. Ken taught elementary school for a few years in London before meeting Connie in Acadia National Park, Maine. They were married 1972 in Kamloops, BC. Ken worked many years with the Ministry of Children and Family Development primarily as a social worker retiring in 2002. Ken enjoyed many sports, running, alpine skiing, water skiing, tennis, badminton and golf. He especially enjoyed working with his son Paul around the house and visiting with daughter Amy and her family (Gord, Keiann and Blake Nowicki). In retirement, many winters were spent under the sun in Yuma, Arizona and summers at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club. No service has been requested. In Ken’s remembrance please engage in an act of kindness to family, friends or strangers. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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