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WEDNESDAY, July 18, 2018
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Ryan Brandon Scott Hannah
Wilfredo Ulanday
August 11, 1938 to July 10, 2018
Ruth Knisse On July 13, 2018, Ruth Knisse passed away just short of her 90th birthday. She is predeceased by her husband Vern and son-in-law Gary.
Lovingly remembered by his wife Fely Ulanday, daughter Marianne (Bobby), sons Victor and Peter, grandchildren Alaina, Ayrton, Lanna and Nathan Will.
Ruth is survived by her daughters Ursula (Kevin), Rosemarie, Barbara (Gary) and Monika (Derek), nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and lifelong friend Rudy. A private Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of Whitecourt in memory of Ruth Knisse. To sign the book of condolences, please visit www.trinityfuneralhome.ca/obituaries
In Loving Memory Of Dave Forbes
Mr. Wilfredo Ganal Ulanday passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC.
Ryan Brandon Scott Hannah was born on May 24, 1992. He passed away on June 30, 2018 doing something he loved and in a place he spent many happy summers. Ryan touched many lives and was loved by his family and friends. He will be missed. Ryan will live forever in his parents’ hearts. Thanks to all of you for the condolences.
Willy was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada. He married Fely in Lethbridge, Alberta and moved to Kamloops, BC where he retired from Telus. During retirement he delighted in missionary work in Palawan, Philippines. Willy was a remarkable soul with many talents and interests such as fishing, camping, sports and reading. He dedicated his life in faithful service to the Lord Jesus. “One life to live, One life to give” He will be remembered for his unconditional love for his family and others. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 1:30 pm at Christ Community Church in Kamloops, BC, Canada. Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
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September 1924 ~ July 2018 “Dot” was born near Springwater, Saskatchewan. When she was five, she moved with her family to a rural area near Fraser Lake, British Columbia where they lived out the depression years. With the coming of the war, the family moved to the coast and Dot got a job with Boeing Aircraft building “PBY’s” for the military. She shortly became known as “Rosy the Riveter” because of her red hair. After the war, she married veteran Clarence Saunders and moved with him to Burns Lake, where he became involved in the forest industry. He owned and operated a succession of sawmills and Dot became book-keeper and first aid attendant, being one of the first in the province to earn an Industrial First Aid certificate. In 1964, she bought a variety store in Burns Lake and ran it successfully for eight years. In 1971, she and Clarence were divorced. In 1972, she married Tony Robinson, a forester with the government and moved with him to Prince Rupert. There followed postings in Williams Lake, Victoria and finally Kamloops where the couple retired in 1987. It wasn’t until she was 50 that Dot took up golf, but she proved to be a natural at it and became known as “Boom Boom” for the long drives she hit. She played at the Williams Lake Golf and Country Club, Gorge Vale in Victoria, Kamloops Golf and Country Club, where she served a term as Ladies Captain and finally Rivershore Golf and Country Club. Dot is survived by her loving husband Tony, daughter Gloria Nicholson of Prince George, son John Saunders of Canmore, Alberta, five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A family gathering to celebrate her life will take place at the family cabin on Babine Lake at a later date. Thanks to Dr. Wynne and the staff at Overlander Residential Care for their devotion to their duties. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Gone but not forgotten. Love Darlene, Michael, James & Shaina
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I have been happily living in Kamloops since 1991. In 1992 I began working as a funeral director and joined Schoening Funeral Service in August 2000. I am honoured to be of assistance to so many families in their time of need. In my spare time I am involved with the Kamloops Blazer Hockey Booster club. I also hold the position of Treasurer of our Kamloops HOG Chapter.
Dorothy Alice Robinson (née Jackson)
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May 30, 1940 July 17, 1998
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Gerhard Gemsa It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gerhard Gemsa on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Kamloops Hospice after a short and sudden illness. Gerhard was born June 23, 1938 in Wartenburg, Germany. He just celebrated his 80th birthday. Gerhard is survived by wife Helga, sons Mike and Jurgen, grandsons Talen and Andrew, granddaughter Kiera, sister Margaret, nieces and nephews living in Germany. He was predeceased by both parents, his brothers Gunther, Siegfrid and Heinz in Germany. Gerhard did his 3 year apprenticeship and became a meat cutter and sausage maker (Schlachter). Gerhard immigrated in 1960 to Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada. He worked for 8 years in Eston Modem Locker. In 1967, he went to visit his family in Germany and met his wife Helga. In 1968, he went back to Germany and got married. Gerhard was a man with many talents. In 1969, he moved to Kamloops. Gerhard worked at Kamloops Meat, early in the morning he would work at Fritzes Bakery and baked the donuts. The Fritzes were good friends from Eston, Saskatchewan. In 1979, Gerhard and his wife opened their own business; Gary’s European Sausage and Deli at the Fortune Shopping Centre, where his son Jurgen will carry on his family legacy. Gerhard worked right up until his last day. He loved hunting, fishing, golf and skiing. He was also involved in soccer and hockey. Gerhard will be greatly missed and never forgotten. A Celebration of Gerhard’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., with Pastor Don Maione officiating. The family would appreciate memorial donations in Gerhard’s name be sent to Kamloops Hospice, the BC Wildlife Federation or the charity of your choice. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the doctors and nurses of 5 North at Royal Inland Hospital . Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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The Ship by Henry Van Dyke
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”.