WEDNESDAY, July 25, 2018
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Donald Elwin Sillars April 2, 1938 – July 17, 2018
It is with such sadness that we announce the passing of Don E. Sillars on July 17, 2018. Though struggling with health issues for a few years, he passed away suddenly at home in Kamloops, BC with his loving wife Jeanette, son Kent and daughter Deanna by his side. Don spent his childhood years living on the family farm in Plenty, Saskatchewan with his parents Lewis and Idelle Sillars, siblings Phyllis, Jean and Roy and pets (including his favorite pet crow, “Joe”). Educated at Briercrest Boarding School and University of Saskatchewan, Don began his family and career in Regina as a Professional Electrical Engineer with SaskPower. In 1966, he took his family west to Burnaby, BC. working at BC Hydro, designing and managing many of BC’s electrical substations until his retirement in 1997. Don and Jeanette were married in 1987, and Krista and Jamie joined the family. Don and Jeanette spent most of their retirement in Blind Bay, BC - their deck, view and hospitality drew many visits from family and friends. It was a perfect place for their blended family to meet and the six grandkids had a lot of fun there together when young. Don enjoyed so many hobbies including curling, golf, dirt biking, fishing, creating rebar lawn sculptures, various electrical projects, bridge and all card games, reading and most recently daily sudoku. He volunteered for the Blind Bay Neighborhood Watch for a few years. For 21 years, Casa Grande, Arizona was his favourite winter home for five months a year. They somehow also managed to adventure to Australia, Europe, Mexico and several cruise destinations.
talents, a supernatural ability to focus on the task at hand, interest in the world around him and refusal to complain when his health and mobility deteriorated. When Don and Jeanette downsized in 2016 and moved to Kamloops, he really enjoyed the company of and appreciated the love and support of Krista, Brian and family. Don leaves to mourn his wife Jeanette, son Kent (Julie) Sillars of Langley, BC, daughter Deanna (Roland) Kemperman of Cranbrook, BC, stepson Jamie Ramsey of Chilliwack, BC, stepdaughter Krista (Brian) Halland of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren Braedon, Spencer, and Taylor Sillars, Sam (Angela) of Langley, BC and Scott (Katie) Kemperman of Cranbrook, BC, Chris (Breanna) and Matt Lofgren, Adam (Lauren) and Blayne Halland of Kamloops, BC and four great-grandchildren. Also mourning Don’s passing are his brother Roy (Dolores) Sillars, sister Jean Holter, sisters-in-law Linda Bezanson and Shelley Conrad, many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. Don was predeceased by his parents Lewis and Idelle Sillars, sister Phyllis Johnson and brothers-in-law Al Johnson, Murray Bezanson and Scottie (Milton) Holter. A celebration of life will be held, with the date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the BC Lung Association.
Don’s passing will leave a hole in the hearts of so many friends and family. He was admired by all of us for his intelligence, logical thinking, sense of humour, creative
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Brad John Paul Chambers
Joseph (Joe) Gordon Budai
It is with such sorrow to announce the passing of Brad John Paul Chambers on July 7, 2018. Brad leaves behind a very large, and extended family. We say goodbye to our Best Friend, Brother, Son, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Grandson. He was known for his unconditional love and great sense of humour; when he loved you, he loved you with all he had.
To honour Brad, speak his name often, laugh and reminisce and most importantly be open with your love for one another. In his short life he has taught so many valuable lessons and being a true friend was one of them. There is a spot missing in all of our hearts and it is time for us to fill it with his memory instead of feeling sadness. We can all rest easy knowing he is with his mother Sally, where he wanted to be. There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Brad on July 29, 2018 starting at 2:00 pm at the TRU, Mountain Room, we invite any and all who knew him to come around and celebrate him. “if you think positively, it will influence your life positively, the more optimistic you are, the happier you are, the better you feel” –Brad Chambers
September 17, 1936 - July 18, 2018 Joe passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC. He spent most of his life living and working in and around Kamloops. He was employed most of his working life in the forest industry as a faller, trucker, millwright and sawmill supervisor. He loved camping, fishing, gardening, sausage-making and his Labrador dogs. He even learned to love cats as he mellowed with age. He was a favourite uncle to many of his nieces and nephews. Joe is survived by Helen his wife of 49 years, his daughter Della (Kent) Rogers, granddaughter April (Allan) Feildel. Special thanks to all of his caregivers at Royal Inland Hospital, especially the peritoneal dialysis unit and family physician Dr. F. Kruger. In lieu of flowers, donations to Royal Inland Hospital would be appreciated. A gathering to Celebrate Joe’s Life will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 1:30 pm at St. Andrews on the Square, Kamloops. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Rose Marie Denomey (née Ofukany) On July 16, 2018 Rose Marie Denomey (née Ofukany) passed away after a brief illness. She was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan in May of 1938. Rose grew up on the farm, the only girl amongst five brothers. It was in Tisdale that she fell in love with a local boy Jim Denomey. Rose and Jim married and moved to BC where they settled in Kamloops and raised their three children. Family was always first with Rose. She loved to watch her family having fun and would happily sit on the beach and watch them waterski or swim. She would pack up all the food and gear and camp with the family even though she despised mosquitos because she knew how much the family loved it. Rose was a very independent and athletic woman. She studied hard and received her Boiler Makers Certificate, the only woman in an all-male class. Certificate in hand she eventually owned and operated her own business, Rose’s Dry Cleaners. She was proud to form Rose’s Ball team which brought together her love for family and ball. She loved playing ball, curling with her “Brunch Bunch” and golfing with her golf group. Rose was an avid Blue Jays fan. Rose was predeceased by her mother Annie Ofukany and father Steve Ofukany. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her loving husband Jim Denomey, her sons Jeff (Marlene) and Randy (Pam), her daughter Karen (Mark) Graber and her grandchildren Brian, Christa, Brett, Taylor, Kara and Alison, her greatgranddaughter Violet, her brothers Jerry (Beth), Victor (Donna), Frank (Bev), John (Evany), Robert (Brenda) and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Rose’s Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Road, Kamloops. The family wishes to thank Royal Inland Hospital and Trinity Hospice at Overlander Extended Care and the wonderful doctors and nurses who helped us all through this difficult time. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Rose’s name may be made to Trinity Hospice, 953 Southill St., Kamloops, BC V2B 2H7. 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 Angel on Your Shoulder By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin
There’s an angel on your shoulder Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care. There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul. She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side. In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right. In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder. Bereavement Publishing Inc. 5125 N. Union Blvd, Suite 4 Colorado Springs, CO 80918