Carl Gilbert Kettleson passed away at the Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital on March 1, 2014 after having a stroke in December 2013. He was born in Kamloops on Nov 7, 1928 to his parents Gilbert and Karen Kettleson and has a brother Olaf. Carl has been living in Clearwater for the last 60 years. He and Shirley were married in... Continue Reading »

Timothy Donald Steele was born in New Westminster, B.C., on April 7th, 1967. Peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 7:45PM, at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 46. He resided in Vavenby with family and friends for the last two years. He is survived by his parents George... Continue Reading »

Robert Fredrick Doucette (A.K.A Fred, Freddie, Dad, Grandpa or Great-Grandpa Fred) was born in Charlottetown, PEI on February 22, 1934 and left this world 11 ½ hours before his 80th birthday Feb 22, 2014, in Abbotsford, BC. He will be remembered by all for different reasons but who can forget some of the unique phrases you only ever heard HIM... Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Otto Kohnert on February 13, 2014 at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home in Kamloops, BC. He was married to Elli, father to Mona (Bryan), Nikki and David (Shannon), grandfather to Brock (Tammy), Derit, Josh (Delrae), Adam, Katlin, and John (Sarah). Otto had recently become great grand father to Brayden,... Continue Reading »

John Stefanyshyn was born in a small farming village in the Ukraine April 12, 1925 and died in the small community of Clearwater, BC on January 27, 2014 As the son of a resourceful farmer, surviving the Ukrainian Famine, the German labour camps and being a displaced person Dad’s optimism, practicality and sense of humour shone through and made him... Continue Reading »

Pete was born in New Westminster and grew up in White Rock with his parents Bill and Joan, and his brother Michael. He enjoyed the more “rural” nature of White Rock of that time – the secret gullies and ravines, and the hidden beaches. He discovered the Cariboo on a family camping trip as a teenager. He began working as... Continue Reading »

Garry Ruston of Blackpool, BC, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2014. He was 67 years of age. Born in Eston, Saskatchewan on September 11, 1946, Garry leaves behind his wife, Sharon Ruston; children Kelly Ruston of Prince George, BC, Rusty Ruston of Surrey, BC, and Lynn Cross of Saskatoon, SK; stepchildren David (Donna) Gerard of Kitwanga, Darlene (Andy) Matusky... Continue Reading »

The world lost a gentle man and a gentleman when Ron left this earth. Ron was born in Vancouver, BC, grew up in Murrayville, and lived in the Lower Mainland until 1990. In 1990 Ron moved to Fawn Lake Resort and in 1995 he came to Barriere. Ron truly loved the community and spent countless hours volunteering on many projects.... Continue Reading »

After a 6.5 year battle with cancer Ken will rest on the tranquil waters of his favourite fishing spot. Survived by his wife & best friend Susan, children Kaleb (Melissa), Jolene (Ken) Riddle, Jenna, Jonas & Clinton. His precious granddaughters Kalyn & Sadie Hutchinson, Ryann & Reese Riddle. His furry fishing buddy Carlos. Ken is survived by his stepmother Penny,... Continue Reading »

It is with great sadness that the Family of Richard Oakman announces his passing on Monday, December 9, 2013. Richard was born in New Westminster at the Royal Columbia Hospital, on June 5, 1960. He was predeceased by his brother James Steven Oakman. Richard is survived by his two son’s Cory and Ryan Oakman, ex wife Cheryl Oakman, parents Allan... Continue Reading »