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Cris passed away peacefully on October 21, 2016 in the Kelowna Hospice after a long struggle with cancer. Left to mourn are his loving wife Holly and her extended family, his mother Joyce Riches, the Hemingway family and many longtime friends and acquaintances. Cris lived and worked in Kamloops, Merritt, Quesnel and many years in Salmon Arm where he raised his family. Moving to Lake Country, he established his Peak Home Inspection business. Cris loved the outdoors, boating, fishing and hunting with friends, flying model airplanes, sports car racing and just tinkering in the garage fixing and creating things. A loving man of many parts, he will be sadly missed.

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April 7, 1950 - September 15, 2016 Catherine was born on a beautiful April day in Glasgow, Scotland, the first child of Douglas and Catherine Henderson. Born a beautiful baby, Catherine grew to be a beautiful and wonderful woman in the family’s adopted country, Canada. Catherine spent her formative years in Kamloops, going to school and eventually entering the workforce. It was in Kamloops where she began her career at the BC Telephone Co. Starting as an operator, Catherine soon became active within the ranks of the union, being elected on numerous occasions and eventually being elected to the position of treasurer. She remained with the union for a number of years, then returned back within the ranks at Telus (BC Tel) until her early retirement due to illness in 1998. Catherine passed away peacefully in her home on September 15, 2016. She was predeceased by her father Douglas, mother Catherine and brother Philip. Catherine is survived by her brother Douglas, sister-in-law Anita, nieces and nephews Michelle, Craig and Danica, Corena and Derek, Trevor and Jennifer and by grand-nephews Parker, Alex and Moses and grand-niece Linden. Also, by loving cousins Gordon, Willie, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Karen and Jan, and by life long friend Janeene dePfyffer.