In Loving Memory Chizuko Karen Joy Tasaka October 28, 1951- January 30, 2010 Chizuko passed away peacefully at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends. Chizuko was a devoted Buddhist practitioner, gifted writer and poet, loving mother, and dear friend, sister, aunt, and daughter. Survived and dearly missed by: son, Orie Tasaka-Jupp, mother Rose Tasaka; sisters: June (Kats) Kitamura, Eileen (Karl) Willms and Elaine Englar; nieces and nephews: Craig (Kelly), Kevin, Kyle (Monica), Kelly (Mike), Laura (Brad), Michelle and Jacquie; grandnephews and grandnieces: Drew, Natai, Tye, Katie, Fumiko, and Yuki. Chizuko was born in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, and grew up in Loon Lake, Port Edward and Louis Creek, B.C. Chizuko graduated from Kamloops Secondary School in 1966. She attended the University of British Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Faculty of Education, after which she completed at Master's degree in Sociology at the University of Alberta. After many years of social work in Canada, Chizuko joined a Zen Buddhist monastery at Jemez Bodhi Mandala in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Chizuko died, after a long illness, in 2010. She was a poet, a mother, a wife and a loving relative to all of her family members.

Roy Teshima passed away on June 12, 2018 at home in Ashcroft, BC. He was 68 years old. He was born September 9, 1949 and raised in Ashcroft. Roy is survived by his wife, Sandra Nixon of 28 years, and his two step daughters: Laurie Simpson (Roland) of Cache Creek, Camaro Andersen (Jared) of 16 Mile. His four rays of sunshine (grandchildren): Seth Eaton – 18 Lillian Eaton – 13, Hank Andersen – 6 and Georgia Andersen – 4. Brothers: Mamoru (Robin) Kamloops, Richard (Judy) Kamloops, Mutsuo (Pat) Ashcroft, Ken of Ashcroft. Sisters: Kiyoko of Ashcroft, Merry of Ashcroft. Nieces and Nephews, who were all special to Roy. Roy was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and a sister. Roy started working at Bethlehem Copper on May 5, 1969 and when the companies merged went to work for HVC and retired January 5, 2017. He worked for 47.5 years and loved his colleagues like family. Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt biking, baseball, badminton, hockey and sports in general. Roy's travels led him to Jamaica, Venezuela, Barbados, and many times to Mexico. He was very fond of all genres of music and went to many concerts, but the highlights of his life were his 4 grandchildren and he couldn’t be prouder of them.

'Dan the Man' One Heck of a Great Guy October 10, 1950 to February 5, 1996

Died 2015 - no obit found.

August 17, 1949 – August 6, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ross Waslenchuk our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend; just 11 days short of his 67th birthday. Forever remembered by his loving wife of 34 years Brenda, and his son Brent. Ross was predeceased by his mother Mickey (2008), his father Nick (2012) and his brother Dennis (2015). He was born in Calgary but moved at a young age to Monte Creek where his parents ran the Chevron station. After graduating high school in Kamloops (1967) Ross worked at a number of different jobs including I.D.L. and Sears, but ultimately decided to return to school in 1976 earning an Electronics degree from Cariboo College. He took a job with BC Tel in Port Coquitlam but always dreamed of returning home to Kamloops which he did as an Installation & Repair supervisor in 1988, following the birth of his son. Ross spent 20 years in the telephone industry before deciding to be his own boss, taking on the challenges of running two successful Petro-Canada gas stations. Ross was also busy during this time coaching his son’s minor hockey teams. He especially enjoyed mentoring young minds while teaching the basic principles of life using sport as a model. He retired in August 2005 and was active doing some of his favorite things such as golfing, camping, fishing, playing pickleball and attending Blazer games. Ross was also fond of travelling south to Yuma, AZ. He had many "happy hours" in the dry desert heat, playing in the sun and meeting new friends. Ross was an avid reader enjoying novels and using the internet as a tool to quench his constant thirst for knowledge. He was our "go to" guy; always there to support his friends and family with his enthusiastic spirit, excellent sense of humor, and well rounded advice. He never complained about what he had been dealt in life, always choosing to see the glass half full. There are no words to express the pain we feel. He will be greatly missed and in our hearts always.

Cathy Wheeler of Kamloops passed away on May 13, 2014. Cathy was born at Grace Hospital in Vancouver and moved to Kamloops when she was eight years old. Cathy lived the rest of her life in Kamloops.

Thomas, age 73, passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on October 17, 2022. Tom was born and raised in Kamloops and graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary School. Tom worked at several liquor stores around Kamloops and was happy assisting customers find that special bottle of wine for that special occasion. Tom was a respected member of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band. The simplest things pleased Tom, he could be seen walking up to catch a photo of the morning sunrise, riding his bike around town from Tranquille, to out past Campbell Creek. Tom could be found at his thoughtful spots reading and enjoying a beverage. Occasionally a shrill whistle from Tom would catch your ear, to have a quick chat to catch up with family and friends. There will be an open mic, come prepared to share your Tom stories. Sundays were spent hiking the outdoors around Kamloops with friends and enjoying a nice picnic. Tom is survived by sister Charlene and brothers Keith (Irene), Lee Roy, Ernest (Beverly), Tony (Kathy), nieces Robyn and Hannah (grandniece Mia) nephews Jordie and Kori and predeceased by mother Patricia Elizabeth Yow (nee Andrew); father Mah Bing Yow; brother Richard and half-brother Wally Williams. Life long loyal friends, Jim Fulton and Bob Cunningham.