It is with great sadness and loss that we announce the news of the passing of Frank Sakaki. Known best for his entrepreneurial spirit with the family business, North Kamloops Motors.
Frank, a loving husband to Vi (predeceased) and father to two children, Judy Ahola (Rob) and Glenn Sakaki (Bev), peacefully passed away at Evergreen Baptist Campus Care. He was also the grandfather to Stephanie and Rebecca. Predeceased by sister, Mavis (Hiyako), Frank leaves behind four brothers Terry, Norio, Eddy and Roy and two sisters Leiko and Hiroko.
His love for cars began as a mechanic and inspired a lifelong career with Toyota Canada and Nissan Canada where he built the family business with his father and brothers to become one of Western Canada's most successful family-owned dealerships. Always keen to share his business sensibilities, Frank was always there to mentor his friends, family and staff to their full potential. His love of gardening and golf were favourite pastimes throughout his retired years.
Anita Satti
Anita Mitchell
Anita June Mitchell (nee Satti) passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013 surrounded by family.
Anita is survived by her loving husband Reg of 57 years, daughter Colleen Mitchell (Miles Macauley) of Edmonton, daughter Marcy Collins (Rand) of Ottawa, son Mike Mitchell (Myrna) and granddaughter Amanda Mitchell of Kamloops, daughter Sue Johannesson (Joe) and grandson Jarod of Kelowna. Also survived by two sisters Lynda Zart (Bob) and Sheila McColman (Dan) and several nieces and nephews. Anita will be dearly missed by her little dog Lacey.
Anita was born June 25, 1933 to Arnold and Carmen Satti in Vancouver, B.C. The family moved to Kamloops when Anita was in elementary school. She graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951 and the Royal Inland Hospital School of Nursing as an RN in 1954.
Anita loved her family and had many friends. She loved skating and curling and enjoyed golfing in her retirement. Anita was a very talented crafter and enjoyed sewing and knitting. Anita was active in organizing many school and nursing reunions and was involved in the Royal Inland Hospital Alumnae Association. Anita was a passionate Kamloops Blazers fan and a long time season ticket holder.
Jack passed away on January 27, 2022, in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 88.
He leaves his love and partner of 65 years, Lorraine (Gray), his children J. Clayton (Donna), Heather J. (Oliver Easton), daughter-in-law Carol Scott, his grandchildren Bryden J. Scott (Melissa), Caylen M. Scott (Brett), and J. Riley Scott.
Predeceased by his parents Robert and Agnes H. Scott (Malone), brothers Gerald A Scott, Robert M. Scott and Kane E. Scott, son James L. Scott, sisters-in-law Lorna Burnham, Linda-Jean Wheelhouse, and Judy Gebhardt.
Jack was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on April 24, 1933. He moved west to Kamloops at three years of age. Jack attended Stuart Wood School, Kamloops High School, and St. Ann's Academy.
Jack was employed by the Canadian National Railway, where he met his beloved wife, Lorraine. He worked at the Kamloops Building Supplies prior to becoming a Corrections Officer in the B.C. Jail Services.
Jack became a Volunteer Firefighter in 1952 for the City of Kamloops and was Volunteer Chief of the Brocklehurst Volunteer Fire Dept. in 1959. Jack became a Firefighter September 19, 1954, Department National Defense Naval Ammunition Depot Kamloops. He was employed as a firefighter with the North Kamloops Fire Department in 1965 and was promoted to Captain in 1966. In 1972, he was promoted to Assistant Chief (D) Platoon with Kamloops Fire Department and retired as Chief Training Officer in 1989.
After retirement from the city, Jack worked for the Justice Institute of B.C. providing Firefighting Training to their clients in Saskatchewan and B.C.
Working with great people and forming lasting friendships was his greatest enjoyment at work. Jack also enjoyed Senior Slow Pitch, fishing the Clearwater River, Pacific Ocean Salmon trips with family and the many lakes and rivers for trout. Fishing and hunting, along with golf in the later years provided many days of enjoyment with family and friends.
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Ted Smith
Theodore A. Smith (Ted) passed away peacefully on November 16,2020 at the age of 88. He had spent the last 10 months in Ridgeview Lodge, and previously in Berwick on the Park, Kamloops. A special thank you to the team in both homes for your care and support.
Ted was very proud to say he was born March 31,1932 in Blue River, B.C. From there his family moved to Vernon for a short time, before making Kamloops their home in the early 1940’s. Ted was a Graduate of first year university from Kamloops Senior Secondary, then attended UBC for six months. He then moved back to the North Thompson Valley to continue his work in the cedar pole/piling business with his father. He and his Ted formed the corporation Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. in 1955. After his Father ‘s retirement in 1957, he continued his position as President of Gilbert Smith Forest Products. They built the first lumber mill in 1968. Ted remained President until 2016. Ted had a very high regard for the "boys". He always said if it wasn’t for the men, there wouldn’t be a mill. That included the much needed “girls” as well! Ted was well respected by his peers, often referred to as a “Pioneer of the Forest Industry”. Ted sat on numerous boards, and associations, all of which enhanced his interest in the industry. One in particular, Fibrico. He would often reminisce about standing around the bon fire at the North Vancouver site. He served as the Chairman and director for several years for Fibrico. Ted was also a strong advocate of Barriere. In the fire of 2003, Ted’s focus was not on saving his father’s legacy, but saving the jobs that supported Barriere. He also served on the TNRD as well as the Barriere Improvement district.
Ted will always be remembered as a straight shooter, in his work and home. You knew where you stood with him! He also had a fun loving side. That was brought out many times on a Sunday at the cabin, on Adams lake, or as Ted would say “God’s Country”. He was an avid water and snow skier, always with a grin, and enjoyed sharing those times with the ones he loved. His 75th Birthday with family and friends at Sun Peaks was a fond memory for him. Ted and his wife also had their “spot” in Maui that they enjoyed annually for several decades.
Ted met his beloved wife in the outdoor club and was married to Dorothy Margaret for almost 59 years before her passing in 2014. He is also predeceased by his father, George Gilbert Smith in 1976, and his mother, Carmen Jessie Smith in 1986, brother Harry and niece Heather.
Ted is survived by his children, Ted (Shelley), Patti (Tim), three Grandchildren, Maeghan (Jared), Trevor (Kelly), Cody (Kathleen) and three Great Grandchildren, Elyse, Emmett and Isla. His brothers Bob and Carman (Barbara), sister-in-law, Liz (Dewey), as well as many nieces and nephews, family and friends.
