Richard William Stephens (Rick) passed away peacefully July 8, 2012 at 56 years of age after a six month battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Darla; children Jeremiah (Carrie) of Calgary, Saramarie and Deannalee Joseph of Kamloops, stepchildren Aaron (Korene) McLauchlan, Christopher McLauchlan, James McLauchlan all of Kamloops and Sarah McLauchlan (Darren) of Fort Nelson, grandchild Gavin of Calgary, numerous step-grandchildren, his mom Helen Carmichael of Kamloops and his dad Bob Stephens of Powell River.

He is predeceased by his sister Val McKee of Kamloops.

A Celebration of life/memorial service will take place at 1:30 P.M. on July 12, 2012 at Dallas Barnhartvale Baptist Church with Pastor Don Tyler officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association at 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.