Donald David Larose of Kamloops, B.C., passed away on October 5th, 2013 at 75 years of age.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean Elizabeth, children Don (Olga) Larose of Kamloops, Darrell Larose of Vancouver, Liza (Doug) Allen of Vernon, Timothy (Diane) Larose of Kamloops, Ivan (Sandra) Larose of Sandspit, Roger (Sharon) Larose of Kamloops, Eldon Larose of Kamloops and Peter (Meira) Larose of Vancouver. Also left to cherish Donald's memory are eighteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one brother, four sisters and twenty-nine in-laws.

Don was born in Val-d'or, Quebec on March 30th, 1938. He worked for Noranda Mines, Horne Division in Quebec, and was also Captain of the Volunteer Fire Dept. in Noranda. Don moved to Kamloops in August 1977, and worked for the Afton Mine (Teck) until 2006 when he retired. Don was a determined, hardworking, dedicated family man, an avid outdoorsman and a natural leader.

A special thank you to the ER staff at R.I.H., especially Luke and the palliative care staff.

A Memorial Service for Don will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, the 21st of October, 2013 at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, with Pastor Don Maione officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's name may be made to the New Life Mission.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
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