On Monday, October 5, 2009, Mr. Alexander Clifford Backmeyer of Kamloops passed away at the age of 80.

Alec was born in Vibank, Sask. on February 5, 1929. He was married in Prince George to Lorrie Block on December 28, 1953. The couple then moved to Kamloops to raise their family.

Alec was a long time employee of the City of Kamloops. He was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus, Kamloops Food Bank, RIH Foundation Society, St. Vincent DePaul Society and many other worthy causes.

He is survived by his wife Lorrie and their four children: Mark (Nancy), Lawrence (Lana), Therese (Lyle) Blakley, Bernadette (Jim) Krenz and 11 grandchildren: Patrick (Lyndsey), Odessa, Matthew, Travis, Michael, Sydney, Deryn, Kelsa, Jarrad, Bradon and Devon.

He also leaves to cherish his memory, his brother Jerry (Tee), and his sisters Rita (Art) and Leona (Art).

Should friends desire, they can make donations in his name to the Kamloops Food Bank, 171 Wilson St., Kamloops, B.C., V2B 2M8 and the Alzheimers Society of British Columbia, Central Interior, Box 277 Station M, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 5K6.

Prayers will be held on Friday, October 9th, at 7:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 a.m.

On line condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Service arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2G8. Telephone 250-374-1454.