Ewald (Wally) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 24th, 2012, in Kamloops, B.C. at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Irene, his children Richard (Christine), Daniel (Dorothy), Patricia Corrigan (Robert), Kathryn Szilagyi (Louie), Steven, Diane Cordonier (Paul). Wally has thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin sister Irma, sister-in-law Annette and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wally was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Ottilia, brother Otto, in-laws Peter and Anne Gayda, and his grandson Christopher Corrigan.

Wally was born in Poland on July 14th, 1929. His family immigrated to Canada in 1930, settling in Herbert, Saskatchewan. Wally met Irene in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and they were married on April 7th, 1953.

Wally joined the RCAF in 1951, retiring as a Master Warrant Officer in Kamloops in 1976. He then worked for Weyerhauser for two years and moved on to Kamloops City Transit as a city bus driver, retiring in 1993.

Wally enjoyed spending his time fishing, camping and walking daily with his friend of 40 years, Del Boettger. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Prayers will be recited at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 29th at 11:00 a.m, with Father Peter Hoan Nguyen officiating.

Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery with reception to follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Donations in Wally's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation or the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
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