April 1, 1943 - May 16, 2011

Bruce DeGenova of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 10:29 a.m. at the age of 68.

Bruce was predeceased by his first wife Shirley DeGenova (née Boomhour) and by his parents Dorothy and Anthony DeGenova and his sister Grace and brother Gerry.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Barbara and his children Ronald DeGenova (Jeanette) and Billie-Lynne Voykin (Randy) as well as his grandchildren Kylie, Maxine and siblings Robert DeGenova (June), Michael DeGenova (Marie Wright), Nancy DeGenova, David DeGenova, Daniel DeGenova (Dianne), Beverley Al (Steven) and Peter DeGenova and by his aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be missed by Barb's children Dawn (Vance) and Kim (Larry) and grandchildren Ashly, Calvin, Kamrun, Page, Adrian and Natalie, and his in-laws Keith Boomhour (Patrica), Randy Brooks (Lynn), Christina and Dale. He will be sadly missed by his many friends.

Bruce grew up in Belleville, Ontario. As a teen Bruce played lead guitar in the band known as the Chartel's and once appeared on a televised talent show. He became a sheet metal worker in the early sixties. In the early seventies he moved his family to Kamloops, BC. There was never a place more beautiful to Bruce than Kamloops.

Bruce met Barb prior to his retirement. They had eight happy years together. He enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening and lived life to the fullest. He loved going up into the hills collecting wood.

Bruce was often referred to as the "Pizza God" because he made the most awesome pizza for his family and lucky friends.

Bruce's keen sense of humour helped him survive two separate bouts of cancer. He fought a courageous battle against leukemia right to the end.

By Bruce's request there will be no formal service. Friends and family are invited to the Army Navy Club, 444 Tranquille Road, Kamloops on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. to share memories.

A special thank you goes out to the volunteers and staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice home for treating Bruce and his family with such compassion and care. Thank you also to the staff at the Royal Inland Hospital and especially Paul Martin, RN.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.