On Saturday, September 1, 2012 Marion Garay of Kamloops passed away at the age of 74. She was born in Mapes, B.C. on October 11, 1937 to Wilfred and Olive Rhindress.

She is survived by her husband and best friend Joe Garay, her six children Marianne (Ross) Pettigrew of New Zealand, Joe Garay of Fernie, Sandra (Carl) Ryan of Okotoks, Cathy Garay of Kamloops, Darlene Garay of Kamloops, David (Jackie) Garay of Calgary and "adopted sons" Allen Layng of Calgary and Bob Wilde of Quesnel, and grandchildren Kayleigh Bosnick of Coquitlam, Bodhi Ridsdale of Kamloops, Brandon and Madison Ryan of Okotoks, Olivia and Fraser Pettigrew of New Zealand, Faith and Grace Garay of Calgary.

She also leaves to cherish her memory, her brother Jim (Angeline) Rhindress of Kamloops, sisters Jean Dick of Kamloops, Viola Tucker of Kamloops, Evelyn (Dennis) Seevers of Kamloops, Charlene (Rod) Bosnick of Tsawwassen and Elsie Dillman of Kamloops and good forever friend Flora Baker.

Marion was predeceased by sister Lily-Bell Wilms.

Mom came with her family to Kamloops in 1947 and spent the rest of her life here. Mom and Dad were married in 1960. Mom worked at Royal Inland Hospital in the Dietary Department until her first child was born, then remained at home to raise her family.

Thank you to Dr. Julian Waller, Marisa, Dr. Wiltshire and all the doctors and nurses at 3 West, for the good care while mom was sick. Also a special thank you to the Kamloops Hospice staff.

Prayers will be recited on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The Reverend Father Peter Nguyen will celebrate the Funeral Mass in the church on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9 in memory of Marion would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.