Year: 2020
Retired Brother Oscar Sparks #6233
With great sadness, the family of Oscar Sparks announces his passing on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Kamloops.
He is survived by his loving wife Margaret, children Robert Sparks, Angie (Bret) Mavety, Candace Mavety (all of Kamloops) and Clinton Mavety, of Burnaby, eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and his brother Dave Sparks of Surrey.
Oscar was predeceased by his daughter Evonne, his parents Benjamin and Jean, and two siblings.
Oscar was born on May 26, 1939 in New Westminster. He was a longshoreman for 42 years. Oscar and Margaret were married on June 20, 2009. He enjoyed visiting close friends, walking, movies and dinners with the family.
A Celebration of Oscar’s life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Help Kids Shine
The 10th annual ILWU 502 & Children’s Hospital fundraiser has started. This year only online donations will be accepted by our fundraising effort.
BC Children’s has been designated one of the 19 primary COVID hospital care sites—which means that every child in our province who requires intensive care due to the virus will be treated here. We are also treating children from other hospitals around the province, to free up space for COVID patients.
In response to your caring outreach, I wanted to share the specific challenges currently facing those who count on our hospital. Of course, the situation is changing every single day—and our greatest priority is to ensure that the hospital is prepared to respond immediately to the critical needs that arise.
Kids:
We all know that a hospital stay is difficult for a child. But now, it’s even more so. With physical distancing measures in place, kids are unable to see many of their loved ones when they need them the most. And when children are feeling more isolated than ever, playrooms have closed and child therapy experts are facing a shortage of bedside activities to comfort and engage them.
Patient families:
Families who have sick or injured children in our hospital are already going through the most challenging moments of their lives. At a time when the only thing they should have to think about is the health of their child, the pandemic has brought unthinkable stressors—from financial stress related to their jobs and homes, to simply getting a proper meal.
Health care providers:
Our health heroes—those working on the frontlines to provide the best care possible for our kids—are experiencing enormous obstacles. They are dealing with a shortage of equipment and other supplies to protect their health, as well as the health of the patients they care for. Their mental well-being is also impacted, as they work harder than ever to deliver care under these circumstances.
Regards,
Hermen Kailley
Secretary Treasurer
ILWU Local 502