July 29, 1942 — July 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved father Arnold Maunula. Dad died peacefully on July 26th at the Mariorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice with his family at his side. Dad was a man of strong faith and has ascended into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was predeceased by his wife Jewel in 2016 and is survived by his children Roy, Sherry, Shelly, Shawn (Marnie). His grandchildren Caleb, Michael, Devin, Claye, Haley, Jamie, Vanessa, Jordan and Tyra as well as numerous great grandchildren.

Arnold was born to Andrew and Tynne Maunula in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay) Ontario. He had 10 siblings who all worked on the family farm and store. As a youth he loved cars, sports and dancing. His first job was logging with his brothers. In 1968 he moved his family to Kamloops B.C. where he worked at Balco and earned his welding ticket. He then went on to work at Weyerhaeuser where he worked for 21 years and received his Millwright ticket and finished his career as Maintenance Planner for the company.

Dad loved his family, fishing, friends and flowers. He was a spectacular host and the centre of all our lives. He was happiest when the house was full of family and friends sharing food, wine and laughter. He never forgot a Birthday or Anniversary of those he loved no matter how large the family expanded.

He and his wife Jewel loved to travel and to be outdoors. They spent many weekends and holidays with friends at Bridge or Canim Lake camping and fishing. If you wanted to be sure to catch a fish, you sat in Arnold’s boat. Even in his last days he yearned to go fishing one more time to catch the “big one”.

Dad was also an avid gardener especially in the later years. He loved flowers and always grew an abundance of vegetables as his greatest pleasure was to share with family, friends and neighbours. He even delivered box loads of fresh vegetables from his garden to Firefighters camped at the local school. He was a generous man until the very end, always willing to lend a hand.

“If I could leave one thought behind always remember to be real kind,” Arnold Maunula.

Dad we already miss you terribly, we take comfort in knowing the Lord in his wisdom has called another Angel home.

The Memorial Service to celebrate Arnold’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Lord of life Lutheran Church, with Pastor Andrew McDonald officiating. The family would like to give special thanks to all the home care workers who supported him to remain in his home as long as possible. Also the nurses and staff at Kamloops Hospice Marjorie Willoughby House who kept him comfortable in his last hours and supported the family.

Memorial donations in his name to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2481 Sunset Dr.

Kamloops BC. V2C 4K1 or to Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent.

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service for the Maunula family.

• Date : 2023-07-26
• Location : Kamloops