June 22, 1934 – December 21, 2023

Our loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie, and friend passed away peacefully on December 21 in hospice with her family by her side.

Delores was born to Jack and Joan Pringle on June 22, 1934, in Victoria, British Columbia. The family moved to Kamloops because her younger sister, Kathleen, had asthma, and it was too damp on the coast. Delores remained in North Vancouver with her very English grandmother, Renee Pringle, for a duration, then joined her family in Kamloops. The family resided in Kamloops until Delores, at the age of 13, moved to Chase, B.C. Here she met Tom Christy in her late teens and married him on October 21, 1951.

Tom and Delores were fortunate to have four children: Patrick (predeceased), daughter Jean (Allan); daughter Janet (Tom); and son Mitchell (Deanna). These marriages were blessed with eight grandchildren: Reeve (Dayna), Justin (Marlyse), Suzanne, Lisa (Jory), Jillian, Kyla, Brianna (Matt), and Brandon.

Delores also leaves to cherish and honor her life nine great-grandchildren: Izabel, Aliza, Gwen, Liv, Sawyer, Daya, Maya, Macy, Maverick, and Millie.

Delores was a very busy mother with four children. She loved being a mother and sewing clothes for all the children for special occasions. Delores was a very caring, kind, compassionate mother who taught all of us children the secrets of life. Delores attended every special function that each of the children had growing up, with such pride and love.

As the children became independent and left home, Delores had time for further passions. Delores, with her love of dogs, always had a pair of puppies to nurture. Delores and Tom moved to 38 acres at Lee Creek with their empty nest, tending to beautiful flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and cows for Dad. Delores was extremely busy on their new property and continued to work at the Chase post office.

Delores curled at the Chase Curling Club, a huge passion of hers. Delores was always helping in the kitchen at the curling rink, hoping to ensure the enjoyment of all.

Delores and Tom moved back to Chase as the farm became quite a challenge as they aged, moving to a large property down by the river. Of course, along came the puppies and all their talents to beautify this new home, with beautiful flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and fruit trees. The golf course was nearby, and Mom quickly became a very active golfer, driving to Kamloops weekly to golf with daughter Jean. Delores always brought along her sister Kathleen for this golfing event and weekly lunch. Those two sisters annually holidayed at a Mexican destination, routinely getting into real trouble. They always enjoyed the entertainment around the pool, with Kathleen loving her margaritas, and Delores participating in all the activities, including singing up on stage.

Delores’s love of music led her to guitar lessons and singing, which she shared her talent at the senior center weekly. Delores loved the town of Chase, with all her friends and entertainment for all.

Delores and Tom moved to Kamloops as they aged and being close to their children seemed like a good decision. And yes, along came puppies and a flower garden and vegetable garden to their small new residence. Recently, on October 21, 2023, Delores and Tom celebrated their 71st anniversary, of course with Mom’s baby shorky puppy.

Delores was always so grateful, appreciative, and compassionate in life, even as her mobility became difficult with her amyloid heart disease. She had the blessed insight to enjoy every single day.

At the age of 89, Mom quietly, peacefully passed away. What a joyful life you lived, Mom. You loved and were loved; you had a fulfilled life. Mom, you will live on forever through all of your family. Mom, we will honor your life, always showing kindness and compassion.

Special thanks to Dr. Dickenson, always showing kindness and compassion to Mom. Thank you also to hospice for looking after Mom and all the family.

Family will hold a Celebration of Life for Delores at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Heart and Stroke Foundation.

You may offer a message of condolence at First Memorial Funeral Services Kamloops for the Christy family.

• Date : 2023-12-21
• Location : Kamloops