October 21, 1939 – March 17, 2025 

Elaine passed away in Kamloops on March 17, 2025 at the age of 85. 

Elaine had great work ethics, starting out helping in the bakery business with her family in Chilliwack, Hope and Merritt’s Smitty’s bakery. She graduated from Merritt Secondary School and after graduation she started working at the courthouse. She continued her interest in the court system and became a court registrar. Elaine’s other position was Justice of the Peace. Elaine spent many days in her flower gardens. She loved sports, baseball was her early passion, and this is where she met her husband, Mickey. She was a great hockey mom and volunteered at the figure skating carnivals. Elaine enjoyed both recreational and competitive curling. Her competitive team represented our zone in the B.C. provincial play downs. Elaine was a member of the Royal Purple club for several years. 

Most people remember Elaine for her kindness and generosity, especially with food. She loved to cook and people who visited loved to eat, it was a good combination. 

Elaine loved all children, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren 

Most of all, Elaine loved Mickey and was married to him for 53 years. 

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Steven), her son, Mike (Jenny) and grandchildren, Darcy (Jessi), Stephanie, Justin (Meganne) and her great grandchildren, Neasha, Faith, Lane, Zariah, and Reina. 

She is predeceased by her mother Gladys, her father Les (Smitty) her brother Ron and her husband Mickey. 

By request, there will be no service. There will be a family gathering at the lake later this year. 

Special thanks to Elaines Home Care Aides, adult day care Gillis House, and the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village. 

Elaine’s favourite saying was: 

“Life is like a mirror reflecting what you do, if you smile at it, it will smile right back at you.” 

Should friends desire, donations to be made to the Children’s Hospital foundation and/ or Variety of Hearts Telethon. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel for the Ohata family. 

• Date : 2025-03-17
• Location : Merritt