May 12th, 2022

It is with unmeasurable pride and love that we say good-bye to Paul P Reibin. On the morning of May 12, 2022, Paul passed away peacefully at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops B.C. Paul lived 89 glorious years that started in Veregin, Saskatchewan, on December 6, 1932. Predeceased by his Parents Paul & Moly Reibin and his 1st love and wife Dorothy Reibin.

Paul, survived by his 3 boys who were the inner bullseye of his life. Mike, honorable #1 son John, honorable #2 son and David, the honorable #3 son, and their beautiful wives Dianne, Crystal and Sue. Dad was so proud of his 3 younger siblings, brother Donald Living in Osgoode, sisters Judy and Deborah, both living in the lower mainland. He leaves his 2nd love, and life partner, Patricia Roberts and her family with lots of love and great memories. Dad and Pat were best friends they shared 33 years loving the same pastimes, travelling, shooting, family, and friends! Dad deeply loved and always asked over his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and furry grand-dogs. He never forgot his family and roots, every Sunday he routinely called his cousins, 2nd cousins, brothers, sisters, and family friends, before calling his boys to share the family news. He would then get an update from us boys and send his love to all…

Dad was raised in the Doukhobor community in Veregin, SK, and went to the Tolstoi School (SD 4730) – of course he walked up hill both ways. In 1939 brother Don was born, 4 years later the family made the arduous journey to Queensborough, BC. Once settled, and with a few hard times behind them, Paul stepped up huge to help run the family dry cleaning shop. Judy and Debbie were born in 50’s, and Donald became a successful military man. Paul started his career with Canada Customs at Blaine, and then the Peace Arch Border. In 1954 Paul married his 1st love Dorothy Dunham and stared their life together. Mike was born in 1958, and John in 1961 – they lived White Rock Crescent Beach community. The humid climate was not good for Dorthey’s or John’s health. So off to the big city of Kamloops in 1962, where David was born in 1964. In late 65 Mom and Dad Bought the Pleasant Street forever home. Dad was already an avid hunter outdoorsman and accomplished shooter. He was the President of the Kamloops Fish and Wildlife for many years, a leader the Thompson District Search and Rescue, coach and mentor at many target ranges, board member at the DCRA & BCRA. Most important to dad was his success as a competitive F class marksman with many championships all over the world as part of the Canadian “F” Class Rifle Team. He shot in Bisley England, Wales, Switzerland, all over the USA, Ireland and all over Canada. His pride and joy was both raising his beautiful Malamute show dogs & Range Sports Unlimited, his target rifle business he ran for many years to support the sport he loved.

We want to thank all the beautiful people that where here to support our family (John)! Brian Joyce Emily & Jenna Roberts. Fred Solheim, Mark Anderson, Connie Jamson, Erin Madsen, Coleen Tobin auntie Judy and so many more that were here to help with Dad’s care. A very special thank you to long time neighbor and family friend Maria Coelho!

We wish to invite all who knew Paul Reibin to celebrate his life on May 21, 2022, starting at 1:00PM at Dad’s favorite restaurant, Frick & Frack 577 Victoria St., Kamloops BC. Bring your pictures, stories, memories and lies of Paul to share with all.

You may send a message of condolence to the family at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-06-12
• Location : Kamloops