March 22, 1960 – June 17, 2023

Peter James Friedel passed away peacefully after his children wished him good night on June 17, 2023, with his wife by his side.

Peter is survived by Lorelee, his loving wife of 35 years; his daughter Emma (Jon) Zagorski; his son James (Lindsey); his mother Marilyn; 3 sisters Peggy (Steve) Tilleman of Airdrie Alberta, Maryann (Harry) Bruneau & Caroline (Rod) Ralston, both of Kamloops.

He also leaves to mourn his mother and father-in-law Joan & Arnie Habetler, sister-in-law Cheryl Habetler, and brother-in-law Michael Habetler (Robin Prest) all from Victoria, as well as his many nieces and nephews.

He also leaves behind his devoted Shar-pei’s Rosey & Elliot.

Peter was very recently predeceased by his father Earl Friedel.

Dad was a kind person, and for everyone who knew him, the epitome of strength and perseverance. He loved to be with his family & during hockey season you could find him at the rink doing what he loved as a trainer for various teams, including his son James hockey teams. And during the summer months he devoted his time to lacrosse.

When he wasn’t at the rink, you could find him working on everyone’s vehicles in his garage. Peter worked as a mechanic for all of his career, and was an owner of A-1 Auto Service Centre for 17 years.

He was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Elks Unit #469 for many years prior to that.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John Vianney Parish on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to KidSport Kamloops, Diabetes Canada, or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

You may deliver a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-06-17
• Location : Kamloops