June 16, 1936 – May 13, 2021

With sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Reginald (Reg) Lewis Petersen. He was predeceased by his wife Rasheda in 2018.

Reg was born in South Africa and came to Kamloops, BC in 1976. He practiced medicine at the Burris Clinic for his entire medical career. He loved his work very much and he enjoyed his friends and colleagues at the clinic. He was also a generous man who cared for the less fortunate and he supported many charitable organizations locally, provincially, and around the globe.

He is survived by his step-daughters Nina (Gary) and Tanya (Amy) and two granddaughters Zahra and Zoe. He is also survived by his brother Chris and sister Freda and several nieces and nephews from South Africa and the United Kingdom.

The family wishes to thank the caring medical staff at Royal Inland Hospital in the Emergency Department and 5 North and Dr’s. Trudeau and Takahashi and Palliative care physician Dr. Baker. We are fortunate that Reg got to spend his final days at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House. We thank the amazing team for their exceptional care in his final days.

There will be no service at Reg’s request, but friends wishing to honour his memory can make a donation to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

To express condolences, please visit First Memorial Funeral Service.

• Date : 2021-05-13
• Location : Kamloops