September 20, 1943 – October 2, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Woitas shortly after his 78th birthday. Gary passed away peacefully at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice with his family at his side.

Gary will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joanne and two children, Joel Woitas and Julie (Rob) Mensing and his two granddaughters, his brother Pat and sisters Louise Dennehy, Lavonne Erickson, and Bonnie Evans, brother in law Britt (Elaine) Gedak, sister in law Pat Gedak, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mathilda Woitas and brothers in law John Dennehy, Lee Erickson and Raymond Gedak.

Gary worked in radio for a number of years before moving on to pursue a career as a lawyer, graduating from the University of Victoria in 1981. Gary and Joanne moved back to Kamloops where Gary practiced law until his retirement.

Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing, golfing, but most of all spending time at East Barriere Lake, where he spent much of his free time for the last 48 years. In his earlier years, Gary was an avid karate enthusiast, earning himself a black belt and teaching a karate class.

There will be a private family graveside service. Should friends wish, donations may be made to the RIH Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 or at https://www.rihfoundation.ca/donate/ or to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home,72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 or at https://www.kamloopshospice.com/contribute/donate/.

To leave a message of condolence, visit Schoening Funeral Service.

 

• Date : 2021-10-02
• Location : Kamloops