Alec Joseph Zomar

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alec Joseph Zomar. Alec passed peacefully at the age of 71. Alec was predeceased by his parents Joe and Rose Zomar, his sister Kathy, her husband Gerry, brother-in-law Don Gillanders as well as his sister Rosemary Pede.

Alec is survived by his sisters Anne Gillanders, Martha (Ralph) Maletta, Barbara (Dennis) Brown, Eva (Mike) Ujiye and brothers Joseph Zomar, Andy (Pam) Zomar, Adam (Annette) Zomar, Brian (Tammy) Zomar, Pete (Robbie) Zomar, Scott Pede and numerous nephews and nieces.

Al spent his first 40 years trucking cattle with his dad and then his brother Adam. When he turned 60, he made the move to Kamloops and began a career as a security guard. He worked for Ronik Security for 8 years before retiring.

He enjoyed bowling and slow-pitch baseball. Alec was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and enjoyed watching football immensely. He also enjoyed participating in hockey pools with his friends. Alec was a member of the Valleyview Overlander Lions club for a few years and contributed greatly with his ability to help fundraise for the club.

Alec has many good friends at the Acacia Tower Apartments whom he shared many good meals with.

Thank you to Dr. Vanessa Montagliani and the nurses of the emergency department and 6 North for your support and compassion while Alec was at Royal Inland Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 14, 2023, at 2:30pm at Schoening Funeral Services. Tea to follow.

For those not able to attend the service, a livestream link is available below.

https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/80723