Obituaries

HUGHES-GAMES, Arthur Stephen Wynn

HUGHES-Games: ARTHUR STEPHEN WYNN . Arthur passed away November 25th with family at his side. He was born March 11, 1921 near Tunbridge Wells, England to Margaret and William Hughes-Games. In 1926 the family immigrated to Kelowna. He is survived by his children Gwen Steele, Elaine, Stephen (Joany) and Geoff (Sue) and grandchildren Fiona (Jessica) and great granddaughter Viviana, Duncan (Tara), Daniel (Shawna), Joshua, and Colleen (Devin). He is also survived by his second wife, Norma Brooks, her children Diane (Jim), Linda (Nick), David (Melody) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife of 52 years Violet (Vitie) in 1998, his parents, siblings Norman (during World War II), Helen, Ernest, and Leslie. He is survived by his sisters Eileen and Mary. After high school, he went to Aero Industries Technical Institute in Los Angeles and then worked in aircraft manufacture in Montreal. He enlisted in the RCAF, eventually being posted to Currie Barracks in Calgary where he met Vitie on a blind date. His overseas posting was at Linton-on-Ouse with 426 Thunderbird Squadron. After the war, he returned to Calgary and then Kelowna as a newlywed. He and Vitie built their own home and raised their four children, sharing their love of gardening and the outdoors. He loved to hike, fish, camp & swim as well as cross country ski. Art worked at George A. Meikle Limited until the store closed in the late 1960

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Condolence Messages

Jan 01, 2017
Gwen and family, my condolences on your loss. Bill was inspired by the work that your father did for the community of Kelowna and we are indeed fortunate that this is where he chose to bring up his family. Thinking of you all at this time and glad that you will have many good memories of his long and eventful life.

Val Redston, Red Deer
Dec 14, 2016
To Elaine and Gwen,

Our lives here in Kelowna have often followed similar paths.

Our Dad passed away five years ago today, he was five years older than your Dad.

Both of them lived long and honourable lives, the kind of men we wish all could be!

Thinking of you,

Marjorie Beales
Dec 14, 2016
To the Hughes-Games family, Gwen & Elaine,

I first knew your father & mother through my parents in the late 1940s when they all belonged to the CCF Party. We had many fun times at picnics, meetings, etc. I also worked at Sears with your mother in the early 1970s. Your Dad had a great love of Kelowna history, of which I did, too, so we spent time at occasions reminiscing. Another grand person from the good old days of Kelowna.

Our condolences to you all.

Kaye & Ernie Benzer
Dec 12, 2016
Elaine and Gwen,

Hold onto your memories and let them guide you during your time of sorrow. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Jan Derriksan & Dennis Norgard
Dec 05, 2016
To Gwen, Elaine and family So sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. I remember well the trips into Meikles store. He left a legacy for the citizens of Kelowna though all his community efforts. With sincere condolences, Janet Skubiak(Clarke).
Dec 02, 2016
To Gwen and the Hughes-Games family my sincere condolences to all of you. Your Dad was an amazing man who did so much for his community and fostered that sense of responsibility and community love within his family. What a wonderful legacy. I am so sorry for your loss and hold all of you in my prayers

Sue Bannerman (McKenzie) and family
Dec 01, 2016
Norma, Gwen and extended family. I had the honour to know Art through our Monday night bridge club. Art always had an interesting story to tell about the old times in Kelowna or while he was at war. Thanks for the memories Art, may you rest in peace.

Peter Benmore
Dec 01, 2016
Norma, and the entire Hughes-Games family.....so sorry to hear of Art's passing. Enjoyed his and Norma's company on several small group tours from 1998 on. And yes, there certainly is another bright star in our sky.....Joan Luckhart
Dec 01, 2016
"One more star in the sky", indeed. As a former CO of the Ogopogo Air Cadet Squadron (and an Air Force brat), I always considered Art to be the epitome of the Air Force motto, Per Ardua Ad Astra. I recall sitting with jaw agape at a St. Michael's Men's Breakfast meeting when Art (20 years my senior) gave an amazing account of his West Coast Trail adventure. Sincere condolences to the family and to Norma.

Ken Sinclair, CD
Dec 01, 2016
Gwen and the Hughes-Games family-So sorry to see your Dad has passed away.

My condolences,

Jane Wilkinson (Bordean).
Nov 30, 2016
Sorry to hear of Art's final adventure. Now he is singing and telling stories in heaven. I saw Art a few weeks ago and we reminisced about our days on the stage and Fiddler on The Roof. He leaves a great legacy. Jim Oakes
Nov 30, 2016
I'm saddened to hear about Art's passing and my prayers are for your family.

I met and got to know Art through the Monday night bridge club and enjoyed his stories of travel and service in England.

My condolences, Richard dePfyffer
Nov 30, 2016
My thoughts go out to your family. I knew Art from Barbershoppers in the 1980s. He was a very friendly, calm, peaceful man who lived his life to the fullest.

What a guy, I never really knew how busy he was beyond our singing together.

He will rest in Peace.

Stu Greenhough
Nov 30, 2016
Gwen my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad was very loving - he and your Mum made a great difference to my Dad after his car accident. He spent many an evening playing crib with my Dad so that he wouldn't feel lonely. God bless.

Lesley Beardsell Osachoff
Nov 30, 2016
We met your mom and dad years ago when they allowed people to view their yard on one of the Garden Tours. It was a short visit, of course, but your father came to mind many times over the years, such was the force of his personality. What an amazing man & what a wonderful life & incredible legacy. Our condolences to his family.

Bonita Gilbert
Nov 30, 2016
He was a passionate man first of all for Canada and then Kelowna. As a child going to Meikles with my Dad was always a highlight for me, Mr.Hughes-Games was always smiling and interested in what our family was up to. He was truly an ambassador for our great city. Downtown has always missed Mr.Hughes-Games.

Our thoughts and prayers our with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone

(Val Rampone son)
Nov 29, 2016
My mom Joan Chamberlain and your Dad were born the same year and went to school together. They were great friends and often called each other to chat about "old Kelowna " which they both loved dearly. My Mum has been gone 6 years. Always so hard to lose a parent.

Patty McIntosh
Nov 29, 2016
My condolences to Elaine and the Hughes-Games family. Adona Dunn
Nov 29, 2016
My thoughts are with Nora and Art's extended family as they suffer his loss. I will miss a good long time friend .

Dick Bazett
Nov 29, 2016
My condolences to the Hughes-Games family, with thanks to their patriarch for all he managed to accomplish in his very full lifetime. The Rotary Marshes at Brandt Creek is legacy enough, but Art left many gifts for many generations of Kelowna residents and visitors. With sincere regrets for your loss. Donna Rubadeau
Nov 29, 2016
Gwen, Norma, and family, our prayers are with you as we celebrate a wonderful life, a fine man. There's one more star in the sky.

Carmel & David