We Remember

BREGOLISSE, Art
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(1934 – 2020)
On August 12th our devoted husband, loving father, worlds best grandpa, dedicated brother, loyal friend, outstanding athlete, and all-around cool guy went to be with the Lord. Art was faithful and selfless, he loved his family and friends; gardening; cars; and sports including playing, coaching, and spectating. He was a regular at his grandchildren’s events and at the Kelowna Rockets games (thanks Ron for keeping that possible last season). He spent most of his youth between Revelstoke and Kelowna, also spending time in Vernon and Vancouver.
Art met Dorothy in 1963, and they settled permanently in Kelowna in 1968 and raised their family. He had a long and successful career in car sales, making lifetime friends of colleagues and customers. After suffering severe complications from surgery 20 years ago his life was dramatically altered but he still kept up his busy social schedule, meeting up with his coffee gangs, racing his grandchildren around, and at the age of 70 began a love/hate relationship with golf; the highlight of which was his hole in one at the age of 80! His grandson, Jackson, always enjoyed a day out on the course with Grandpa and his friends, learning a variety of new swear words! He was a classic and we will miss him, until we meet again.
Art is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy; daughter Lisa (Doug); son Dan (Doris); son and sidekick John; grandchildren Jake, Alivia, Jackson, Nathan, Nick, Max, Emily and Megan (Evan); sister Mary Chamberlain and her family; Dorothy’s family; cousins, and many great friends. Predeceased by his beloved parents Art Sr. and Mary.
Art’s favorite charities were BC Children’s Hospital and BC Cancer Foundation so donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.
There will be no public service by request, only a private Catholic funeral mass.
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Rest peacefully Arthur! Our deepest condolences and love, Dorothy and family.
My deepest condolences. You and your family will be in our prayers for the repose of his soul.
Iam sorry to hear this my condolences doris and family
Dot and family. We have so many memories of the days with Brian and Gail when everyone was at Lipsett Motors. Art always laughed when I would say Kerry had spring fever and he was looking at cars again,, We bought many cars from Art he was always very trust worthy and so nice. Rest in peace Art you will be missed. Kerry and Diane Lomax
I knew Art as a child visiting Kelowna with my family- Gordon and Bea Bregoliss – to see Noni and Annie. My deepest sympathy and may Art Rest In Peace.
My parents Eric and Ida Beifus were best friends of Arts , I remember every friday night the 2 couples getting together to share there week , have a few drinks and sometime play cards . Art always had time to stop and say hi to me when he ran into me on the street . It brought tears to my eyes cause someone else close to my parents have passed away . Sorry for your loss .Raylene Beifus
Our deepest sympathy to the Bregolisse family. Art was well respected in the community and a friend to many. Now he and Wally can share their jokes and play baseball again!
Trudy, Lana and Shelley Ehman
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Lisa and Doug and all your family members.
Mrs. Bregoilisse, John, Dan, Lisa and families, I had the opportunity to meet Art through the auto business.
I found him to be a sincere , kind, respectful gentleman.> after his retirement I used to meet at the hockey games with John. Sad to see him go! My deepest sympathy to you all for the the loss of your special husband, father and nonno.
Was so very sorry to hear of Art’s passing. Have very fond memories of Dorothy , Art and little ones in our Kelowna years as they were terrific neighbours.. Terry, Darren and Carly send their sincere condolences.
I am visiting Kelowna again for the first time in 45 years and was trying to remember what it was like back then in 1977 and when I worked at Lipsett Motors I met Art. I worked at many Chrysler dealerships across Canada and Art was one of the few people I remember from those days. He made an impression on me that still remains as a smiling, happy, genuine friendly salesman. I am glad I got to meet him and know him. My condolences to his family and friends. I kept and still have his business card.