We Remember

RATCLIFFE, Rev. James Joseph

January 28, 1940 — February 2, 2026

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson, British Columbia, has lost a beloved priest with the peaceful passing of Reverend James “Jim” Ratcliffe of Kelowna on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Sunpoint Village Senior’s Residence.

More about his life and service will be posted in the next few days. 

Memorial donations may be sent to Roman Catholic Diocese of Nelson – Pilgrimage of Faith (envelopes to make a donation will be available at the Mass). Click here to make an online donation.

Vigil Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC. The Viewing details are still to be determined (please check back on Monday; more information will be available then).

Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following day on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM (PST), at Immaculate Conception Church, with the Most Reverend Gregory Bittman Bishop of the Diocese of Nelson presiding. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service, a recording will be made available to view shortly in 3-5 days.

A Memorial Reception will be held following the Mass in the Immaculate Conception Parish Centre. 

Interment will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM, at the Lumby Cemetery, 2601 Cemetary Lane, Lumby, BC. 

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,
and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
rest in peace.

Amen.

If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.

Livestream provided by Immaculate Conception Church:

Prayer Service
Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Service
Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM (PST)

Location
Immaculate Conception Church

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Service Information

Service Details

The prayer service for RATCLIFFE, Rev. James Joseph is scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at located at 839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC, .


The service for RATCLIFFE, Rev. James Joseph is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM (PST). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

Immaculate Conception Church

839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC

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