Tony Milobar passes away

I was saddened this morning to learn of the passing of former Kamloops City councilor, and father of our current mayor, Dr. Tony Milobar, who died around 6:30 a.m. at Royal Inland Hospital.

I well remember Tony as a councillor when I covered City Hall shortly after coming to Kamloops to work. I remember him as simply a very nice man who did not take politics too seriously, though he did make an unsuccessful run for mayor.

No doubt, his own past involvement in council made him especially proud when son Peter was elected to council and then, a year ago last November, succeeded in becoming mayor. I chatted with Tony about that as he sat in Peter’s campaign headquarters after the election results were in, and you could tell how happy he was for his son.

Tony Milobar was a man who served Kamloops well in many ways, and his family will have his legacy of achievement to remember. Sincere condolences to Maryann, Peter and their families.