Mr. Speaker, we lost a leader in Kelowna—Lake Country, with the recent passing of Rolli Cacchioni.
Rolli and his wife Mary celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. Rolli had a long career as a teacher and principal. He was the president of every local teachers or principals association, and was a professor at UBC Okanagan. He was elected as a school trustee in 2005, was board chair for four years and served until his passing.
Rolli served on the City of Kelowna advisory planning commission, Kelowna Museums Society, Rutland Residents Association, Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society and, after retiring from long service on the board of Interior Savings Credit Union, a bursary was created in his name.
Rolli was a founding member of the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame and museum. He coached hockey, rugby, soccer and was active in football, including with the Okanagan Sun.
Rolli had a big smile, big heart and big personality. He will be missed and I am sure he is teaching or coaching right now.