Victoria passed peacefully from this life the evening of March 7, 2013 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Vicky was born in Morrissey, BC on December 17, 1922 to parents Frank and Marie Chudik
Vicky is survived by two children: Betty (Robert) Rossier and Frank (Francine) Kubos, her son-in-law Dennis Cook, 6 grandchildren: Troy, Scott, Brigitte, André, Erin and Amber, 7 great grandchildren: Kristian, Lania, Mason, Coen, Evangeline, Madeleine and Ben and her sisters Emma and Helen. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis, her daughter Louise Cook, brothers Frank, Joe and Willie and sisters Mary and Bessie.
Vicky was a devoted mother and grandmother whose family was always first and foremost in her life. Her home beckoned family and friends with the aroma of fresh baking that came from her busy kitchen. Vicky was a superb cook whose joy came from preparing delicious meals for a houseful of company. She was also an avid gardener, tending to her flowers and vegetable gardens that were the envy of many.
Vicky’s life has left a multitude of beautiful memories that will be treasured forever by those she leaves behind.
The Memorial Service was held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Tuesday, March 12th with Lt. Kyla MacKenzie of the Salvation Army officiating. Memorial tributes may be made in Vicky’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, 20601 West Cordova St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.