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ORANCHUK, Laurie

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Laurie passed away on April 8, 2019 at the age of 53.  She lived her life courageously and with determination through her 20-year journey with brain cancer.  We will have her forever in our hearts.

She will be dearly missed by her husband of 28 years, Rodney; sons Jarred (Mikayla) and Adam; step-daughters Shantel (Mike) and their children Jordan and Karter, and Tara-Lynn (Aaron) and their children Sylas and Evelyn; parents-in-law Edward and Janice Oranchuk; sister-in-law Melody (Gary); siblings Len (Ruth), Barry (Susette), Connie (Terry), Ken (Joanne), Dan (Marlene), Audrey (Kevin) and Cheryl (Rod); numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Laurie was predeceased by her loving parents Jim and Rose Hessdorfer.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC.  Please keep this a scent free event in consideration of those with allergies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, www.braintumor.ca.

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Service
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada Link: www.braintumor.ca

 


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The service for ORANCHUK, Laurie is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Rd Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Bonnie Fraser says:

    My thoughts are with you Rod during this time of great loss. I wish you and your family comfort in the many good years of memories and smiles you shared with Laurie. Take Care. Bonnie

  • Charisse Daley says:

    Rod, I am so, so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family.

  • Linda and Joe Berger says:

    Rod and family we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Warm regards Linda and Joe Berger

  • Chantal Grenke says:

    Thoughts and prayers Rod to you and the family. Laurie will be greatly missed.

  • Susan and Michael Harney says:

    Dear Rod and family We are so sorry for your loss. We know Laurie was the love of your life and she always had a smile on her face when we saw her.. Take care Thinking of you

  • Tracy K says:

    Laurie, you dear brave soul. I am inspired when I think of you and yet my heart is deeply sad because you are gone. Thank you for showing us how to fight for life and happiness. I was ever so grateful to have met you, shared the conversations we did and enjoy each others path. Rest in peace my friend and look over those who are behind you. Another great angel is above us today everyone. God Bless ALL. Tracy K.

  • Carmen and Grant Serink says:

    Rodney, Jarrod And Adam,
    We are thinking of you at this difficult time. and sending our love and prayers. We will miss Laurie very much. What I liked best about her is that she always had a smile on her face. We always looked forward to your visits with us in Penticton

  • Carmen and Grant Serink says:

    Rodney, Jarrod And Adam,
    We are thinking of you at this difficult time. and sending our love and prayers. We will miss Laurie very much. What I liked best about her is that she always had a smile on her face. We always looked forward to your visits with us in Penticton. Cherish your memories
    Grant and Carmen Serink

  • Wilma Dudla says:

    Rodney our sincerest sympathies are with you and family through this difficult time. Wilma and Irv

  • Sandi and Len Oranchuk says:

    Rodney
    Hard to get through this without getting teary but our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the boys. We all loved and admired Laurie for the brave battle she went through and the caring wife and mother that she was. We will all miss her. God Bless her.

  • Deborah Richards Perakis says:

    Dear Rod
    We are thinking about you at this very difficult time. We feel privileged to have met you and Laurie at Hospice and to have been together to comfort each other and to share our difficult journeys. Laurie was a wonderful lady and lucky to have had you always by her side – we are thankful to have known her and to have been part of her days if only for a short time. She will always be in our hearts and we hope your memories of her will soon be more happy than sad. All our love to you. Debbie, Stratos and Gabriella in Athens, Greece

  • Ortho Design says:

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved working with Laurie these past few years. She was a lovely lady and will be missed.
    Sincerely,
    The Staff from Ortho Design

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