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RITCHIE, Doreen Marjorie (nee Hopkins)

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Doreen Ritchie, (nee Hopkins), aged 82, a lifelong resident of Kelowna, B.C. She died peacefully with her adoring husband of 64 years, John Ritchie and loving family at her side.  Her life was a full and happy one. We are all blessed to have shared it with her

At a young age, she was taken into the loving care of Judge Gordon and Estelle Lindsay of Vernon, B.C. Her beautiful voice led her to sing with the Vernon choir and a career choice to be a nurse was befitting of her kind heart and nurturing hands.

In 1953, John Ritchie married this beautiful lady and soon had six children in a span of seven years: Stuart Ritchie, Lindsay McFadden (Frank), Sandra Howe (Jim), Cathay Herron (Bob), Georgia Husby (Dave), Virginia Hoare (Tim); seventeen grandchildren: Aaron, Jordan, Jamieson, Elizabeth, Caroline, Stuart, Cameron, Andrea, Sam, Tyler, Courtney, Johnathan, Shauna, Thomas, Cate, Harry and Chessie and eighteen great grandchildren.

We are her proud legacy and will always love and adore this amazing, gracious lady and Mother, who takes a place in our hearts forever. She cherished us all, unconditionally. She was our mentor.  She will be treasured by her lifelong friends for her loyalty and kindness, not to mention those home cooked dinners, accompanied by the best pies that only a Mother could make.  We honour the grace and love of this wonderful woman, wife and Mother, who had the essence of the true human spirit.

Live and Love with all your Heart.

Now rest peacefully.

We love you!

A family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made for a park bench on Knox Mountain, overlooking the lake. Thank you.   If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

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  • Karen Kepes says:
    July 20, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Dear Ritchie Family, so many wonderful childhood memories to treasure of great times growing up by Martin Elementary with you all! Always up to something mischievous in that magical backyard on Ethel Street! Sincere condolences from Karen Kepes, rest in peace Mrs. Ritchie ♥️

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    • Denise Graf says:
      July 24, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Dear Sandra and family,
      I have great memories growing up with your family on Ethel Street, we were very fortunate to have such great parents and to be brought up in Kelowna.
      Thinking of you all,

      Denise Graf

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  • Jackye and Bob Mills says:
    July 20, 2016 at 9:50 am

    So many years I have known your Mom, always kind and good humored, other than when being suspicious of Bob bringing beer into a hotel where her daughter was staying! A very lovely woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs for all the family, and warmest wishes.
    Love Jackye

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  • bill roth says:
    July 20, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    john and family im thinking about you and your loss.. she was a great lady and we will all miss her

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  • Nick says:
    July 21, 2016 at 9:59 am

    My sincere condolences to you and your family.

    –Nick (from Thursdays at the Creekside Pub)

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  • Debbie Schellenberg says:
    July 21, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, their light remains. Doreen, had that light and she gracefully passed it onto each of her children. Our sincere condolences to John and the family. Kevin & Deb Schellenberg

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  • Gary Gustafson says:
    July 21, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    John, Stu, and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you!

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  • Beryl McTavish says:
    July 21, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    John and Family: Losing a loved one is the hardest task life hands you. May your loving memories remain in your hearts forever. I will miss my dear friend and caring neighbor. Beryl McTavish

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  • Anne (Betuzzi) Boyd says:
    July 21, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    Gini and the Ritchie family;
    Your Mom was a wonderful, kind woman. May peace eventually replace the heartache and the beautiful memories remain. Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending my sincere condolences…

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  • Dick and Pat Bartel says:
    July 24, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    John, we are so sorry that your darling wife is no longer with you. Our hearts reach out to you and all your family. She will be so missed by all who knew her.
    With love, Dick and Pat

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  • Brenda Routley (new Hopkins) says:
    July 26, 2016 at 7:05 am

    Sorry for your loss Stu, condolences to the Ritchie family.
    Love Brenda

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  • Phil and Wendy Olinger says:
    July 30, 2016 at 5:55 am

    Stu and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. The memories of her will always be with you. Our condolences to you.

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  • Phyllis Marx Hopkins says:
    August 18, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    This was my aunt that I never met. Would loved to have known her as she sounded like a lovely person..

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