We Remember
HOOKER, Patricia Alice
April 28, 1940 — January 18, 2026
Surrounded by loved ones, Patrica Alice Hooker of Kelowna, British Columbia, passed away on January 18, 2026.
Patrica was born on April 28, 1940, to Ross and Alice Holmes in Edmonton, Alberta and grew up in Haney, BC, with her Mom, Dad, and brothers Lyall and Don.
After moving to Kelowna in 1959, she met the love of her life in Brian Hooker at the Shop-Easy in Capri Centre, where they both worked before she completed her teaching certificate and taught early primary children at Central Elementary School. With friends and family present, they took their vows together in 1962, and went on to have three children: Michael, Jeffrey, and Sara-Lynn.
In 1972, they moved their young family to an acreage in South Kelowna, where they would spend the next 50 years. She began realizing her dream of raising a family in the countryside, giving them the benefits of space to explore while raising horses, goats, rabbits, chickens and maintaining large gardens of flowers and vegetables.
As her children grew, Pat started a second phase of her teaching career as a learning assistant for children with special needs, where her insight, resolve, and love touched the lives of both her students and their parents for the better.
Pat valued nothing more than spending time with family, nurturing the special gifts she saw in each of her children and grandchildren. From songs and stories from the past, to hand sewn comfies like ‘grammy pajamies’ it was unconditional time spent that formed a love and bond that made each of them feel special.
Pat will be hugely missed by her many friends, extended family and children, Mike, Kelly, Jeff, Brenda, and Sara; grandchildren, Quinton, Aiden, Spencer, Sean, and Tarn; and most especially by her loving husband and life partner, Brian.
The family would like to thank the exceptional nurses and doctors at Kelowna General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the KGH Foundation, www.kghfoundation.com, would be greatly appreciated.
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Sara, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a special lady.
Mr.Hooker and family, sending my condolences.
Mrs.Hooker had the best laugh and smile .
I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Worth
Brian and family. I think you already know how much I feel your loss. Pat was my “kindred spirit” for 51 years.
I am thinking of all of you. My memories of Pat are all good, and I am lucky to have known her.
With Love
Ruth Bockhodt
Dear Brian and Family,
We are saddened to read of the loss of Pat, She knew how to live a genuine life full of love, compassion, fun and laughter. She will not only be missed by the family she loved so much, but also all those with whom she crossed paths. We hope that fond memories will sustain you forever.
Condolences from the Luxmoore family Pat was a loving and caring person She always made you feel welcome in her home. I have fond memories of family dinners with food made with love, lots of laughs and stimulating conversations. She cared deeply of others and showed this in many ways. When I was fortunate to have my own family Pat knitted sweaters and torques for my children. She will be deeply missed by many.
Brian and family, sorry for your loss.
Reflecting on the visits to that cozy valley and the Hooker home, there was always a real warmth. Just being around Pat, with her kindness and big smile, made life better.