We Remember
McKAY, Bernice Ellen (née Omoth)
September 2, 1920 — July 31, 2021
Bernice McKay passed away peacefully at the Spring Valley Care Centre on July 31, 2021, at age 100.
Born to the late Ted and Grace Omoth on September 2, 1920, in Milestone, SK. Bernice lived in Saskatoon, SK and Port Moody, BC. For the past nine years, she has lived in Kelowna, BC.
An avid curler (65 years in the sport), a stay-at-home mom, and a great cook, Bernie was generous, kind, and sweet. She will be deeply missed.
She goes to join her husband “Micky” David McKay; her parents; and brother Marvin Omoth. She leaves behind her children Bob (Lorraine) McKay, of North Vancouver, BC, and Marilyn (Fred) McRae of Kelowna, BC; her grandchildren Tania (Al) Reid, David (Gil) McKay, Shannon (Michael) Bauche, Nicole (Matt) Delesalle, Kelly (Pax) Harness; her ten great-grandchildren; as well as her sister Doris Nelson and brother Arnold Omoth.
Your smile is gone forever,
Your hands we cannot touch,
all we have is memories
of the one we love so much.
You didn’t deserve what
you went through
and so He gave you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
And when we saw you sleeping
so peaceful and free from pain,
we could not wish you back
to suffer that again.
A private service will be held on her birthday to honour Bernice.
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I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
So sorry to hear of her passing. I know your family is close and am grateful iit is. Please accept my sincere condolences as you work you way through this journey. She lives in your heart. Please take care.
A beautiful picture of a lovely lady. In remembering her we can all admire the lifestyle and legacy of love she leaves for family and friends..
It doesn’t matter how long we have them, it’s still a shock to the system. She was a very special lady to you all and I know you will miss her. Take care
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Bernice lived a good life. She will live on in your memories and in your hearts.
Such sad news, it was a pleasure to have known Bernice over the past year. While it was a short time, she held a special place in my heart. I asked her once what her secret was and she said “never stop”. So here’s to you Bernice and the fulfilling life you lived. May you rest in peace, you will be missed. My condolences to her family during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear about Aunty Bernie. She always had a lovely smile on her face. Although she wasn’t my true aunt, I always called her that as our families were very close. I will always remember our family vacations together (in my younger days) and was glad that I was able to spend time with her a couple of years ago.
Love, Myrna & Terry