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NOVAKOWSKI, Florence “Flo”

April 8, 1931 — July 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023, Flo Novakowski passed away peacefully, at the age of 92 years, in Kelowna, BC.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Van; children Valerie (Hugh) Jarvin, Gary (Lois) Novakowski, and Brenda Abbott; grandchildren Marc (Judith) Novakowski, Trent Novakowski, Paul (Kaitlin) Jarvin, Melissa Jarvin (Pauraic Boland), Alex Abbott, and Scott Abbot; and 6 great-grandchildren Owen, Robert, Kennedy, Paityn, Layla, and Oliver.

Flo was born and lived in Alberta until 1984 when she and Van retired to Vernon, BC.  They moved to Kelowna in 1994. She was a fabulous wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma who would do anything for her family.  She loved gardening and was magical with finances.  In her senior years, she enjoyed casino trips.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 am, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC.

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Prayer Service
Friday, August 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

Service
Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 am

Location
St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC

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Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation Link: www.heartandstroke.ca, www.kghfoundation.com

 


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The prayer service for NOVAKOWSKI, Florence “Flo” is scheduled for Friday, August 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC at located at 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, .


The service for NOVAKOWSKI, Florence “Flo” is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC

1077 Fuller Avene, Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Michelle Ksyniuk-Givotkoff says:

    Hugh, Val, Paily & Missy, please except my condolences . I have many great memories of your mom/grandma. I hope the wonderful memories you have of her will help you through your grief. Hugs to you and your dad/grandpa

  • Leslie Chisholm says:

    Van, Brenda, Valerie, Gary and family,
    My condolences to you and your family. Florence was a beautiful soul! May the lifetime of memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Rest in peace Flo!
    Leslie Chisholm

  • Fern Conelley says:

    To Gary, Lois and family. Sending our deepest sympathy. May your many memories live in your hearts forever.

  • J Evangeline Kubin says:

    My sympathy to the family. Flo is the kind of person one feels pleasure just to be in her presence. Vichnaya Pamyat.

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