It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother, Stella who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18, 2017.  She was born on August 19, 1927 in Georgetown, British Guiana.  Stella was predeceased by her husband, Steve Duben, Sr. and will be lovingly remembered by her companion, Joe Kedmenec.  She is survived by her children, Steve (Annette), Albert (Ivis) and Michael; her three grandsons, Stefan (Janna), Adam (Abi) and Tyson; her darling great-grand-daughter, Stella Marie; her sister, Gloria Ouwejan; brother, Albert Rodrigues (Louise) and numerous nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.  She will be greatly missed by many extended family and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. James Stockdill and his team.  We so appreciate their kindness, excellent care and compassion.

Stella moved to Calgary, AB with her husband and young first son, Steve in 1956 where she resided until 1992 when she moved to Victoria, BC to live with her son, Steve and family.  She had the pleasure of helping to raise her three grandsons, Stefan, Adam and Tyson. In the last two years, she was given the gift of Stella Marie, her name sake, she was the light of her life.  Her pleasures were her grandsons, gardening and dancing with Joe.  Joe and Stella enjoyed many years of dancing at the Pro Pat Legion.  Stella loved to sing and sang for the seniors for a number of years at the Oak Bay Lodge.  She enjoyed life to the fullest and was most annoyed when she couldn’t do everything she wanted to do.  Mrs. “D” will be dearly missed.

“Tis Dis” naturally dear.”

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Parish, 2060 Haultain, Oak Bay at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017.  Funeral Mass with a reception to follow in the Church Hall will be held at St. Patrick’s at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017.

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

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  • Ron Neal

    My heartfelt condolences, I’m so sorry for your loss Steve and family.

  • Rose Raposo

    My sincere condolences to the entire Duben family, you are in my thoughts and prayers

  • Joanne & Shawn Barrow

    Our hearts go out to you all. Deepest sympathies for your loss. Love to you from our family.

  • Joanne & Shawn Barrow

    Our hearts go out to you. We are so sorry for your loss. Love to all.

  • Lori Warner

    I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the entire Duben Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

  • Bob Kehl

    Our sincere condolences to the entire Duben Family from the Operations Department of the Calgary Sports and Entertainment. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

  • Mike Burgess

    My Thoughts go out to the entire Duben Family. So sorry for your loss.

  • Leah Ralph

    I’m so sorry to hear of Stella’s passing. She was truly an amazing woman with an incredible spirit. Condolenses and love to all of you.

  • Mark Ferreira

    So sorry to hear of Auntie Stella’s passing – we will miss her dearly , and her famous “whine” at any family function. I will always remember the funny faces her and Auntie Gloria use to make together posing for pictures. We will miss her love of music and infectious smile and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

    Love Mark, Natasha, Mariyah, and Alayna

  • Laura Kavanagh

    Sorry to hear of your grandmother’s death Tyson. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Laura (Ian’s mom

  • Leslie Shier

    Gloria, Liz, Susan, Marsha, Kim, Christa, Bill and all your significant others and children, thank you for all the good times with “Auntie Stella”. Smiling, laughing, dancing, great food and great family times together. So sorry for your loss. Love to all.
    Leslie

  • Bob and Lea-Anna Becker

    We send our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your dear Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and dear companion of Joe. Her love, vitality and energy will leave sweet memories and the essence of her beautiful spirit. God bless each and everyone of you.

  • Arthi Reddy

    Grateful to have known Mrs. D and to have spent time with her and all of you over the years. Love to the whole family.

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