It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anna-Maria whom we fondly call Annie. She will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted husband David, her cherished siblings Grace (Terry), Joey (Cris), Reggie, Romy, Tony (Jo-an predeceased), beloved Christian (nephew), CJ (niece) and Cedric (nephew).
Annie graduated with honours from The Michener Institute in Toronto, Canada. She spent most of her professional career as a medical technologist in Microbiology at LifeLabs where she was truly happy with, and grateful to her wonderful colleagues.
Annie’s deep devotion and faith to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ were a constant source of love, comfort and strength, especially during her courageous battle with cancer.
Annie was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. Her infectious laughter was a joy to hear. Her pragmatic approach to life was inspiring, and her remarkable ability to quickly solve word puzzles was impressive. Her vast wealth of information makes her a valuable resource which she was privileged to share with others.
Annie’s passing leaves a tremendous void in the lives of not just her family but also her extended family circle (uncles and aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces), her special and dear friends, neighbours, and colleagues and her Christian brethren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Annie and her family are grateful to the Royal Jubilee Hospital – the Palliative Care Unit and the Victoria Hospice health care teams for their compassion, dedication, and professionalism.
Those who wish to offer condolences or share memories with her family may do so online at McCall Gardens Funeral & Cremation Service – mccallgardens.com where loved ones from near and far can come together to celebrate her life.
In honour of Annie’s wishes, a private family funeral and a green burial will take place.
Friends and family are invited to join a celebration of Annie’s life on June 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm to be held at McCall Gardens located at 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 (KJV)
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Our condolences & deepest sympathy to all. Beautiful & unforgetable memories
Expressed should bring comfort & peace to everyone.
Rest in peace, Annie.
Prayers and hugs to you, David, Grace, Reggie & brothers. May the presence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ sustain you, comfort you and give you peace.
“In the sweet by and by; we shall meet on that beautiful shore…”
Hasta luego, dear Annie!
Ross and I are sending our deepest condolences and sympathies to David, Grace and all Annie’s family at this sad time.
Annie was so special to all with her wonderful smile, sense of humour, caring attitude, knowledge of history and last but not least her ability to whiz through those Crosswords, Suduko and Wonderword puzzles all the while engaging with others over coffee! Over the past year we have enjoyed many lovely chats on the phone and so many laughs and chuckles. Her acceptance of her situation was beyond admirable helped by her strong belief in the Lord God. May he keep her at peace and let her light shine down on her Celebration of Life tomorrow. We will love you always Annie.
My deepest condolences to the family. Annie always had the brightest smile and such a positive attitude. I will look back fondly on our conversations we had in the hallway at work and will always remember her as a bright joyful person.
Thoughts and prayers to the family and may she rest in peace.
Annie was the first trainer I was given when I began my position in microbiology at Lifelabs. My past experiences were not micro related but rather a distant memory from college. She was very patient, caring, knowledgeable and kind with a laughter and smile that helped me grow professionally and personally. Her persona was large yet quiet and never wavered from loving, day to day no matter what the situation was. She hugged me one day and told me I was an exceptional person. I’ll not forget that day. I am sorry I couldn’t be there to say goodbye and especially thank you for her acceptance. She will be missed and fondly remembered.
I was so sad to learn of Annie’s passing as she was such a special person to work with…always looking after her team. Her dedication to healthcare and ensuring quality results for her patients was truly inspiring. She made a real difference in this world. Please accept my deepest condolences.
I’m so sorry for your loss
I will cherish the wonderful smile of Annie
Sending prayers and blessings
Lorna Brooks and Malapaya Family
With deepest sympathy, we celebrate Annie’s life and her reunion with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
My family and I are saddened by her passing, but rejoice that she is alive in Christ.
Goodbye for now, my dear Annie. I will truly miss our long telephone conversations, our laughter, and the unending reminisce of our high school days, but I will miss you even more! I know you are much happier and joyful where you are now. To David and the Frias siblings (Grace, Joey, Romy, Tony, and Reggie): you are all in my prayers. Take extra care! God is with you through it all!
Dear Annie,
Thank you for reconnecting with me in 2020 when my twin sister, Belle, passed away. Your kind words about Belle made me realize that she was also someone important to you.
Our talks about Belle started the renewal of our friendship.
Our email exchanges made me very happy especially when we were writing about our furry babies…..Knuckles and Banjo…..and Brusco and Pepay. I would always look forward to your replies after sending you stories, pictures and videos of B&P. We definitely had something in common and I loved it!
I will surely miss you, Annie, very much!
To dear David, Joey and Grace, I can’t thank you enough for sending me updates about Annie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies from the Morelos family to yours….