Ilene passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 in Victoria, BC. She was born on November 4, 1954 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Ilene was predeceased by her father Arthur Luining in 1994. She is survived by her mother Lucille (Sue) Luining and her loving husband Robert. She also leaves her sister Ruth (Doug), her brother Art (Marlene), her brother-in-law John (Betty) and her much loved dog Sophie. Ilene also leaves her nephews, Chad, Mark (Sherry), Kevin (Darcie) and her niece Danielle. Great nephews and a great niece. Many other friends and relative across Canada, England and New Zealand.
Rob and Ilene married in 1991 and lived and worked in Victoria together for 34 years. Ilene retired after 32 years in public service on 2009.
A Celebration of Ilene’s life was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victoria Human Society, 4217 Glanford Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 4B9. Condolences may be offered to the family below. To view service click on arrow below,
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Rob, please accept my sincere condolences.
Sincerely, Slavik
Rob, I am so very sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Rob,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Carol
So sorry to hear about your loss. There are no words to fill the hole in your life. My wish is that you are surrounded by the love of family and friends that are able to comfort you, and each each other, during this difficult time.
I have no words Rob. So sorry. Take care.
mike
Rob and family
So sorry to hear of this sad loss Rob. My thoughts and condolences are with you all at this sad time. Take care of each other and treasure memories and photos of your times with Ilene. Extra hugs for Sophie.
Rob, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your soul mate, Ilene. May the memories of your life together provide some comfort at this difficult time. My sincere condolences to you, your family, and all those whose lives she touched.
Sandie
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister. Hold on to those wonderful memories of your time together. I know her spirit will be with you always.
So very sorry to hear, Ruth. Our thoughts are with you.
Rob, hoping that sharing happy memories and stories with friends and family of your many years together, will help you with your loss.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.