Passed away peacefully in Victoria BC, surrounded by her family on January 28, 2010. Predeceased by her father, Rod, Lorelei is survived by her husband Dave; children Krystal & Ryan; mother Iolene; brothers Keith (Sandy), Greg (Alana) & their families; mother-in-law Eunice.
Lorelei was born in Vancouver on November 20, 1953. She was raised in Coquitlam and graduated from Nursing School in 1975. Dave and Lorelei were married in 1980 and had two children, Krystal & Ryan. Lorelei was a strong and determined woman who put her heart into everything in her life. She found great fulfillment as an RN in the recovery room at VGH from 1980-2008. Lorelei’s passion and love was her family. She was incredibly proud to see Krystal obtain her MD and to see Ryan reach the NHL echelon of hockey with the Montreal Canadiens. Lorelei approached breast cancer in the same way she approached life – head on. She fought until the very end. Her love of life and spirit will be dearly missed by all.
Thank you to the wonderful people at Victoria Hospice, to Dr. Sharon Allan & the BCCA staff and to all of our family and friends for their love and support.
A celebration of Lorelei’s life will be held at McCall’s Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St., on Tuesday, February 16th at 2:00pm. A reception at the Victoria Golf Course will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice or the BC Cancer Agency.
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Dave …You cant believe how sorry I was to here this …I hope you and the kids are well and your in my prayer’s …hope to see you soon ….Ron Miller
I am sorry to hear of your loss… my sincere condolences go out to the o’byrne family. Ryan and the O’byrne family all of my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. xoxox
Sincerely victoria
My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Be strong and continue to make your mother proud. You now have another star in the heavens watching over you, Ryan.
As Montreal Canadiens’ fans and fans of Ryan, my family and I wish to give you our deepest condolences. Our hearts are with you. Que Dieu vous bénisse.
Marilou
I’m very very sorry to learn this. Be strong , all my condolences to the O’Byrne family.
My condolences to Ryan and the O’Byrne family.
I love you Ryan you are a great hockey player your mom is probably proud of you
My condoleances to the O’Byrne family, my thoughts are with you all.
Keep on Ryan we’re all with you !!
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the O’Byrne Family. As a huge habs fan this is very sad news for us, we missed Ryan while he was gone. Ryan I am so sorry for you loss, and Montreal (and I) love you 🙂 May the rest of your lives be filled with joy, and let your mother/wife rest in peace.
Love,
a truly devoted Ryan O’bryne fan 🙂 and all habs fans of montreal 🙂
I’m sorry, my condolences and sympathies to the O’Byrne family.