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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En tant que partisan des Canadiens de Montréal, mes pensées sont avec vous dans ces temps difficile. Toute mes condoléances.
My condolences to the O’Byrne family.
Lorelei and I knew each other from working in critical care in Vancouver. We worked together in Victoria Par for over 20 years.
We were very close and valued each others opinion on many
subjects over the years. Our birthdays were only one day apart
so we always made sure that we celebrated that together every
year. I will miss my dear sweet friend always………I love you sweet
girl you were such a good friend. Your role as a Mom was
your most important one in life and you did it so well. Bye for now.
Krystal and Ryan you were very blessed to have such a woman
as a Mom. I lost my Mom to breast cancer when I was 28 so
I understand the deep hole this lost has left…………take care of each other. Love Maureen
Deepest Sympathies to the O’Byrne Family. May Loreili RIP.
Dear,, Dave and Family,
So sad to read about your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. And our deepest sympathies to the family.
My condolences to the O’Byrne family.
My prayers are with you !
Be brave ;)..
Joz
Deepest sympathies and condolences.
my condolences to the O’Byrne family my thoughts and prayers are with you
to ryan continue making your mommy proud she will always be watching you
Deepest sympathies to the O’Byrne family through this tough time.
Stay strong.
Kyle Williams
(Canadiens & Ryan O’Byrne fan)
Ryan, all my prayers to you and your family.