It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Lyla Jeane Braz, on December 1, 2023. She was born on September 11, 1951 to Christopher and Veda Thorbergson in Nelson BC. She was the youngest of 4 children. (Anne, Edward (Bud) and Dennis).
Jeane was predeceased by the love of her life, Joe in 2015; parents, Christopher and Veda Thorbergson; big sister, Anne (Mike); brother, Edward (Bud) as well as her brother in law, Carlos and in laws, Antonio and Maria Braz.
She is survived by her children, Philip (Mishelle), Kristina (Ricardo) Steve (Blair); grandchildren, Mateo, Aryana, Cristiano, Nikolas, Matias, Jensen and Alden; brother, Dennis (Joyce); sister in law, Carmen; nieces and nephews, Vicki (Derek), Randy, Shannon, Kristopher, Tianna and many family members and friends.
In Jeane’s early career she worked with children with disabilities at GF Strong in Vancouver. She married the love of her life, Joe, and
started a family. Jeane was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend to all. She dedicated her life to caring and helping family and friends and made countless contributions to many different charities. Her greatest quality was her selflessness. Jeane placed the needs of others before her own, leaving a legacy of compassion and kindness.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4635 Elk Lake Drive, followed by entombment at Royal Oak Mausoleum.
If you would like to make a donation in Jeane’s memory, contributions can be made to Victoria Hospice, 3rd Floor Richmond Pavillion, Royal Jubilee Hospital, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria BC, V8R 1J8. Thank you to all our family and friends for the love and support shown to our family during this difficult time.
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Kristina, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and love go out to your whole family.
Kristina, to our beautiful Jean an amazing , loving, caring woman, mother, friend and grandmother. Our community will miss your smile your kindness and especially you. I will miss seeing you blush when I used to say things to you that made you laugh and blush. Heaven has gained an angel. Sending hugs to you and all your family. My sincere condolences.
Deepest condolences to the family for your loss. My prayers are with you all during this sad time.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your lovely Jeane. She was such a dear friend and loving person. Our hearts ache with you but the memories of her warm hugs and deep love leaves a treasured gift with me always.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. I remember her well when I was a teenager going to church and the bazars.
Sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences too all family you are on my prayers and thoughts and
Jeane I’m so grateful to have meet you were a beautiful wonderful person in and out May God have you in his internal life together with love ones you are gone but will never be forgotten
May She Rest in Peace
My deepest condolences to all the family.
May you rest in peace my friend you were an angel.