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.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Steve and Kristina , When I met you ; you were school aged children as our children were also attending Torquay Elementary School.
Your mom was always very caring and kind. She always had a smile on her face.
I saw your mom about six months ago when she came into a store after seeing me in there.
I feel blessed that we were able to catch up on each other’s lives at that time ! We gave each other a hug as we said good bye.
She was a very special person.
My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you !
I remember your Mom trying to learn Portuguese > She will be missed.
All our love and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. All our love. Bill and Dina .
We will miss seeing your beautiful smiling face Jean! What an example of strength, love and grace you were to everyone. To your family we are so very sorry for your loss and send our thoughts and prayers to all. May she rest in peace!
Sincerest condolences Phil, Kristina, Steve and família during this very difficult time. Beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. Jeane was caring, kind and always smiling. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Sending thoughts prayers, love and big hugs to all of you.❤️
Please accept my sincere condolences. Jean was such a lovely person full of warmth and understanding and I am happy to have had the pleasure of knowing her, she will be greatly missed.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. We cannot begin to imagine the pain you are going through, and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeane was a truly remarkable woman and it was such an honour to know her.
Dear Kristina, our deepest condolences for your loss. Our family will miss her but she will be remembered in our hearts.
Our thoughts, love and prayers go out to your whole family.
God bless you always
My deepest condolences to all the family!!
My condolences to family and friends. Jeane was a genuinely welcoming heart; you couldn’t help but feel the embrace of her friendly ways even from a distance. She’ll be missed in our community. Rest In Peace, Jeane.