Passed away peacefully at 5:15pm on July 1, 2010 at the age of 69 years. Born in Victoria on April 22, 1941 to George & Jennet Lane. Predeceased by her first husband Victor Edward Foster in 1978. Survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Keith Kupitz. Lovingly remembered by her sons Malcolm (Judy) & Allan (Wendy) Foster and step-children Carol (David) MacEachern & Gary Kupitz. Grandchildren Sarah, Brandon, Briana, & Erik.
Virginia devoted 38 years to the RCMP, which allowed her to keep close tabs on her kids! She had a heart of gold and a laugh that filled the room. She leaves a hole in our lives that won’t ever be filled.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2010 between 1 & 4 pm at the Metchosin Fire Hall at 4440 Happy Valley Road. Private interment to take place at Royal Oak Burial Park at a later date.
22 Responses
My thoughts are with the family of Virginia, she will be missed.
To Keith,Malcolm,and Alan.
Our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. We’ve known Virginnia when we joined Metchosin Pony Club many years ago. Virginnia is one of those people that touches your life in the most giving, graceful,and you will never forget them. Virginnia is an amazing woman who has succeeded in all areas of her life. She was always a fighter, with much humour and laughter. She also was a good mentor. We will all miss her deeply. Kelly,Garth, and Family.
I am so sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. I worked with her at the RCMP and have very fond memories of her, especially all the fun we had during our coffee breaks!
She was a dear lady who will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her.
Virginia brightened up a room as soon as she walked in. Stan and I knew her mostly from the fire department social events but myself I got to know her better from the coffee parties the retired firemen’s wives enjoy every other month. The second to last one we had she arrived late because she was trying to find daffodils (for the cancer cause) to bring to each one of us and most stores were sold out but she finally found some to give each of us at the party a small boquet and joking all the time. She is an inspiration to all who had the privilage of knowing her. The family has lost a “bright light” but that light will keep shining in all your thoughts and her laughter will echo through your hearts.
I/we will miss Virginia at our “View Royal (Retired) Ladies Coffee
Parties”. She was a brave, inspiring lady in these past few years
that we knew her and her sense of humor lit up our parties. Jack knew Keith when they were members of the View Royal Fire Dept.
Our sympathies go to Keith and his family.
To Keith and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Our condolences to you, Keith and your famiy.
To the Kupitz Family. I am one of hundreds of members having the priviledge of knowing Virginia. She trained many of us during her years at Colwood Det. Myself from 86 to 94. She was truly a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Art
Virginia was the heart and soul of our Pentathlon group. We remember, as do others, her ready smile and support for all the young kids learning to ride. Our thoughts are with you. Take Care
Charlotte and Clare Cronin
My thoughts are with all of the family. Virginia was my very first supervisor back in 1967 at the RCMP. She was such a great lady and she was the one that taught me to have a good work ethic. Because of her I was able to move on and upward and I appreciate everything she did for me. I will always remember her great smile with lasting fondness. Syl
My deepest sympathy to Keith and the family. Virginia is one of the nicest animal loving person in my 35 years of veterinary practice in Victoria.
May She Rest in Peace ,and May Keith and The Family have the Strength to carry on.