KUCHMA, SHEILA
May 23, 1931 – August 25, 2012
It is with great sadness
that we announce the
passing of Sheila Kuchma on
August 25, 2012 at Hospice House in Kelowna, BC. Sheila leaves to mourn her loving
husband of 59 years, Steve; daughter Hollie Lorentz of
Kelowna; son Steven (Carla)
of Saskatoon; grandsons:
Jeff Lorentz of Kelowna,
Tyler Kuchma of Clairmont, AB and Cole Kuchma of Saskatoon and great granddaughter Kiera Kuchma of Clairmont, AB. She also leaves behind her brother Geoff (Betty) Smith of Fish Hoek, South Africa; her sister-in-law Joan Smith of Louth, Lincolnshire, England; brother-in-law Roland Darley of Spalding, Lincolnshire, England; sister-in-law Rose
Esplin of Maple Ridge, BC and numerous nieces and
nephews. Sheila was predeceased by her parents Harold and Edith Smith, brother Bernard Smith and sister
Audrey Darley. Sheila met Steve in England in 1952 and they were married on February 20, 1953. Steve’s Air Force career saw them relocate to Comox and Richmond,
BC and Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
While living in Portage la Prairie she worked at a local
jewellery store for many years. In 1992, they decided to
retire in Kelowna, BC. Sheila’s favourite passions were
gardening, baking, going for walks, reading a favourite
novel and spending time with family and friends. She could quite often be found sitting on the park bench in front of the house visiting with anyone passing by. Her ready smile
and caring nature made her endearing to those who met her. Sheila will be missed for her thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity and most of all her positive outlook on life. The family would like to express it’s deepest gratitude to all the staff of the Cancer Centre of the Southern Interior, the
paramedics who attended her, Doctors and nurses on ward 4B at Kelowna General Hospital and the nursing staff and volunteers at the Central Okanagan Hospice House.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 30th
at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home,
2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Flowers
gratefully declined. For those so wishing, memorial
donations for Sheila may be directed to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3 or the Central Okanagan Hospice Association,
Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
250-860-7077.