DA SILVA, Irene Passed away peacefully at Sutherland Hills Rest Home on July 20, 2013 at the age of 90. Irene was born in Monchique, Portugal. She immigrated to Canada with her husband, Jeronimo and daughter, Maria Teresa in April of 1958. They settled in Oliver and in 1959, their son Nelson Da Silva was born. Irene along with Jeronimo ran their orchard until 1986. After the passing of Jeronimo in 1988, she resided in Kelowna until her passing. She is survived by daughter, Maria Teresa (Gerry); son, Nelson Da Silva (Shirley); grandchildren, Jaimie Leverrier (Michelle), Chris Leverrier (Lindsey), Brayden and Jackson Da Silva; great grandchildren, Megan and Gavin Leverrier. The family wishes to thank the staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home for their care and compassion in the short few months she was cared for in the home. Also, a big thank you to the staff at Sunpointe. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna. Father Pat Monette officiating. Interment to follow in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation, 938 - 28th Avenue W. Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4 or to the BC Cancer Foundation, 600-686 Broadway W., Vancouver, BC V5Z 9Z9 would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com
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