Irma Medelko

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Irma Medelko at Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission BC age 92 from complications of COPD. Survived by sons Robin (Sandy) of Surrey BC and Marvin (Janet) of Mississauga ON, granddaughter Sarah (Yasha) Rabbani-Nejad, and great- grandsons Quinn and Marcus. She will be missed by siblings Walter, Marg, Doreen, Liz, Edd (Patti), and Jim. Predeceased by husband Peter, her parents Wilhelm and Emma (nee Schmidt), and siblings Elsie, Martha, Elfreda, Leon, Rudy, and Lee.

Irma was born in a German community in Nadrybie-Nova, Poland and her family immigrated to Elbourne Saskatchewan in 1938, until they packed all their belongings and drove to Mission BC in 1940 where the family continued to grow. She married Peter in 1952, settling in Surrey BC where they raised their family. After Peter’s death in 1999 she was grateful for companionship and assistance from neighbours Darcy and Marilyn before moving to Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence in New Westminster in 2013 where she enjoyed many new friends and activities. Irma had a green thumb inherited from her mother who lived to 102, keeping her family fed in the early years with a large vegetable garden and continuing with many flowering plants at their second house. She kept a spotless household despite two boys doing their best to mess it up. She enjoyed visiting and playing cards with friends and time with family - especially Quinn and Marcus. We will always remember her beautiful smile and laughter.

The family would like to thank all those who provided compassionate care recently at Royal Columbian Hospital and Christine Morrison Hospice.

Per Mom’s wishes a cremation has taken place and we will consider holding a Celebration of Life when safe to do so. Please consider a donation in Mom’s name to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.