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Lisa Chunta Obituary
CHUNTA _ Lisa Marie (nee Yeo) After a year long courageous battle with breast and liver cancer, Lisa passed away peacefully at home, amongst loving friends and family. Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her parents Patrick Yeo and Colleen Haggstrom, her sisters Nicci and Trisha, and parents-in-law Roni and Andy Chunta. Lisa was a strong willed and passionate person with an intense love of gardening, being with friends, and vacationing on the Hawaiian Islands in the land of Maui. Her doctors have always remarked on her strength and how much she will be remembered. Lisa's many friends and loving family send her off on her next journey with all their love and a deep sense of loss. Thanks go out to Dr. Klimo and all his staff at the Chemotherapy Clinic at Lion's Gate Hospital for their support, their care and the hope that they provide to all their patients. Also, thanks go to Dr. Janice Wright and the Staff at The Centre for Integrated Healing for all supplemental therapies provided (both mentally and physically). Lisa was a believer in both. Special thanks also to Dr. Judith Fletcher and Staff, Dr. Joyce Holland and everyone at the Delta Hospice and Palliative Care, including all nurses and home care staff that volunteered their time and their care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chemotherapy Clinic at the Lion's Gate Hospital, to the Center for Integrated Healing in Vancouver or to the Run for the Cure (Breast Cancer). Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:PM at the Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, B.C. Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040
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December 3, 2016
Lisa,
I still think about you all the time and our hi jinks we would get into! It's been just over ten years but your memory still lives on with me, not the same as having you here but it will have to do!
October 16, 2011
Fond thoughts remembering the fun we had and the conversations... Still misses you a lot dear Lisa, specially during this, birthdate,your special day...Ruby
October 15, 2011
Thinking of you today on your birthday and had lots of good memories of other birthdays we have shared. Miss you a lot Love Cathy (Aunty)
October 17, 2009
You are sooo missed and loved my dearest friend .... "Happy Birthday, Lisa!"
Ruby
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John Chunta
October 16, 2009
Darlin'... Happy Birthday. Good memories. I celebrate life - yours and mine. Miss you...
Tim Quigley
July 19, 2007
Lisa, I am sad to learn that you will no longer be sending me emails chatting about the good old Katimavik days. I wish we could have met and hashed over memories of that short time in our lives we shared working together in Ont. Sask. and Quebec. Hopfully, some day a reunion will takeplace and the rest of us can reminisce about them. You will surely be missed from Katimavik group #198
Ruby Gabionza
July 10, 2007
Lisa, I will always see your smile everyday and the strength you have shared all the time that I have known you, and become such a wonderful friend with you. You are a gift to me and a precious one. All the times I have enjoyed going out with you and with our closest friends at Cookworks, is a treasure to all of us who have had the chance to know you and love you. I will always miss you and you will be in my heart always.
I love you my dearest friend.
Candy Markin
July 9, 2007
Again, thinking of you and the battle you endured. You have a number of close friends who miss your humour and smiling face. I am glad to have that time with you, although short - we'll share more shopping days and stories, soon. Miss you Lisa - your friend Candy.
Cathy keeping
July 6, 2007
To dear Lisa; Today is one year,and I find it hard to believe that you are gone. I still feel you everyday and I know you are there pushing me along and helping me out. Thank you for all your help this year. We will meet again for another hug. Love Aunty Cathy
Sharon
July 5, 2007
Lisa, my friend
I am sitting here at my kitchen table this morning thinking of you, feeling your presence in my life, so strongly, that I want to get a cup of coffee and set it down across from me for you, although I know you would have us move to the couch. I miss you and have so much I want to share with you, (Like, Meme is moving back to BC and starting a new life on her own). I can not count the number of times when I have had needed to make a decision and asked myself - "what would Lisa say". You are my funny, smart, no nonsense girlfriend whom I love and carry in my heart always. I am thinking today of all the wonderful people you have shared with me, your family and our very dear friends. In our hearts I know that we will all be one today and I am sure that you can feel the loving energy from the Island across the Mainland right to Calgary via Kelowna. I know that I can feel it!! Today I will listen to El Divo and celebrate your life!!!!
Loving you forever and always !!
Bruce Fairman
December 4, 2006
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
Miss you everyday Lisa
Dad
rachel chuipka
September 23, 2006
Lisa, It is Sept.21 and everyday I still think about you and the years we have shared together. The laughs and there were many and the sad. I am still in shock but knowing you are free from cancer and in a better place is what I hold onto. Say hello to my dad for me. Soon we will be turning forty and even though you are not here in body I know your spirit will share this time with me. I love you more than anyone would know because we have shared many memories. I love you always. On October 1 I will run in your memory, and you know how much I hate running. Love Rachel
Sharon Harris
September 7, 2006
My dear friend Lisa
I know that you are gone from us, but there are reminders everyday
Of what a large part of my life you really did play
I open up a cupboard or look inside a drawer
And there is a gift you’ve given me from many years before
I had no clue that day at work that I had been so blessed
A new friend had walked into my life, and from there you know the rest
You’ve shared the upbringing of my children, grandkids, and puppies too
You were always there to listen and to help support me through
The caring and friendship that you showed me, was always without ties
You always told me what I needed to hear, the love shining in your eyes
We shared such fun times and several tough ones too
We laughed and cried together, and our friendship jelled like glue
Even with your leaving, you have left me with so much
John, great friends and your family, memories and love
I feel your spirit around me; I know that you’re still there
And that somehow you will guide us, to help with our despair
I believe that life is eternal and that you’re an angel now
To touch down on this earth again, though I am not sure just how
I will never say goodbye to you, for that is just too hard
Just aloha for now, and continue to hold you in my heart
Love Sharon
Rose-Marie Hudson
August 14, 2006
Lisa, My God Daughter. I will see her everywhere I go in my life. When I see the flowers and the birds,when I hear the ocean splashing on the shore, when the sun shines and when the stars are out. I will see Lisa when I am with her parents, Pat and Colleen. And I will know Lisa will always be there in her husband's heart. I will feel her when I am with her dear friends. I am so proud of Lisa and how she lived her life and so touched to the depths of my soul on how she bravely faced her last year of life.To be Lisa's God Mother was a blessing and a gift that I was honoured with. Until I will see you again Lisa, I love you, Aunty Rose.
Faye Sheldon
July 30, 2006
Enough
Lisa and I first met in 1994. Our husbands are best friends and we (along with friends) decided to embark on a two week motorhome vacation traveling to both Disneyland and Las Vegas. I think at first we were friends because of our husbands but quickly we became honest to goodness friends that enjoyed each other. She began to travel to Kelowna to visit me and we would scour the garden centers and do lots of girly things together. I too would travel to hang out with her to shop, dine and go for walks on the beaches of the ocean. Lisa has been one of my greatest friends for more than 10 years. …it’s not enough for me.
Losing the rental car in a parking garage, dancing on Bourbon Street, being wiped out by big waves at Big Beach are just a smidge of some of the great memories we created.
I cannot count how many times we laughed until we cried and cried until we laughed. …it’s not enough for me.
We have many great adventures to remember in Florida, Las Vegas, California, The Rockies, New Orleans, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Traveling with John and Lisa is one of my favorite things to do. I am very appreciative for all of our trips together.
…it’s not enough for me.
Over time as Lisa and I really got to know each other I understood what a caring, kind, generous, supportive and wonderful friend she was. She always knew when to listen, give advice and she really cared to hear how I was doing. She would do whatever she could to ease my worries and whenever there was something exciting to share, she was one of the first people I called. We’ve burned many hours of time over the phone and the internet chatting and having great conversations.
…it’s not enough for me.
When Lisa and I first talked about her Cancer, we were both determined to beat this disease. She faced it head on in her usual way. She was so strong and brave despite the unknown. During the past year, Lisa began her ‘list’ of things to do with determination and I’m very proud of her as she accomplished many goals. We made the best of our last year together and made some great new memories to carry in our hearts. Lisa and I never talked about her death until the last few weeks. She was getting scared, as was I, and we both felt it was all so not real. We were both counting on this only being one part of our soul’s life and that there is more to life than this time on earth. I asked Lisa to send us a sign if she could, and she did. Until Lisa and I meet again I will miss her each and every day, I know I can talk to her anytime I need to but I will miss her laugh, her smile, her enthusiasm for life. The time I had on this earth with Lisa is not enough for me.
…knowing that Lisa is free from Cancer…..that’s enough for me.
Lisa, I love you, miss you and will see you again,
Faye
Trish and Doug Waddell
July 30, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Carla White
July 28, 2006
To John, Pat, Colleen, Nicci and Trisha
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your extended family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Know that I am sending my loving thoughts and support to you.
Carla White
July 28, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Maryann Holowatiuk
July 28, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to you through this very difficult time.Always remember the time you shared together.
John Chunta
July 26, 2006
Lisa. My wife, My love. I will always love you, I will always miss you, I will always remember you. I try to remind myself every day that "only the smallest part of you is gone. Your spirit and your legacy will be with all of us forever". Love you always, your husband...
Cassie Stevenson
July 18, 2006
My deepest sympathies go out to you John. I am happy that I had the opportunity to know Lisa. You both shared a special love that I'm sure you will treasure forever.
John and Liana Marchioni
July 18, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Brenda Jones
July 17, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tylar-Ann and Randy Bender
July 15, 2006
Our deepest sympthies go out to you and your family. Take comfort that she still surrounds you in spirit. Cherish your memories and let them give you strength.
rachel chuipka
July 15, 2006
John, I just found out today(July 15
I dont now what to say. I have known lisa for many years. I am not copying right now. Lisa and I have been through a lot together. My thoughts are with you. Love Rachel
Jack & Leslie Flannery
July 14, 2006
John, Our deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time.
Shannon Bottorff
July 13, 2006
John, May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this sad time. You are in our thoughts in our every prayer.
Those who live in the hearts of others, never die.
With deepest sympathy,
Shannon, Jason, Joshua and Logan
Helen Mosher
July 12, 2006
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lisa. We share all your hurt and tears. Helen and Dana Mosher.
Naomi & Terry, Tara & Maureen McGladery
July 11, 2006
Lovely person and will be deeply missed by her husband and family and best friends.
Betty MacNichol
July 10, 2006
Please accept my most sincere sympathies for your loss. Although I never met Lisa I know how much you loved her and will miss her.
Gerald Cosgrove
July 8, 2006
Heartfelt sympathies to all those who loved and were loved by Lisa.
Thinking of you.
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