Beth Heras

HERAS, Beth Beth Heras, 36, of Ladner, B.C., died March 4th. She is survived by her beloved husband Mike and her children Kate, John and Emma. She is also survived by her sister Christine Barrett, her parents, Ian and Cheryl Barrett, her parents-in-laws, Debbie and John Heras, brother-in-laws George, Jerry, Jamie, and Nick, sister-in-law Lisa and nieces Ellanah and Alexxa. Beth was born in Calgary, AB and spent her young years in Calgary and Southeastern BC. She graduated from High School in Calgary. Beth met her husband at the University of Western, Ontario. They both finished their studies at UBC where Beth earned a BA in English Literature Beth married Mike in 2001, and they have raised their three beautiful children in Ladner. While Beth passed far too early, she lived a wonderful life and made many people happy. To her family, she was a dedicated mom and wife, a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She was the 'go to' person who could always make things right. She was a source of endless energy. As a mom, she participated in every annual kindergarten trip to the pumpkin patch and was frequently a spectator at the arena, pool, dance studio or gym. She loved to ski and was able to share that with her family. As a wife, Beth supported her husband's irrational devotion to the Canucks. To her parents and sister she was a joy and an inspiration. To her friends, she was kind and considerate - she never missed a friend's birthday and unfailingly sent cards and presents that looked like they'd been wrapped by professionals. She had a great sense of humour and the undeniable ability to find something funny about almost anything. She recently wrote in her blog that a wig she purchased made her look like a cross between a newscaster and a country singer….'all wigs seem to have a lot of hair.' She could also be disarmingly passionate as evidenced by her behavior while watching Top Chef on The Food Network, and her intense, highly focussed shopping sessions. Beth's life will be celebrated on March 9, 2014 at the Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen, BC from 12-2pm It was Beth's request that a heartfelt thank you be extended to Kelly and Dr. Chia of the BCCA for their caring support. The family would also like to thank the Irene Thomas Hospice and Dr. Jason Kason. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to the Irene Thomas Hospice or to the BC Cancer Foundation made in her name at http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/ goto/BethHeras