Deana CHAVEZ

Deana CHAVEZ obituary

Deana CHAVEZ

Deana CHAVEZ Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Nov. 5, 2013.
CHAVEZ, Deana Mae
The family and loved ones of Deana Mae (Collingridge) Chavez, sadly announces that Deana passed away on October 27, 2013. Deana, the daughter of Heather & John Collingridge of Vernon, passed away due to complications from a tragic auto accident in New Westminster on October 2nd. She was born in Vernon, January 14 1978, and was a vibrant part of that community. She graduated from Mission Hill Elementary School, Clarence Fulton Secondary School, Toronto Conservatory of Music, and the early morning LDS Seminary program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deana attended her post-secondary education at Brigham Young University, University of Iowa, and the University of British Columbia. After completing her Bachelor's degree in Arts, Deana returned to the valley to pursue a career as a Paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service. She graduated at the top of her class and worked in both the Vernon and Lumby stations. In 2011, she moved to New Westminster, and worked in the Vancouver Region at several stations in that area. Deana loved being a Paramedic and was very devoted to her work. Deana was predeceased by her mother, Jantina Petronella, in October of 1992. She leaves behind her parents, John and Heather, and many siblings from her large family: Michael (Debbie) of Michigan, Glenn (Donna) of Abbotsford, Robert (Tomoko) of Airdrie, Dawn (Stan) of Maple Ridge, David (Jayna) of Utah, Karen (Gerard) of Utah, Tobi (Adam) of California, Sheryl (Steve) of California, Jason (Emma) of Comox, Daniel (Courtney) of Utah, and Alexandra (Ryan) of Red Deer. Deana was the proud Aunt to fifty-one of her sibling's children. Deana also leaves behind Miguel Chavez and Andrew Jeremy (AJ) Garnett. We will miss the sound of Deana's voice, her inviting smile, her deep reflections, her strong convictions, and her humble spirit. Deana was a very creative person her specialty being cakes and cupcakes. She has touched our lives deeply and will always be felt in our hearts as we give thought to a wonderful companion, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1506 35 Ave, Saturday November 9th at 11:00 AM, after which she will be buried in the family plot with her mother at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Burial services by Alternatives of Armstrong. Deana was an organ donor and continued to help people even after death.




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November 29, 2013

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Tobi L

November 29, 2013

I love you aunt Deana love Sarah

Aunt Deana it was very nice of you to take us to Vancouver I love you love kristen

Robin and Ross Hannant

November 10, 2013

John, Heather and family - so very saddened to hear of your loss.

rachel pratt

November 7, 2013

Rest in peace.

M Arslan

November 6, 2013

Very sad to get this news Deana was a very special woman my thoughts go out to her family.

Elaine Campbell

November 6, 2013

Rest in Peace Deana you'll be missed.


Paramedic.

AJ Garnett

November 6, 2013

Love you baby

Judy Schultz

November 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Remembering Glen how he helped my family in the passing of my dad and first husband in our time of need. Love Robert and Judy Schultz (Pratt)

November 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Remembering you now as Glen was there for my family in our times of need in the passing of my first husband and dad, Our sympathies Love Robert and Judy Schultz (Pratt

John Clark

November 5, 2013

Deana was a most wonderful, funny, open-minded, kind and generous person whom I shall miss.

Rick Noniewicz

November 5, 2013

Rest in peice Deanna it won't be the same with out you !

Cindi and Geoff Rispin

November 5, 2013

Deana will be greatly missed by so many. From myself and my husband, our deepest condolences on her passing. She was taken from us far too young but her memory will live with us forever and we will never forget her.

Gabrial MacLeod

November 5, 2013

Deana was an amazing person, and she will be missed. Her passion for life could not be overshadowed, and I am forever humbled to have known her. My thoughts go out to her family, AJ, and her dog Poncho.

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