Julia Piri BEAUPRE

1924 - 2021

BEAUPRE, Julia Piri February 27, 1924 - May 26, 2021 Julia (Julie) Beaupre (Sviatko) died peacefully at RCH in New Westminster on May 26th at the age of 97. Julie is survived by her 3 daughters Denise (Bob), Karen (Colin), Julie (Mike) and son Robert, 10 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, brother Steve Sviatko, sister-in-law Irene Sviatko, and many nieces, nephews, and their families. Julie is predeceased by her husband and only true love Wilfrid Beaupre, parents Steve & Julianna Sviatko, sisters Maryann McDonald & Ethel Sviatko and brother William Sviatko. The eldest of 5, Julie was born in Hungary and at age 6 immigrated to Canada, where the family settled in New Westminster. She eventually met her sweetheart Wilf and they married in 1947, over time welcoming 4 children. Sadly, Wilf passed unexpectedly on June 5, 1965 and Julie would carry on raising their children on her own. She was an entrepreneur, opening a women's clothing store in Sapperton (Chez Beaupre Fashions), then a medical office clerk, retiring from George Derby Centre in 1989. Julie spent many wonderful retirement years with her dog Coco and many grandchildren at Leisure Park in Birch Bay, her little piece of heaven on earth. She was an active member of St. Peter's Parish, the CWL, and Young at Heart Club. She generously knitted scarves and donated comfort kits to various recovery homes and shelters. Julie was famous for her cooking, especially dumplings, breaded fried chicken, and the ability to make delicious soup out of anything. A family funeral mass will be held at St. Peter's on June 19th at 10:30 am. The service will be live-streamed and can be accessed through the church website on YouTube. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Royal Columbian Hospital, whom we would sincerely like to thank for their compassionate care of our beloved Mom and Grammy. Kearney Columbia-Bowell Chapel 604-521-4881 www.kearneyfs.com