Alida de la Rouviere Kulash

KULASH Alida de la Rouviere (Badenhorst) It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Alida de la Rouviere on June 27th 2008 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 60 years. She was battling breast cancer for the past 3 years. Born in Empangeni, South Africa March 9th, 1948, she attended school there and also in Pretoria. Later graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with a degree in Occupational Therapy. After a short time, she found her niche as a Persian carpet consultant with the Lidchi firm in Johannesburg. She appeared in the Fair Ladies Who's Who 83 Barclays Executive Women's club. Moved to Vancouver in 1985 and married Steve. In Vancouver, she continued as a Persian carpet consultant. Later as a consultant at the Taxidermy studio. Next was Alidas Twin Hollies Bed & Breakfast which she operated for the past 12 years. This kept her in touch with people from all corners of the world. With all her duties, she found time to join the Bby Fish and Game Club and was part of planning the banquets. Also, an executive of the Vancouver Historical Society, a member of the South African Ladies Group (Protea Petals). Rouviere spoke 4 different languages - Afrikaans, Zulu, English and German. She loved International travels and was studying Croatian as that was a very favourite place for her to visit. She enjoyed the many outings of camping and fishing with friends in South Africa and Canada. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years Steve, son Werner (Emma), extended family Mary (granddaughter Rachel), Brian (Robin), grandson Brian, Stacey, brothers Louwrens (Glenda), Willie (Hetty), sister Elizabeth, nephews, aunts and cousins in South Africa. She will be loved and remembered by many people she came in contact with. At Alida de la Rouviere's request there will be no service. The family would like to thank everyone that was so wonderful in their support. "My mother, without asking always shared her love and laughter with great flair"