Diane Rapatz Obituary
Diane was predeceased by her mother, Margaret (Marg) and her father, Winfried (Willie).
She is survived by her two brothers Phillip (Swee Leng), and Erik (Debbie), along with her nephews Brandon and Jordan. She will also be greatly missed by her stepchildren, Jennifer (Brian) and Kimberley (Michael) and step grandchildren, Michael, Amanda and Lily.
Diane was born in Victoria, BC on August 11, 1963. She graduated from Parkland Secondary School in 1981 and continued her education at Camosun College. She furthered her education at Simon Fraser University where she obtained her BBA. She received her Chartered Accountant designation in 1991 and later became a Chartered Business Valuator. She began her career with Arthur Andersen and has worked with several companies over the years including KPMG, Placer Dome, Concord Pacific, ECS Electric and Westbank Corp. She continued to provide her expertise through consulting until her passing.
Diane was an avid skier for many years and had a love of travel. Through her travels she had many wonderful memories and experiences all over the world.
A celebration of Diane's life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. New Westminster, BC.
In lieu of flowers the family requests to consider making a donation to Dress for Success.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lisa Jorgensen
October 1, 2024
I met Diane at a Peninsula newcomers tea. I had recently moved to Sidney and didn't know anyone here. Everyone went around the group and told a little bit about themselves and why they were there. Diane talked about recently losing her dad and going through a divorce. She was very emotional and seemed vulnerable. I had been diagnosed with ALS and everyone at the tea was talking about wanting to meet active people to go bike riding or walking or other active activities. None of those would work for me. I mentioned I would like someone to go to the pool with and Diane said she would be interested. She was trying to get in shape to have a hip and knee replacement and I was just trying to do whatever I could to keep the movement I had. Well we were quite a pair. We discovered we both loved canasta. Diane had happy memories of playing with her grandmother. We met once a week to play at Small Gods Brewing and discovered we were both very competitive and we became friends. I remember talking to her on WhatsApp when she was in Vienna and telling her when she got home I would make her macaroni and cheese. She was my only friend here and I miss her dearly.
Lisa Dook
September 28, 2024
I will always remember your smile and kind soul. She was so intelligent and thoughtful
Eva Watterson
September 27, 2024
So sorry to hear this. I e joyed our time together at Dress for Success.
My condolences to her family
Anne-Marie MacLeod
September 27, 2024
So sad to hear this news. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by so many of us.
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Tara K. Torme
September 27, 2024
I am so so sad to hear that she died earlier this year. She was a very kind person. And she was my mentor for the PWG ALUMNI
Amanda Sayfy, Dress for Success Vancouver
September 26, 2024
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Linda Simonis
September 19, 2024
We first met , as cousins, at our maternal grandparents in Austria. We were both teenagers and had a fun and sunny summer on the lake.
Tania Campbell
September 14, 2024
Diane and I met in German class and were in the faculty of Business together, at Simon Fraser University. We studied together and enjoyed skiing together. Our friendship lasted nearly 40 years, when she passed. We moved around the world but met up in Vancouver, Toronto, London and New York and we survived the pandemic together, as part of one another´s "bubble." She was a good friend through all those years and is missed, every single day. It is a testament to her loyalty and kindness that she had so many friends that loved her for so many decades. My condolences to her family and to all who will miss her.
Cecilia Langmuir
August 30, 2024
It's very saddened by losing a nice friend and a good mentor at work! She always liked to invited me and other co-workers to her beautiful water home, we had so much fun there! My heart goes out to her family! She will be always remembered! Lots of love, Cecilia Langmuir
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