YVONNE COKER

YVONNE COKER

YVONNE COKER Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Sep. 19, 2013.
COKER, Yvonne
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Mrs. Yvonne Coker of Trinidad at the age of 90. She died peacefully surrounded by her devoted family. Wife of the late Nello Coker, mother of Joy Payison (Anthony), Ernil (Barbara), Brian a.k.a. D.J. Phoenix (Stephanie). Grandmother of Ricardo (Cheryl), Gary (Rebekka), Otis (Kari), Kevin (April), Kristopher and Noah and 4 great grandchildren. Aunt of many nieces and nephews, relative of the Boucauds, Cokers, Foncettes, and friends of many in Canada and Trinidad for many decades where she was counted on all levels to decorate and organize all of the church events. Special thanks to the Staff at the Montfort Hospital, 401A. Service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. at The Resurrection Of Our Lord Parish Community Church, 1940 Saunderson Drive.

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31 Entries

October 1, 2013

We love you Mum.And We miss you very very much.Our life will never be the same without our Darling Mother.You have a special Quardian Angel. To watch over you.
Joy,Tony,Brian,Stephaine

Sandra P Forde

September 30, 2013

Tanty Yvonne was like what Mother Theresa was to her people.Touched so many of our lives, will always be in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Joy, Ernil and Brian be strong for each other.

Sandra Forde

September 28, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful godmother.Will miss you and love you always.

Peter Castro

September 28, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.Rembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 28, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 25, 2013

We love you Tanty Yvonne, you will be missed so much but you will always live on in our memories, may you rest in peace. Thank you everyone for your love and support.
Gary, Rebekah & Jesse

September 24, 2013

The Good Lord has seen it fit to recall Yvonne Coker. He has prepared a place for her. She is sure to be better off in his presence. I hope that she has found Nello and Ivan and also Mr Forbes.May they all rejoice in the Kingdom of the Lord.

GOD BLESS ALL

Franklyn,Valerie n Family
TRINIDAD

Clyde Skinnere

September 23, 2013

my deepest sympaties to you Ernel auntie Yvonne will be missed from me and my wife lots of love to you and Joy

Garnet & Barbara Findlay

September 23, 2013

Our condolences goes out to the entire Coker Family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of Mum Coker. May she rest in peace.

Otis Coker

September 22, 2013

Tanty Yvonne you will be in our hearts forever. Memories that cannot be changed or taken away. A family that went through struggles but always stayed strong. You will be remembered for your smiles your laughter your love for your family your church.

Otis, Kari and Kenedi

Ricardo Coker

September 22, 2013

It is with great sadness that we saw the passing of our Grand Mother. There are many tears that were and are still flowing. I do believe that she is in a better place and bringing her light to all those who have gone before her. We are all better people for having her in our life.Thank Aunty Yvonne for all the love and memories.

Kevin, April & Isaac Coker

September 21, 2013

Tante Yvoone you will always be in our hearts and prayers. I will always remember the good memories with you and Uncle Nello. I am happy that you will both be re-united with each other. Rest in Peace.

Ernil Coker

September 21, 2013

Thanks for all the support and condolences we receive on the death of Yvonne our prayers goes out to all of you,and may she rest in peace.

Ernil Coker

September 21, 2013

Mum had a beautiful funeral yesterday attended by all her Children,GrandChildren,and Daughters and Son in Law and many friends of the Ottawa Community also Sandra Forde,Mike and Joy Sookdeo,One of the Lopez all original Cascade people,and Tony(Quint)Boucaud her Nephew on behalf of Barbara and myself we thank all of you for your support,prayers,and condolence with God Blessings

September 21, 2013

Frank Hislop expresses condolences on behalf of himself and Sylvia Hislop (who is Ernil;s godmother) to the family of auntie Yvonne. To Brisn, Ernil and Joy may you find the strength and courage to carry on. Our prayers are with you at this special time. May auntie Yvonne rest in peace and may you be consoled. Sincerely Frank and Sylvia Hislop.

Eileen DeCastro

September 20, 2013

Joy, Brian, Ernil and extended families... She will be Forever Tanty Yvonne to those of us who knew her best. Please accept our deepest sympathy. The angel has flown, and our heavens are blessed with yet another brilliant, bright shining star!

Eileen, Bianca, Lance, Kelly Ann, Armando, Keeanu and Kelsey!

James Joseph

September 20, 2013

My sincere condolences to Joy and the rest of her immediate family members for the loss of her mom Yvonne who I knew briefly. Be strong. Take care.

NATASHA GRANGER

September 20, 2013

WE LOVED U AN WE WILL MISS U TANTY YVONNE GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ,.R.I.P

NATASHA GRANGER

September 20, 2013

AUNTY YVONNE MAY R.I.P U HAVE WORK ,U HAVE HELP PEOPLE , U HAVE BEEN AN EXAMPLE TO MANY.NOW ITS YOUR TIME TO REST .AS U WILL SAY JESUS LOVED YOU BEST SO GOOD NIGHT ,GOOD NIGHT

Michael Kenny

September 20, 2013

My deepest condolences on the passing of Miss Yvonne. A tower of a personality and dear friend of my late wife Valerie.
God bless you Yvinne

Mike Kenny

September 20, 2013

My sincere condolences on the loss of Ms Yvonne. A tower of a personality and dear friend of my late wife Valerie Lake
Bless her

Mike Kenny

Elvira & Harry Watkins

September 20, 2013

May God bless and keep you and all your family at this time, may he give you the strength that is needed.

Alicia Oxley

September 19, 2013

Sincere condolences come from the Oxley family now in Canada, USA and The Bahamas - may you be comforted at this time and may Miss Yvonne rest in peace!

September 19, 2013

God strengthen you all at this very difficult time. May you take comfort in the knowledge that we share in your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . Rest in peace Aunty Yvonne.
The Forde Family.

September 19, 2013

Our sincerest sympathy to Joy (Tony) Ernil (Barbara) Brian (Stephanie) and their families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May God strengthen you in the days ahead. May you rest in peace. The Forde Family

September 19, 2013

may the lord welcome you with loving arms in the kingdom of heaven Rest in peace Auntie Yvonne. Margaret Coker and Family

Shivawne Manor

September 19, 2013

Kevin,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. My condolences on the loss of your grandmother.

ALLYSON SMART

September 19, 2013

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHIES to the Family of Mrs Yvonne Coker......Aunty Yvonne.......from: The Sanderson ...Morris n Smart Family of Cascade/StAnn"s..T&T....

Ronald and Carol Joseph

September 19, 2013

Please accept our condolences to you Ernil, and to the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.

TRINI AND WENDY JOHNSON

September 19, 2013

Ernil, Barbara and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Keep the faith.

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