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Julia Pelish-Brijbassi Obituary
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April 24, 1956 - March 10, 2016. Julia Pelish-Brijbassi passed away on March 10, 2016 in Vancouver BC after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was born in Poughkeepsie NY.
She is preceded in death by parents Stafford and Rosemary Pelish, and niece Kristin Rose Campanella. She leaves behind her adoring husband, Adrian Brijbassi (Vancouver BC); sisters Elizabeth Campanella (Hopewell Junction NY), Christine Craig (Millbrook NY); brothers Stafford Pelish III (Omaha NE), Matthew Pelish (Clifton Park NY); five nieces and nephews; and a legion of loving friends and extended family members around the world, as well as more admirers than she was ever aware.
Julia Pelish-Brijbassi was a renowned Canadian travel and wedding/portrait photographer, and co-founder of vacay.ca, one of Canada's best-received travel web sites. Julia's legacy will be in her photography, the never-ending love she shared with Adrian, and the community of friends and family who formed around her during her life, and especially among those who rallied around her to support her in her fight. Her art will endure for years to come, and her child-like curiosity for the world and its people, along with youthful enthusiasm will be missed. A memorial Mass will be held on March 28, 2016 at St. Martin de Porres Church, 118 Cedar Valley Rd, Poughkeepsie NY.
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Lisa Dopke Tuck
April 24, 2021
Julia was my best friend in grade school. I was thinking about her today, her birthday, and was saddened to hear of her death. She had a great smile and a warm, wonderful personality. She was a bright light of joy!
A great day in Toronto 2013.
Elizabeth Campanella
March 6, 2019
I will always find it difficult to believe you are gone. It's been almost 3 long and lonely years without you as my sister. I think about you everyday, especially in the evening when I spoke to you so often at that time. How I miss our phone conversations,your advice,your love and especially how we would laugh. I miss visiting and getting a beer and appetizers and catching up. I love you so much and miss you so much. You will always be in my heart.
Sylvia bradford-butler
September 25, 2017
I am heartbroken, just hearing of your passing, thank you for the baby shower pictures you did for me and my daughter Randi thank you for making me laugh soooo hard I peeded my pants and introducing me to new Chinese food!!! I still order the young chow fried rice!! I oftener thought of you in the passing years you made a difference in my life Julia. I love you and miss you. Rest in blessed peace my dear friend
Savita Yassin
April 18, 2016
As we continue to mourn the loss of our dearest Julie and get ready to celebrate her birthday this weekend I would like to commend Julie and Adrian for the friends they surrounded themselves with. It was amazing to watch their many friends in Vancouver be there for them during their time of need. I was there at the end and have never experienced anything like it. Friends rallying together to do anything they could to help Adrian and be there for Julie. As simple as sitting by Julie's bedside so Adrian could have a break to sitting with us while we gather together to lend support and prayers. This type of friendship and humanity I have never experienced before first hand. It speaks to how special Julie and my nephew Adrian are. When we welcomed Julie into our family in August 1998 - it was not difficult to love her. She just accepted everyone and became part of our family so easily. We are a huge family and its not easy for everyone to fit in but she did. That's how special she was. It was easy to love her, and now our hearts break as we say goodbye. She will live on forever in our memories. Rest in Peace dearest Julie knowing that you are loved and will be missed forever. Until we meet again.
Aunty Sab
Bil Donovan
March 30, 2016
Julia and I were high school classmates and she made high school fun. She was lovely and I will remember her and find ways to celebrate her life always. I know God is laughing in heaven. My condolences to you Adrian.
Bill Donovan
Raleigh NC
Pam (Parodi) Mason
March 28, 2016
My sincere condolences to all of you. Julie was a good friend of my sister Carol. I will always remember Julie as a fun loving person. Pam (Parodi) Mason
PEGGY DECKER
March 28, 2016
JULIA WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. SHE LIVED AT MY HOUSE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. WHEN SHE MARRIED ADRIAN AND SHE MOVED. I CAN'T GET TO HER SERVICE TODAY BECAUSE I AM IN A WHEELCHAIR AND CANNOT GET DOWN THE STAIRS ALONE. I WILL MISS HER AND LOVED HER. PEGGY DECKER
Stephanie Shaw
March 27, 2016
So sorry to hear of Julie's passing. Went to Lourdes with her and can just remember what a lovely person she was. May she RIP
Elizabeth Campanella
March 27, 2016
My sister Julie was a wonderful influence in my life. Her positive approach to everything she did and her sense of humor is something I always admired. She could keep me laughing. I loved getting silly with her and our sense of humor would feed off each other. Sometimes we would laugh so hard my stomach would hurt. Great memories of picking her up at the train station in Poughkeepsie after a long day of travel from Vancouver and we would go out for a snack and drink and it was like she never left. We could pickup where we left off from last visit, or phone call. I will miss going out with you Julie and just talking with you and of course laughing with you, Rest in peace dear sister. You were the best sister I could ever ask for. I love and miss you
Jill (Kaase) Little
March 26, 2016
My condolences to all of you. Julie, as my sister Diane and I called her, will be missed. She had the most wonderful laugh. I will always remember her in my heart. Sincerely, Jill (Kaase) Little
Susan Renzo
March 26, 2016
My sincere condolences to Elizabeth, Christine and your brothers. Adrian's eulogy was quite beautiful, and it is clear she was loved by many.
Peace to you all.
Omaz Bhagwandin
March 15, 2016
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Julie .Our deepest sympathies to you and family. From Omaz and Patsy. (Cindy's Parents)
Vidya Poonai
March 14, 2016
Dear Vinood Adrian: Our most deepest symphaties goes out to you, Mom, Dad, Vish and family and to Julia's family. Hang in there son, our prayers and thoughts
are with you and the family members.
Love you son.
From Aunty B and family.
Sunita Evans
March 13, 2016
Dear Adrian:
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are with you and Julia's family. Her memories will live on forever. Her photographs are priceless!
From:
Aunty Gago, Don and Family, Vid and Family and Sunita and Family.
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