We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother, Zoria Josephine Novakowski, on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the age of 86 years.

Zoria was a loving, caring and compassionate soul, who dearly loved her family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Barb) and Keith; daughter, Kathryn; sisters, Mary Anne (Michael) and Debbie (Don); grandchildren, Taylor, Terri and Nicole; and great-grandchildren, Tayler and Brook.

Our family is eternally grateful to all surviving and past relations as all have given Zoria a lifetime of joy, caring and love.

Zoria will be inurned with her loving husband and dearest companion, our father, Leonard Edward Novakowski on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mom and dad will be sorrowfully missed as they have been a beacon of light for all.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Zoria and Leonard’s honour to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 2547 Hebert Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2J6.