Frances Kopec (née Lukaz) of Kamloops, BC, passed away on July 2nd, 2023 at Gemstone Care Center,where she had resided for the prior two and a half years.
She is survived by her four children: Elizabeth Kopec (Pat Carter), Jeannie Kopec, Susan Kopec, and Catherine Kopec; and her grandchildren: Jessica Carter, Joseph Carter, and Abby Lalonde. She is also survived by her sister Jeanna Tash, of Kamloops BC; brother-in-law Ralph Kopec, sister-in-law Pat Kopec, sister-in-law Dianna Kopec, of Kamloops, BC; as well as many nieces and nephews, and her lifelong friend Pat Leonard. Mom was predeceased by our Dad, Joseph Kopec, on June 3rd, 2011. She was also predeceased by her Mother, Sophie Lukaz; her Father, Jack Lukaz; and her brother, John Lukaz. Mom was born in Kamloops, BC on May 13, 1937 to Jack and Sophie Lukaz.
She graduated as an RN from St. Paul’s in 1959, married Joseph Kopec in 1962, and started a family in 1964. Mom was a devoted Catholic, and was a member of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). She was an avid bridge player, golfer, badminton and tennis player, skier, and Brownie leader. Most of all, she was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.
She was an avid traveller as well, which entailed many family trips to Hawaii, Mexico, Disneyland & Disney World, Cuba, and many ski trips. The family also enjoyed their cabin in Blind Bay for many get-togethers. We will forever cherish all of these memories.
