Nonie passed away peacefully on June 18, 2019 with family by her side, after a lengthy illness. Nonie was born on Nov. 11, 1933 in Spence’s Bridge, B.C. to Charles and Rose Rebagliati.
Nonie is survived by her husband Robin Dean of 50 years; her sister Margaret Potter and family of Vancouver, B.C.; daughters Leslie Serpico (Gerry) of Calgary, Alta.; Lindsey Axelson of Kelowna, B.C.; grandchildren Nina Haliamalias (James Salazar) of London, U.K.; Demi Silzer (Jeff) of Calgary, Alta.; Cody Axelson of Kelowna, B.C; five great-grandchildren and stepchildren Theresa Zalot, Gail Soltesz (Laszlo), Christine Spina (Ross), Eric Dean; step-grandchildren: Jodie Salter, Katie Johnson (Clint), Trevor Soltesz, Jason Szakal (Danielle), Miranda Dean (Robin), Cierra Dean (Keith), Ali (Cory); seven step-great-grandchildren all of Kamloops; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nonie was predeceased by her parents Charles and Rose Rebagliati and her brother Gordon Rebagliati.
Nonie graduated from Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. as a registered nurse. She worked at Tranquille T.B. Sanitarium, also in the operating room of Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C. Nonie was a breeder of Labrador retrievers. She competed and judged in retriever trials throughout B.C. and Alberta. Nonie was an honorary member of The Kamloops Gun Dog Club. Also, a long time member of Stampede City Retriever Club. Her favorite bird was The Stellar’s Jay, which she loved with a passion.
In August of 2017, Nonie and Robin moved back to Kamloops after living in Calgary for many years. Nonie enjoyed family gatherings and was always a part of every celebration. Sunday dinners together, birthdays, whatever the occasion, she enjoyed the food and a glass of wine and the love of family.
