Passed away on November 1, 2010 at the age of 61.

Survived by her loving husband Brian; daughters: Tracey (Vinny) Sami of Maple Ridge, B.C., Alanna Marklinger (Keith) of West Kelowna, B.C., Michelle Marklinger (Morgan) of West Kelowna, B.C.; son Ryan Marklinger (Merrin) of Vancouver, B.C.; eight grandchildren; brother Herb Hohm (Chips) of Terrace, B.C., sisters: Carol Howe (Harry) of Courtenay, B.C., Mary Hohm of Courtenay, B.C.; Darryl and Emilita Robinson, Sheri Audia and family, Bambi and Ryan Smith.

Sadly predeceased by her father Herbert Hohm, mother Patricia Hohm and sister Marg Wood.

Mom fought a long hard battle to the end. She will always be the toughest woman we know and will live in our hearts forever.

A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn Hotel, 1655 Westgate Road, West Kelowna, B.C.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 1T2 or Cancer Center for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 5L3.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.