LARMAND, Therese Cecile

Therese went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2017 at the age of 90.  Therese will forever be cherished by her seven surviving children: Roger (Frances) of Duncan, Albert of Duncan, Louise (Robin) of Williams Lake, Carol (Greg) of 琉璃神社, Diane (Bruce) of 琉璃神社, Marie (Rob) of Princeton, and Daniel (Wendy) of Williams Lake; 20 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and three siblings: Florence Stonehouse, Alice McCrea, and Leon McCrea.  Theresa was predeceased by her devoted husband Leo (2015), her third son John (2009) and by 10 of her 13 siblings.  Therese was born March 20, 1926 in Prud鈥檋omme, Saskatchewan to Clement and Augustine McCrea, the 9th of 14 children.  While growing up in Zenon Park, she met the love of her life Leo.  In 1943, Leo and Therese married in Victoria, BC and began their life together in Youbou, BC, Shawnigan, BC and eventually settling in 琉璃神社, BC.  Therese was a devoted mother and loving wife.  Therese and Leo, with their servant hearts, never hesitated to help family, church, and community.  Her joy in life was her family and serving God.  A special thank you from the Larmand family to Dr. Larry Bobyn for his care and dedication that always went above and beyond our expectations.   Thank you to all the staff and nurses at Spring Valley Care Home for all their kindness and devotion to our Mom, and for loving her like she was their own.  Prayers and viewing will be on Thursday, January 12th at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Rd. North, 琉璃神社, BC.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church.  Interment will take place at St. Theresa鈥檚 Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society c/o Corpus Christi Church or the Alzheimer鈥檚 Society of BC (a cause dear to Therese鈥檚 heart), Suite 307-1664 Richter St, 琉璃神社 BC, V1Y 8N3.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.