PERKINS, Laurie Kim. Laurie Kim Perkins passed away on July 13, 2013 at Cascade Hospice at age 52 years. She was born January 23, 1961 in Durban, South Africa. Laurie is survived by her husband Deon, two sons, Deon Glen and Carl; her parents, Glen and Angeline and her sister, Alison (Sandy) as well as nephews, Alexander, Ross and Malcolm, great nephew Maxwell and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Malcolm (January 11, 1971). Laurie qualified as MD in 1985 at the University of Stellenbosch, SA and subsequently practiced as physician in many different roles until 2003 when she immigrated with her family to Canada. She has been living and working in Burns Lake and for the last three years in Chilliwack. She gave her all to work and family. She made this world a better place. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 26, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church 8909 Mary Street, Chilliwack. The pallbearers will be Deon Smit, Carl Smit, Drs Niel Smit, Greg Lewis, Wouter de Bruin and Scott Markey. Honourary bearer is Deon Glen Smit. If any so desire, please consider a donation to the BC Cancer Society in her memory.
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