Joanne Irene Soberlak
July 11, 2025
In Loving Memory
Joanne Irene Soberlak
Born May 16, 1938 (Trail, BC)
Passed away July 11, 2025 (Kamloops, BC)
Our beautiful, kind and loving Mother passed away at Trinity Hospice (Overlander). She left us to join her husband of 64 years John, who passed away a mere 8 months ago. They shared an everlasting love, and we are at peace knowing they are together again.
Joanne was a proud Mother of 4. Jana (Darcy), Tracy, Kari (Brent), and Peter (Amy). Grandsons Justin (Yalena), Ben (Aly), Brayman, Kelby, Brady, Jake, and Cole. Great-granddaughters Kenley, Bexley , and Tahlia.
Mom grew up in a very musical family & started playing the piano around the age of 4. This was her passion and talent throughout her life. She obtained her Music Degree from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto in 1962. Joanne was also a School Teacher and Real Estate Agent. However, her main career was Wife and Mother. She created a stable, loving home that was filled with laughter, love, music, and wonderful memories. We are so grateful and proud to have called her our Mom.
Joanne is survived by her Sister’s Bernie Jean Worobey (Salmon Arm) Marilyn McComber (Kamloops).
From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank Dr. Trudeau and all our Mom’s caring Dr’s throughout the years. All the Nurses and Caregivers at Trinity who are truly Angels here on earth. She felt so much love and support from you and we will be forever grateful to you all. We will miss her deeply but will hold her in our hearts forever. The advice she left us with was “hug the ones you love every day and always be kind”.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
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Comments: 8
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the families. Always remember the sweet smiles your Mom and Dad gave to each one.
Memories are your special gift now!. Hugs and in our thought!
Sending much love and strength to you all 💕 I know you’ll cherish all your memories of your wonderful Mother.
I’m so saddened to hear.
I’m so sorry to hear about Joanne’s passing. She and I had re- connected lately and I enjoyed talking to her. My condolences to her large family, she was a great mother and grandmother.
What a lovely lady she is. I will miss her as we had lots of laughs when we encountered each other. Joanne and John were the kindest people ever. Rest in peace Joanne. You will be forever remembered. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Dave & Carol Upstone
We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of my dear cousin, Joanne. I knew her well during our younger years when Joanne lived with her parents in Castlegar. Our mothers were sisters in the Wiig family and we often visited, had lovely suppers together and sang until ‘the cows came home’! In our two families everyone was expected to contribute something toward making music and the memories and love this generated was grand! Goodbye my dear cousin. Life must have been lonely for you once John passed away.
“She created a stable, loving home that was filled with laughter, love, music, and wonderful memories.”‘
That’s for sure. Some of my happiest memories are living, while attending summer music camp in Kamploops as a kid, in that home full of laughter, love, music…not to mention way more TV channels than the one (CHBC) I had at home in Salmon Arm! It was summer, and the living was easy in the Soberlak home. I will miss my Auntie Joanne so much, and my Uncle John too. My condolences to you, Jana, Tracy, Kari, Peter, and all your families. You are all a testament to your wonderful mom and dad.
Love,
Mike
I have fond memories of stopping by your home in Grandforks with my family any time we visited the Kootneys.
You were a sweet lady who took great pride in family.
Rest easy, you will be missed by many people that love you.
Rest easy now Joanne, it was a pleasure to know you and I shall treasure the memories always. You left a wonderful legacy behind of love, kindness and much laughter and some great stories which will be remembered and shared. My heartfelt condolences to all the family.