Kezia Denine Arrance
June 8, 1970 - April 1, 2026
In Loving Memory
Kezia Denine Arrance
Born in Kelowna, BC, June 8, 1970, sadly passed away April 1, 2026. Kezia is the youngest daughter to Elmer and Sandra Arrance and is survived by the love of her life, Grant George, dad, Elmer, sister Tania Gustafson (Brian), son Colby Turner, granddaughter Kingsley Turner, nephew Branden Green (Nevada, great nephew and niece Beau and Ellie), and nieces Ashleigh Green (Jason) and Brittany Gustafson, predeceased by mom Sandra Arrance and mother in law, Doreen George.
Kezia and Grant were together eight and a half wonderful years and she was the absolute love of his life. With Grant’s career as a truck driver, they shared a life on the road, travelling across Canada for three years. Kezia really loved those trips as she helped map their routes, organizing the best order for drop offs and pick ups, something she was very good at.
When she wasn’t on the road, Kezia spent her time in Merritt keeping up their beautiful log cabin, caring for her aging mother in law, and feeding the hummingbirds she loved so much. She often kept a batch of syrup ready as they would stare at her through the window when they needed a refill. Kezia had a huge heart and loved to help people whenever she could. Having always been a dog lover, occasionally helping out when her friend Susan had a large dog to groom was right up her alley.
Kezia made frequent trips to Kelowna, staying at her sister’s place. Her face would light up when their dog would come running to meet her, as she always brought a new toy to hide for her. During each Kelowna trip, Kezia spent a lot of time over at Ogi’s Greenhouses, where she helped out wherever was needed and enjoyed working and spending time with Marina, her best friend from childhood. No trip would be complete without a trip (or 2) with Marina to Costco, and a Starbucks matcha date with her sister.
Kezia was born and raised in Kelowna and grew up on a farm where riding horses, bottle feeding calves, and raising poodle puppies were a big part of life. As a child, Kezia could often be found inside the dog house with the dog, or putting dresses on puppies with her sister. Summers were spent riding bikes, playing with the neighbours, running through the sprinkler, and later as a teenager, enjoying the pool her dad put in.
Summers were also for working and every year her mom would take Kezia and her sister cherry picking at the farm her grandpa ran. Once the required number of boxes was picked for the day, Kezia and her sister were free to go and ride the tractor with grandpa, ride the old bikes grandpa kept for them and their cousins, or take a spin on the little motor bike grandpa used to change the sprinklers. And on weekends, Kezia and her sister enjoyed many Saturday night sleepovers at grandma and grandpa’s old house in the orchard, waking early to help grandma bake pies for when the family came for Sunday supper.
Kezia was very active in sports and in addition to horseback riding, she did gymnastics, figure skating, bowling and softball, where she really excelled. Her team often qualified for Provincials and did well.
Kezia was a hard worker and was a tremendous help to her parents as they ran a contracting business, building homes locally. With that background of good work ethic and fierce independence mixed with a little bit of rebellion, Kezia left home at 17 when she moved to Edmonton to work at the West Edmonton Mall Hotel. She moved back to Kelowna some years later and while working as a parts truck driver, she was rear-ended and seriously injured. Her injuries never completely healed, which caused her ongoing health issues and chronic pain later in life. Despite her discomfort, Kezia made the trip with Grant this past December to spend Christmas in Kelowna where most of her family was able to gather.
Kezia’s huge heart and big smile for everyone she met made her loved by all who had the privilege to know her. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the clubhouse at the Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club in Kelowna, 1855 Tower Ranch Blvd.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
Condolences may be expressed to the family by phone or email through Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services:
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Comments: 22
So sorry to hear of the passing of Kezia. Our hearts go out to you Elmer and your family.👼🏻
Elmer, Tania and family. No words can describe the sorrow of losing Kezia. Our thoughts are with you Love Dennis and Lucille
So sorry to hear about your daughter Kerzia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Elmer at this difficult time. Hoping all the memories keep thinking of such wonderful child.💕👼🏻
Grant so sorry for your loss. If you need to talk give me a call 250-317-2098
So sorry, Grant I know what you’re going through and if you’d like to talk, give me a call so sorry
I do not know the pain of losing a life partner but my heart is with you my friend
I remember this little one way back when she was a child in Kelowna and played with my daughter Laura.
R.I.P. Kezia, you will be remembered 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My sincere condolences Elmer, to your daughter’s loved ones, family and friends. I’m truly saddened to hear of your loss. Sincerely. Thinking of you Brenda and Evan Chambers
Hugs to you Tania, Elmer and family.
Our hearts are so sad to hear that Kezia has left so soon.
I met Kezia when I was 17 and we became great friends working at West Edmonton Mall.
She moved back to Kelowna, a few years later we did as well. I enjoyed our teas dates when she would stop by on her lunch breaks when she worked at Pendozi machine shop! I think she came by just for the baby snuggles from Ami and play with my two year old Josh. I miss those days!
Miss you Kezia, Say Hi to your Mom.
You will never be forgotten my friend.
So very sad of the loss of Kezia. Lifting up the whole family at this difficult time time. Hugs & Prayers Al & Sherry 💖🙏🥰
Elmer , I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing . I am hopeing you are doing okay .
Melodie
Elmer, Tania, Grant and family. Please know we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Kezia will be greatly missed. Sending lots of love , your cousin Rhonda Bardwell.
My condolence to you and your family, may you find comfort in Christ amen.
Elmer and family…I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dearest daughter, Kezia .Shes with her mom now . No words can describe the sorrow of losing a child .My thoughts and prayers for you and family. 🙏
So sorry to hear the news of Kezia. I remember playing with you guys as young kids and then I ran into her when we both looked in Grand Prairie and it was so nice to always see it familiar face. May she rest in peace and my deepest sympathies.
What a lovely remembering of your beautiful wife Grant. Your VDM family is thinking of you.
A beautiful remembrance, Grant. Your VDM family is thinking of you.
Oh my! I was so shocked to see this obituary come up. Kezia and I went to school together from Elementary on up. I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to her family as well as to Marina Ogi. It’s rare for a friendship to last as long as theirs did. May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Kezia.
~Cindy (Rempel)
So saddened to hear this. No words can comfort at this time, at the loss of a daughter Elmer. A sister wife and aunt to many more.. Strength and prayers to you all.
Marnie and Patricia Arrance
Dear Elmer,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can imagine your pain as I have lost Percy in February this year. My thoughts are with your family.
Sincerely,
Monique Bigelow
Sorry for your loss, love and respect from your old friend in Summerland.
Beautiful full life just went to soon. May She rest in peace. Condolences to her family. .