August 7, 1971 - December 19, 2024
In loving memory ~
Our Tina passed away, unexpectedly, on December 19, 2024. She was adored by all who knew her. Tina had a deep faith that anchored her in life, and was always excited about the day she would finally meet Jesus. We know that she has never felt such freedom, love or joy as what she is experiencing now, something that was always just out of her reach here on earth.
She was known for her exuberant personality, vigorous bear hugs, and unconditional friendship - she had a heart of gold. Her children were the loves of her life and from Heaven afar she will continue to love and cherish them dearly - always proud. In her spare time she enjoyed baking traditional Finnish and Polish foods, experimenting with new recipes, and gardening. Tina was a nurturer at heart with a charitable spirit; always willing to make others feel uplifted. She cherished all animals, especially dogs - always championing the ones that were the most vulnerable.
Over the years Tina worked for a variety of businesses, most notably the Pacific Blue Cross, the Vancouver Sun and Province, and the Calgary Herald. She was a model employee and excelled at her work. She also trained and worked for a short while in BC Forestry Services. While brief, the work of flying out by helicopter to map tree growth in isolated areas of BC suited her appreciation for the outdoors and sense of adventure.
Tina will always be remembered for her vivacious spirit, beautiful smile and infectious laugh, and her excitement of meeting up with those she loved. If there is anything she would say as her final words it would be, "I love my children more than they will ever know."
She leaves behind her beloved children: Maya, William and Kai, as well as her former husband: Brendan Chalmers; mother: Maila Skorupa; sister: Cindy Chomistek (child, Christie); brother: Tim Skorupa (wife: Liz, and children: Sarah and Blaine); sister: Denise Pedro (husband: Bento and children: Ben, Myles, Cruz); former mother-in-law: Marlene; former sister-in-law: Sheri (children: Stephanie, Brooke and Devlin); and numerous family members and friends. She was pre-deceased by her father: Cas Skorupa; brother-in-law: Leonard; and father-in-law: Glen, and her fur-baby, Wheaton Terrier, Chewie.
Cremation as per her wishes has occurred. A private family Service will be arranged.
Any donations in her memory may be made to your local SPCA.