Ena passed away in Victoria, BC on February 11, 2015 and was born in Brooksby, Saskatchewan on April 14, 1929.  She was predeceased by her husband, Albert; her sister, Pauline; her brothers, Fred, Charlie, Mike and Steve.  She is survived by her sons, Gerald (Joyce Dewitt-Van Oosten) and Jeff; grandchildren, Sandra (Alex Siciliano), Cathy (Nick Sederquest), Emily; great-grandchildren, Tristen, Michael, Abbygale, Yurik; sister, Sophie (Omalin Budzey) and brother, Henry Burdeyney.

Ena was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking for her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC.

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.

  • Kelly Czmielewski

    Hey Gerry,

    I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope that your fond memories help ease your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I may be able to do to help in any way.

    Big hug,
    Kelly

  • Tony Van Oosten

    Jeff, Gerald and family,
    Thinking of you during your time of loss. She will be missed.
    Love Tony

  • Vikki, Peter and Samuel

    Jeff, Gerald and family,
    We are thinking of you in your time of loss. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
    Love your cousin Vikki, Peter & Samuel

  • Blair Belch

    Jeff, Gerald, and family,
    I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Blair

  • Gerry and Marina Van Oosten

    We are so sorry to hear of Ena’s passing. Thinking of you.

  • Marg (Van Oosten), Greg, Angela and Mason Roseneder

    Sorry to hear about Auntie Ena. Thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Love you all.

  • John, Sue, Mitchell, Catherine and Ian Van Oosten

    Gerry and Jeff,

    We were so sorry to hear about your mom. Aunt Ena was always very special and she will be missed. She was such a big part of our trips out west. Our sincere condolences to you and yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

    Love,

    John, Sue, Mitchell, Catherine and Ian

  • Andrew, Jana, Bailey and Brayden Van Oosten

    It is our hope that condolences and prayers for Auntie Ena will offer some peace, comfort and strength to you all during this rough time. With our most sincere and heartfelt thoughts for your loss . May your good memories soon overshadow the sorrow you feel today.
    Love Andrew, Jana, Bailey and Brayden

  • Steve & Holly Van Oosten

    Gerald, Jeff & family,

    We wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. We are so sorry for your loss.

    Steve, Holly, Brett & Brooke

  • John and Ursula Van Oosten

    We are so very sorry for your loss. No matter how old we are, loosing our Mother can leave a huge void. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ena’s laugh and her beautiful smile are the treasures we hang onto. Love you so much. Auntie Ursula and Uncle John.

  • Leslie Deschamps (van Oosten)

    I was very sorry to hear that Auntie Ena passed away. She lived a long happy life and will be greatly missed by all of her family near and far.
    Love Leslie

  • Arie Van Oosten

    Gerry and Jeff
    My condolences on the passing of your mother. She lived a good long life. I have many fond memories of a time when we were still much younger and all lived in Calgary.
    Arie

  • Donna Ziegler (Van Oosten)

    Gerald, Jeff and family,
    Please accept our sincere sympathies for the loss of your Mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you in the difficult days ahead.
    Love, Donna, Brad and Dillon

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