Iva passed away peacefully on June 12th 2023 in her 88th year. Born in Prague Czechoslovakia, she emigrated to Canada in 1949 with her family and settled in Montreal.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Vlada of 64 years in 2021. She will be missed by her sister Jaruna (Paul Beaudry), her two sons Ivan (LynnTwigger) and Michael (Isabelle Jodoin) and her adored grandchildren Nicolas, Laura, Xavier, Ariane, Katia, and her three great-grandchildren Harrison, Oliver and Arthur, as well as many friends all over the world.
Along with being a dedicated wife and mother, she worked in different fields that fulfilled her various passions and enjoyed her favorite hobbies which included skating, tennis, skiing, and travel in nature. She loved Quebec, Montreal, Rawdon, and was a proud Canadian who always had her homeland of Czechoslovakia in her heart. The celebration of her life will be held on July 15th 2023 at 3 pm at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. The family will receive condolences starting at 2 pm. The ceremony is also available at the following link : https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/75862
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a cancer society of your choice.