Obituaries

LA, Deborah Kien

With much sadness, our beloved Deborah Kien La, age 51, died after a fierce struggle with cancer at her home in Kelowna, BC on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Born October 20, 1965, in Haiphong, Viet Nam, Deborah and her family settled in Kelowna, BC in 1980. She obtained with honors her Bachelor of Science and studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia and completed a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Since graduation, Deborah has worked as a Pharmacist at Save-On Foods.
A kind and gentle soul, Deborah was a devoted protector of her family and was always passionate in helping her family and friends in any time of need. Her time was too short and she will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her remaining older siblings (three brothers and two sisters), her nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11:00AM, at the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service. A private Burial service will be held at Kelowna Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are welcome but not necessary.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

Apr 04, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Deborah's passing. A most kind and loving person. She always greeted you with your name. A gentle smile and happy words. She made one always feel important. My deepest condolences to Deborah's family. She will be missed.

Heather Canning
Apr 02, 2017
So very sorry to hear of Deb's passing. She was our pharmacist for many years and she was like part of our family. Always greeted with a smile and just an overall kind human being. Condolences to her family. John & Bev Joyce
Mar 19, 2017
I am sorry to hear Deborah's death. She was clearly extremely intelligent and always so kind and thoughtful everytime she assisted me.

The world is a poorer place without Deborah in it. I am glad she is no longer suffering.

Maureen Ferguson
Mar 17, 2017
I had the pleasure of teaching Kien as a member of the ESL department at KSS in the early 80's. Kien impressed her teachers with her kindness, compassion, and intelligence. Kien was devoted to her family. She was very appreciative of the opportunities available in her new country. I am sad to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful young woman. My condolences to her family.
Mar 16, 2017
Deb had the most beautiful soul, her never ending smile made your day so much brighter, we have lost a very special person. Our condolences to the family.

Larry & Carol
Mar 16, 2017
I had the honour of working with Deb for 23 years. During that time she earned the love and respect of all who knew her. She was an excellent pharmacist and a dear friend to all. I will miss her laughter, and her kind and caring ways. Her love and commitment to family was first and foremost and I send you my deepest sympathy for your loss.

I pray you are laughing with Mum and Dad among the Angels now lovely Deb.

Liz McAuley
Mar 15, 2017
I am very sorry to learn of Deborah's death. She helped me numerous times with drug orders for my office, always smiling and happy to help me and others in any way that she could. Her humility and her humanity were always very evident when I visited the pharmacy. She was indeed a very special person. I will miss her. My condolences to her family.

Dr. Alan Milnes
Mar 15, 2017
I am so saddened by this news. Please know that Deb was always so sweet and friendly whenever she assisted me at the pharmacy, remembering my name every time. A person of her caliber are few and far between. I wish you comfort in the days ahead. She made a difference.

Donna Numminen
Mar 15, 2017
I worked with Deb many years ago. She was amazing to work with and an excellent Pharmacist. My condolences to her family.

Todd Belcourt