PYNE, Carolina Lily Ann (nee Solvason) - Passed away on April 10, 2011 at the age of 90.

She was predeceased by her father Stefan Solvason, her mother Ann, her sister Isabel Gell and her brother Hugh Solvason.

She graduated from St. James Collegiate in Winnipeg where she was very active in sports. She was a member of the YWCA and a Girl Guide Company Captain. Carolina married Cornelius Pyne in 1942 while he was serving in the Canadian Army. They were married for 68 years. During his Military Service the family was stationed in many cities in Canada and Europe, eventually settling in Vancouver, BC. Carolina was, loving, non-judgmental and consistent in her values and religious beliefs. A proud Canadian, she loved her country and was active in politics for the Federal Liberal Party, which honoured her with Lifetime Service & Women of Distinction Award. In later years she enjoyed golf at MDGG in Vancouver and at KSGC where she met some wonderful friends. She had a strong appreciation of music and attended the Opera in Vancouver for 33 years. Carolina held real estate licenses in three Provinces and enjoyed this line of work. She successfully operated her own Vitamin store on 4th Avenue in Kitsilano in Vancouver for over ten years. Carolina loved to travel and visited Iceland, home to many of her relatives. She enjoyed several trips to Europe and particularly her time in Rome. She had wonderful memories of the times she shared with her husband in Hawaii.

Carolina is survived by her loving husband Cornelius; four children: Rayana Dancer (Marvin Ginther), Judith Zilke (Ed Zilke), Susan Pyne and Stefan Pyne (Saratvadee Pyne); six grandchildren: Paul Bale (Flavia Bale), Sarah Bale (James Keelor), Tonya Cote, Sean Cote (Tihana Cote), Elysia Bliss Pyne, Danica Chernoff-David (Ofir David); and five great-grandchildren: Dylan Bale, Chloe Murphy, Skyla and Lawson Cote, and Belle David.

Prayers will be recited at 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at St. Charles Garnier Parish with Father Wayne Pfliger as celebrant, assisted by Father Gordon Walker. The Mass will be followed by a reception at the church after the interment.

The family, wish to thank Dr. W. Wickstrom, Dr. R. Swart, the staff on 4B KGH, and in the Hospice House as well as family and friends for their support and kindness. May God Bless You All.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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