Obituary of Carie Jean Gunderson

Carie Jean Gunderson

(March 9, 1969 - March 25, 2023)

Carie Jean Gunderson of Cowichan Bay, BC, formerly of Camrose, AB, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 54 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Jepah Holota, Nirvana (Dallas) Lestus, and Brooke Chromik (Dalton MacDonald); grandchildren Logan and Rachel Lestus; her mother Victoria; siblings Kristine (Dan) Laughy, and Kurt Gunderson; and numerous nieces, nephews and so many friends that were like family to her.

Carie was predeceased by her daughter Megan Chromik; and her father Donald Gunderson.

Carie had a wonderful green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She was a fabulous cook who always loved to host and knew how to decorate a space. She lived in Cowichan Bay as her passion was to be at the ocean. Carie loved deeply to a fault and will be missed by many.

A celebration of life was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday April 29, 2023 at the Masonic Hall (5021 48 St, Camrose). Potluck food and refreshments at the hall following the service. The family asks that you dress your best and be colourful like Carie.

In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Carie's name are gratefully accepted to the Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada, or to the Victoria Marine Rescue Society.