On Sunday, July 3, 2022, Mrs. Patricia Ann “Tish” Tessier of Oliver passed away suddenly at Sunnybank Centre at the age of 80 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Joe and Marie Zanichelli and sister Sandra Miller.

Tish will be fondly remembered by her loving family including husband, Ray; sister, Joan Riedel and family of Washington State; brother, Pat Zanichelli and family of Victoria, BC; children Tony Tessier and family of Victoria, BC and Anita Darvill and family of Oliver, BC; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren.

She was in Admin Support for Department of National Defense (DND), as well as being a fulltime mother, wife, and homemaker for 58 years. Upon retirement, she travelled extensively throughout North America by 5^th wheel for 7 years RVing full time before settling in Oliver in 1996. Tish enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, making treats for grandchildren, and loved Okanagan wine

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Oliver Legion on Wednesday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. Donations are gratefully accepted to Alzheimer Society of B.C. Condolences and tributes may be left for the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com