February 12, 1928 – March 14, 2026

On March 14, 2026, Viola Dora Biech (nee Keller) of Oliver, BC passed away peacefully at her home, at the age of 98 years.

Viola was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Alfred Theador Biech; her parents, Karl and Phillipine Keller; her four brothers, Valentine, Albert, Karl and Herb; her sister, Evelyn and her eldest son, Theador (Ted).

Viola is survived by her three children, Brenda Marchetti, Alana LeSueur (Kelvin) and Darryl; her daughter-in-law, Gina Biech and by her only granddaughter, Nicole Markin (Mike Brewer); three great-grandchildren, Kyle Goertzen, Taylor Goertzen and Alysha Evans, and two great-great- granddaughters, Brooklyn Goertzen and Paisleigh (Campbell) Goertzen.

She is survived as well by her sister, Noreen Teas, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Keller and many nieces, nephews and their families.

A viewing will be held on April 10th, 2026, from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 428 Skagit Avenue (formerly 9516 342nd Avenue) Oliver, BC.
Following the viewing, the funeral services will take place at the same location, starting at 11:00 am with Pastor Darren Siegle, officiating.

Burial will take place, following the funeral services, at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.

The family & relatives wish to invite all her friends, to a reception afterwards, being held in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church reception hall, catered by the St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid group, at approximately 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Viola’s name to several of her favourite charities.

1. The Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C.
2. The Lutheran Hour
3. St. Paul’s Lutheran Memorial fund
4. Oliver Food Bank
5. OR …  To a Charity of their choice.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to those who rendered care and compassion in her last months of life, including the Interior Health Home Care Staff.

The family also extends their gratitude for the many prayers, flowers, cards, telephone calls and emails sent by friends and relatives.

The funeral service will be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking the LIVE STREAM button on Viola’s tribute page at www.nunes-pottinger.com.

Condolences, tributes, shared memories & emails will be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com