Emily Rose Whittaker

Emily was born on the 6th April, 2001, in Adelaide, South Australia. She came to Canada at the age of 1, and grew up in Chilliwack.

Emily was a student at Promontory Heights Elementary school, and graduated from GW Graham Secondary School in 2019.

She then studied at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) earning her BA Hons. in Psychology.

She was an active volunteer.

She was a volunteer with the Kids Help Line, and also volunteered at the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven for 9 years. Emily loved cats!

Emily is survived by her Mum Ann, her Dad Phil, and her younger brother Matthew.

We offer our most sincere thanks to Sarah Price for her dedication and support of Emily, and to the ER Staff at Chilliwack General Hospital.

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service which will be held on Monday November 9, 2026 at 1:00pm at Woodlawn Mt Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack, BC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven in honour of Emily.