Elizabeth Picoc Parker

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Picoc Parker, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at 3:58 p.m. at Roozen Family Hospice Centre. Elizabeth bravely fought her cancer diagnosis for 4 ½ years.

Elizabeth was born on March 13, 1953, in Manila, Philippines, to Sabina Almoite and Federico Picoc.

Elizabeth leaves behind her beloved husband, Lorne Parker; her children, Stanley Lopez and Joben Lopez; her grandchildren, Parker Lopez and Kingston Lopez; and her daughter-in-law, TC Lopez. She will be deeply missed by her surviving siblings, Julie Mateo, Reynaldo Picoc, Rodrigo Picoc, and Luisito Picoc. She was predeceased by her siblings, Roberto Picoc, Federico Picoc Jr., and Renato Picoc. Elizabeth will also be remembered by her extended family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Elizabeth’s journey was one of determination, resilience, and perseverance. In the Philippines - she worked as a midwife, and as a special care nurse to the wife of the Korean Ambassador to the Philippines. After moving to Edmonton in 1986, she started again as a nursing aide, returned to school, and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse designation. Her proudest career moment was working in the postpartum unit at Misericordia Hospital, caring for mothers and their newborns.

Elizabeth’s greatest accomplishment was the family and life she built. As a wife to Lorne, and a mother to Stanley and Joben, she was loving, caring, supportive, and fiercely devoted. She never hesitated to speak her mind or challenge her children, always believing they could do better. She loved her family passionately. She was also proud of her marriage to Lorne and would often tell everyone how lucky she was to have him. Lorne would lovingly reply by calling her his “doll.”

Elizabeth found joy in travelling, gardening—especially her tomatoes—dancing, and singing. She never forgot her roots and continued to support family in the Philippines through donations and sponsorships.

Her family will carry forward the lessons she taught them: work hard, take care of your family, make the most of what you have, never be afraid to fight for what you believe in—and, of course, never pay full price if you can negotiate a better deal.

Elizabeth’s life was not measured by what she had, but by what she gave, who she helped, and the lives she touched.

She will be loved, remembered, and missed forever.

Her journey may have come to an end, but the legacy she built will live on through her family.