Milagros "Milette" Oloriz

peaceful passing on January 21, 2021, with her husband and sons by her side. She

was predeceased by her parents, Jamie and Josefina (Garcia) Montaner, and sister

Nena Deleon.

Milette will be greatly missed by her husband of 53 years, Carlos Oloriz and her

children; Ted (Cheryl), Tom (Debbie), and Nathan. Her boys were her pride and joy,

and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for them. They will be forever grateful for her love,

compassion, nurturing, and devotion. Milette will be fondly remembered by her six

granddaughters who were blessed by her kind heart and will cherish many special

memories of travelling, shopping, and visits together; Kyleigh, Charlize, Abigail, Taryn,

Lauren, and Alexis. Surviving are brothers; Eddie Montaner, Francis Montaner, Raffi

Montaner and sisters; Lourdes Gimenez, Vicky Kirkwood, Dedette Cillan.

Milette (Gigi) was born on December 6, 1945 in Bacolod City, Philippines. She was the

first born daughter and looked out for her younger sisters from the start, sharing her

homework answers and being a leader. She was an airline stewardess for Philippine

Airlines for a short time and in 1962 she met Charlie, the love of her life, and they were

married in 1967. This brought her to a new adventure where in 1968 they immigrated to

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. She was blessed with her three boys, and raised

them surrounded by many friendships, family vacations, and being a caregiver for other

children. Milette loved to spend her time at the rink watching her boys play hockey.

In 1991 she moved to Kelowna, where she was an integral part of the family business,

made new friendships, and enjoyed many years visiting with her family by the lake. She

recently returned to Fort Saskatchewan for her retirement.

Milette loved to travel. She spent many winters in the Philippines visiting with her

siblings, their families, and friends. She enjoyed many vacations with her sons and

granddaughters to Disneyland, Mexico, and Hawaii. She was always planning her next

family trip.

Milette had the gift of hospitality, if people were in her home she loved to cook. Pancit

and Adobo were favorites. She was known as a second mother to her boy’s friends and

she always made everyone feel welcome in her home.

Her patience, generosity, humility, guidance, and friendship will be missed so much.

We love you Milette, Mom, Gigi. Your memories will live in our hearts forever.