  My sister Rebecca was radiant. I will forever miss her huge smiles and hearty laughs.
  I grew up wanting to be just like my sisters, Rebecca and Leah, trying on their clothes and wearing out their hand-me-downs. Then, as the age difference became less obvious, I just wanted to be their friend (still trying on their clothes and wearing their hand-me-downs). Rebecca was charming and elegant, she was sweet and generous, and we did become friends. Rebecca and I spent our whole adult lives living in different cities, but my visits to her, and hers to me, were highlights of my years. It breaks my heart that I won't again see her walking towards me on a busy city street with a big smile and an impending hug. 
  We caught up in between visits with long phone calls about nothing and everything, and always with a lot of laughter. She had the best laugh.  I will miss that, and I will miss all the things I used to roll my eyes at. Like the way Rebecca would introduce even 30 year-old me as her baby sister to every friend, coworker, cashier, server, bus driver. . .and the way she would act like the paparazzi at every family event, taking hundreds of candid photos. 
  Though Rebecca was enveloped in pain  and struggle that we can only try to understand, she loved and cared for people so much, and she was so, so, so, very loved. 
 I thank Rebecca's friends for sharing their memories and words of support.  This is a crushing loss, but there is comfort in knowing how much she was cared for.  

I remembered Rebecca in my kindergarten class at McKenzie Elementary School as one of my earliest memories. She was shy and sweet, characteristics that truly defined her until the very end. My mother had a fondness to her because her name was also Rebecca and that she recalled seeing wee Rebecca crying on her first day of class not wanting to let go of her mom's leg. Yep, that was very much like her; she's very close and protective of anyone held dear to her heart.

We shared several classes growing up all the way through Colquitz then Spectrum with our respective circle of friends (we each had a different network) but Rebecca and I would still say hi to each other with a smile, keeping in touch as Kenzie kids.

Condolences to the Clifford family and to all of Rebecca's friends. Life sometimes is not meant to be understood and it feels weird that both of my children have moved on from McKenzie to Colquitz while grasping the harsh realities that some people I knew from high school are no longer in this physical realm. What I didn't expect was that sweet little Rebecca would be among said folks who have transcended onward.

Rest in peace and know you'll never be forgotten. Also thank you to a motherly bird who had brought awareness of this tragic loss to my attention (in confidence).  

Rebecca and I used to work together for many years at the Pan Pacific Hotel. When I close my eyes and think of her, I can hear her laugh and see her eyes squinting shut, as we laughed a lot.   She would do anything for anyone and was always kind. She was always around to listen and was a pleasure to work and spend time with. We share lots of memories and she will be greatly missed. 

My condolences to her family during this difficult time. RIP Rebecca, I hope you have found peace on the other side ❤️

Rebecca was one of a kind. She was gracefully elegant always worried about others before herself. Im so thankful that she found true love with Bradley whom i have not met but feel I know.  My heart is with the family at this unforseen time of tragedy so sorry I can not be there with You.  I will love and miss you always Rebecca .
I will see you on the other side......Rest in Peace  
Love Aunty Susie

Dear Clifford family,

I am truly sorry for the loss of Rebecca. We were friends and co workers for 5 years at the Pan Pacific Hotel. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Rebecca, as she was a very kind, caring, and compassionate person always doing something for everyone else.  We had plenty of good moments together sharing stories and wine after work and at work. Laughed a lot, shared fears and dreams.  I will miss her and her beauty I know she can now rest in peace in a better place.

Rebecca had a kind and gentle spirit. She looked after our daughter Sophie from 2010-2011 when we lived in Vancouver. From the moment we met Rebecca, we felt at ease. She was so sweet with our daughter, and we all adored her. Sophie would light up when Rebecca walked in the room.  Rebecca was a ray of sunshine.

When we moved to Victoria in 2011, Rebecca gave Sophie a beautiful porcelain tea set. It was such a thoughtful gift, and we still cherish it. This past November Rebecca and Bradley came for a visit, and we had a tea party with the tea set that Rebecca gave Sophie 8 years ago. A full circle moment! 

We will always love Rebecca and cherish the memories we made together. Our hearts go out to her family, we are sending you love and healing grace.

Love Shannon & Victor Pelz

Rebecca was always the kindest most polite person, always thinking of others first.  I will always remember her laugh!  RIP Rebecca and thank you for the memories.  ❤

I’ve known Rebecca since we were about 12 years old.  We shared so many great teenage memories together. Ones that I will never forget. Over the years we’ve stayed in touch, although not as much as we probably should’ve but when we would connect it was like we were never apart. She was the brightest soul I’ve ever met. I’m truly blessed to have had her in my life. She was such a kind, loving, gentle woman. I will forever keep her in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bradley and her family. She will forever be watching over all of you. 

As long as I knew Rebecca she was the sweetest, kindest soul. I’m heartbroken at the loss of such a good person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. 

I've known Rebecca for nearly 15 year now. She was one of the first people I met when I came to Canada in 2004  from Germany. She's been kind, genuine, welcoming, loving, caring, selfless. 
SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND - always putting herself last, always making sure everyone else is taken care of before her. 
It meant so much to us that she came all the way from Canada to watch us get married, 10 years ago, in May 2008. We had the time of our lives. Lots of great memories. 
Rebecca watched my children grow up, looked after them, loved them as they were her own, spoiled them, adored them. The kids loved her so much, so did we. 
If I was asked to describe her in one word, I'd choose the word KIND. She was nothing but kind. 
There's no one out there I can think of who is equally kind, caring and integrative as Rebecca. 
I love the way her eyes closed half way when she smiled, and how she put her hand in front of her mouth when she was about to laugh out loud. 
We may have lost her, but we will never forget her. She'll always live on in our and our children's hearts. 
We hope you found peace, Rebecca! xo Patricia & Steven with Noah and Stella

Rebecca was the sweetest and most lovely person I have ever known.  She was so gracious and kind and helped me with my little boy Brandon when he was tiny and my relationship was not good.  She would get up in the middle of the night and when Brandon cried she would get up and change his diaper and feed him his bottle.  I love her so much and going to miss her every day.  I love you Rebecca...you will be in my heart forever! 


I only knew Rebecca for a short time, but she is one of the sweetest people I have ever known.  She is greatly missed.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Rebecca Evelyn Clifford

7 novembre 1979 – 8 juin 2018

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