May 17, 1959 – May 7, 2021

Deborah Kelly Belrose of Kamloops, BC passed away on May 7, 2021 at 61 years of age.

She is survived by her loving children: Richard (Chantelle) Starcevic of Wetaskiwin, AB, David Starcevic of Hanna, AB, Dwayne (Grace) Starcevic of Hanna, AB, Brandon Starcevic of Victoria, BC, Ryan Starcevic of Kamloops, BC, Devon Calder of Burstall, SK, Grandchildren: Austin, Graham, Jade, Ashton, Logan, Kohl, and Jordan, Brothers & Sisters: Kenny, Heather, Hans, Hertha, Peter and Stephanie, mother Regina and her father John.

Deborah is predeceased by her brother Beau and her beloved daughter Deanna.

Born Deborah Kelly Tazzie on May 17, 1959, in Edmonton, AB, and lived in the Northwest Territories for many years of her life. Debby was residing in Kamloops, BC at the time of her passing on May 7, 2021.

Her children were her greatest love. As a single mother Debby always had a will and a way to provide for her children. Treating each of her children equally to their own need, Debby instilled morals, manners, responsibility, compassion, and loving care throughout their growing years. She also had amazing unconditional love for her grandchildren, whom she spoiled each one in their own special way.

Her oldest son Richard remembers her cooking especially at holidays. She always cooked way too much. He will never forget her banana bread or her potato and macaroni salad that he has always tried to make but just never tastes the same.

David will always cherish the memories of many camping trips they went on, as well as fishing and how his mom would always catch many more fish than the kids.

Dwayne has always remembered the love of Christmas decorations galore and always a real tree perfectly picked from the bush, Can’t forget all the food and endless Christmas baking.

In Brandon’s early years, his mom would sing him to sleep. He specifically remembers the song “You Are My Sunshine”.

One of Ryan’s favourite memories was seeing his mom visiting with her grandchildren. He enjoyed the way she lit up anytime she was with them – the laughing and messing around – laughing so hard that they couldn’t catch their breath.

Devon remembers the days where they were planning their mornings on which garage sales to go to and when, going to the farmers market for fry bread, Tim Horton’s coffees, and listening to music while on the road – “Darlin” by Johnny Reid was always a favourite.

Debby shared a special bond with her mother who shares “deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and missed everyday”.

Each of Debby’s siblings all have their own memories of her. She was a dear sister and often a second mother.

Debby was a thrifty person who enjoyed garage sales, doing puzzles and scratch tickets. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed being out and about. She loved camping and most importantly fishing. Debby always made the best holiday dinners, especially Christmas, which was her all-time favourite. We could always count on her amazing Christmas goodies. Debby was also crafty, making sure each newborn known to her got a hand made blanket and pillow or whatever she thought was fitting.

Family will be planning an event at a later date once COVID restrictions are eased to celebrate the life of Debby in Hay River, NWT where she will be laid to rest with her daughter Deanna.

In lieu of flowers please send any donations to help cover the costs of Debby’s Celebration of Life event to davidstarcevic@hotmail.com.

You may offer an expression of condolence by visiting Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-05-07
• Location : Kamloops, BC