September 3, 1992 – August 4, 2021

Marissa Ellen Derkatch of Kamloops BC went to be in the arms of Jesus Christ on August 4, 2021 at the age of 28.

Survived by her parents Marvin and Mary Derkatch. Brothers Tristan and Tyler (Ashley) Derkatch of Kamloops. Grandparents Fraser (Donna) Gladish of Penticton and Steve Werstiuk. Aunts/Uncles Brenda (Shawn) Zakall of Oliver BC, Sharleen Drobot of Alberta, Peggy Shusterman, and Jeanette Derkatch of Langley BC. Cousins Amber (Chris) Jagodics, Skylur, Cheyenne of Williams Lake, Katina (Chris) Pollard of Tumbler Ridge, Jordan (Danika) Zakall, Carson, Zoe of Williams Lake, Brandon Shusterman, Kessiah Kelly of Victoria, Sharalee (Mike) Homes, Luke, and Charlie of Red Deer Alberta.

Marissa was born in Kamloops September 3, 1992. She graduated from Westsyde Secondary and TRU to receive her Administrative Assistant Certificate and worked with Hardeep Chahal.

Marissa loved being with family and friends and her beloved cat Miller. She loved living life and showed it with her courage, extreme strength, and the will to never give up.

Marissa loved travelling and traveled to Mexico, Disneyland, Disneyworld, Vegas, Palm Springs, and Europe, seeing the Eiffel Tower, Mediterranean Sea, Paris, Pisa, Pompeii, Rome, and Tuscany.

Marissa wanted to thank her friends that support her with love and friendship until the end. Justin Cartwright, Kathleen Weys and family, Dana Lee, Sam McCrae, and her angel Gary Hill.

Her family would like to express their gratitude to all the Dr.’s nurses and specialists that never gave up. They showed compassion, team work, and knowledge. Dr. Paul Dickenson, Dr. Tanalyn Pickton, Dr. Joel Emery, Michael Kohen, Dr. Ben Anders from Kamloops, Dr. Luke Chen and Dr. Meneghetti from VGH.

A graveside service will be held Friday, August 13 at 11:00am at Hillside Cemetery. Following a reception to be announced at the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Royal Inland Hospital Leukemia Foundation.

Condolences may be sent to the family from https://kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

 

 

• Date : 2021-08-04
• Location : Kamloops