1930 - 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that Mabel Blocka slipped away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Penticton Regional Hospital on July 4, 2025.
Mabel was 95 years old. She is survived by her three daughters, Laurel (Chris) Peters, Janice (Peter Barnes) Blocka, and Ellen (Stewart) Robertson; and her three grandchildren, Tyler Robertson, April Barnes, and Jack Barnes. Mabel is survived by her sister-in-law, Betty (Joe) Pindera.
Mabel was an easy mannered, even tempered, lovely lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed being around people and made great friends wherever she traveled. She was an avid golfer (last golfed in 2020 at the age of 90), spent many years curling, and loved to watch all types of sports, live or on TV. After retiring from the Royal Bank at age 55 (40 years ago – if only we all could be so lucky), Mabel and her husband, Terry (deceased 2015), became Snowbirds, enjoying 22 winters in Apache Junction, Arizona. They spent their summer months travelling throughout Canada. When she was at home in Prince George, Mabel spent many years volunteering at the Hospice Resale store, delivering Meals on Wheels and helping oversee the Candy Cart at Rainbow Lodge. She moved to Summerland in October 2022 to be with family.
We are very thankful for the wonderful care that she received from the Caregivers at Summerland Senior Village, Interior Health, and especially Laurie K. A special thank you to her longtime family physician in Prince George, Dr. Satish Mann, and to Dr. Cassidy Dahl, in Summerland, for their unwavering care and compassion.
A memorial/celebration tea is being planned in Prince George in the Fall – details to follow.
A memorial/celebration tea will be held to honour Mabel in the Sagebrush Theater, at the Summerland Senior Village, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prince George Rotary Hospice House or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
We love you mom and will forever miss you.
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