We Remember
CHMILAR, Jodi Nicole
June 23, 1987 — March 30, 2023
On March 30, 2023, Jodi Chmilar passed away unexpectedly in Mission Creek Park, Kelowna, BC.
She is survived by her son Ryan Joly; brother Kevin Stienstra and his 3 children; brother Brian Chmilar and his 7 children; sister Katelyn Chmilar and her 2 children; grandma Mitsy Hufty; grandparents Bev and Vince Propp; and her aunt-mom Lesley Chmilar. Jodi was predeceased by her mother Cindy Chmilar; father Darrell Propp; and grandparents Don and Francis Chmilar.
Jodi was born June 23, 1987 at Kelowna General Hospital and she was raised in Kelowna and Westwold, BC. Jodi was a people person, and loved having a social life and going out with friends for drinks and food. Jodi worked in the hospitality industry most of her life. During the last couple of years she was wanting a change, and had started working at car dealerships and had a goal of becoming a car saleswoman.
She loved her family and friends and would do anything for them. Anytime anyone needed help, she would be there. Jodi was an outgoing person who loved being the center of attention. Most of all, her son Ryan, whom she loved dearly and was very proud of, was the center of her world.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
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Service
Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
So very sad, such a beautiful young lady !! My deepest condolence to her son and all her family and friends . Rest in Peace Jodi !! Love from Donna , Brendon, Tiffany, Tyler , Brenda and Chase ❤️❤️❤️
My dear friend Lesley and Chmilar family 😢 My deepest sympathy, wishing you peace, comfort and lots of love in this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you all😢❤️ God Bless R.I.P Jodi
My most heartfelt condolences for your families loss. I
Remember Jodi as a child when she live in Westwold.
Firstly, my most sincerest condolences to all the family and friends of this amazing woman! She certainly was one of kind! Jodi, you left before your time! I miss you and your effervescence for life! Rest in perfect peace Jodi!! xo
Sending condolences for Jodi’s family and many friends. She was a bubbly, energetic sweet person who filled the room with sunshine and will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs from Tami and Clay Abel, Westwold
Love you forever! I am sorry I couldn’t save you
I miss you baby sister ❤️ I’ll think about you every day and light a candle every birthday for you. until we meet again jojo love u
My sincere condolences go to Jodi’s family and friends. She was such a joy to have ride my school bus to school when she lived in Westwold. I will forever love her.