It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully in West Kelowna on February 10, 2026, at the age of 88.
Loraine was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Dale Asher Lowell in 2023; parents Joseph and Alice La Porte ; sisters Janet and Norma; stepdaughter Deborah; and step grandson Jesse.
She is survived by her daughters Judy and Jessica (Jamie); stepchildren Cathy, and Zane (Pauline); sisters Bernice, Linda, and Loretta; grandchildren, Jordan, Joshua (Laura), Blaze (Shelby), Emily (Josh); step grandchildren Zoe (Geoff), Ian, Dallas, Justin, Tina, Carrie, and Donny; 3 great-grandchildren and many step great-grandchildren.
Loraine worked at General Motors in Oshawa, for 30 years. She often said you can take the girl out of the motors, but you can’t take the motors out of the girl! After retirement, Loraine and Dale moved the family West, to Kelowna where they had many adventures, and they usually started with a new address.
Loraine was a poet, songwriter, quilter, crocheter, and a master sock maker, and in her later years a painter. She was truly a shining light to all who knew her.
May you rest now, Momma, with Dad by the peaceful shining waters.
A Celebration of Life will be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026. Time and location to be announced.
