Patricia Marie Rookes Obituary
We bid farewell to Patricia Marie Rookes (Vernon, British Columbia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 29, 2025 at the age of 84. Patricia touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Harvey Ralph Bennett and Everett Harry Rookes. She is survived by: her children, Marena Legare (Guy), Gerald Bennett (Wendy), Christopher Bennett (Tammy) and Brenda Bennett (Randy Burns); her stepchildren, Kevin Rookes (Marilyn), Allan Rookes (Kathie), Tanya Zapf (Bill) and Clayton Rookes (Kris); her grandchildren, Barry, Patrick, Rachel, Shandralee, Kimberly and Kyle; her stepgrandchildren, Jessica, Dylan, Madison, Blake, Riley, Darcy, Dan, Nicolas, Mercedez and Maylaiza; her brother Terrill Stanton (Anne); and her siblings-in-law, Beverly Ridley (Lawrence), David Rookes (Gail) and Karen Sochan (Darryl).
We ask that in lieu of flowers or gift baskets that you donate in her name to Noric House. The donation should be directed & made payable to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (Noric House) 2101 - 32nd street, Vernon, BC, V1T5L2.
