March 24, 2025
In loving memory ~
Rochelle Ann Torfs, 60, formerly of Port Alberni, passed away in Mackenzie, BC on March 24, 2025.
Rochelle graduated from Richmond High in Richmond, BC. She moved to Port Alberni in the early 1990's. Shelly worked at various jobs in the food service industry including The Little Bavaria and Little Valley Deli. She loved the outdoors, camping, riding her motorbike, her flower gardens/baskets, and had a passion for cooking. She moved to Mackenzie, BC in 2017 and worked at the Co-op as a cashier until her passing.
She is survived by her partner John Burbank, son Luc Lederer and daughter Kayla Lederer, her six grandchildren, Zayden, Kaylum, Acasia, Rowyn, Sawyer and Charlee, her parents Gary and Brenda Baumeister of Port Alberni and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin and her puppies George, Chuck and Frankie. She was predeceased by her brother Shane Baumeister, her heart dogs, the Weimaraner's Nytro and Mystika.
A celebration of life was held April 10th from 1-3 pm, at the McKenzie Recreation Centre in the Callahan Room. In addition, another celebration of life will be held in Port Alberni at a later date.
Service Details
1:00 PM