Liliana (Lana) Tesan

Liliana Lucia [Lana] Tesan

March 20, 1954 – August 4, 2025

We are saddened to announce that Lana passed away at the Belvedere Care Home in Coquitlam, BC, on August 4, 2025. She is survived by her beloved mother, Leonilla Tesan, her brother, Ric Tesan, his partner, Shelley, her stepson, Cristain Hallo, and his partner, Jessica, as well as her precious granddaughters, Tianna and Mikaela. She is also survived by her nephew, Bryan, his wife, Brittany great-nieces, Adalie and Arden. her niece, Erin; and nephews, Sasha and Satori Dunfee.

Lana was known for her incredible warmth and welcoming nature and was blessed with many loving relatives and great friends.

She was deeply committed to giving back, volunteering her time and expertise to the travel industry, cultural society, and her alumni association.

Lana was fortunate to enjoy numerous travels and memorable adventures. The support from friends during her illness was truly extraordinary, and she fought her battle with incredible strength and courage.

We thank family and friends for their heartfelt support during this time.”

This is my poem to her

Lana’s Light

In every heart she touched, a light did glow,

With kindness, wisdom, and a gentle flow.

She served her community with a caring hand,

And led many journeys across the land.

Her spirit of giving, her passion so true,

Inspiring all, in all that she knew.

A traveler at heart, with a guiding light

She made every journey a pure delight.

Her journey on earth came to a close

But the love she shared still brightly glows.

Her legacy lives on in the lives she’s touched

A beacon of kindness loved so much.

A church service will be held at St. Helen’s Parish, 3860 Triumph St, Burnaby, BC, on August 19, 2025, at 11:00 am.

A celebration of Lana's life will follow the Church service at the Famee Furlani Hall, 2605 Pender St., at 1:30

In place of flowers, Lana requested that donations be made to the following four organizations she held close to her heart and supported in her will.

Notre Dame Alumni Foundation is currently located at 2880 Venables Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. The funds are to be used to set up an annual memorial award, “The Lana Tesan Community Spirit Award”.  https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/the-lana-tesan-spirit-of-community-award-fund

L'Arche Greater Vancouver, https://larchevancouver.org/support-us/make-a-donation/?type=single. We believe in the power of shared living. Our approach is simple yet profound: By living, working, and celebrating together, we create spaces where everyone’s unique gifts are recognized, nurtured, and celebrated. For many, this way of life is not only enriching but life-changing.

Talitha Koum Society; http://tkrecovery.ca/donate Talitha Koum’s mission is to help clients rise up and break the cycle of addictions to live a renewed life. The spiritual house of healing offers 12-step addiction-recovery programming, life skills training, counselling, and arts and crafts. Talitha Koum also permits clients to live with their young children, a feature that many recovery homes cannot accommodate.

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver to be used for the benefit of families of "All Saint's Parish", Coquitlam, BC, who require financial assistance to provide their child(ren) with a Catholic education. https://support.rcav.org/lana-tesan/