Lamberta born in Panuco, Veracruz, Mexico on July 6, 1923, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on May 1, 2023, in West Vancouver, BC.
Predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Jose Manuel Goyarzu. She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, her many relatives and good friends.
Berta's life of 99 years began as the second oldest of nine brothers and sisters in the small village of Estero outside of Panuco. In 1972, she and Manuel brought their family from Mexico to the Lower Mainland of Vancouver and resided in North Vancouver for most of those years.
Berta loved good food, especially the food of her home country, and travel. In addition to regular visits to see family in Mexico, she had the chance to visit China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Peru, and she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary on a cruise to Alaska.
She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by so many that crossed her path.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Inglewood Care Centre - Lower Lodge for their kindness while caring for her.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s Parish, 1360 East 24th Street, North Vancouver, BC on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations towards the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.