Vicki Colleen Stergianis, aged 27, was granted her wings on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Vicki's life seemed too short to all of us but those that were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her gentle smile, her giving spirit and her love and commitment to her friends and family was fierce. Vicki graduated in 2012 from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. She was employed by Long & McQuade Head Office, Pickering as an Administrative Coordinator, part-time at Yorkville Sound, Pickering and most recently had begun working part-time at Duke's Pet Store in Whitby. Vicki was always passionate about animals and her faithful companion Mya was never far from her side. She had recently become involved with Team Chelsea and was fostering a dog and looking forward to fostering many, many more. Although she had not officially gone into the teaching profession she tutored a special young girl, Gia, and was very proud of the progress that Gia has made over the past few years. Vicki was also a part of the Whitby Terry Fox Committee for the past 3 years and volunteered for the past 10 years on the day of the run itself. Vicki had just completed her second blood donation at Christmas 2016 and was looking forward to helping others by continuing to donate.

Vicki is survived by her parents, Jim Stergianis and Kathy Haney, step-father Dick, brother Michael (Leanna), step-brothers Chad (Kerryanne), Shawn (Kelly) and niece Emily. Her grandparents, Michael and Vasiliki Stergianis, uncle John Stergianis (Maureen), her ‘favourite’ aunt Sofia Stergianis (Brad), cousin, sister and best-friend Susanna Papadopoulos. She is also survived by her many maternal aunts and uncles, Sharry Esch (Ron), Deb Martin (Keith), Cindy Dietrich (Bill), Stephen Beckwith and cousins, Rick Martin (Julie), Kerry Meeuwse (Rob), Bryan Martin, Kristy Allen (Cam), Ian Dietrich (Laura), Tina Sydney (Jon), Shari Crawford (Ryan) and second cousins Dylan, Paige, Maddy, Cassidy, Fraser, Parker, Ben, Mason, Ansen, Liam, Peter and Kohen. Predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Stuart and Colleen Beckwith. Vicki will be greatly missed by her large extended family and many friends, especially by her “Bestie” Justine and roommate Scott.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Team Chelsea (animal rescue), The Terry Fox Foundation (in Vicki's name), the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto (http://www.greekcommunity.org/Give.aspx) or any other charity of your choice.