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Rozalija Irena Burke (née Rupnik), known to all as Zalka, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in Surrey, BC, at the age of 52. Born on November 9, 1971, in Sudbury, ON, Zalka's vibrant spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Zalka attended the University of Western Ontario, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology. She dedicated her career to clinical research and was highly regarded as a Clinical Research Monitor at …

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I am profoundly saddened to read the news of Zalka’s passing. I’m at a loss for words. 

What characterized  Zalka was he…

I am profoundly saddened to read the news of Zalka’s passing. I’m at a loss for words. 

What charact…

I am profoundly saddened to read the news of Zalka’s passing. I’…

Kelly and I are so incredibly sorry to hear this sad news Sean.

Sending our condolences to you, Sasha, Graeme and Alexan…

Kelly and I are so incredibly sorry to hear this sad news Sean.

Sending our condolences to you, Sash…

Kelly and I are so incredibly sorry to hear this sad news Sean.

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My sincere condolences, Sean, for your loss. So sorry… 

Ginette 

My sincere condolences, Sean, for your loss. So sorry… 

Ginette 

My sincere condolences, Sean, for your loss. So sorry… 

Ginette 

Sean , I am very sorry to hear about beautiful and kind Zalka. I did not know her well but I remember her smile. She de…
Sean , I am very sorry to hear about beautiful and kind Zalka. I did not know her well but I rememb…
Sean , I am very sorry to hear about beautiful and kind Zalka. I…

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Born

November 9th, 1971
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Got married to Sean Burke

April 10th, 1999
Sudbury, ON, Canada
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Moved

April 12th, 1999
Montreal, QC, Canada

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Rozalija "Zalka" Burke (née Rupnik)