Silvera, Tanya (Irma Tanja Budau) Tanya passed away suddenly in hospital Perth on January 20th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her daughter and son Tamara and Curtis and her former husband Robert. Tanya was the sister of Traudy, Frieda, Heinz, Bill, Joe, and Kurt. She was predeceased by her parents Emelina and Waldemar Budau, sisters Ida and Vera and brother Alfred. Tanya will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved her. She was a lively individual, with a singular drive for independence and self reliance. Tanya arrived in this great country with very little, yet overcame difficult obstacles that present themselves to someone who didn't even speak the language of the land. She took pride in never asking nor receiving a handout from others, always earning and paying her own way. She raised two children. Her daughter of birth, and a son through adoption. Although family life was quite challenging at times, Tanya successfully gave them the tools they needed to lead a fulfilling and prosperous life to date. She taught through word and deed. Her marriage of 25+ years ended in British Columbia, and she set out on her own on an ambitious drive across Canada to once again settle near the town of Merrickville. She called Perth her new home, where she found a certain contentment and the opportunity to reinvent herself as an independent single woman. She worked hard at whatever she did, be that her job as a cashier, or landscaping and decorating her home in Rideau Ferry. She always valued the arts, with an affinity towards classical music and opera. If you knew Tanya, you would know that she never hesitated to speak her mind, even at the risk of scorn from others. An intelligent and proud woman, Tanya left an impression on all whose paths she crossed. She was a one of a kind original, and her presence will be sorely missed by many. A special gratitude is extended to the very professional and kind souls at the Intensive Care Unit of the Great War Memorial Hospital of Perth, who helped Tanya through a dignified and peaceful transition from her physical life. Any gratitude or donations should be directed to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth.