Yana Kavan Holmes' Obituary
Yana Holmes passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the age of 78. She was born in Caracas,Venezuela on January 20, 1941, to the late Vladimir and Magdalena Kavan.
She was married to the late John E. Holmes and lived in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela and the United States. While living in Miami, Florida, she worked as a bridal consultant until retirement. She finally settled in Leesburg, Florida in 2006, with her sister, the late Maritza Kavan.
Yana enjoyed gardening, growing orchids, traveling, reading, baking, cooking, and playing Mah-Jong.
She is survived by her son John V. Holmes of Leesburg, FL, daughter Patricia (Jody) Baker of Bristow, VA, her two grandchildren Dylan and Elaina Baker, and her faithful companion Mini.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Page-Theus Funeral Home.
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