HOLTBY, Brett Joseph
July 18, 1981 - August 12, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the much too soon passing of Brett Holtby on Monday, August 12, 2013 at the age of 32 years with family by his side. Brett will always be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his parents Stan and Barb, sister Jaymie, partner Kim, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends. He is predeceased by his grandparents Ed and Hilda Whitlam, and Stan and Sally Holtby. Born in New Westminster on July 18, 1981, Brett grew up in Coquitlam and spent his youth playing minor hockey and lacrosse. His summers were spent at his much loved family cabin on Okanagan Lake, and Kim's families' cabin in Sechelt. Brett loved being in the company of his family and many friends, as well as spending time with his loyal dog, Tally. Brett was very passionate about the education he received. After graduating from Centennial High School, Brett completed a Certificate of Criminal Justice and Associate Arts degree. He also completed the RCMP summer student program, Fire Science program, and Occupational Health and Safety as well as numerous first aid courses. We are very proud of Brett for his many accomplishments. Brett will be remembered for his humor, generosity, love and unwavering courage. A special thank you to the ICU doctors and nurses at Surrey Memorial Hospital, as well as the doctors and nurses at Vancouver General Hospital for their care, kindness and compassion. A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BCSPCA, or Canadian Blood Services in memory of Brett.
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75 Entries
July 18, 2016
Thinking about you today, we love and miss you. Aunty Debby, Uncle Glenn, Luke and Colby xxoo
August 13, 2015
Art and Judy Cawdell
Thinking of Brett and the fun memories. Gone from here, but still in our hearts.
August 12, 2015
Debby Hurst
Miss and love you, you are always in our hearts.
February 28, 2015
Margaret Miller
Brett, I think of you and my Cousins so often, you are loved and missed so much!
Cousin Marg
October 30, 2014
We think about you every day and miss you so much, you will never know how much we needed you to stay in our lives and how much we miss the way you laughed and shared humour with us...your smile and laughter will always be with us, you will always be our amazing cousin, love, Luke and Colby Hurst.
August 29, 2014
We miss you so much Brett...today is Luke's 19th birthday [which you were always there to share with us] when Luke drives your truck every day he thinks of you so often, sometimes he carries me off into your truck and tells me how you would pick him up after school and drive to Mission for cheap gas and McDonald's treats and listen to your favorite country songs. Now when I am in the truck with Luke your songs come on the radio...you are always with all of us in so many ways..love you, Aunty Debby
August 12, 2014
Thinking about you so much today Brett, we miss you and know you are with us in spirit xxoo Aunty Debby, Uncle Glenn, Luke and Colby
August 12, 2014
Judy and Art Cawdell
Thinking of you today Brett, you are always in our hearts.
July 20, 2014
Margaret Miller
God Bless you Cousin Brett as you celebrate your 1st Birthday with Jesus! We love and miss you much! Lord please put your arms around Barb & Stan, Jaymie, and the rest of the Family who are missing Brett. With Love.
July 18, 2014
HAPPY birthday Brett, can't believe I am not giving you this greeting like I did for so many years over the telephone when we laughed and shared so much fun, Brett you are forever in my heart...continue enjoying yourself in Heaven love, Aunty Debby xxoo
June 26, 2014
Chevy McGill
Miss you Bro. I will never comprehend this.....Aliyah and I miss you and I know you can see how big and smart she is :) I tell her about you every so often and she loves the blanket you got for her while in the hospital :) Ps she's almost grown out of that Oilers bib you got her, terrible choice
April 30, 2014
Margaret Miller
I think of Brett, Jaymie, Barb & Stan so much, you are always close to my Heart, with all my Dear Cousins! Love, Marg
April 28, 2014
Debby Hurst
I think about you often and miss you so much, I know you are with us. xxoo Aunty Debby
January 4, 2014
Diana Smidt
I just heard the shocking news of Brett's passing. My sympathy and heart felt sadness to you all.
September 24, 2013
Stan,Barb & Jayme I am so very sorry for loss of your son Brett and to let you know you will be in our thoughts..take care the Cherak Family
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
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September 8, 2013
Wanda Chambers
My heart breaks for your family's loss, remembering our 'Chevron Days' has always brought a smile to my face! I am grateful for being part of Bret's growing up years. He will be sorely missed. My love to all of your family.
September 8, 2013
Kim - as I told you at the beautiful celebration of Brett held Sept 6, there are no words to communicate my sincere condolences on your loss. As I have communicated to you, Stan, Barb and Jaymie and Brett's extended family already, my sincere condolences. Brett with his beautiful heart and smile will live in all of our hearts and memories forever. Sheila Paine (Auntie SheShe to Brett, Jaymie, Ashley, Brock and Olivia)
September 6, 2013
Colleen Holtby
September 6, 2013
Stan and Barb,
my heart is broken and I am lost for words. Stay strong, and know in your hearts that Brett's memory will live on forever.
Jaymie,
you are Brett's angel. Your love for him guided him to find peace.
Brett,
you will forever be in my heart. I will always cherish the memories of you as a little boy who grew into a very special young man. I will forever miss you.
~Colleen Holtby
September 6, 2013
Barb, Stan, Jaymie, Kim,
Courtney, Gordon and I are still in shock and disbelief that we will never see our cousin Brett again. He is the first of the new generation of the family and gone too soon. We will hold many fond memories of all of the family gatherings over the years with Brett.
Courtney, Gordon and Bill Emerslund
September 6, 2013
Melissa Miller
Stan, Barb & Jaymie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Brett. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
September 5, 2013
Pat & Earl Tjader
Barb, Stan & Jaymie,
We are so sorry for your loss of Brett, you are in our thoughts at this most difficult time.
September 5, 2013
Jaye McMaster
Barb, Stan and Jaymie,
Our love thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Words can not express the heartache I feel for your family. May the love of the people around you help you through the days ahead.
September 5, 2013
Stan & Barb
We are so very sad to hear about the loss of your son Brett. The love and strength of family & friends at this time will be a great help in the coming days, weeks & months. You are in our thoughts.
John & Julie Cawdell
September 4, 2013
Candice Cawdell
My heart aches for your family. Although I had not seen Brett in many years, many fond backyard childhood memories will be with me always. Sending you love and strength for the road ahead. All my love.
September 4, 2013
Art and Judy Cawdell
Dear Stan,Barb and Jaymie,
We've known Brett from birth. Our children grew up together sharing many fun times. We've been dear friends for 40 years and have watched the kids go from infants to toddlers to amazing adults, that we are so very proud of. After all these years it is hard to believe that our handsome, funny, "cheeky" Brett is gone from us. We will miss him more than words can ever say. Try to remember all the GREAT moments together. We are all here for you. Love Art, Judy, Misty and Candice.
September 3, 2013
John and Florence Pratt
Dear Barb, Stan and Family
Florence and I are so saddened by your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The love of your friends and family will get you through this untimely occurance.
John and Florence Pratt
September 3, 2013
Dear Barb, Stan and Family,
Florence and I are so saddened by your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The love of your friends and family will get you through this untimely occurance.
John and Florence Pratt
August 30, 2013
Larry/Lucie Chenier
Dear Barb and Stan,
We were both saddened and shocked to hear of your son's passing. Although we never knew Brett, we remember you speaking of him during his minor hockey years. Know you are both in our thoughts during this most difficult time.
Kindest Regards,
Larry & Lucie Chenier
August 30, 2013
Ray Chenier
Love and prayers to the Holtby's from the Chenier's and everyone at Leaverite Drilling & Blasting
August 26, 2013
Tellis family
To the Holtby Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Brett. So many years together in the rinks, with everlasting memories. Our sincere condolences to the Holtby family.
August 25, 2013
Nick Burak
You will never be forgotten Brett, God rest
August 22, 2013
Kathleen Tellis
My condolences to The Holtby family. Barb, Stan and Jaymie. Also to Kim his partner. Blessings to you all at this sad time but do remember all the great times when you think of Brett.
August 22, 2013
Melanie Cheng
Words cannot express the great sadness I feel for the loss of my dear cousin Brett. My heartfelt sympathy for Barb, Stanley and Jaymie.
August 20, 2013
Gina Adair
Stan, Barb, Jaymie, Kim, & all the Holtby/Bradford/Whitlam/Emerslund families & extended family & friends. I am truly at a loss for words, to say that reading of this tragic loss tonight was a shock, does not come close to the heartache you must all be feeling with the passing of Brett. I wish you strength & much love as you reflect on the wonderful memories of a handsome warm soul & how much joy he brought to those that had the pleasure of knowing him for much too short a time!! Always....Gina (Emerslund) Adair
August 20, 2013
Darlene and Gerry Parr
So deeply saddened to hear this news. Our hearts are with you and your family.
August 20, 2013
Dave & Dawn Chisholm
Stan, Barb & Jaymie,
Our deepest sympathies and you are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
August 19, 2013
Trudy, Tonya & Travis Smith
Stan, Barb & Jaymie, I am in tears and shocked to hear of the passing of Brett. It seemed just yesterday he was a youngster growing up at Parkland School. Brett was a very kind and caring person. He will always hold a very special place in all our hearts. Our prayers go out to the family.
August 19, 2013
Ron and Bernice Elliott
We are shocked. There are no words that can possibly bring you any comfort. We are so very sorry for your loss.
August 19, 2013
We are so very sorry for the loss of Brett, our hearts go out to you and all of your family, Gail and Peter Crowther
August 19, 2013
Grace Santos-Ocampo
I was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Brett's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
August 19, 2013
Randy Leiter
Very sorry to hear of Brett's passing.Our deepest sympathies Stan,Barb,and Jaymie.
Randy and Linda
August 19, 2013
Jennifer Zanatta
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Holtby family and to Kim. I am so sad and shocked to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories growing up with Brett, from kindergarten all the way to high school, which will not be forgotten.
August 19, 2013
Debbie Plett
?Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
August 19, 2013
Cindy Lester
Stan, Barb, Jaymie I was shocked and saddened of the news of Brett, my heart goes out to you all, thinking of you at this time
August 19, 2013
Ray McCurrach
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at this time
August 19, 2013
Margaret Whitlam-Miller
Thinking of you Barb & Stan and Jaymie with Love & Prayers, we will miss "our Brett" watching him from birth & growing up, he was a very fine young man who we will always remember forever. Love Cousin, Marg
August 18, 2013
Bob Ayres
Stan, Barb & Jaymie
So sad for your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.
Bob
August 18, 2013
Sarah Heath
My deepest condolences to your family, Brett was truly a fantastic guy and he will be in our hearts forever.
August 18, 2013
Doug and Donna Worrall
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time
August 18, 2013
Stan, Barb and Jayme.
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Brett. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
~Abe, Adeline, and Janet Brubacher
August 18, 2013
Carrie Mackie
I knew Brett since Parkland and its sad that he was taken way to early. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends
August 18, 2013
Kelly, Bonnette Coupland
Barb,Stan,Jaymie, wanting to send warm heartfelt thoughts your way at this very sad time. Our family has many fond school and hockey memories of Brett with Brad growing up that will never ever be forgotten.
August 18, 2013
Mike Christie
From the many many years we knew each other mate you were taken from us too soon
August 18, 2013
Dale, Theresa, Melissa and Jesse MacLean
Stan, Barb, Jamie, Kim, family and freinds
I wish you the strengh, to face the days ahead. Brett was a beautiful, caring person inside and out. Brett will be sadly missed. We will all miss his smile and his laughter. RIP
August 18, 2013
Carol and Ken Mack
Stan,Barb,Jaymie,we are so sorry to hear Brett passed away.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
August 18, 2013
Melvyn Vikash
You were one awesome friend in high school, I won't forget these memories! Rest in Peace my friend!
August 18, 2013
Julie Turtan
To Brett's family, I would like to say how sorry and sad I am. Brett was a good high-school friend of mine and I have such good memories of time spent with him and our group of friends during those years. I wish you all much peace and comfort.
August 18, 2013
David Godfrey
My condolences to all family and friends. Brett was a great friend. Rest in peace.
August 18, 2013
Stan, Barb and Jaymie, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Wayne, Tina, Sarah and Melinda
August 18, 2013
Sheila Paine
Brett will be greatly missed and will rest in all of our hearts. My thoughts and love are with Stan, Barb, JaymieJaymie, Kim and Brett's extended family.
August 18, 2013
Jack & Galena Hampson
Stan, Barb & Jamie, you have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Brett.
August 18, 2013
Brett will be missed and Brett will be remembered as a remarkable young man. My heart goes out to Kim, Barb, Stan and Jaymie. Marlene Hahn
August 18, 2013
Juston Lynch
Brett was a great teammate and an even better person. My condolences to his family.
August 18, 2013
Michele Wilson (Morin)
Great memories with Brett, he will always be remembered. My sincere condolences.
August 18, 2013
Stan,Barb & Family,our hearts & thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Dave & Evelyn MacKinnon
August 18, 2013
Heather Shannon
My deepest condolences to your family, Brett was an amazing guy and will be in our hearts forever.
August 18, 2013
Aleisha Earle (nee Buick)
Gone way too soon, but will never be forgotten. You're in my thoughts Mr. and Mrs. Holtby, Jaymie and Kim.
August 18, 2013
Suzanne Labelle
Stan, Barb and Jaymie, our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Take care
Sue, Lionel and family
August 18, 2013
Mandy Woods
Condolences to jayme Stan and barb even though we have not talked in years sad to hear of his passing will always have great memories of Brett may he rip
August 18, 2013
Kyle Lowe
At a loss for words. Rest in peace old friend. My deepest condolences to Stan, Barb, Jaymie and the rest of the family.
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