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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jan. 16, 2016.

Brian Leslie Terada Sept 24 1960 - Jan 6 2016 It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Brian who passed away suddenly. Survived by his loving wife of 18 years Teresia LaRocque, son Kenny (5 yrs), loving mother Evelyn (George), father Naga (Sue) and many relatives. Predeceased by his brother Kenneth Terada. Brian was born in Vancouver and was truly a west coaster at heart, he loved the ocean and the mountains. He was a history enthusiast and loved music and cars, working in the car industry for almost 30 years, he was a passionate man but his true passion was for his family. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for a trust fund for Kenny LaRocque Terada or to the Children's Hospital. If making a donation for Kenny, please make your cheque payable to Teresia LaRocque ITF Kenneth Terada and mail to PO Box 72006 Sasamat, Vancouver BC, V6R 4P2. A private Celebration of Brian's life will be held at a later date. Sadly missed, much loved and never forgotten by all his family and friends.

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55 Entries

December 12, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful son, husband and father. We will love you and miss you always...
Mom, Teresia & Kenny

Ken Sim

March 30, 2016

I am very sorry for your loss. Brian and I became friends over the years. He sold me my first new car (I purchased another dozen or so through him afterwards). Brian was the only person I trusted in the car industry (and referred all of my friends to him). He was a great guy.

Gail Hazell

March 28, 2016

Dear Teresia, Kenny and Family: I am so very saddened to hear news of your loss. Although I did not know Brain, I know how much Brian, marriage and family meant to you Teresia. My heart goes out to you at this time xox.

February 21, 2016

Terisia I am very saddened when learning of Brian's

passing. I always considered he and you as good friends after

bought # 4498 .

I will forward a donation on my return to Vancouver.

There is a very consoling poem written by the Archbishop

of Cantebury in 1918 . I will forward to you.

I take comfort in it , after losing Marg.

With Great respect. Brian Josling.

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Gerry Allin

February 17, 2016

You will be missed my friend! It is now minutes before leaving for your celebration of life and it is hitting me all of over again. I will miss you and will keep an eye out for Kenny in the future. Wishing Teresia and Kenny all the best through this tough time.

Susie McArthur

February 13, 2016

With great sadness I write this message. Having known Brian for at least 25 years...the car show was our first meeting and I just knew we would be good buddies always! My condolences to Teresia and son. Will miss you Brian,will catch up when we meet again and you can talk my ear off like you know how.

February 5, 2016

Teresia- Cathie forwarded me your husband obit-- very sorry to hear of your loss- too young. Haven't seen you in years but have lots of fond childhood memories of our time together. Rhonda (Rogers) Harrington

Cheryl Smith

February 4, 2016

My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Brian, and especially for Kenny and Teresia. With heartfelt love I send this note.

Sue Shaw

February 3, 2016

I feel so lucky to have had Brian part of my life. He shared time with my family as it seems he shared time with many families. He was truly a people person. I'm so sad to say good-bye to my dear old friend. Teresia and Kenney I am so sorry for your loss.

Kelly Gittins (Murphy)

January 28, 2016

Brian.You have left me speechless, as you know for a Murphy that is a hard thing to do.I will cherish all the memories growing up and hanging at my parents house.You were always there just to be a friend.Time passes and we lost touch but when we went to the reunions it was as if time stood still.You were a very special person to every life you touched.You will be missed but never forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Rest in peace my friend

January 25, 2016

Friends are the family we choose.Brian was like a brother to us for over forty-two years.We will miss his intuitively deep feeling for all of us.Brian was an extraordinary man whom we were so blessed to call FRIEND and BROTHER.A huge piece of our hearts is forever broken but we will keep him tucked safely inside.So much love Brian!Deep condolences to his wonderful wife Teresia and precious son Kenny,proud parents Naga,Evelyn.

January 25, 2016

Friends are the family we choose.Brian was our chosen brother for over forty-two years.He brought so much joy to us all with his happy,outgoing,generous and intuitive spirit.Brian was an EXTRAORDINARY man and we are proud to call him BROTHER and The BEST of friends.A huge piece of our hearts is forever broken and we will carry him safely tucked inside.Deep Condolences to his wonderful wife Teresia and precious Kenny,Naga and Evelyn.

Craig Stewart

January 25, 2016

Sadness is all I feel. Brian had so much to live for. He had achieved so much and life was good. He left us all far to soon.
My heart goes out to Brian's family and friends. He will be missed.

Mark Whittingham

January 24, 2016

La Bella Vita! Acta est Fabula, Plaudite! God's speed Brian.

Doug Buchanan

January 20, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to Brian's family. Brian was a true gentleman and devoted family man. Gone to soon, rest in peace Brian.

Steve Rogers

January 20, 2016

Goodbye to my buddy. The car business is not somewhere you usually meet such a great guy. Glad to have known you for all these years my friend. Glad you finally got to see your beloved tiger tank in the wild too! Ill make sure to look for you on the other side.
God speed Brian.

Jean Bond(Burslem)

January 19, 2016

Dear Brian, You were a part of our family from the first day my Mum took care of you as a baby. So many childhood memories, getting into mischief as little kids together. You grew up to be fine gentleman, someone I was proud to know. We always stayed in contact, either through our Mother's or business. You always made time for Mum on those special milestones. You were a true friend and chosen member of our family. Heartfelt love to Teresia, Kenny and Evelyn.

Donna Paulson

January 19, 2016

My heart breaks for Teresia and Kenny during this very sad time. He was such a great guy and will be so terribly missed by so many. Teresia will keep your memory alive for Kenny, Brian and we will never forget you. ♥

Julie Collens Woods

January 18, 2016

Heartbroken that my dear friend is gone too soon. Brian always had such an exuberance for life and had a big heart for all those around him.I have known you from the kid next door to the husband and father you became.To your family and Mr. & Mrs. Terada ,I am so sorry for your loss.

Mardi (Metz) Hassell

January 18, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Brian's passing... prayers to his family, especially his young son...

jim hilton

January 17, 2016

Rest in peace Brian. Our condolences to your family. From everyone at Overseas Auto

Don, Ava and Marlowe Osborn

January 17, 2016

With love and sadness we say good bye. The girls will miss the tickle monster, I'll miss the conversations. Thanks for your kindness, and Godspeed.

Helene Cornelius

January 17, 2016

Naga & Sue,
Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers... our hearts are with you all, my dear friends !!

Rod Cornelius family

Gerry Pond

January 17, 2016

Our hearts are heavy as we share the sudden passing of Brian. May you gain the strength needed to continue.

Michael Teraguchi

January 17, 2016

I am saddened and shocked to read of Brian's passing. Brian was a great friend for 35 years. We didn't see each other often but when we did it was like no time had passed by! Thanks for your great friendship, conversation and humour, Brian
My deepest sympathy to your family and Mr.& Mrs.Terada.

Cheryl Coy (Baker)

January 17, 2016

Brian, I was shocked and heartbroken to hear of your passing. You were taken from us far too soon. I will hold tight to all of the great memories of growing up in Ranch Park and all the fun times we all had at Charles Best and Centennial. Our next reunion will not be the same without you - your smiling face and infectious energy. You were always such a positive person and it didn't matter how much time had passed since we had seen each other it was like yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace my friend.

January 17, 2016

Our hearts are broken for the Terada family in their time of loss. Ron and Diane Emmerich

Kathleen & Terry Wallden

January 16, 2016

Our deepest condolences during this very difficult time, Evelyn, and to Teresia and Kenny.

With love,
Kathleen, Terry and Family

Brad Witt

January 16, 2016

So sad and shocked to hear of Brian's passing.
Brian was a most trusted contact of both mine and my fathers in the Auto Industry for over 25 years. Business calls with Brian always inevitably turned into long conversations about life, family and of course Kenny and Teresia.
My condolences to the entire Terada family for your loss.

Anne Monahan

January 16, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Brian's unexpected death.

Stan Shigehiro

January 16, 2016

Evelyn and Naga - our most heartfelt condolences for your enormous loss. You are in our thoughts.
Stan and Jocelyne Shigehiro

Debbie Holmes

January 16, 2016

So sorry to hear about your passing. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends

Richard Krenn

January 16, 2016

Such a kind and generous individual. Brian will be missed!
Richard

Sean Fenrick

January 15, 2016

I was shocked and devastated to learn of Brian's passing. He was a mentor to me in the auto industry and I was lucky to call him a friend for nearly 20 years. We talked nearly every business day mostly about life outside of work and our families. He loved Teresia and Kenny very much. Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair. Gone way to young. Rest in peace.

Randall Terada

January 15, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I talk to Brian at length and met his young family just this past summer. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences for this sad loss.

Carey Redpath

January 12, 2016

Brian was such a good man with an easy laugh and a big heart. I was so lucky to have shared a friendship and learned from his wisdom. His kindness and good heart will be greatly missed. Please accept my heartfelt condolences Teresia, Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Terada and family.

Allan & Loretta Garant

January 12, 2016

We are extremely sad to hear of Brian's passing and send our condolences to the family. Rest in Peace my Friend.

larry bartyik

January 12, 2016

I will miss you my friend. It was a pleasure Working with you for the last 16 years. We will continue our friendship when i see you again.all the best to teresia and kenny.

Lana Prokopuik

January 12, 2016

I am so very sad and shocked to hear that Brian has passed. I had the pleasure of working with Brian in the fleet business for many years and every-time I talked to him we left the conversation laughing. My sincere condolences to the family. Brian, you will truly be missed.

Mark Petriw

January 11, 2016

I am deeply saddened to hear that Brian has passed. I work in the automotive industry and Brian was a most trusted contact. Although I never saw him socially it is wrong to say that I only knew him professionally since he always spoke like a friend with genuine sincerity and a refreshing sense of humor. It was an undeniable privilege to have known him for any length of time, however short. Brian, you will be missed.

Janice Jandrisch (Crondahl)

January 11, 2016

Your beautiful smile and kind ways will be missed by all of those that you touched Brian. Your energy and oh so warm heart live on through Kenny. All of my love to you Teresia and Mr. & Mrs Terada. I am so sorry for your and our loss.

Antoinette Rogan(Kogler)

January 11, 2016

So shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. Our reunions will never be the same without your wonderful personality. You will be sadly missed by everyone you touched. Rest in peace

Diane WEBSTER( Lasmanis)

January 11, 2016

Rest peacefully Brian knowing you bought light and joy to everyone you touched .
May your love of life shine bright in your sons eyes and heart as we all carry the memories of you our friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family ...and all those lucky enough to have known you

Patricia Howe

January 10, 2016

Brian
So very sorry to hear of you leaving us so soon. Glad you could make it to the reunions so we could visit. You hadn't changed a bit. How sad we are to say good bye. Charles Best and Centennial had some good memories. Rest in peace my friend. Peace to your family
Paddy McCormick

Cheryl Theilade

January 10, 2016

Brian Touched so many lives with his constant acts of kindness and huge heart. He will always be remembered for that. Sending big prayers and lots of love to Teresia and Kenny.

Cindy Cockerill

January 10, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Brian's passing, so many fun and fond memories from our school days together. It was so nice to catch up at one of the Centennial reunions, just one of those people who always had a smile and a kind word and made you feel as if no time had passed. Rest in Peace dear friend, my condolences to your family.

Linda Berti

January 10, 2016

Our love and prayers to Teresia and Kenny. He touched so many lives and I will miss our long talks and doing business together. "It's been a long day without you my friend and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again." I miss you.

Amy Allen

January 10, 2016

Brian your passing has shaken all of us in your large Ranch Park,Charles Best and Centennial Family. All of our upbringings hold wonderful memories of you. Even more special was that you stayed in touch and we always enjoyed seeing you and reminiscing . We are all thinking of you now and remembering the kind, thoughtful and fun person who always had a special sparkle. You will be missed but always remembered. My heart breaks for your family. Condolences to all.

Byron Hampton

January 10, 2016

Good bye old friend. I lived life knowing our paths would cross again someday, as we stayed busy with our lives, and then catch up as if no time had passed at all. I will have to wait a little longer now before I am able to enjoy the privilege of your company and friendship. My heart goes out to your family, you had so much more love to share.

Marsha Haines

January 10, 2016

Our deepest condolences to Brian's family. We have known each other for many years, we have worked together and have always kept in touch. We will all miss you Brian, The Haines Family. Ken,Marsha,Ashley and Madison.

Kam

January 9, 2016

Brian, I'm praying for everyone who suffered your loss. I'm sure you will be missed.

Kam

January 9, 2016

Brian, you will be missed

Kam

January 9, 2016

Bob Peters

January 9, 2016

Please accept my sympathies to Brian's family.When I last talked with Brian a few months ago,he was so happy with his life,very proud of his wife and son and full of enthusiasm for life.A professional business person and a fine gentleman who will be missed.

Deb Beuk

January 9, 2016

Brian you were a very dear friend to so many. You were so kind, thoughtful and would do anything to help someone. I have so many wonderful memories of the times we all spent together during our school years and the many years to follow. The love you had for all of your friends truly showed what an amazing man you were. You touched so many lives in such a positive way and we were all lucky to be a part of your way too short life. I still can't believe how you remembered to call so many people every year on their birthdays. But the love you had for your wife and young son was so much more, you beamed when you spoke of them, they were so lucky to have you as a husband and father. Rest in peace my friend. You will be greatly missed.

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