Hugh Gordon Latrace

1942 - 2022

His wife Drina and family are saddened to announce the passing of Hugh Latrace on April 10th, 2022 at the age of 79 years. But we're calling it 80.

Hugh was born in Penticton, BC on April 19th, 1942 and spent his childhood years in the Okanagan before moving around the country following his father's military postings. After high school he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy where he spent time as a radioman, and once discharged received technical training as an electrician and electrical estimator at Vancouver Vocational Institute. He married Drina in 1966 and they raised their family in Burnaby, BC (with a stop in Kamloops) where he was active in the community, volunteering as a youth baseball umpire and serving on the executive of the South Burnaby Metro Club. His expertise in youth sports organizations led him to a volunteer post with the BC Summer Games committee in 1997.

Hugh finished his working career as an (imposing) armed guard with Loomis Armoured Car/Securicor before retiring to Scotch Creek, BC in 2004. He was a quiet man with a small circle of friends who knew him best and grieve his passing, most especially Lorne Fairgrieve and his wife, Lisa. He enjoyed his grandchildren, loved to watch any and all sports (especially if grandkids were playing), but also worked on his golf game and volunteered with the BC Amputee Golf Association.

Hugh is pre-deceased by his mother and father, his brother Robert (Bev), sister Judy (Rick), brother-in-law Jim (Liane) and sister-in-law Marie. He will be missed by his incredibly devoted wife of 56 years Drina, daughter Kim (Brett) and son Chris (Julie). He will be remembered as a gentle giant by grandkids Logan, Teagan, Eden, Cole, Cruz and Solenne.

"The Bus… is Leaving!"

No memorial service at Hugh's request, but a celebration will be planned for the warmer months. In lieu of flowers the family asks if you would consider donating blood to Canadian Blood Services.