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Bryan Wiggens Obituary
WIGGENS, Bryan
Born June 1, 1939, in Marton, New Zealand, to Jean Paterson Wiggens and Francis Vincent Wiggens, Bryan was a lifelong scholar and adventurer. He studied physiotherapy at Dunedin University and later earned his MD from Middlesex Hospital Medical School in London, receiving prizes in Surgery, Anatomy, and Orthopedics. He specialized in Urology at the University of Western Ontario in 1982.
Bryan's career spanned six countries and 45 different jobs, from teaching English in Germany to working as a GP in New Zealand, England, and Canada. He later settled in British Columbia in 1984, practicing as a surgeon in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Duncan Hospitals.
Bryan was known for his sharp wit, boundless energy, and dedication to excellence. He loved his medical career, competitive sports (particularly golf), world history and culture, creative pursuits, automobiles and car racing, animals, travel, and-above all-spending time with his friends and family.
He is survived by his partner, Cynthia Olson; children, Silya, Kaya, and Jon Wiggens; and grandchildren, Madeline, Chloe, and Evan.
As per Bryan's wishes, no formal service will be held. Donations in his memory can be made to the SPCA.
Born June 1, 1939, in Marton, New Zealand, to Jean Paterson Wiggens and Francis Vincent Wiggens, Bryan was a lifelong scholar and adventurer. He studied physiotherapy at Dunedin University and later earned his MD from Middlesex Hospital Medical School in London, receiving prizes in Surgery, Anatomy, and Orthopedics. He specialized in Urology at the University of Western Ontario in 1982.
Bryan's career spanned six countries and 45 different jobs, from teaching English in Germany to working as a GP in New Zealand, England, and Canada. He later settled in British Columbia in 1984, practicing as a surgeon in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and Duncan Hospitals.
Bryan was known for his sharp wit, boundless energy, and dedication to excellence. He loved his medical career, competitive sports (particularly golf), world history and culture, creative pursuits, automobiles and car racing, animals, travel, and-above all-spending time with his friends and family.
He is survived by his partner, Cynthia Olson; children, Silya, Kaya, and Jon Wiggens; and grandchildren, Madeline, Chloe, and Evan.
As per Bryan's wishes, no formal service will be held. Donations in his memory can be made to the SPCA.
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Mar. 26 to Mar. 28, 2025.
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Corinne Furtmann
March 27, 2025
I worked with Bryan for many years in our specialty surgeon's office. I loved his quick wit and hearing his stories from his beloved New Zealand (and how he always brought us licorice after his trips 'home'). He loved to tease about the 'pelvic pirates' in the office (the ObGyns) and we always giggled at him whistling and singing "I've got the whole word in my hands" on Friday afternoons, when vasectomies were on the schedule. He was an incredible man, a wonderful colleague, and a dear friend. I'll miss his hugs the most. Sending my love to his family.
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