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Bria Rose Marie Magnin-Forster

October 23, 1985 - May 02, 2016

Bria Rose Marie Magnin-Forster

October 23, 1985 - May 02, 2016

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BORN

October 23, 1985

DIED

May 02, 2016

Bria Magnin-Forster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 21 to May 23, 2016.

A gentle, generous and gifted soul has left us...

She will be missed by her parents, Lorraine Forster and Fernand Magnin; her sister Kira; her step-parents Tom Tambone and Sue Brown, her step-brothers Scott and Travis Tambone, and Travis's partner Gretta Grant; her grand-mother Jeanne Magnin; her aunts Nancy Whiteside and Francine Rose Magnin; her uncle Patrice Magnin and other relatives and friends in Canada and Switzerland.

Thanks to all the people who showed her compassion on her difficult journey.

In solidarity with all the families who also lost someone to a Fentanyl drug overdose.

In lieu of flowers, please support the Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health (umbrellasociety.ca)

A memorial will take place in the summer.

For information: [email protected]

F. Magnin: #3 - 947 Caledonia Ave, Victoria BC, V8T-1E7

L. Forster: 4719 Treetop Heights, Victoria BC, V8Y-1E2

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June 12, 2025

Kellie posted to the memorial.

March 16, 2017

Wendy Albrecht posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2017

Cerise Trupp posted to the memorial.

27 Entries

Kellie

June 12, 2025

Bria, you fun little muppet girl, I will always remember your outgoing, no shame to be yourself attitude.
You had soo many beautiful artistic gifts, stretching from playing instruments, writing songs, acting, stand up comedian ( haha) drawing, singing, dancing, everything. You taught me a lot of important things, and I will keep your memory close. Wherever you are, I bet youre having a jam session. Luv you buddy. This isnt goodbye.

Wendy Albrecht

March 16, 2017

I will always remember Bria as a lovely sprite in ballet class. She was a child who promised to be an intelligent, compassionate and generous young woman. My deepest sympathies to Lorraine, Fernand, Kira, and all those who loved and miss her.

Cerise Trupp

January 9, 2017

You will be forever in my heart.

Darby Kruk

December 27, 2016

We had some good times eh.
:'-(

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Eryn Tremain

November 15, 2016

We had many adventures together Bria; and I'll forever remember how we bonded over both having OCD, and our hyperactive nature...you were one of the few people who could follow my train of thought, and vice versa. You were SOO beautiful, and kind, and compassionate, and I feel blessed to have had you in my life, and to have been a part of yours. I understand the struggle you were going through, because I am still facing that same struggle myself. And SOOO many others face what you faced. Our old friend Garret has lost the same battle; and has joined you on the other side, just two weeks ago. I will one day come to the other side, where you will be waiting with everyone who has been a part of my life, but I am going to stay on this plane as long as I can, and join you when it's my time. Until then I will carry your memory in my heart, and try to do my part to spread awareness and understanding of the struggle so many face, with mental health and addictions...We need to remove the stigma, and foster understanding and compassion...In the name of Bria and the thousands of others gone before their time because of addiction...

Jen (Charlie) Charles

June 12, 2016

Today I found out that my beautiful friend Bria had passed. I just wanted to send my condolences to her family. I knew Bria when I too struggled with drugs, I haven't been around because I found the strength to break free of addiction 3.5 years ago. I also suffer from mental illness and know first hand the struggles of that life style. It makes me happy to hear that Bria's father is making it known about fentanyl and the terrible risks and the need for more help with mental illness. I will miss my friend Bria, she was a talented and had a beautiful soul! ❤

Terry Mah

June 9, 2016

A kind, generous and talented soul. I will miss listening to Bria play the guitar and piano but most of all I will miss her. My heartfelt condolences goes out to her family.

Meghan Sundquist

June 8, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter Bria. I knew her from elementary school and remember her to be kind, gentle and generous with all of her classmates. I am so sorry she walked a very rough road in her 20s but will always remember her as a child. -Meghan Amson

Automne sur le lac Léman

Claudia Maradan

June 4, 2016

Cher Fernand, la perte d'un enfant est la plus inimaginable des douleurs. Je suis en pensée avec vous tous. Que la paix soit avec Bria.

June 4, 2016

I know how much Bria meant to her piano teacher, the late Leonora Britneff. Bria was a favourite student and one whom Leonora always found great joy in her talent and in her expressive love of life.

Marek Molozzi

June 4, 2016

This is a terrible loss. Bria was a very special young woman. It was a privilege to have known her.

Barbara Clouston

June 3, 2016

Very sorry to hear that Bria has passed on. I had the pleasure of being a small part of her journey and she will be missed. May she find peace.

Shane Day

June 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayer go out to you all in this time of great sorrow, I went to landsdowne with Bria and was blessed to have performed with her in our junior high talent show and a few practices, she was an incredible person with true talent and a brightness that could shine through anything. I am so sorry for you all to have lost her, she will be missed greatly by everyone whose lives she touched in her all to brief time with us. my prayers are with you.

Fernand Magnin

June 3, 2016

Thank you all for your kind words and support. Un grand merci du fond du coeur.

Beatrice Britneff

June 3, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of Bria's passing. My mother, Leonora Britneff, taught Bria piano for many years. Bria was one of her most cherished students, and she loved Bria very much. Even after Bria stopped taking lessons, I would hear stories about her talent and beauty. My mom passed away in May 2015 but I know that, if she could be, she would be at Bria's memorial. If I didn't live in Ottawa, I would be there in her place. My thoughts are with Bria's family during this difficult time.

Victoria Mcbride

June 3, 2016

So very sorry to hear this awful news Bria was a very special person and will truly be missed

Gina Sinclair Davis

June 2, 2016

sending love, prayers and condolences to all the family. Such a tragic loss.
Gina Sinclair Davis( Sinclair Academy of Performing Arts)

June 2, 2016

Fernand, We are so sorry to hear the news of your daughter's passing. Deepest sympathies to you and your family,
Jill Henry and Andrew Carder, a former SJD family

Gabrielle Legault

June 2, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I was friends with Bria at Mt. Doug and lost touch after moving away. I'm so saddened to hear about her struggle and passing. May she rest in peace.

Sara Cowan

June 1, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Bria's loss. I remember her from Lansdowne and musical theatre, and although I didn't know her well, I always thought she was a kind and exceptionally talented person.I can't imagine how difficult this is for her loved ones.You are all in my thoughts.

Natasha Potvin

May 31, 2016

J'aimerais vous souhaiter mes plus sincères condoléances. J'ai eu l'occasion de rencontrer votre fille dans le cadre de mon travail et nous avions créer des liens particuliers du fait que l'on parlait français. Je vais me rappeler d'elle comme une artiste. Une voix Angélique . Elle avait du talent et un Sourire merveilleux. Que vous puissiez trouver la paix je suis certaine qu'elle veillera sur vous.

Tina Akhavan

May 23, 2016

Joy and Patrick Dance

May 23, 2016

Lorraine and Fernand we are so very saddened to hear this news. We remember Bria as that happy, bright and sweet soul we knew as a child. We will remember her in our thoughts and prayers. Again we are so very sorry for your deep pain and loss.

Jennifer Robb

May 23, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I'm grateful to have known Bria as a classmate. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Lise Landry

May 23, 2016

Mes sympathies. Vous êtes dans mes pensées.

May 23, 2016

Our hearts go out to you Lorraine. What a difficult loss for you. We remember Bria well from Campus View as our son Daniel was in some of her classes. What spirit and joy and talent she had in her early life. We are so sorry. Margaret and Russell Robb

May 22, 2016

Deepest sympathies to you and your extended families, Lorraine and Fernand and daughter Kira. We are saddened by this news of the loss of beautiful Bria.
The Ronse family,
Eric, Tina, Kristin and Kara

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