We Remember
BROWN, Eric John
October 8, 1963 — October 29, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Eric John Brown on October 29, 2025. He will leave an immense void in the lives of and hearts of his wife of 34 years Wendy, son Dakota (Liz) and daughter Sierra. Eric also leaves behind his brothers and sisters Sharon, Dean, Kevin, Keith, Ted, Misty, Tom, Penny, Jenny, and Sally; nieces and nephews; and the most wonderful group of friends and neighbours who became family.
Born in Alberta, but 100% BC boy, Eric grew up and lived in many Northern communities and the south Okanagan before settling in the Lower Mainland. In North Vancouver, he met Wendy, and in 1989 they moved to Kelowna to be closer to their Naramata family and raise their children. Eric met so many of his dearest friends to this day in Osoyoos; North Vancouver; and while working at Tugs, Sgt. O’Flaherty’s, Packinghouse pub, Western Star and his last and most fulfilling years at Waterplay/MAKR.
Eric was the most genuine human who would drop anything to help others. Handyman on the orchard and for friends and neighbours. Eric had the kindest and most gentle nature, he always made you feel important and was the life and light of any party with his beautiful booming laugh.
Cancer took Eric too soon, he was brave and beautiful through all the pain. Please think of Eric when you are enjoying a sporting event, sitting watching the ocean, or listening to a RUSH song, he would love that.
We need to thank Dr. Baxter and his team; our Capri family; and Ryan and his team at Ambulatory Care. We also would like to thank Hospice House, they all made us feel so heard, loved, and cared for.
Eric requested no funeral, he wanted everyone to get together with love in the future to celebrate how wonderful you all are. He also requested, as private as he became in the last years of life, to be there for his family; Dakota and Sierra will need help navigating without a father and Wendy will need help not being “Eric and Wendy”.
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For the family of Eric,
I had the privilege of working with Eric and appreciated his presence on life”s journey. Thanks Eric for the memories.
Rest in peace and Cheers
Cec Goss