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
My deepest condolences to all of you.
The journey of grief is a tough one. It is with you always, but that means you were deeply loved. Heartfelt love to all of you, Sue.
My brother was a man of many facets. I will always miss him in my heart.
I new Eric through his work. We became friends, only seeing each other once a week or so. He was a kind and understanding guy, I enjoyed our time spent. You will be missed my friend.
Eric and I worked and lived together in the Tugs Pub era..we had a great crew of friends and yes Eric always said or did something that made us laugh….sad to hear you have left us Eric ..however you have left us all with warmth in our hearts for knowing you. Goodbye for now friend
Eric was an intricate part of my work life as well as a dear friend. He was way with Wendy and the kids was something I strived to be like in my own family.
Our hearts are sad with this news. I met Eric and Wendy back in the early 90’s when I entertained at Sgt. O’s, in Kelowna, they were a wonderful couple. We spent many happy times together with the rest of the crew from Sgt. O’s. Condolences to Wendy, family and all of there many friends. R.I.P. my friend🙏
Its with heartfelt condolences I am writing to all of the family at this time. Dakota is a great friend of mine and on his behalf I wish everyone a heartfelt hug during this difficult time.
I worked with Eric during his Sgt. O’Flaherty’s days, and the one thing I remember most was his constant smile and the fact that he was always there for you. When he shook your hand, you knew that he was glad to see you. RIP my friend. Wendy…Mine and Lana’s hearts go out to you.
Eric was a gentleman, and a gentle soul.
What a great guy Eric was, as a merchant you don’t always get to know your clients, but sometimes a very special
relationship can form, their kids were just little when we started doing business, and we became friends.
Always happy to have a chuckle or jest and he had pretty quick wit.
From all our crew here to Wendy the kids and all he knew our hearts go out to you, we all lost someone who made us all better people.