We Remember
VILNESS, Cailen Daniel
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March 13, 1998 – July 12, 2021
Born and raised in Kitimat BC. Cailen moved to Kelowna, BC in 2016 to be closer to his mom and for a short stint at Okanagan College before pursuing a career in construction.
Cailen was a kind, caring, and very loyal individual. His smile and personality were contagious. He was very outgoing and always made time for his friends and family.
He enjoyed weightlifting, boxing, and snowboarding. He loved his car. But most importantly he was known for the love he spread to those around him.
Cailen will be remembered as a loving and caring man with a genuine heart of gold.
Cailen is survived by his parents, Chris (Hayley) Vilness, Danielle Pritchett, his sisters Madelyn, Ana, Kharis, his brothers Declan, Layne (Kylee), his nephew Jett, his niece Maicey, his partner Jaydean Braham and family, his grandparents Trudy & Kim Vilness, Jill & Marv Fehr, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends and last but not least their fur baby Ellie.
Cailen is predeceased by his Papa Wayne Pritchett and his Uncle Ryan Vilness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brain Cancer Awareness.
There will be a Memorial Service July 17, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Springfield Funeral Home with Reverend Everton Weekes officiating. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the number of attendees will be limited. The family would like to invite all who want to pay their respects to join by Livestream, a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
Service
July 17, 2021
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Your tragic loss is heartbreaking. Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️❤️
Our deepest condolences to all the family and Jaydean and family. Love and prayers, Janine Hall and family
Thinking of you all every minute. With heavy hearts we are with you, and sending love to your sweet son, and all of you.
My deepest condolences for your tragic loss.
No words can take away the pain in this tragic moment if a young live is lost. I wish the hole family strength and hope in this difficult time.
Cailen was such an amazing man. Whenever he would come up from hazelton we would spend the days at the swimming pool and our nights at the demon games. He was always the most caring, thoughtful, and genuine person I have ever met. I am so lucky to have been able to know Cailen and I have deeply saddened that his glowing, happy spirit has moved onto the other side. Thinking of you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I wish I had photos to share but I will remember them in my heart ❤️
Wishing you all peace at this challenging time. I remember Cailen’s quick smile and gentle nature.
Cailen was the most amazing grad partner and friend, my heart breaks for his family and friends,
My condolences.
My condolences to you and your family Layne.
My heart breaks for you all at this time. Prayers for strength and peace that passes understanding during this most difficult time. Rest In Peace Cailen, you will never be forgotten by our family.
Condolences to the family. Wonderful service, praying for
All
Dear parents, girlfriend and the rest of the family of this beautiful young man, please accept our sincere condolences regards his passing. We are very sad that you have lost him, he just started his adult life and went so quickly. No one can imagine your pain. Mike and Louise Krekic from Penticton.
My condolences to the vilness family. Thank you for all the beautiful childhood memories.
I am so sorry for your loss… Matthew 5:4
Heidi and I are so deeply sorry for your unspeakable loss. We’re praying for the Peace that passes all understanding to rest upon you and your family during this time. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do.
Our heartfelt condolences to Caiden’s family and friends
We are so incredibly sorry for the loss of your dear son. We think of you all and are praying often that God’s peace will comfort each person that loved him.❤
I had the privilege of meeting Cailen at Aldos several years ago when I moved my daughter to Kelowna. He is everything and more that everyone says he is. Such a nice young man. Our deepest condolences to the Vilness and Pritchett families and Cailens love. It’s not the order of how we’re supposed to lose those we love. Thinking and praying for you all.
Rosa and Landon McWilliam
I watched Layne and Cailen grow up and He always had a smile that would light up anyone’s day. Gone but never forgetten. Rest in peace young man.
Sincerest Condolences to All ,Lucille & Family & friends .
As I sit here thinking of the unfairness of life I remember when you and your brother played with my two youngest growing up. Your family was a part of ours and now you are resting with the angels. I then remember my Grandmother telling me that life doesn’t have fair and that we are resilient and strong. Condolences to the all the families that lost love ones but you Cailen, I will remember your smile
Please know our hearts are with your family & we send our deepest & most heart felt condolences…💕
There are just no words at a time like this. Our heart felt condolences go out to the family.
My sincere condolences for your loss. My prayers are for all of the families
Ty and I and the girls along with Adam and baby Izzy send you all our deepest condolences. It was such a pleasure for us to meet this fine young man. Fond memories will remain of a very fine gentle soul.
So very heartbroken for your family. Cailen was such a light in this way. I remember having so much fun with him in Mexico, he just radiated happiness and love. No words can express how much love, and how many prayers are being sent to you but know he was much loved and was indeed an amazing young man. Love always ❤️🙏
Condolences to the family at this time. May the memories help you day by day. These are what will help you during this time.
Thoughts and prayers To Cailen’s family. My heart breaks. such a young man to go so soon. Rest In Peace Cailen, you will be missed.
It’s been nice to see all around Kitimat the high viz up in front of a lot of houses even businesses.
Love from the Starr and Brewer family
My condolences to the family, my thoughts and prayers goes to all of you🙏🙏🙏.
Rest in Peace Cailen
My heartfelt condolences to the Villness, Pritchett and Anderson family. There are no words I can say to heal your pain. I am always here as a friend…to talk and lean on. Xoxo ❤
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
My condolences to the family hearts with you all
Deepest condolences to the family and friends.