Christopher Gordon Schwede left this world on August 18, 2022 in Victoria, BC. Second born of four children on October 28, 1972 in Terrace, BC. Chris leaves behind his parents Sharon (Ray) Logan and Fred (Evelyn) Schwede, brother Shayne (Emily), sister Tammy and his Irish twin, Candice (Marcus). Chris will also be missed by his daughter Olivia, and her mom, Erica, as well as many nieces including Shaelee, Lacey, Viella, and Kayla and adoring nephews, Noah and Khristian.
Chris worked hard to earn his Red Seal Journeymen Electricians status as an adult. As a child he gained his claim to fame by narrowly missing being cast as the toddler version of Superman.
If you were a friend of Chris’, you felt like a brother, a sister, or a cousin. If you were in his immediate family, Chris left no room for doubt, family was his everything. Chris was enchanting, protective, deeply loving and sensitive to all that life brought. He was so funny and loved to tease, flashing his dimples and brilliant eyes. He will be missed far and wide.
“And sometimes I despair the world will never see another man, like him” (Superman’s Song -Crash Test Dummies).
A Memorial Service and Reception for Chris was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens on Friday, September 16, 2022. All were invited to commune, share stories and memories of Chris at a bbq at Candice’s home afterwards.
To watch a recording of the service, click the image below.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
13 Responses
I am in treatment [recovery] my “BROTHER” thanks in part to you, I miss you dearly but in my heart you shall remain as at times I replay our stories, those nights where we shot the shit and glorified each other, I made it Chris I am proud to tell you that I am 84 days sober…wish you were there with me like we had planned, God had bigger plans rest in peace my good friend…I truly miss you a lot…
My condolences to the whole family especially Olivia God bless you all AMEN
Our deepest condolences for our friends Sharon and Ray and for all their family as well. What a moving tribute to Chris who was deeply loved by so many. We are so very sorry for your sad loss.
My sincere condolences. Years back, Chris and I worked as electricians together and shared a home in Victoria. I will never forget Chris and the times we had. I am very sorry to hear about his passing. I had reached out to him on Facebook and we were catching up recently. Love ya Chris and my condolences to his family.