It is with a heavy, heavy heart that we make the announcement of the passing of our son, Elliot Cleveland Eurchuk. He was Brock Eurchuk and Rachel Staples oldest son and was just short of 17 years old. Born on July 11, 2001, Elliot died peacefully on April 20, 2018 in Victoria, BC.
Elliot endured terrible difficulties over the past two years. He was confronted with challenges that no child should have to endure. In 2017 Elliot had 4 surgical procedures and was prescribed opioids around every surgery even though his parents requested alternatives. During February 2018 Elliot was back in the hospital for 3 weeks for an infection – again opioids were used for pain management. At 16 the Health Care system granted Elliot full autonomy to direct his medical treatment while specifically having his parents excluded from this information. This policy needs to be reviewed. Parents need to participate in their child’s health care.
Elliot had a sharp wit. His sense of humour was far beyond his short years. He loved rugby, soccer, boxing, hiking, good food, travelling and he was an avid reader.
He greatly valued his friendships and approached friends with sincere consideration and genuine kindness. He read more books in his short life, than Brock and Rachel put together! He loved chemistry and had hopes of pursuing a career in medicine. For those of us lucky enough to really know Elliot, you knew he would give the shirt off his back to help you. As a sportsman he showed strong leadership abilities.
We will all miss bright, quirky, funny sporty Elliot. We love you son.
Rest in Peace and breath easy.
Mom, Dad, Isaac, Oliver, Abbey and Sydney
Elliot was loved so dearly by his Grampa and Grandma Staples and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Service to Celebrate Elliot’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, with Pastor Bob Opperman officiating. Cremation. Refreshments will follow the service.
Please email your thoughts, memories and photos of Elliot to about.elliot.eurchuk@gmail.com
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
26 Responses
Dear Rachel,Brock, and family..We are truly sorry to hear of your loss..words can’t describe Stay strong for your family…Our thoughts are truly with you LEN & LEONA
Brock, I was shocked to hear about this. The system failed. My deepest condolences.
Jurgen
Dear Rachel and family,
I am so, so sorry to hear about your tragic, devastating loss.
I wish all of you the very best during this terribly difficult time and some moments of peace in the following days.
My deepest condolences, sincerely, Lynn Varga and family
Rachel and family,
My deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. I cannot imagine.
My thoughts are with you,
Jane
My deepest condolences to the family of Elliott in this difficult and tragic time! Sacred to the memory Elliott and be assured of our prayers in these moments and in the days and weeks and months and years ahead. May God give you the grace and strength to keep on keeping on. May faith sustain and may forever friends comfort and may Elliott rest in presence of forever love.
Rev. William Hann
Pastor Holy Cross
Episcopal Vicar for Education for Island Catholic Schools
So sorry Rachel & Brock to hear of your son’s passing
Rachel and family, our deepest condolences to you and yours for the tragic loss of your son Elliot, our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Craig, Heike, Mia and Oskar
Sending you Rachel, my deepest sympathies. I was deeply saddened to hear of your devastating loss and wish you and your family space to grieve and to find comfort in all the support being wrapped around you. Warm regards, Gayle
Carol-Ann and I volunteered together at Hospice starting in 2006 and we’ve become friends over the years. I cannot imagine the pain that your family has to endure. Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember dear Elliott who was so close to you. Keeping you in my prayers. Love and hugs.
Rest In Peace, sweet, gentle, loving, kind and funny
Elliott!
Love always,
Lena