It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Keira on March 21, 2021.
She passed in her father’s home surrounded by love and comfort.
She leaves behind her father, Lars Olsen, her mother, Sophia Marcos, her brother, Christian and many aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.
We know Keira is now with her Farmor, Mette Olsen and her great grandparents, Niels and Aase Olsen and Manuel Moniz.
Keira was a true artist and creative thinker. She was at peace and truly happiest when creating her art. She was a beautiful, funny, outgoing girl, yet very introspective, a thinker.
We will always remember her infectious smile that could light up your soul, her piercing blue eyes and her caring, creative personality.
Keira, you are in our hearts forever.
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Lars- words cannot express how sad we are to hear of Keira’s passing. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and sending our deepest condolences.
Keira,
You were in the class beside the class I taught in when you were in Grade 5. I did not get to know you well, though my path occasionally crossed with your dad’s over my career working with kids. I knew him as a Grade 3 student in the Sneakers and Papers afterschool program at Sidney Elementary, as one of my scouts at 1st Tsartlip, and finally as a parent back at Sidney Elementary. If you picked any amount of creativity from your dad, either from something similar to collecting Trolls, or being an amazing cook as a scout I know you are a truly amazing kid.
Here is a quote from a book I gave your dad for his Birthday when he was in Scouts. If I recall correctly, I gave it to him at Week’s Lake. When I heard about your good-bye I thought about this quote.
Don’t be dismayed at good-byes.
A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes is certain for those who are friends.
– Richard Bach from the book Illusions.
Je suis de tout cœur avec toi, en pensées et en tristesse . Que la vie est horrible de vous faire vivre cette douleur et cette perte . Prenez soin de vous. Je t’embrasse Lars ainsi que Christian et toute la famille. Des baisers doux
Miss you little one. We’ll play arts and crafts as soon as I get there.
Keira, your time with us was short, but powerful, and my life was impacted by your beautiful personality. I will always fondly remember the fun times we had together from swimming to making gingerbread houses, and everything in between. You are and always will be so loved.
Love, Anti-Fred.
Dear Lars and Christian ~
Our world is grieving the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. Keira had that easy sweet and caring way which was so apparent when she arrived at Sidney School. I loved her creativeness and artistic interests and I’ve treasured a special pencil caricature Keira did of me in the library; me saying “I love books!”. She was kind and empathetic, a trait which did not need to be taught. Keira is a bright and shiny star in our sky, that will never dim. Hearts share in your sorrow. Jeannie Repsch
I have no words. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives. You are much loved, and will be missed everday.
Keira,
We held you in our arms when you were only 12 hours old. You grew to be a beautiful, sensitive girl – so full of life, so talented, so warm and loving.
How lucky we are to have had you in our family, even if it wasn’t for nearly long enough.
We miss you so much.
We’ll always hold you in our hearts.
Lise and Maritza
Keira – You know what you meant to me, we talked about it all the time. I know you loved me too and I am so glad the last thing we said to each other was I love you. There are so many things I want to say and messages I want to send to you. You will see them come through in all sorts of ways. I will keep your brother safe. We all love you so much.
– Dad
We are grieved and deeply feel the loss of Keira in the world. She touched our hearts with her kindness, creativity and patience for little cousins. Her glee over new discoveries was infectious. We were honored to be family for her and were blessed with some wonderful memories. All our love and condolences.