Loran went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2015 at the age of 50 years. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia on March 9, 1965. Loran’s death follows that of his father, Loran M. Knudson. He is survived by his loving mother, Teresa Knudson of Victoria; his brothers, Murray A. Knudson of Victoria, Miguel A. Knudson of Vancouver, Ronald R. Knudson of Victoria, Edward J. Knudson of Vancouver and his sister, Damaris M. Galhon (nee Knudson) and her husband Mandeep Galhon both of Victoria.
Loran was an excellent brother, friend and son. He had a great gift for anything technical. Whether it was rebuilding motors and cars or plumbing, electrical or building projects, he was highly sought after. He was determined and had a way to think outside the box and improvise, a trait learned from my father. Loran was very family oriented and in the past years and until his father’s recent passing, was very instrumental in his father’s health. From driving his father to doctors’ appointments, to meetings with the surgeons and sitting by his bedside, he was there. Loran had a passion for travel, cars, boats and the ocean. He lived life on his own terms and was fond of his select group of friends. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 12:00 pm with Father Ian Stuart officiating. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Foundation in his memory. Flowers accepted as well.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Loran and I worked together about 10 or so years ago, when I was in my late-teens to early-twenties. His big smile, infectious laugh, and great stories impacted many people. He was very intelligent, and he always took care to invest in other people and share his knowledge.
God Bless You, Loran, and I hope that your family finds comfort during this difficult time.
I first met Loran at a gym 20 years ago. We struck up a friendship that lasted all these years for which I am thankful. I regret I wasn’t made aware of the visitation or service earlier in September. It would have been nice to have attended. Loran had a good heart – always making time to help others and always making a difference for them. He was a good friend. Loran had a strong sense of family, as I do, which I admired. My thoughts and prayers are with Loran’s family.
I found out about Loran’s sudden passing from his brother, Ed, yesterday on the bus. How fortuitous to have run into him then as I had lost touch with the family.
This is a huge shock for me as Loran and I had been dating for about 6 years back in Victoria. During that time, I got to know every member of the Knudson family and they all had one trait in common- strength and tenacity. Loran inherited this as well and for that reason, he lived life to the beat of his own drum.
May you rest in peace Loran.
My condolences go out the Knudson family.
Julie DeCosta
***GONE TOO SOON***
…*A LONG TIME GREAT FRIEND….LIKE A BROTHER TO ME,….A WARM HEART,..A GOOD LISTENER,….NEVER ON TIME….*
NOT SURE WHAT TO WRITE AS I FIND THIS HARD TO COMPREHEND WITH THIS TRAGIC AND MOST SUDDEN LOSS WHICH HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATING TO ME….LORAN AND I GO BACK….YEAH,…WAY BACK…OVER 30 YEARS!!
FIRST MET THESE RARE TWINS IN EARLY 80’S….SO MANY STORIES TO SHARE AND SOME….WELL,…MANY I CANNOT SHARE HERE…TEEHEE…
FROM MEXICO TO JAPAN….TOO MANY STORIES…..THE FAMILY KNUDSON HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN DEALT THIS SHOCKING BLOW AFTER JUST SLOWLY RECOUPERATING FROM THE LOSS OF LORAN SENIOR…
MRS. KNUDSON HAS HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS LOSS OF HER SON, HER LOVING HUSBAND AND SISTER IN HER HOMELAND….MRS. KNUDSON IS A VERY SPECIAL LADY, A WALKING BUFFET OF ELEGANCE AND CHARM WITH CLASS THAT SETS HER APART FROM OTHERS…..SHE IS STRONG AND WITH HER OTHER CHILDREN AND CLOSE FRIENDS HOLD THIS FAMILY TOGETHER.
LORAN CAN REST NOW…..BE AT PEACE AND JOIN HIS PAPA AND RUN FREE,…..RUN WITH THE ANGELS….ABOVE THE CLOUDS AND WATCH OVER US ALL….THEY ARE IN PARADISE, WITH THIS SPECIAL ONE WAY TICKET THAT IS SO CHERISHED AROUND THE WORLD AS WE ALL STEP UP IN LINE AND AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES HOPING TO HAVE THIS TICKET TO PARADISE.
LORAN, I WILL MISS YOU, YOUR SUPPORT, YOUR ADVICE…YOU ARE A CLASS ACT….AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN MY FRIEND AND BROTHER!
LUV YAH BUDDY, ALWAYS.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE KNUDSON FAMILY…
SINCERELY, WITH LOVE ALWAYS
TIMOTHY.
So very sorry to hear this. I, too, went to school with Loran and Murray and grew up in the same neighbourhood. My thoughts are with all of you.