With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Stewart Lang (Stew) on April 17, 2022 in Victoria, BC. Beloved son of Yvette and Gord; adored brother of Marcelle (husband Brian); cherished Uncle to Reyven; treasured grandson to Irvin (who preceded him in death) (Suzanne) and Dorothy, loved nephew to Stewart Thompson, Ian Thompson, Michelle Johnson, Brent Lang (Jill); and loved cousin to Dylan, Yvette, Shelly, Reagan and Jesse.
Stewart was also preceded in death by his cherished dogs Duke and Nitro.
Stew was a beautiful soul with a kind, loving and generous heart. He loved dogs more than anything, previously volunteering at an animal rescue farm in Vancouver. He was also a Big Brother to his dear friend Ben.
A highly skilled Red Seal Journeyman Plumber, Stew was also a Certified Gas and Pipefitter and was part of the Victoria Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.
Stew adored his family and friends. He had a small circle of lifelong best friends and a huge circle of friends and extended family, whom he loved dearly. He had a beautiful sparkle and energy, a mega-watt smile and a laugh that lit up the room.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stew’s name to the Humane Society, the SPCA or Big Brothers Big Sisters.
A Celebration of Life was held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. For those friends and family who wish to join the service virtually, here is the Zoom link below. The link will be active at 1:45pm on the 15th of May.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85417021468?pwd=NHg1aW1YT3NmK2hDWnVqNnB0TFV2Zz09
Condolences and memories may be offered to the family below. To view service click below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
32 Responses
Gord and Yvette, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. The last time I saw Stew he was just a kid. Sorry man.
dear Gordie just found the news of your son an hour ago I can’t imagine the pain your going thru I’m so very sorry for your loss please know that my thoughts are with you hopefully one day we can get together for coffee take care
He was my best friend in Lakehill elementary school. We did everything together, we had so many good memories. I love you and I am sorry I couldn’t be there for you. We will play Donkey Kong Country in the sky one day.
Trent
That was a very beautiful service painting a picture of a life well lived – full of love, family, friends, music and laughter.
Barb Clemes, sister in law to Uncle Brent, sister to AJ
A poem for Stew from his Aunty Michelle
Stewy
You are a lovely brother
And a beautiful son, but
Where are you now Stewy?
Where have you gone?
Have you returned to the stars
From which we all came?
The Univrrse has changed now
It will never be the same
But
You’ll be in the sun and
In the night sky.
In every breath of wind
Every eagles cry
Each drop of rain that
Falls from on high
Every rolling wave will
Carry your name
No more worries
No more pain
Until we see you again
We love you, always xoxo
I am so sorry to hear that Stew is gone. Although I only meet him that week I stayed at your house in the late 90s I knew of him well through all of our get together. I hope though the current difficult times and the quieter times down the road you are able to remember the wonderful light he brought and be thankful as well as celebrate them. I will see you over Zoom in a little while, Sending all our love from the other side of the continent. Ally and Beth.
I’m so sorry for your loss, he was the light in this world and I’m sure he’s smiling at all of us now ❤ love Kelly my prayers ❤ are with you ❤
Dear Yvette , Gord and Marcelle
Shocked and truly very very saddened by this tragic news. My heart goes out to you all. I only met Stew a few times and he was really lovely. Sending you love, so so sorry for your devastating loss.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Stewart’s (as we called him in elementary school) passing. We attended Lake Hill together and he was one of my childhood buddies. He always made me laugh and had a special sparkle in his eye.
My deepest condolences to the family. I still have photos of Stewart and our friends as children and will think fondly of him.
Thinking of you, Yvette, and your family at this very sad time… so sorry for the loss of your beloved Stewart.