April 28, 1948 - March 3, 2025
Brian Douglas Henke, aged 76 years old passed away suddenly on March 3, 2025 while travelling. Born in Williams Lake, BC on April 28, 1948, Brian was the eldest son, and moved with his family to Sunnyvale, California; Calgary, Alberta and Kamloops, BC. As an adult, he attended UBC, and spent time in Prince George, BC; Houston, BC; and Montreal, QC where he met his wife Denise.
Brian and Denise ultimately moved to BC and had 1 daughter, Kathryn. Denise passed away in 1991, and Brian devoted his life to raising his daughter Kathryn as a single father.
Known for his kindness and humour, Brian was a wonderful father and grandfather. He became active in the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society for a number of years after his retirement from Pacific Blue Cross.
He is preceded in death by his wife Denise, mother Marge, father Buster, and brothers Alan and Joseph. Brian is survived by his daughter Kathryn (Nick), grandchildren Peter and Evelyn, and brothers Frank (Jeanette), Don (Pat), Wayne (Brenda) and George (Sylvie) along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 25th at 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (140 Moody Street, Port Moody, BC), with reception and internment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, BC Cancer Agency or the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society.
Condolences may offered at www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
Service Details
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