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Brenda Lee MILLER Kotyk
November 5, 1960 - March 3, 2023
You were the Love of my life Brenda and I will miss you forever!
Burial Date March 10, 2023
11:00 March 10, 2023 at St. John’s Heritage Chapel – 537 Glencairn Lane in Colwood, BC
Brenda will be laid to rest in the Hatley Memorial Gardens.
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Posted by:
E. Yong Oriental Restaurant
Posted on:
April 26, 2023
To Greg and family, We are so sorry for your loss, it was an honour and great pleasure in knowing Brenda over the many years when you both frequented our family restaurant. Our deepest condolences, and our thoughts are with you and your family. Shellsan, Phom, Evan and Micheal at E. Yong Oriental Restaurant
Posted by:
Won (Pelly store)
Posted on:
March 14, 2023
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your are in my thoughts at this time. I hope you hold onto warm and wonderful memories you shared together. I will continuously pray for you. Sorry for your loss.
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Sheri
Posted on:
March 10, 2023
Greg, Joyce, Mary and family. My deepest condolences. I admired so many things about Brenda, especially how unapologetically true to herself she was. She was genuine and boy she was fun to be around. Even when we lost curling matches. She stood firm in her beliefs and principles and was the most sincere and non judgemental person I knew. And she was most certainly the most loyal, and best confidante a person could have. Her love of life and love for Greg was so rooted in who she was, and so very inspiring. In her last months, the best gift Brenda gave me was connecting me with another best friend, where we will continue to share memories of Brenda for a lifetime. She will forever live in my heart. I love you and dearly miss you Brenda.
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Jim and Faye Chomyshen
Posted on:
March 10, 2023
Greg: Our hearts go out to you for the loss of your partner and dear friend! Brenda’s kind and genuine presence will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May you find comfort in your loving memories and good times shared throughout your years together
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Bev & Ken Witow
Posted on:
March 10, 2023
Greg, our most heartfelt sympathies to you, your family, Mrs. Kotyk, Judy, Audrey, Joyce and families. Wishing you Peace to bring you comfort Courage to face the days ahead and Loving Memories to forever hold in your heart ❤️ I have sooo many truly wonderful memories of Brenda that I will cherish forever. This cool and sassy girl joined our school in Arran in her final high school years and chose me as one of her friends. I felt so privileged that she would want to hang out with little old shy me and could not believe how lucky I was. Brenda was a natural at bringing out the best in people and making them feel just as important as anyone else and letting their light shine!!! From camping at Madge Lake, learning to Disco Dance to Night Fever, to belting out "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" at the parties we went to. From drinking Fontana Bianco in our teens to Tequila shots in our 60's we always had alot of fun and so much laughter. (I'm going to miss hearing that laugh) She was a "true gem" who was and always will be respected, admired, but most of all loved. Brenda, I am so honored to call you my dear friend who I will truly miss but will never forget. Thanks for the memories! 💞
Posted by:
Lesley
Posted on:
March 10, 2023
Smart, kind, generous, thoughtful, creative and beautiful - that's Brenda. She made us better people by sharing her wisdom, laughter, smile and encouragements. Thank you for being in our lives Brenda. Only wish it could have been for longer. Ashley and I offer our heartfelt condolences.
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Cathey Crowley
Posted on:
March 10, 2023
Hi Greg, we’ve never met, but I loved , admired and highly respected Brenda. Sure was my supervisor at Mountain and supported my every endeavour. I was going through some very difficult times, she always took the time to listen sharing with me very wise words, despite the demands of her most hectic position. One time I had put myself down in her office, that was the only time I was disciplined, she told me that she never wanted to hear me talk like that again! May God bless her soul and comfort you in these most challenging times ahead. Cathey (Kich at that time)
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Michele Bigelow
Posted on:
March 9, 2023
Hi Greg, One of my favourite mail customers. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Brenda waving to me from the window with her sweet smile. Please take care and looking forward to seeing you out at the mailboxes. 💞
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Veronica and Myron
Posted on:
March 9, 2023
Hi Greg…our dear cousin…we send our condolences to you and your family …So sorry to hear of your the passing of your dear wife and friend. Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow in saying good-bye to your precious beloved one. Brenda was a very sweet cousin who was good at making a person feel good about themselves with her winning smile and friendly disposition. 🥰 Sending our love and prayers 🙏🏼
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Jim & Phyl
Posted on:
March 9, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences Greg. The love of your life, your sweetheart, gone way too soon. May you find comfort in the knowledge you will see her again in her forever home. When you shared Brenda was willing to accept whatever God chose for her, I hoped & prayed for healing here with you. Her healing however, will be a heavenly one. As you are left to navigate life without her we pray the peace of knowing she rests with Jesus in paradise, will sustain you.
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Linda
Posted on:
March 9, 2023
Greg, Aunty Mary, Joyce, Judy, Audrey and families, I am so sorry for your loss, a beautiful light gone way too soon. I have many wonderful memories of good times, fun and so much laughter. From playing in Baba's yard at family gatherings, riding our bikes from our respective homes to meet on the corner. Camping trips, triple features at the drive-inn, drives to our spot on Thunder Hill. Brenda arranging tickets for a bus trip to Calgary to see Elton John in 1984. Building a snow man and snow woman in your back yard on Munroe (yes, we were adults). Our trip to Barbados, Brenda and Greg were the best travel companions, what a great time that was! Greg, Brenda told me when you first got together, your arms were close, but not quite touching, that there was an electricity between you two. She knew that you were her "one". What a beautiful love! That will never go away. Brenda, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend. Always loved. Never forgotten. Love and hugs.
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Jessica Loosdrecht
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss Greg. Brenda took the time to visit me last summer, it was such a good visit catching up on everything since her retirement. I was really looking forward to bringing my daughter with me to visit her on the island, and going for a walk with her on that beach she showed me. She was such a huge support in my career and I really valued being able to go to her for advice even after she retired from corrections. I have so much respect for her and her accomplishments. Just thinking about all the things she taught me, the encouragement, the push, the shared drive to be successful. She was my sounding board and someone I could trust for sound advice when I needed it. It’s really hard to believe she’s gone, but she will never be forgotten. Thank you Brenda for always believing in me. Rest in peace my mentor and friend.
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Mike and Lona
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Brother Greg, our heart filled condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Lona and I can only imagine how well you celebrated life with Brenda over the years!
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Terry and Pam Gardiner
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
We are deeply saddened to lose our dear friend Brenda. We have been so blessed to have been close personal friends of Brenda and Greg for 30 years. I first meet Brenda when she came to work at Rockwood Institution. I was Brenda's supervisor at that time and was always impressed with her integrity and motivation to learn and develop her skills as a Parole Officer. She was a pleasure to work with and to mentor. Brenda and Greg also became good friends of my parents and our daughter. Even after they relocated to B.C. our friendship continued. I will always remember Brenda's sweet personality and her giggle. She was a loyal and thoughtful friend. She would surprise me by sending a special gift that she knew I would appreciate, like Starbucks coffee, a cookbook or her nephew's garlic products. We are so grateful for the time we spent together in Tobago and Yuma and the wonderful memories made. Rest in peace Brenda and we will look forward to sharing that Tequila shot when we meet again. Love you, Terry and Pam
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BROADWAY MB CHURCH
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Dear Greg, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. We extend our deep and heartfelt sympathies to you and pray that God will bring you much comfort as you reflect on your lives together and remember the beautiful relationship you shared. With much love and caring, Your Broadway church family. (from years gone by)
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Laura Contini
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Brenda was such a beautiful soul and the best friend I’ve ever known. I will treasure forever the many years of great times we shared. There are memories of her in every corner of my home, in every drawer I open, on every table is another perfect gift that she gave me just because she knew it would bring me happiness. Her smile, her laughter and her incredible wit and humour will stay with me forever. I have so many vivid memories of us just laughing and laughing and laughing and of course dancing in my living room. We had the best of times! And of course our shared love of food and all the many great meals that Greg and Brenda prepared and we shared. Greg my heart is forever with you in your grief. You two shared a beautiful love like no other. May your many years of happiness bring you peace and comfort until you two meet again. Your Angel will forever be with you. Lots of Love, Laura
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Renee Allan
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Greg, We are SO sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time.... Hugs from Chad & I in Alberta. (Norm & Brendas eldest daughter)
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mike and kathy
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
dear GREG sorry for your loss we will miss her dearly we had a lot of great times together, now she safe in the arms of Jesus
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Cuz Janice
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Dear Greg, I have been thinking about you these last few months----and Brenda and her courage...God has plans for each of us.He will give you the courage to go on! His word says "Underneath (you) are the Everlasting Arms ". Will continue to pray for you. In sympathy...( i know about it)
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Anonymous
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
dear Greg , thoughts and prayers we are so sorry the times we shared will never be forgotten she is safe in the arms of Jesus
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Eldon and Monique Chomyshen
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Greg , we’re so sorry to hear the sad news of Brenda’s passing, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your families during these difficult times. RIP Brenda, you’ll be sadly missed but never forgotten. ❤️Eldon and Monique
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Linda
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Thank you Brenda, You will always make me smile with the best picnic ever in a vehicle from Vancouver to Abbotsford..Joyce, Merle, your mom and me, had so much laughter and a great time those memories will live on forever ,rest in peace my dear, you are so loved and dearly missed ❤️
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Elaine Thomson
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
My sweet Brenda. You are now, and will continue to be, missed by those close to you in our little neighbourhood. Rest well my friend.💙
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Colin Witow
Posted on:
March 8, 2023
Sorry for you loss uncle Greg. I always remember her with a huge smile. I'm sure I always will.
