It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Donald Yake on April 27, 2024 at the age of 53. Gary is survived by his wife Patricia, son Logan, mom Loretta (Mark), father Mel, sister Kristen (Enzo), nieces Sofia & Olivia, uncle Frank (Brenda) and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
Gary was born March 31,1971 in Cranbrook BC. He grew up in Port Coquitlam and graduated from Port Moody Secondary School. Gary had many friends growing up. He loved playing hockey & lacrosse in his younger years. He loved to draw and got into a little bit of tattooing. He loved all sorts of music. He loved coaching Logan both in soccer and ball hockey. Gary was a very hard worker and worked within the commercial cleaning industry for over 20 years. Gary’s hard work and friendly demeanor placed him in a supervisory position in which he was well respected and loved by his colleagues.
His family would like to request that any donations be made to Diabetes Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada in Gary’s honour.
Gary’s family would like to thank the many incredible doctors, nurses and care aides at Royal Columbian Hospital who looked after him.
A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services – Burkeview Chapel 1340 Dominion Ave. Port Coquitlam on Friday June 7th at 1pm, reception to follow.
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