Garry Stephen Soo

announce his passing on February 21, 2023 after a recent diagnosis of cancer. He passed away

peacefully in Palliative Care surrounded by family and immersed in love.

Garry is survived by his brothers Robert and Benny (Dawn Ishii), his sister Susan (Anthony

Ciammaichella), niece Tiana, and nephew, Mateo. He is predeceased by his Mother, Jean, and

Father, John. Garry had a special relationship with his other ‘nephew’, Chico, the dog. Even

though he wasn’t his owner, everyone knew, Chico loved him the most!

Garry was born on March 21, 1963 in Duncan and he was a proud Vancouver Islander, growing

up in Port Alberni and Parksville. He attended school in those communities and continued with

his studies at VIU in Nanaimo. He enjoyed different work opportunities and spent time in the

hospitality and customer service industries.

Garry had a gentle spirit and a peaceful soul. Generous to family and friends, he would share

his abundant gift of kindness with those in need. His selflessness was never more evident than

when he helped care for his Father.

Garry had a cheeky personality and a wonderful sense of humour. He couldn’t play the piano

but that didn’t stop him from trying. Extended family concerts would usually result in demands

for refunds. Garry was a bit of a ‘foodie’ and his cooking skills ranged from questionable to

pretty darn good. There were many cooking ‘contests’, the results of which, are still in dispute.

Beyond spending time with family, Garry was forever working on his cars, and like Garry, they

had an inherent and amazing beauty ‘under the hood’. Those memories and so many more, will

be cherished by his family and friends. Garry reciprocated the love he received. He will be

greatly missed, but his memories will live on.

Special thanks to the amazing team in Palliative Care whose kind and sensitive delivery of care

was very much appreciated and made this journey a gentle and memorable one.

A private family celebration of life will be scheduled in Port Alberni. In lieu of flowers, please

consider donating in Garry’s memory to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care Unit

at www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com