I have been thinking about you and was waiting for you to reply to my text. I called you and then eventually I came across this page with a heavy heart. You were an amazing woman and I appreciated our talks each season and your bubbly personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Will miss you Kaila. 

Kaila. You were my big sister, my role model, and my best friend. Now, you're all those things and my beautiful angel. My heart aches knowing you're no longer here to help guide me in this crazy journey called life. You had so many dreams and aspirations that I can only hope to achieve for you one day in your loving memory. 

You taught me the importance of acceptance and second chances. You taught me to be brave, bold and unique. If anything, you always displayed true courage and strength. You were never afraid to admit your wrongs and constantly worked on making you, the best version of yourself that you could. 

I'm going to miss that glowing smile that could light up the darkest room. I'll miss your genuine sparkling eyes that always cared so deeply. That laugh. That laugh was something else, you couldn't help but to laugh along and let it warm your heart. I'll miss you're long tight squeeze hugs and your crazy coloured lip stick kisses all over my face. You were the most caring, authentic person and you were so nurturing when it came to peoples emotions. It hurts me so deeply knowing I won't have you here to rant about the little things, celebrate accomplishments or hear your voice saying everything will be alright. 

You've touched so many lives with your beautiful one of a kind soul. You could bring the best out of anyone you'd meet. I pray that you can see the endless amount of love being sent to you right now. 

Rest easy angel. Not a day goes by that you wont be on my mind. Although you may not be here physically, I'll always be able to feel your love. I love you so much Big sister. 

Kaila...
when we first met...you wanted to kick my ass cuz I dated Cody after you... haha. I stood up to you and You told me you respected that I did and we became the best of friends! You were my partner in crime, we did the most crazy and random things, things I question why we did it but would never regret any of them. Like that time we went all the way to Burnaby to some guys house and hung out with his deaf little brother all night instead and writing him notes Or when we tried to save the hooker... can’t believe we actually bought her a pack of smokes and wrote our freakin numbers on the pack haha, what idiots haha. I’m sorry I wasn’t there for your hard times, the guilt I feel is like I got hit by a train over and over again, I hope you know I never stopped loving you and thinking about you and our memories are precious to me.. now more then ever. You were one of a kind, you loved your friends with your whole heart even when you were being an asshole. We had some very great times, we had some sad times but you were a true one. You never judged me on my mistakes or my past. You were honest and knew just how to cheers me up...Usually was shots haha. your laugh is forever burnt in to my brain. I still can’t believe you are gone and I will miss you so much. Will miss seeing your rants on Facebook about Averie and her attitude how she’s just like mommy. Ugh I love you kai. Rest easy my love 

Having you as a sister means always having someone a phone call away who will listen with out judgement and always remind me that I am enough! It also means uncontrollable laughs and giggles when we are together! It means there is somebody in this world who knows my deepest and darkest moments, and has survived many of them with me! Having you as a sister means everything to me and I love you! 
Kaila....you were not only my sister, but you were my best friend.
Your energy was contagious....your love unconditional. You were always empathetic and so affectionate....almost to the point it annoyed me, which was one of the things we did best to each other. You never left any of us with out saying “I love you”.....id do anything to hear that voice again. 
Everything about you was a little extra...from your loud voice and laugh to your many bright lip sticks.....you were truly one of a kind! Loosing you has been the most painful thing I’ve ever gone through, my heart literally feels like it’s in pieces. It’s so unfair that you were taken so soon. I can still hear your voice so clearly and feel your arms wrapped around me little sis. You’d tell me “you’re gonna get through this Thara, and come out stronger” 
I need you more then ever right now Kaila, and I can only hope your spirit is there to protect and guide the ones who loved you, especially your sweet girl Averie. You loved her with every inch of your soul and always wanted to be the best mommy you could....that love will love will live forever in her heart. 
You lit up every room you walked into and created so many memories of laughter. I think you said and did things just to hear others laugh. That brought you so much joy. I’m not sure I know anybody else who would try to paint their toe nails in the sand, but you did and we couldn’t stop laughing! 
You touched so many lives and I hope you know how loved you are. You were truly beautiful and this world will be a lot darker without you in it. Luv you lil sis ❤️

Kaila, 
There are no words that could ever express how much you mean to me or how much I miss you. 
Your spirit, your love, and your laughter will forever live on inside each one of us.  Life will never be the same, there will always be a void in our family and in our hearts , but our memories of you will help ease the pain.  One day at a time!  You were truly an amazing woman and I was blessed to get to be your Auntie .  I promise to always be the best Auntie I can be to Averie , and that she will grow up knowing how much you loved her and what an amazing mommy you were. 
In your own words  Kaila from April 2, 2014..”Reach for  stars.... Even if you don’t see them....They’re all around you... Each one of them are angels watching over you....They shine bright just as you do my dearest Averie . “
 You will always and forever be our angel Kaila!
All my love, Auntie 

Miss you so much kai xoxo wish I could tell you how much I love you. Went to castle fun park last night with my family and I had so many memories of us when your uncle Bobby and aunt sheri would take us .love you forever my friend xoxo

I first met Kaila when I started Queen Elizabeth in the last semester of grade 12. By then, everyone had their cliques and groups. Kaila was the only person that welcomed me! She was so sweet and friendly. She let me know if I needed anything she would help me out and she even invited me to hang out at lunch. This will stay with me forever. I saw her a couple times in our adult life however her kindness from highschool will always remind me to be a better person and teach my son that kindness will last in the hearts of people forever. I hope her daughter will read this one day and know that her mom was nice to the "new girl" and knows that her mom was that type of person. The type of person who had a heart so big that even when she had her own group of friends, she didn't mind making another. RIP sweet angel. Thank you for the impact you made on my life and I will never forget about you! 


If you’ve met Kaila and she embraced you it meant that she loves you unconditionally whether you saw her last month or last year or beyond  
Kaila had a smile that could light up the darkest of days. 
Any function Kaila would usually show up late but the party never truly started until she arrived with that amazing smile and attitude 
And maybe a wee bit of drama
When Kaila had Averie it gave her life new meaning 
She was an incredible mother and loved Averie with all her heart Averie was her everything 

Blake I know you realize how much our family loves you and respects you if there’s ever anything you and Averie need we are here for you my friend 
Danielle and Thara I hope the great times and love you shared far beyond sisterhood will help to heal the pain you’re feeling 
Sharon and Dawson I love you both so much words cannot express   

Kaila you were taken from us far far to early in your life 
The sun still comes up each day but it just doesn’t shine quite as bright without you
I love you K

Our sweet Kaila,  I have been struggling to find the words to describe the best memory of our friendship but there are so many. From sleepovers, dance parties to Papa Roach in the hallway between yours and Thara’s room (still can’t listen to Last Resort without thinking of you), sneaking you into my parents house because I was grounded for sneaking out to your house 😂, endless hours of laughing, The “Place” aka Stardust (need I say more LOL), silly fireball nights, and so so so many more.  

You had a smile that would light a room, a laugh that could heal any sadness and a presence that could warm your soul.  You touched so many people and although it had been years since we had been together in person, we could talk and still feel like kids again.  

You will be so truly missed and I will hold our memories so close to my heart.  Rest easy beautiful girl ❤️.

Kayla,
 We met when we were 15&16 to say we hit it off was an understatment, you were such a lovable individual with your warm smile and cute dimples and loud laugh no one can forget. We have had some unforgettable nights I will forever cherish Kayla. I was very fortunate to have run into at ther grocery store about 2 months now, what was a quick hello in the store turned out to be an 1hr long catch up in the parking lot laughing and reminiscing of the good ole days and hugging lots. You were an amazing mother which everyone knows and could see, you are now yours daughter Angel and will still continue to guide her spirit. You will deeply be missed by my many but not forgotton. Rest easy my dear friend
Love: Zaynah 

I met Kaila in high school through mutual friends,  she had such a spunky and outgoing personality, 
 It has been 10 years since I last saw Kaila but her voice ,her laugh & her smile are etched in my memory . In high school she was the type of girl who would help build you up, not bring you down and it appears she kept that beautiful trait . 
I’m glad to have had the chance to know such a beautiful soul. 
 I’m deeply saddened and my thoughts go out to Kailas family and to her little girl.
 Can’t forget that smile  
🕊 

Kaila,  when I first met you, you were 'just' Thara's cute little sister with the strawberry blonde hair. As I watched you grow through the years you became a force to be reckoned with, a strong, fierce woman, who continued to fight against any obstacle in her way. Your smile, laugh, love for friends and family, and larger than life personality will never be forgotten. Those of us who were lucky enough to have known you, will make sure that Averie knows that she had one hell of a kick-ass momma who loved her dearly! Xo Chels 

It was K.B Woodward when I first met Kaila, I can remember all of us girls chasing the boys during recess and lunch. I always admired you from your toughness to kindness, love and loyalty. You know the saying "I would give the shirt off my back" well Kaila would, she leant me her black platform boots for grade 7 grad because I had nothing to go with my outfit, I was extremely humbled and grateful to her for making me feel comfortable and willing to walk the stage, and that is who she was a great friend, mother and independent woman who didn't let anyone feel left out. That memory I will and have held onto all my life. We only hung out a few occasions and lost contact throughout high school, we did end up re connecting through FB and we had conversations about where we were in that time, talked about our relationship and our daughters. Kaila you were taken from all of us waay to soon and most of all taken from Averie, she will grow up to know how much you truly touched so many people's lives and how wonderful of a person you were. Rest in Peace Angel xoxo always loved and never forgotten ❤

It has been a very long time since Kenneth or I have seen or spoken to Kaila. She was one of my first friends I made when I moved to Surrey and started going to KB Woodward. Kaila use to basically live at my house for all of gr 5 and most of gr 6. She couldn't get enough of my mom's cooking lol and even started learning the traditional names of the dishes. My parents always knew to have a little extra because she will most likely be over afterschool. We spent a lot of time at my place hanging out in my room doing who knows what and climbing my neighbors tree with Kenneth and his friends. Getting yelled at said neighbor to climb back down because he didn't want to be the one to be blamed if one us got hurt lol. Kaila was a very kind and fun person. I'll always remember how quick she was to get along with and how fast we became friend. I'm happy to say I don't have a single bad memory of her.  I'm sure that her daughter will be hearing it many times but her mom was truly an amazing friend to have. 

My heart goes to all her friends and family. 

Kaila was at one time my best friend in the world. We were always together almost inseparable.  We had so much fun together, I only have happy positive memories when it comes to our friendship. She was a great girl and an amazing woman. She always made even the lamest of things exciting and enjoyable.  The way she was always smiling and having a great time reflects her strong love for life and all that it includes. She wasn't one to ever make you think... that girl is a bummer or depressed or what have you. And I think a lot of us can forget to smile and enjoy life way too often. But she never did and she helped bring that bit of sunshine back into many peoples sights on the regular.  I truly feel lucky to have had her in my life and I will miss her very much. I regret not talking to her more  and spending time with her these past years. We always talked about getting our girls together for a play date, but unfortunately never did. I really wish we would have stuck to that plan.  She will always be a huge part of me growing up. I will think of her often, miss her for always and love her forever.


It’s been years since we have lost touch but was always nice reading your facebook posts. You were one of my best friends in high school. I have so many great memories with you. You were always the life of the party and wanted to have fun. I remember countless sleepovers we had where we talked about boys and listened to the same song over and over and over again I literally remember once waiting till you fell asleep to turn off the stereo cuz you had he same song on repeat for the entire night 🤣. I remember we both had high pitch voices and we would scream at each other from each end of the school hallway with it full of other ppl and we could care less how annoying we may have been it was our way we communicated. 🤣I also remember how we both could never walk in a straight line we would be walking and just be bouncing off each other’s hips down a path way. 🤣 It breaks my heart to hear of your passing and my heart hurts so much for your family. The thought of your daughter loosing her mother at such a young age just isn’t fair. May you Rest In Peace Kaila. 💔💔💔💔

Kaila was an amazing mama. Always put Averie first and very in tune to Averie in every way. We loved having our girls play while we blabbed. And she was teaching Averie how to care for and love her friends.  Explaining how important friends are. Averie is such a sweetheart to Paisley. This is a picture she drew for her on Valentine's Day.

Kaila also made this for me. No perticular reason, just because. Just because she had a huge heart and would do anything for me. She was always there for me and I hope she knew how much I cared about her and what an amazing and special person she was. This paper says things like: "Steph N Kai, peas in a pod, I've got your back, thru thick and thin, lifelong best friends." I wish our lifelong friendship was a lot longer than what we got. But I am so thankful and lucky to have had her in my life at all.

This was the kind of person Kaila was: She made me this when I was going through a hard time. She was my sweetheart.

Averie giving Paisley snuggles. Love Averie! You're an amazing girl and your mummy loved you so so much and she was so proud of you.

My bestie. One of the best people I've ever known. Miss you. Xox

Our little family. Single mummy's loving our beautiful daughters. I miss you sooooo much, Kaila. You were a loving, complicated beauty. Life won't be the same without you.

I first met kaila and family when we were neighbours. She welcomed me right away! She never judged never wavered. I love her for that. We would always have dance and singing parties. I think you were the one that got me into music. I have so many more memories with you I will cherish forever! Going to the youth center to play games watching movies  we always had so much fun. I can't believe you are gone. 
You are and always have been an amazing person mother friend sister daughter and so much more. Love you so much xoxoxo 

Kaila was a ray of sunshine.  Always smiling whenever I saw her.  She was my daughter Stephanie’s dearest friend.  But most of all, her love she showed each and everyday for her daughter was so beautiful and special.  Kaila we will all miss you terribly.  You were taken from this world way too soon, but you will be in our hearts forever.

You thought I was so “cool” and wanted to be just like me but you in fact were perfect the way you were! You have so many friends that admire and love you. You were beautiful with the biggest smile! You had such an amazing personality; funny, loud, stubborn, wild and crazy! You had the biggest heart and love for everyone and I hope you know and feel the love everyone has for you too ♥️

I remember coming to your house, bringing my newborn baby boy to meet his “Aunty Kay Kay” . You were sooo close to your due date and couldn’t wait to meet your little princess. You scooped up my son Emerson and snuggled him on top of your beautiful baby bump— Getting them acquainted for their many play dates to come .  Your daughter was the light of your life from the start, becoming a mother was your greatest joy. 

I don’t really have the right words, I wish I could write something beautiful like I know you would.... I honestly haven’t really let it hit me yet.... 

You truly were special 
Your passion and your strength were things I always admired about you. 
You were strong willed and stubborn, you always said it like it was, never held anything back, you loved hard, you were all or nothing, you were wild and crazy, always the life of the party, always a blast, always laughing and you always had my back. You were the kind of friend everyone should have. 

I could go on and on forever with all of the memories I have....those I will cherish forever. 

I can’t believe you’re gone, I hate even saying those words

Thank you for always being there, I hate that now I sit here and wish things were different. 
Thank you for being you, thank you for being apart of my life, truly I am blessed to have had you in my life while I did❤️ 
You Kaila, will never ever be forgotten by anyone, you were more loved than you knew, so many people are missing a part of them now. 
I will remember you always, love you forever and miss you until the day we meet again. 

Absolutely beautiful inside and out ❤️


Watch over your family and baby girl now, keep them strong 

You will be missed by so many family and friends. It's still so hard to wrap my head around this whole thing. I just feel blessed to be a part of your life. All I wanted for you was to be happy and not to settle for anyone who didn't deserve a beautiful, funny,caring,awesome at listening, respectful and most of all great mother.  We had lots of great times Halloween being that 1 day every year since Av was born that the 3 of us would go out and trick or treat as a  happy family. We made  promise to each other no matter if we we were mad ,sad or in a new relationship that Oct31st was our day. We always would have a blast! Gone way to soon but never forgotten. I'll try my very best to take care of our little piece of heaven. Averie is so amazing she told me after we broke the bad news to her.. "Don't worry Dada now mommy is in heaven with Babe, Roxy,and Ginger. She told me she wanted to be a bird so she could fly way  above I  the sky. And spirits can fly right Dada? She will be happy." She can always look at the positives in a bad situation.  I learn from her every day and I know you already knew that you are her world. I will always share stories of the good ol days with her she will never forget the person you are.. lots of love my love.  Xoxox

Kai I cannot believe your gone ,my heart is broken .We share so many memories where do I start .From our camp outs in your front yard of your whalley house until dawson scared us and we would run back in lol ...our walks to Roger's to rent movies and how can I forget our stop at McDonalds because you always wanted fries :) ...our fashion shows on your drive way now  when I think back to what we would wear brings a smile to my face ..from the many times we would beg your sister to let us watch days of our lives in her room ...our times we would sit in the tree outside your house sucking on jaw breakers ..our girls only fort we made behind your bed lol ...the many times we would sit on the phone talking for hours ...the times you would call me on Christmas morning and we would have to tell each other everything we got ..the many times you and averie would come over ...There are so many memories I could go on forever I love you my friend (pumpkin)I will never forget you .rest easy kai xoxox love you now and forever. 

I remember our many walks with our little ones in the stroller. After many walks around Bear Creek Park on a cushy outdoor track, we decided to take our babies off roading through the bumpy dirt trails in Tynehead park. It was always an amazing adventure being with you. 

you know it didn’t matter what was going on in your life, that I loved you and never judged you. You have always been such a great friend to me. Thankful I have another beautiful angel ❤️

There isn’t ever just one memory there’s 100000’s. I’ll forever miss your random showing up at my house to see me, our belly laughs at memories we talk about, your laugh oh your laugh, old Dutch ketchup chips, Eminem, making up our own songs, brrrrrp (I’ll have to explain that one), Elvis lip, notes and poems, to pregnancy, motherhood, water park days with Averie, playing with bubbles, singing songs, lipstick, prime times, and laughing at your re-enactments of situations even bad ones that you made hilarious. I love you so much. I will be here for Averie, Blake and your family. I know you know how much I love you and them. I’m so happy I will get to see parts of you in her. I’ll be sure to fill her in on all our silly adventures and our unique friendship. Love and miss you so much, truly hope you’re at peace right now up there with all our lost loved ones along the way. I’m so thankful I had your friendship and love ❤️ 

Rest In Peace Kaila. I remember first meeting you at KB Woodward. You were always bubbly, outgoing and always popular. You will be missed. 

I remember when you came over one night and surprised me with this photo of us. You had “best friends” put on it. You made me feel so special. I’ll cherish this forever. 

I’ll miss our ridiculous girls nights acting like goof balls and and laughing until it hurt. 

I remember when my son and Kailas daughter (Emerson & Averie) we’re born only 6 weeks apart. Kaila and I painted our babies feet and pressed them on canvas to hang on the wall. We swore our children would get married one day lol!  I will miss all our walks, play dates, sleep overs, craft projects  and long talks.   

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Kaila Dawn McKay

14 janvier 1987 – 2 octobre 2019

Henderson's Langley Funeral Home

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