Gary Joseph Pike

October 3, 1979 – December 18, 2023

Gary was known as a gentle giant who was happy to share a laugh. Gary was born in Calgary and passed in Vancouver with his parents by his side on December 18, 2023. Gary was a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend to many. Gary spent his early childhood in Sandy Bay SK surrounded by his large family and he was “Grandpa’s boy”. Gary attended grade school and high School in Calgary where he made many friends. He lived in Calgary for many years until he relocated to Vancouver.

Gary is survived by his parents Gordon and Erna Pike and his three sisters Amy (Brian), Lorraine (Clay) and Michelle. He was uncle to their children: Brandy, Brianna, Curtis, Kyle, Brian Jr, Jesse, Ethan, Nolan, Elijah, Phoenix, and Shylo. Gary made fast friends and was known for his witty sense of humor and good natured teasing. Gary enjoyed the rave scene and loved to dance, his laughter and kind nature will be missed by his parents, sisters, friends and family in Saskatchewan and Calgary. Gary was known as “Barry” to his Gastown friends in Vancouver.

Gary was predeceased by his grandparents Alex and Marie Bear, grandmother Jesse Pike, uncle Bill & Emily Bear, uncle Jimmy Bear, uncle David Pike, auntie Shirley (Booker), uncle Frank, cousins John & Grant Bear, his best friend Mervin Good Eagle, his girlfriend Marketa, and brother-in-law Mike Bigwolf.

A service will be held at the Glenhaven Memorial Chapel on Friday January 12, 2024 at 2:30. For Gary’s family and friends in Calgary A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in February 2024, please see Michelle Pike Facebook page for details.

I Made It Home

I just wanted to let you all know that I made it home. The journey wasn’t an easy one, but it didn’t take too long.

Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and new. I wish that you all could close your eyes and that you could see it too.

Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand Creator is taking care of me…..

Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying and I’ll never hurt again.

Here is so peaceful and when all the angels sing. I really have to go for now….I’ve got to try my wings.

Rest in peace Gary